The
The Best Of Everything
Worldwide Cuisine
Sperber's Kosher Gourmet Delights
lives up to its name.
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menu that also fall within the guidelines
f we are to believe the nomadic
of the Whole Foods philosophy ... The
history of the Jews and their
emphasis is on healthier dining ... no
acquisition of recipes from wher-
preservatives, additives or genetically
ever they happened to hang their
modified foods ... egg-less mayonnaise,
hats ... then the real thing in authentic
no MSG ... Sperber's Kosher Gourmet
Jewish cooking could possibly be the
Delights offers a more sophisticated and
reasoning behind Sperber's Kosher
healthier preparation of tradi-
Gourmet Delights ... opened
tional kosher food.
Feb. 2 of this year at the Whole
International kosher food
Foods Market, Orchard Lake
for carryout? ... Why not, as
Road and 14 Mile Road, in
Alan Linker at Sperber's
West Bloomfield.
Kosher Gourmet Delights is
According to legend, differ-
proving? ... Much of the
ent Jewish cuisine evolved ...
world's cuisines are represent-
the major diversions being the
ed, with Cajun (New
Ashkenazi, which is rooted in
Orleans), Indian, Chinese,
Polish and German cooking ...
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Thai, etc., influences to go
and the Sephardic, which has
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with its vegetarian selections.
more to do with the Middle
Local Columnist
Besides the fine array of
East.
kosher foods that can be pur-
Their common Jewishness
chased at Sperber's Kosher Gourmet
comes from the very strict laws of
Delights, customers can also sit down
kashrut (kosher), which are followed by
and eat at 11 tables always with fresh
all religious Jews ... and from the associ-
floral arrangements ... A wash station
ation of many dishes with Jewish holy
with bowl, water and towels is by the
days.
tables ... plus complimentary natural
But although the laws of kashrut are
water.
very exacting, many kosher operations
The selection, under supervision of
offer a surprisingly wide range of food
the Council of Orthodox Rabbis,
... gathered from all parts of the world.
includes everything from homemade
The new Sperber's Kosher Gourmet
soups, sandwiches, lunch and dinner
Delights is not just another kosher
entrees, freshly-baked sourdough breads,
carry-out with traditional food items ...
and homemade chat& and pastry,
Rather, it is an upscale carry-out with
including individual tiramisu.
eclectic offerings of a very diversified
PAUL ANKH
AUBURN HILLS
Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke
Road,Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4440. The
second of Lelli's traditionally fine Italian
ristorantes is located across from the
Pontiac Silverdome. Besides elegant sur-
roundings, it features the same excellent
food served by the Len' 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
restaurant.The 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
Bangkok Sala Cafe, 27903 Orchard
Lake Road, Orchard- l 2 Plaza, Farmington
Hills, (248) 553-4220.Tropical and tradi-
tional Thai dishes are served from the
over-50 items of freshly prepared lunch
and dinner dishes. including vegetarian
and children favorites. Open seven days a
week for dine in and carry-out
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.
Thurs., Fri. & Sat.,
Nov. 9 10 &
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical
Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Road,
Farmington Hills, (248) 626-5020. One
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-
magazine
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7096 East Fourteen Mile Road
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(810) 268-3200
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