40 I) 4111 II 41141, -41,k 4I, The Best Of Everything Special Setting 410 Shiro offers authentic Japanese dining in Novi mansion. The subtle details on which afi- ake no mistake about it cionados apply their culinary assess- ... This is an authentic ment ... artful and delicate Japanese Japanese restaurant ... appetizers, imaginative dining selec- The suggestion of having tions and beautiful presentations, are a French flair is very insignificant ... all superior at Shiro. Just someone's odd attempt to corn- It is interesting to note that bine the two dining cultures. at lunchtime, the Japanese Not to say that it couldn't cuisine is strikingly predomi- be done ... But hard with the nate ... The other style of two styles as different as sushi cooking (American with only (thin slices of fresh raw fish or a very slight touch of French- seaweed wrapped around a style preparation) is given cake of cooked rice) and wide billingat dinner ... bouillabaisse (highly seasoned although the coveted and fish stew). beautiful Japanese presenta- Shiro, a Japanese restaurant DAN NY tions and selections are by far on Nine Mile Road, just east RAS KIN the more accepted. of Novi Road, may count Local Columnist Here is Japanese food that itself among those dining has few equals ... and very emporiums that give the , much unlike Shiro's "French-style' entire Japanese culinary experience a choices when it comes to menu pricing good name. ... The Japanese food cost is very fair. Service here is extremely courteous As one reaches the striking mansion with patient and cheerful-explanations built in 1929 as part of Novi's history for beginners ... and a feeling of enjoy- ... slightly off Nine Mile Road ... with ment pervades the atmosphere. its fountain in front and a white- and Customers at this striking 256-seat black-striped canopy jutting out from restaurant may choose between con- the entrance ... the feeling of elegance ventional seating ... or sit in one of the is immediately felt. three private Tatami rooms where they Shiro is located on the site of the may only enter shoeless ... Racks out- former Cervi's White House Manor, side the rooms are for shoe storage Romanik's and Home Sweet Home ... while patrons enter wearing straw slip- with owners Howard Yang and Ji pers provided for them ... Also, there Woong Shin having done a marvelous is nothing so casual as sushi bar seat- job in not only retaining the elegance, ing, but you can order sushi at the but further enhancing its beauty. table as well. NI 6 ot1 tAnniveisfaiy , InneP- tfhow- GAYLORDS ed., Oct. 18 c::\ S DON RICKLES Wed., & Thurs., Oct. 25 & 26 • second of Lelli's traditionally fine Italian ris- torantes is located across from the Pontiac Silverdome. Besides elegant surroundings, it features the same excellent food served by the Lelli 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-I2 Plaza, Farmington Hills, (248) 553-4220. Tropical and traditional 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. Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum. 31005 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, (248) 626-5020. One magazine 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 rEVAA Je e i V Showroom 1 1) x096 East Fourteen Mile Road (Between Mound &Van Dyke) 92 Letli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke Road,Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4440.The Intelligent Chicken, 32431 I 2000 AUBURN HILLS 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. S 9/22 lR D)rr (810) 268-3200 DINING. GUIDE on page 96 Ji Woong Shin and Howard Yang in their Shiro restaurant.