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DaVinci's Market makes the Hilton Novi
more of a destination.

rive chef at Detroit's Henry Ford
ou wouldn't necessarily call it
Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute,
a destination restaurant yet
where his work with HeartSmart
unless you are staying at the
recipes, low in cholesterol, fat and
hotel.
sodium, drew rave notices.
However, you would if there was
Combining Italian food with
something special you wanted and you
HeartSmart principles is no ordinary
knew the chef was one of those culi-
task ... But then again, Beat
nary personages with the abil-
Richei is obviously no ordi-
ity to make it ... Or there was
nary chef.
something on the menu you
DaVinci's Market presents
particularly enjoyed.
interesting dishes ... The
Hotels like the Hilton Novi,
bruschetta bread with tomato
on Haggerty west of Eight
relish on grilled French bread
Mile Road, have something
with
mozzarella cheese is a
much bigger going for them
tasty
appetizer ... as is the
... They can't afford to take
fresh
mussels poached in a
chances ... The big thing is
DAN NY
spicy fra diablo sauce.
filling rooms ... and a poor
RAS KIN
If you order the shrimp dia-
restaurant will keep people
Local Columnist
blo, by the way, and find it
away ... The better it is, the
not hot enough for your taste,
more potential to attract stay-
simply request the waitperson to bring
ers-over.
you a bottle of Tabasco ... or ask if
The restaurant at Hilton Novi,
Chef Richei can spice it hotter for you.
DaVinci's Market, is a prime example
Chicken and shrimp sauteed with
... Its chef, Beat Richei, and hotel food
fresh herbs in a light tomato broth,
and beverage manager, Hector
Gonzalez, have two
important assets in com-
mon ... Both try hard to
provide a pleasant mem-
ory ... and have
improved upon whatev-
er criticism may have
arisen in the restaurant's
early re-opening days.
On all tables at the
120-seat DaVinci's
Market are a bottle of
balsamic vinegar and
one of extra-virgin olive
oil ... Before the order is
taken, a plate of fresh
garlic cloves is also
placed on the table ... to
mix and use for dipping
bread ... This Italian tra-
dition is choice.
Chef Richei has a rare
talent ... His experience
allows him to create
Italian recipes with
HeartSmart pasta
entrees and southern-
style Italian foods.
He opened the
Renaissance Center's
Westin Hotel as execu-
Chef Beat Richei and Hector
tive chef in 1977 ... and
most recently was execu- Gonzalez of DaVinci's Market

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AUBURN HILLS

Lelli's of Auburn Hilts, 885 Opdyke

Road,Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4440.The
second of Lelli's traditionally fine Italian ris-
torantes is located across from the Pontiac
Silverdorne. 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-

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tently dependable neighborhood family
restaurantThe 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
ca rry-out.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS

Steve's Deli, 6646Telegraph 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 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 cls 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

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