visit our website at www.andiamoitalia.com Dining Guide DINING GUIDE from page 92 IT seating amidst video games, antiques, nostalgic posters, flying miniature airplanes, entertain- ment attractions, pinball machines, etc. It is open seven days a week. ITALIA WEST AT TELEGRAPH AND MAPLE IN BLOOMFIELD HIM 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. From your friends at Andiamo Italia West ORDER THE FINISHING TOUCHES FOR PARTY FROM ANDIAMO PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE $24.95 BOURBON PECAN PIE $34.95 • DEEP DISH APPLE PIE $28.95 • APPLE SPICE CAKE $24.95 LATHRUP VILLAGE All desserts are 10 and will serve 12-14 people. La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing, CALL 248-865-9300 TODAY TO ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY DESSERTS. Lathrup Village, (248) 559 9099. Numerous 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. COME IN SOON! ASK US ABOUT OUR OFF-SITE CATERING CALL 248-865-9300 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, Iamb 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) 551-2251. 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, OAK PARK Dec. 6.- Dec. 1, 2000 Performances Wed. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m„ Thur. 7:30 p.m.Sat. 8 p.m.. Sun. 7:30 p.m. In The Aaron DeRoy Theatre (Wed. Dec. 27 rnatineee only) 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 11 p.m. If you knew you - were giving birth to a gay child, what would you do? Laugh and cry with the Golds and the choice they will make. ORCHARD LAKE The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road, 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. Sponsored by: JN NIASCO bIins SOUTHFIELD For ticket information call Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield, (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. 248-788-2900 fax: 248-788-5160 Maple Road - West Bloomfield Star Deli, 24555 W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield, (248) 352-7377. This is acclaimed as one of Gourmet Middle Eastern Restaurant and Fresh Juice Bar 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. Wishes Everyone A Happy, Happy 6-> Peaceful Hanukah MoNdAy TIIRU FRidAy SPECIAL 5 p.m. TO 1 0 p.m. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BABY BACK RIBS '17" 1285 2000 96 I. Kids 5 0% F I • DINE-IN °Pay ° 5 EAT FREE Buy ONE ENTREE AT REqUIAR PRICE GET SECONd ENTREE of EQUAL OR I GREATER VALUE 50% off FROM 3 P.M. • NOT VAlid whit Any Coupon • 1 Coupon PER CouplE • OFFER good Rlb FEATURE • EXPIRES 12.31-00 SPECIAL • DOES NOT INCIUdE MON. - FRI. NM ........... With OFFER OR .... UNdER WARREN I 263 PIERCE BIRMINGHAM (248) 647-2420 • OPEN 11 TO 11 MON. - SAT. 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; 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 dish- es not seen anywhere else. makes this a grow- ing favorite among aficionados of Greek dining. Those who discover it become regulars because of the interesting and excellent prepa- rations that are served by polite waitpersons. Open seven days weekly for lunch and dinner. The Dining Guide is a weekly feature.