Tuesday night is Dining Guide FALL DINING GUIDE from page 94 INTO PAUL KOHN'S seating amidst video games, antiques, nostalgic posters, flying miniature airplanes, entertain- ment attractions, pinball machines, etc. It is open seven days a week. ciDi Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418 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. restaurant for a fresh utumn Menit Carry-out trays are available from LaDifference all year round LATHRUP VILLAGE La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing, Lathrup Village, (248) 559 9099. Numerous call 248.932.8934 LaDifference • 7295 Orchard Lake Road • West BloorrOeld LaDifference will be closed on Sunday, October 22 OAK PARK wwvv.ladifference.corn 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 I I p.m. eacs 01 Aut-u_rn Hills ORCHARD LAKE The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road, Now Featuring Sunday Brunch From 11am - 3pm Reservations Suggested • Auburn Hills Location Only 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 248-373-4440 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 NE- YARD BAR -13 UR GREAT SPECIALS! r Family Restaurant 1 2Mi r SLAB FOR 2 (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. BBQ CHICKEN FOR 2 $2 0 FF $2 OFF Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield, Tilt_ P1LC t RIBS NM or Without Skin Includes: 2 Potatoes, 2 Slaws and 2 Garlic Breads Includes: 2 Potatoes, 2 Slaws and 2 Garlic Breads Ccuccr Per Omer • Ore In cr Cany-Out • Expires 11-2-2000 JN ORCHARD LAKE RD. SOUTH OF 14 • Farm. L •1 Coupon Per Order • Dire in cr Cagy-Out • Expre.s 11-2-2000 JN tills • 851-7000 ar ANAT ZLint. PRIVATE BANQUET FACILITIES FOR ALL OCCASIONS r $2 OFF PM 1r 1 WITH OR WITHOUT SKIN SPECIALLY•TRIMMED RIBS ALL DINNERS INCLUDE. SALAD OR COLE SLAW POTATOES AND GARLIC BREAD GOOD 7 DAYS! L 10/20 2000 98 OFF Mar I ALL DINNERS INCLUDE SALAD OR COLE I SLAW POTATOES AND GARLIC BREAD ■ Exp 11-2-2000 JN I GOOD 7 DAYS! ■ Exp 11-2-2000 JN J L Brass Pointec)3;odk-c* . y//i 24234 Orchard Lake Rd., N.E. corner of 10 Mile • 476-1377 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, Warren, (810) 268-3200.This is the flagship of the fast-growing chain with the Andiamo name (Andiamo West; Bloomfield Hills; 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. WEST BLOOMFIELD Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard Lake Road. West Bloomfield. (248) 737-8600. The award-winning Tommy Salad. Greek spe- cialties, lamb 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) 551-225 I . 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 7-11, 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) 926-6711. Chinese vegetarian favorites are the specialty, but featured items also include "meat or poul- try" dishes made with tofu that tastes almost like the real thing. Popular choices are the sesame "chicken" and sweet and sour "chick- en" 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 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 a weekly feature.