The Best Of Everything

THE SCINTAS

KAREN
NEWMAN

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Dec. 20, 21 & 22

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GOURMET DINNER!

Upscale Italian

Marco's in Farmington offers a romantic
setting for dining.

he date 11 years ago was a
pride with a success that brings cus-
proud moment in the lives of
tomers back time and again.
Ann and Enzo Conte ... This
In the 11 years, the traditional Italian
was when they joined hands
dish of Veal Piccante has remained one
with their son, Marco Conte, to open a
of its best sellers ... Not only because of
fine dining restaurant together.
its delicate taste, but also the preparation
The restaurant business was
and presentation ... sautéed
nothing new to either ... Ann
with artichoke hearts, fresh
and Enzo owned Rinds on
mushrooms, white wine butter,
Schaefer in Detroit, 37 years
garlic and lemon ... Marco's is
ago, and Marco became an
among those who properly put
excellent chef in Italian cuisine
the lemon slices between each
with preparation and taste fac-
thin piece of its fine veal.
tors that would do the best
Also a much-requested hit is
chefs proud.
Marco's delicate pan-sauteed
When Marco's Dining &
Dover Sole ... with a fine -
DANNY
Cocktails opened its doors July
lemon-mushroom
béchamel
RASKIN
13, 1989, off Grand River,
sauce
...
And
its
filet
medal-
Local Columnist
between Orchard Lake Road
lions, too ... with Gorgonzola
and Farmington Road, in
cheese and mushroom
downtown Farmington, it was to mark
Cabernet sauce.
the beginning of a highly successful
Dining at Marco's is amid quiet ele-
endeavor ... Marco's today is considered
gance with its very low background
among the better upscale Italian restau-
music making a romantic setting ... The
rants in Michigan.
lights are soft, with white linen table-
Ann and Enzo now come to the
cloths set over black linen ... atop which
restaurant only to visit or eat ... They
the courteous waitpersons bring the col-
retired five years ago, bought a home in
orful and well-balanced plates of food.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and became snow-
Marco's location is difficult to find if
birds, living six months here and six
one doesn't know the area ... Being
months down south.
inside the slanted Village Commons
Son Marco has continued the family
shopping center would seem an improb-

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AUBURN HILLS

Lelli's &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

Silts, 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-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.

FOUR TOPS

Jan. 12 & 13

JOAN RIVERS

Feb. 9 & 10

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.

SMOTHER'S
BROTHERS

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March 9

BEATLEMANIA

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March 16 & 17

LETTERMEN

April Date TBA

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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

ITALIA

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(810) 268-3200

Marco Conte