Enjoy Our Specialties... • Baby Lamb Shish Kabob • Lamb Chops Shish Kafta • Shish Tawook • Deboned Chicken • Potato Chop • Chicken Cream Chop • White Fish (American & Chaldean-Style) I /1 LUNCH t , SPECIAL. L '''. ,_ 3 7, 7 29222 Orchard lake Road, S. of 13 Mile Farmington Hills Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418 LUNCH OR DINNER ENTREE DINE IN OR CARRYOUT (248) 855-1122 7 DAYS A WEEK! Fax (248) 865-6001 No Sharing With Coupon Expires 2-15-01 www.food.com/desertsands from page 76 seating amidst video games, antiques, nostalgic posters, flying miniature airplanes, entertain- ment attractions, pinball machines, etc. It is open seven days a week. 20%OFF Middle-6stem Dining DINING GUIDE Call Us For All Your Catering Needs Now Serving Cocktails & Wine Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248) 855-9463.This is a many-faceted type of operation. Nibbles and Nuts at the Vineyards, and traditional Jewish dishes prepared by Shirtee Bloom, using only kosher products in her separate 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. LAT H RU P VILLAGE eCkVigilAr • liNfirre / IA CO AL La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing, 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. AUTHENTIC SZECHUAN COOKING • fresh Seafood • Cocktails • J--tome of General Tso's Chicken • 'IA() MSG in any dishes • 'Vegetarian Dishes • 1:::)aily Specials OAK PARK 39450 14 Mile Rd. Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile Road & (corner of Haggerty in the Newberry Square Plaza) Greenfield, Lincoln Center, Oak Park, (248) 968-0022. Ranked among the top deli- catessen-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, break- fast, 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 pm, (248) 960-7666 Original location: 29215 5 Mile Rd. at Middlebelt-Livonia DINE IN Not good with any other offer 1 coupon per table • with coupon Expires 2/28/01 ORCHARD LAKE The Sheik 4189 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, (248) 865-0000. Menu acct ac- 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 fami- iy recipes not found elsewhere. Outside catering is available for anything on the menu. THE GALLERY RESTAURANT SOUTHFIELD Enjoy gracious dining amid a beautiful atmosphere of casual elegance Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield, (248) 358-3355. Fine dining takes on an added dimension with its menu ranging from region- al to continental.The Billy Rose Quartet plays for dancing Tuesdays through Fridays; the Gary Rose Quartet is Saturday evenings. BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER OPEN 7 DAYS: MON.- SAT. 7 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. SUN. E, a.m.- 9 p.m. West Bloomfield Plaza • 6638 Telegraph Road and Maple • 248-851-0313 ,Ipow, d 1 k NEW IN DETROIT? SHALOM DETROIT WELCOMES NEWCOMERS TO OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY 2/2 2001 80 Call the Women's Department at (248) 203-1459 for more information. T his ti-eJerabon r Visit us on the W.1): www.thisislederation.org Dining Guide 25. SANDWICH WITH SOUP OR SALAD ANY DAY 3 Arts & entertainment Star Deli, 24555 W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield, (248) 352-7377. This is acclaimed as one of 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. WARREN Andiarno 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; 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, lamb 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, Robins Nest, West Bloomfield, (248) 932-8934. An upscale kosher dairy restaurant with fresh fish from around the world, pasta and vegetar- ian 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 s 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 dishes not seen anywhere else, makes this a growing favorite among aficionados of Greek dining.Those who discover it become regulars because of the interesting and excel- lent preparations that are served by polite waitpersons. Open seven days weekly for lunch and dinner. The Dining Guide is a weekly feature.