Where Fine Dining Is Still a Tradition Dining Guide DINING GUIDE from page 86 (feroily Me/ ,Oest (J;hce Oa") Dinner: Tues-Sat • Lunch: Mon-Fri seating amidst video games, antiques, nostalgic posters, flying miniature airplanes, entertain- ment attractions, pinball machines, etc. It is open seven days a week. Available Weekends for private parties Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418 ENJOY SUCH SPECIALITIES AS: Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248) 855-9463.This is a many-faceted type of operation. Nibbles and Nuts at 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. (k)tuteedSte'Peh 113(1- 0 fAucle ,fi)fidon _Oooeit (fi)/e. LET US CATER YOUR NEXT EVENT Gift certificates available NOW OPEN SATURDAYS THE CAUCUS CLUB • 150 West Congress • Detroit, MI 48226 Reservations Recommended • 313-965-4970 0 LATHRUP VILLAGE 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. r FAMILY ITALIAN DINING & PIZZA "RATED #1 BY THE ONES WHO :COUNT OUR CUSTOMERS" 4033 W. 12 MILE, 3 Blks. E. of Greenfield, Berkley OAK PARK 548-3650 Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile Road & DAILY LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS ROUND PIZZA PIZZA - RIBS - FISH SQUARE PIZZA HOMEMADE GARLIC BREAD SMALL OR LARGE SMALL - MED - LARGE ON FOOD PURCHASES OF $6 OR MORE Greenfield. Lincoln Center, Oak Park, (248) 968-0022. Ranked among the top deli- catessen-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, break- fast, 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. DINING ROOM, CARRY-OUT • 1 COUPON PER TABLE • ONLY ONE COUPON PER PURCHASE • NO SEPARATE CHECKS JN • EXPIRES 12-31-2000 • COUPON NOT VALID WITH DAILY SPECIALS I • BANQUET ROOMS • BEER • WINE • COMPLETE CARRY-OUT • COCKTAILS ORCHARD LAKE The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road, a. tero Age are .ar nit awe ant r Buy 1 Sandwich aait r. ime , °OFF .. • (1/1 FREE CaterInII II $5.55 Value I I 111 Get 1 up to I I Expires 9/29/00 I I 14 Limit 1 coupon per family Expires 9/29/00 1 I 11 & saw '1111N its our Family $2 51 Special Meal 1 Slab & 4pc. Chicken 1 Dinner with French Fries & Reg. Greek Salad, Bread Limit 1 coupon per family Expire 9/29/00 REMBRANDT WILL SKETCH YOUR PICTURE FOR YOU! UNBELIEVABLE! 4 Quarters Free! 9/1 2000 90 Sun II-II Pc Ustpli 3100S ORCHARD LAKE RD. BEHIND F&M, SOUTH OF 14 MILE • 626-5020 Free quarters for use only on games at Marvin's Expires 917/00 Lake Road, West Bloomfield, (248) 737-8600. The award-winning Tommy Salad, Greek spe- cialties. Iamb chops. etc. are featured seven days a week at this celebrated Greek restau- rant. Next door banquet facilities accomo- dates around 300. Chuck Muer's Seafood Tavern, 5656 W. 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 vegetarian specialties. Children's menu, carry- out and catering available. Open Mon.-Thurs. lunch and dinner. Sat., dinner 7-1 I , 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- I 800. 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. Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road. Southfield, Shangri-La, 6407 Orchard Lake Road, (248) 358-3355. Fine dining takes on an added dimension with its menu ranging from region- al 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 dne 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. Andiamo Italia, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, I Coupon Per Person Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard SOUTHFIELD WARREN With This Ad ARITELogo Mon.-Sat. 10-11 I WEST BLOOMFIELD 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 poultry- 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. Orchard Lake. (248) 865-0000, Menu attrac- dons 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 fami- ly recipes not found elsewhere. Outside catering is available for anything on the menu. r Bistro, St. Clair Shores;Trattoria, Grosse Pointe Woods: and Osteria, Royal Oak and Osteria, Rochester).The Warren location site has "name" entertainment in the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom. Call for dates and times. Warren. (810) 268-3200.This is the flagship of the fast-growing chain with the Andiamo name (Andiamo West; Bloomfield Hills; Lakefront 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 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 excel- lent preparations that are served by polite waitpersons. Open seven days weekly for lunch and dinner. The Dining Guide is o weekly feature.