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In Bloomfield
Hills

No longer a modest carry-out, Pasta Fagioli is a
choice spot for northern Italian food.

eight years at Ristorante Di Modesta on
he cream of Bloomfield
Northwestern Highway in Southfield,
Hills knows about it ... This
who made so many friends while there,
is their "own personal din-
is presenting his excellent dishes in a
ing flower" ... and the resi-
setting
that defies the imagination.
dents are happy to share it
Hamad's wife, Janine, is the
with other communities
one
responsible for those
because they like the owners so
great-looking
walls ... with flo-
much.
ral
designs
on
every wall done
Even though it means sacri-
by
her
hand!
ficing some of their privacy,
But the charming little inte-
the regulars who go to Pasta
rior
in this complete restau-
Fagioli on Square Lake Road
rant
has to play a back seat to
and Franklin, just east of
its
much-talked-about
north-
Telegraph in the Sugar Bush
ern
Italian
food
preparation.
DAN NY
Plaza, enjoy the success
The best sellers are many ...
RAS KIN
Hamad and Janine Kouka are
Like
Pollo Al Ponte Vecchio,
experiencing with their choice
Local Columnist
Chicken
lightly breaded and
little restaurant.
sauteed
in
a delicate lemon-
Nov. 6 was the fourth
A wonderful
mushroom
sauce
...
anniversary of Pasta Fagioli ... and its
Spaghettini
Tutto
Mare
that many can't
looks are quite different from opening
think
of
having
any
better
... filled with
day.
mussels
in
the
shell,
clams,
shrimp,
Pasta Fagioli once was a carry-out
angel-hair
pasta,
etc.
...
In
fact,
there
with five tables ... no more ... it sat 25
are
well
over
a
dozen
homemade
pasta
at the most ... now it is a full-fledged
dishes
available
at
Pasta
Fagioli
...
and
restaurant filled with tables and seating
every
one
is
a
winner.
for 45 to 50.
People watching their health when
No more walking into a spot whose
dining
have made the heart-healthy
carry-out counter was the focal point ...
items
among
the favorites at Pasta
and those five tables sort of an after-
Fagioli
V7hole-wheat
pasta with veg-
thought.
etables
and
herbs
...
Chicken
Limon &
Today, the former executive chef of
Basilico, breast mar-
inated in lemon
basil and sauteed in
a fresh tomato
sauce.
Hamad and his
staff makes their
own Ricotta cheese
.and the delicious-
ness is found in
items like his
Eggplant Rolatini,
stuffed with spinach
and Ricotta and
topped with
Mozzarella and
marinara
It's also,
of course, in the
house-made Ricotta
Cheesecake.
Before ordering,
enjoy
the olive oil
Pasta Fagioli owners Janine and Hamad Kouka

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ITALIA

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(810) 268-3200
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(Between Mound &Van Dyke)

AUBURN HILLS

Lelli's 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,
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.

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.

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

DINING GUIDE on page 98