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Long
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Vegas
Changes good and bad
featuring
Sonny Turner
THE PLATTERS
but only fair delicatessens.
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kled to go into the slot machine ... "So
what d'ya' want me to do, iron them for
you?" ... In yesteryears, the lassie would-
n't have the job long ... and would prob-
here still is no place like Las
ably have been barred from ever working
Vegas for the fun, excitement
on the Strip again.
and glitter it offers.
All is not without accommodating
However, all is not what it
hope ... There's even a drive-up
used to be ... The food at most
window now at the Little
places has retained its goodness
White Wedding Chapel.
... but service has taken a big
When it comes to food, the
dip, with too many servers now
town still has just about every-
owning "take-it-or-leave it" atti-
thing ... except a good Jewish
tudes that bring wonderment as
delicatessen ... Some are very
to how they got the job in the
fair ... and some make a poor
first place ...or if the unions are
pretense, being delicatessens in
stronger than ever?
name only ... taking advantage
Thankfully, it's not like this
DAN NY
of
visitors who don't know any
everywhere ... But in Las Vegas,
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better ... Some come from
it shouldn't be at all ... never
Local Columnist
areas where there are no Jewish
was ... the bosses wouldn't
delicatessens ... so how are they
stand for it ... They always
supposed to know what is good and
maintained that it was one thing Las
what is not?
Vegas has always been noted for ... and
Those who do know can't even seem
lived by ... So much depended upon the
to get good eggs and onions in Las Vegas
best service possible.
... At the Stage in Caesars Palace Forum
There are many things to like and
Shops, the onions are poorly sauteed
enjoy ... and to dislike now ... about Las
and not mixed properly ... Leo
Vegas.
Lindemann, late owner of Lindy's in
For certain, it is not like the Las
New York, would be aghast at the dish
Vegas of yesteryears ... When people
served in his Lindy's namesake at the
who worked at the casino-hotels and
Flamingo Hilton ... The onions are raw
restaurants were so graciously polite
and the eggs lumpy and very dry ...
and helpful.
There was hope when former Detroiter
Not, for instance, like the Flamingo
Leah Marks told of Baglemania away
Hilton changer-on-foot gal, who
from the strip ... But here, too, the eggs
changed a large bill and was told that a
and onions only made Detroiters long
couple of the dollar bills were too wrin-
DANNY RASKIN
Local Columnist
ANTIPASTO TABLE:
With imported and domestic cheese
SHIUMP DISPL1Y:
jumbo shrimp served with
cocktail sauce and lemon wedges
HORS D'OEUVRES:
• Bruschetta
• Calamari
• Italian Sausage
• Escargot
• Rice Varieties
• Spinach Pie
MAIN COU RSE:
• Soup
• Beef Wellington
• Mixed Green Salad • Fresh Vegetable
• Tortellini Palmina • Potato
• Dessert
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at 7 p.m.
• 5 course gourmet dinner at 8:00 pm
• Entertainment begins at 10:00 pm
with Sonny Turner and the
Planers (Live)
• DJ sounds of "Mickey Rizzo"
• Dancing before and after the show
• Champagne at midnight and party
favors for everyone
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ANDIAMO ITALIA WEST
Quality-Motown Jazz Rhythm & Blues
7-COURSE DINNER W/BREAKFAST BAR & PREMIUM BAR
Time: 8:30 p.m., early seating available
TICKETS: $125 PER PERSON
6676 Telegraph in Bloomfield Hills • (248) 865-9300
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TRATTORIA ANDIAMO
Peter Kopera Trio-Jazz
CHAMPAGNE TOAST AT MIDNIGHT
Limo service available for $50
Time: 10:00 p.m., early seating available
20930 Mack Ave., Grosse Pte. Woods • (313) 886-9933
Bugsy's Bar in Las Vegas.
ANDIAMO LAKEFRONT BISTRO
Mark Randisi-Sounds of Sinatra
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ANDIAMO OSTERIA - ROYAL OAK
Light Dinner Music & Dancing
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PIZZA PIE
jeff Michaels-Top 40 Hits
Time: 8:00 p.m.
41240 Hayes Rd in Clinton Twp. • (810) 412-2233
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7096 East Fourteen Mile Road
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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
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
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
DINNER PKG W/5-COURSE GOURMET MEAL,
CHAMPAGNE TOAST AT MIDNIGHT &
MINI-BREAKFAST BUFFET
Time: 8:30 p.m., early seating available
TICKETS: S120 PER COUPLE
24026 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores • (810) 773-7770
DINNER PKG. W/ APPETIZER, ENTREE, WINE, DESSERT,
PARTY FAVORS AND CHAMPAGNE TOAST.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
TICKETS: $50 PER PERSON
129 Main in Royal Oak • (248) 582-9300;
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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
seating amidst video games, antiques, nos-
DINING GUIDE on page 86