The Best Of Everything

Praiseworthy

Hong Hua in Farmington Hills has all the elements
for unforgettable dining.

DON RICKLES

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Wed., & Thurs., Oct. 25 & 26

PAUL ANKA

Thurs., Fri. & Sat.,
Nov. 8, AM & 10

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NEW YEAR'S EVE

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There are no combination dinners
he relaxing atmosphere,
...
Authentic Cantonese and
spotless cleanliness and
Szechuan
Hong Kong serving is a la
outstanding regional food
carte,
or
no
less than 90 per cent so.
are three aspects most
The
menu
listings of items are
often praised by its customers.
printed in English, Chinese
The head chef is a partner
and Japanese ... and some of
... and with validity takes
the tables, especially the
much pride in the verity that
eight in one of the rooms,
all products used in his
have those very handy Lazy
cooking are fresh with a
Susan rotating platters for
high quality not seen at too
cylindrical rolling around of
many other places.
dishes in roulette-style.
Food preparation at the
The owners ... Shetwai
new Hong Hua Chinese
Seto, Danny Yu, Gary Yau
restaurant on Orchard Lake
DAN NY
and Peter Chan, pack in 47
Road, about a 1/2 block
RAS KIN
years of restaurant experi-
north of 12 Mile Road, is
Local Columnist ence between them ...
mainly Cantonese and
Shetwai, Danny and Gary
Szechuan ... but very much
count
20
... and Peter, whose chefing
in a haute cuisine sort of way.
has
brought
him prominence in
Seating is for about 180 in three
Hong
Kong
and
Montreal, where
softly elegant rooms with contempo-
the four still have their fine Keung
rary decors of cherrywood walls, sub-
Kee restaurant in Chinatown, 27
tle wallpapering, padded chairs, beige
years ... He was 17 when beginning
linen tablecloths, burgundy linen
his cooking career ... later becoming
napkins, main dining room padded
the main chef of the Far East
booths, etc. ... One wouldn't know it
Business Club in Hong Kong, where
as a former Bill Knapp's restaurant.
the wealthy businessmen and their
It is many light years away from
families enjoyed the privilege of hav-
most other Chinese restaurants ...
ing dinner.
The true Hong Kong authenticity of
The quality food and excellent
Hong Hua rings out with numerous
ingredients are a bit more expensive
dishes not seen elsewhere ... or seen
than the norm, but the accom-
at few other places.
plished
and exacting preparation of
Opening was this year on June 9,
these
rare
dishes is well worth the
and since then, nothing but raves
price
difference.
have been given for its very fine and
Hong Hua is open fOr lunch and
exotic dining cuisine.

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AUBURN HILLS
Le H% of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke
Road,Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4440.The
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,
Blaernfield 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-12 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
specialty 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 brown-
ies,

OPEN BAR!
GOURMET DINNER!
DANCING!
FAVORS! $i n a. per

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Shetwai Seto, Peter Chan, Gary Yau and Danny Yu of Hong Hua

DINING GUIDE

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