sir Enjoy Our Specialties... • Baby Lamb Shish Kabob • Lamb Chops Shish Kafta • Shish Tawook YlU S -I Dining Guide DINING GUIDE From page 88 • Debone d Chicken • Potato Chop • Chicken Cream Chop • White Fish (American & Chaldean-Style) LUNCH SPECIA 1.7 ► 323 \ tl NO, . , SANDWICH WITH SOUP OR SALAD ANYDAY Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418 `1 , \I 20%OFF Middle-Eastern Dinin g 29222 Orchard Lake Road, LUNCH OR DINNER ENTREE S. of 13 Mile DINE IN OR CARRYOUT Farmington Hills 7 DAYS A WEEK! with coupon (248) 855-1122 Call Us For All Your Catering Needs Fax (248) 865-6001 www.food.com/desertsands seating amidst video games, antiques, nostalgic posters, flying miniature airplanes, entertain- ment attractions, pinball machines, etc. It is open seven days a week. Now Serving Cocktails & Wine Weekend Dinner Speciai 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. 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 ar from fruits and vegetables are available se en days a week. OAK PARK Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile Road Greenfield, Lincoln 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. MONDAY-THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 11TH-14TH • AFTER 3:00 P.M. C YCI O AF ENTIRE 11 EMI C=11 1=11 03 I L- L- Valid with coupon only 1 coupon per couple • Not valid with any other discount Expires 9/14/00 • Excludes dinner for two Dine In Only ORCHARD LAKE L The Sheik,4189 Orchard Lake Road, i rninitiri FAMILY RESTAURANT 29221 NORTHWESTERN HWY. (Corner of 12 Mile Rd.) Southfield •- C24013 3513-2353 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. SOUTHFIELD 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. THE GALLERY RESTAURANT Enjoy gracious dining amid a beautiful atmosphere of casual elegance BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER OPEN 7 DAYS: MON.- SAT. 7 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. SUN. 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. West Bloomfield Plaza • 6638 Telegraph Road and Maple • 248-851-0313 4' 41 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 Andiamo Italia, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, 9 /8 2000 92 can CPR keep your love alive 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. Next door banquet facilities accomodates 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 five 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 at lunch and dinner. La Difference, 7245 Orchard Lake Road, Served Friday, Saturday, _ Sunday r 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 Andiamo Celebrity Showroom. Call for dates and times. American Heart Associations. Fighting Heart Disease and Stroke Warren, (810) 268-3200.This is the flagship of the fast-growing chain with the Andiamo name (Andiamo West; Bloomfield Hills; Robins Nest,West Bloomfield, (248) 932-8934. An upscale kosher dairy restaurant with fresh fish from around the world, pasta and vegetar- ian 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) 668-1800. 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. Mei Ling, 6175 Haggerty, Bloomfield Avenue Shoppes,West Bloomfield, (248) 926-671 I. 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. 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.The Hong Kong cooking preparations are authentic and served seven days a week. This is one of the few restaurants that special- ize 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 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. The Dining Guide is a weekly feature.