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Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418
Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248)
855-9463.This is a many-faceted type of oper-
ation. Nibbles and Nuts at the Vineyards, and
traditional Jewish dishes prepared by Shirlee
Bloom, using only kosher products in her sep-
arate 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.
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Reservations Recommended • 313-965-4970
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
type.The diversified menu also includes all tra-
ditional items as per Old World recipes.The
various exotic cocktails made at the juice bar
from fruits and vegetables are available seven
days a week.
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Bread Basket Deli, 10 112 Mile Road &
Greenfield, Uncoln Center, Oak Park, (248)
968-0022. Ranked among the top delicatessen-
restaurants in the Midwest. Former Detroiters
who 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 11
p.m.
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27903 Orchard Lake Rd. (NW corner of 12 Mile)
Farmington Hills
(248) 553-4220
Open 7 days a week
Mon-Sat 11 am 10 pm
Sunday 4 pm - 9:30 pm
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The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road,
Orchard Lake, (248) 865-0000. Menu attrac
tions of Middle-Eastern and Lebanese dining
are featured along with individual pita breads
that 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.
Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield,
(248) 358-3355. Fine dining takes on an added
dimension with its menu ranging from regional
to continental.The Billy Rose Quartet plays
for dancing Tuesdays through Fridays; the Gary
Rose Quartet is Saturday evenings.
Star Deli, 24555 W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield,
(248) 352-7377. This is acclaimed as one of
the best little carry-out only delicatessens in
America. Star is just a small place, with little
room to move about when crowded.
Homemade taste has also been one of the
trademarks for its success. Fat-free and regu
lar tuna salad, egg salad, potato salad, coleslaw,
and more. Its lox is cut by hand. Beautiful
trays are a standout.
WARREN
Andiarno Italia, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road,
Warren, (810) 268-3200.This is the flagship of
the fast-growing chain with the Andiamo name
(Andiarno West; Bloomfield Hills; Lakefront
Bistro, St. Clair Shores; Trattoria, Grosse
Pointe Woods; and Osteria, Royal Oak and
Osteria, Rochester).The Warren location site
has "name" entertainment in the Andiarno
Celebrity Showroom.
WEST BLOOMFIELD
Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard Lake
Road, West Bloomfield, (248) 737-8600. The
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 ban-
quet facilities accomodates around 300..
Chuck Muer's Seafood Tavern, 5656W.
Maple,West Bloomfield, (248) 551-2251. 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 vegetari-
an 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 diversi-
fied Middle-Eastern menu that includes all tradi-
tional 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 dinner. A casual and
pleasant restaurant open seven days.
Mei Ling, 6175 Haggerty, Bloomfield Avenue
Shoppes,West Bloomfield, (248) 926-6711.
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 "chicken"
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 experience 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 a vast variety from which to choose.
Uptown Parthenon, 4301 Orchard lake
Road, Crosswinds Mall,West Bloomfield, (248)
538-6000. Authentic Greek cuisine, with dishes
not seen anywhere else, makes this a growing
favorite among aficionados of Greek dining.
Those who discover it become regulars because
of the interesting and excellent preparations
that are served by polite waitpersons. Open
seven days weekly for lunch and dinner.
The Dining Guide is a weekly feature.