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A quick look around the dining and social scene.
Paul's Pantry is somewhat like our
Sunrise Cafes ... famous for egg white
omelets and waffles ... In LaJolla, eat-
ing on the rooftop terrace at George's
he weather didn't look good
is much like being on the French
the evening before, when
Riviera ... as we overlooked the Pacific
thunder crashed as rains
Ocean ... and beach below.
kept coming down ... But
While in LaJolla, we ran
Ristorante Di Modesta lucked
into former Detroiters
Out.
Barbara and Mark Shopnik
The 15th anniversary party
... now living in Scotsdale,
of the popular Italian restau-
Ariz.
... and still avid readers
rant on Northwestern
Detroit Jewish News.
of
the
Highway the next day was
Only
thing that tried
under beautiful blue skies with
hard to spoil our trip was
perfect weather for sitting both
the Northwest Airlines
indoors and outdoors.
flights being canceled at the
Southfield Mayor Don
last minute ... both going
DANNY
Fracassi and wife Karen cele-
and returning ... But for
RASKIN
brated their 40th anniversary
Local Columnist brother Marvin and myself,
with Don taking her out to
being with Scott, Bonnie,
dinner ... at the Di Modesta
Matthew and Hannah ...
celebration ... Never saw so
plus Mita and Don Ganguly,
many new faces ... Manuel Chavez
NexGenix co-founder and co-CEO ...
comes in every month from his
certainly made up for the inconve-
Daniela's Ristorante, named after his
nience caused by Northwest.
daughter, in Gainesville, Fla., between
CAT'S MEOW is heading on
Jacksonville and Orlando ... and made
Ballpark
Hot Dogs ad on the score-
the rounds greeting people with his
board
at
Comerica
Park, home of the
usual charm.
Detroit
Tigers
...
Wonder
how people
Di Modesta General Manager Jaye
feel when they read this ... while
Cooper works very hard as a strength
munching on one of those hot dogs?
that keeps the Southfield Italian
THOSE WHO ARE lucky enough
restaurant together ... New outdoor
to get tickets for the banquet following
patio seating is now open at Di
the 10th annual Hank Greenberg
Modesta ... Buffet lines outside for the
Memorial Golf & Tennis Invitational
chicken, pasta, mushrooms, Caesar
salad, etc., as live music played
indoors and outdoors ... Weather kept
a lot of folks from attending ... Who
knew it would turn out to be so nice?
NO TRIP to the area of California
around Irvine, where the Irvine
Spectrum Center is located, would be
complete without seeing this amazing
place.
For the gals, more and more guys
... For the guys, more and more gals
... But for those not just looking ...
the Irvine Spectrum has 17 restau-
rants, 10 more in a food court, seven
apparel places, 21 specialty stores,
(magic, electronic, medieval, sports,
etc.) and 21 theaters, plus an Imax
with two features.
In Trabuca Canyon, Senor Lico's
Mexican Restaurant & Cantina holds
many distinctions and is a popular
spot for informal dining in the seclud-
ed hideaway ... In Mission Viejo,
Tommy Lasorda
DANNY RASKIN
Local Columnist
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AUBURN HILLS
Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke
Road,Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4440.The
second of Lelli's traditionally fine Italian ris-
torantes is located across from the Pontiac
Silverdome. Besides elegant surroundings, it
features the same excellent food served by
the Lelli family since 1939. Reservations
are accepted for any evening except
Saturday.
BERKLEY
Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile Road, Berkley, (248)
548-3650.There is nothing like a consis-
tently dependable neighborhood family
restaurantThe Italian and American menu
is one that evokes much confidence in
casual dining.The chicken, ribs, round and
square pizzas, fish, salad, pasta, etc. are
served seven days a week for lunch and
dinner Everything is also available for
carry-out
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road,
Bloomfield Hills, (248) 932-0800. Award-
winning chicken soup is featured.Also
serving corned beef, fresh roasted turkey,
sandwiches, salads and traditional dishes.
Party trays and catering too at this New
York-style deli. Carnegie Deli cheesecake
and Steve's Brownies are among the
desserts.
FARMINGTON HILLS
Desert Sands, 29222 Orchard Lake
Road, Farmington Hills, (248) 855-1122.
Middle-Eastern dining is featured by
Hassan Bazzi, former maitre d' at the
Original Sheik in downtown Detroit. Daily
specials at lunch and dinner. Full menu
carryout with catering available. Complete
liquor service.
Intelligent Chicken, 32431
Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills,
(248) 855-4455.The wide variety of spe-
cialty items are together with a complete
menu of charbroiled or rotisserie chicken
for both dining in the 40-seater area, and
carry-out, seven days a week. Soups, chili,
salads and side dishes are homemade.Also
homemade are the popular cookies and
brownies.
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical
Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Road,
Farmington Hills, (248) 626-5020. One
magazine said that there was no place like
it in the country.The Guinness Book of
Records has featured its accomplishments.
Lunch and snacks are available with table
seating amidst video games, antiques, nos-
talgic posters, flying miniature airplanes,
entertainment attractions, pinball
machines, etc. It is open seven days a
week.
Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418
Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills,
(248) 855-9463.This is a many-faceted
type of operation. Nibbles and Nuts at
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