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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 T 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 DINING GUIDE on page 94