Arts MICHIGAN DINING GUIDE from page 86 David DiChiera. General Chrector 2000 - 2001 Season Subscriptions Now Available! the Vineyards, and traditional Jewish dishes prepared by Shirlee Bloom, using only kosher Products in her separate kitchen, makes it much more than just a cafe and catering setup. Homemade salads, sandwiches and entrees are available at booths and tables. Everything can also be gotten for carry-out and tray catering. Shirlee Bloom's outside catering is popular for all occasions. Choose from 18 different packages or create your own series. Subscribe and save up to 50% off single ticket prices! by Giacomo Puccini October 14 - 22 LATHRUP VILLAGE Cosi tcrt tulle by Giuseppe Verdi ■ La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing, Lathrup Village, (248) 559 9099. Numerous dishes at this popular Middle-Eastern restau- rant are not found in many dining spots of its 17 tra- also includes all kc diversified menu y t y.The per Old World recipes.The 2,*Oi rs. v, cktails made at the juice bar '44 fegetables are available seven OMirAlt .*,.**Pell, 10 In Mile Road & (248) . In Center, Oak Park, eititd among the top delicatessen- paAtaurants.:In the Midwest. Former Detroiters :f.ovho now live in various parts of the country also extoll the many virtues of this great favorite with its huge sandwiches, double- baked bread, children's menu, breakfast, lunch, dinner and after-theater. It is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and for carry-out Friday and. Saturday, 9 p.m. to II p.m. May 12 - 20 , 1( THE TALES OF HOFFMANN by Jacques Offenbach ■ June 2 - 10 Subscribe and Save! 313-237-SING c41:1 ORCHARD LAKE The 2000 Fall Season made poss.b ,e by Ford Motor Company . El General Motors The 2001 Spring Motor s Dining Guide ooruored w . xv z 2000 - 2001 Media Partner Orchard Lake Road, Menu attrac- le-Eastern and Lebanese dining ,4 rect 'along with individual pita breads Tha t are served hot from an open hearth. Many of the dining favorites are guarded family recipes not found elsewhere. Outside catering is available for anything on the menu. The Sheik.4189 Photos not representative of 2000 - 2001 cast. L ake, (248) 865-0000. LSOUTHFIELD caliOur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield, ** 8: 3355 Fine dining takes 011 an added menu ranging from regional ly Rose Quartet plays through Fridays; the Gary turday evenings. 41 William Wilson, art critic for the Los Angeles Times, described Nathaniel's art as "refreshing." W.12 Mile Road, Southfield, rhis .is:iacclaimed as one of delicatessens in ce., with little Vii.**prow lso been one of the *tat-free and regu to salad, coleslaw, B and. Beautiful trays :11 a s oad, flagship of lama name efront rosse and f iteleia, Royal Oak and ,:! Rochester):TheWarren location site e' entertainment in the Andiamo rity Showroom. jN 7/28 2000 90 award-winning Tommy Salad, Greek specialties, lamb chops, etc. are featured seven days a week at this celebrated Greek restaurant. Live enter- tainment is Thursday and Friday. Next door banquet facilities accomodates around 300.. Chuck Muer's Seafood Tavern, 5656 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, (248) 55 I -2251. This is another in the C.A. Muer Restaurant Corporation's fine chain of restaurants whose fish serving is considered among the nation's best, with 21 restaurants in 5 states. Locally also including Charley Crab,Troy, Meriwether's, Southfield; Big Fish, Dearborn and Madison Heights; and Gandy Dancer, Ann Arbor. All serve award-winning food and fine wines lunch and dinner. La Difference, 7245 Orchard Lake Road, Robins Nest,West Bloomfield, (248) 932- 8934.An upscale kosher dairy restaurant with fresh fish from around the world, pasta and vegetarian specialties. Children's menu, carry- out and catering available. Open Mon.-Thurs. lunch and dinner, Sat., dinner 7-11, Sunday brunch. Closed Fridays. Supervised by the Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit. La Fendi, 6123 Haggerty, Bloomfield Avenue Shoppes,West Bloomfield, (248) 668-1800. Old World recipes are responsible for the diversified Middle-Eastern menu that includes all traditional delights and many not seen at any other restaurant. Cocktails and wine are served as well as juice bar favorites. Open seven days a week. Mai Tai, 6635 Orchard Lake Road., Old Orchard Shopping Center,West Bloomfield, (248) 626-6313.The Thai dishes served are authentic with a number of them originating at this restaurant. Traditional taste buds will enjoy the variety of preparations from very spicy to spicy to medium to mild at both lunch and din- ner. A casual and pleasant restaurant open seven days. Mei Ling, 6175 Haggerty, Bloomfield Avenue Shoppes,Vskst Bloomfield, (248) 926-67 I I. Chinese vegetarian favorites are the specialty, but featured items also include "meat or poul- try" dishes made with tofu that tastes almost like the real thing. Popular choices are the sesame "chicken" and sweet and sour "chick- en" plus other good health dining favorites. Shangri-La, 6407 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Mall,West Bloomfield, (248) 626- 8585. Creative dishes make this a different type of gourmet-style Oriental dining experi- ence that is easily recognized by aficionados. The Hong Kong cooking preparations are authentic and served seven days a week.This is one of the few restaurants that specialize in Dim Sum at lunch, with avast variety from which to choose. WEST BLOOMFIELD Uptown Parthenon, 4301 Orchard lake Road, Crosswinds Mall,West Bloomfield, (248) 538-6000. Authentic Greek cuisine, with dish- es not seen anywhere else, makes this a grow- ing favorite among aficionados of Greek din- ing.Those who discover it become regulars because of the interesting and excellent preparations that are served by polite wait- persons. Open seven days weekly for lunch and dinner. Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, (248) 737-8600. The The Dining Guide is a weekly feature.