Arts Entertainment
The Best Of Everything
ITALIA
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SMOTHERS
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March 9
With their witty brand of
1111 comedy and musical genius.
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BEATLEMANIA
March 16 & 17
A tribute to the fab four.
You'll swear John, Paul, Ringo
& George are,standing
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THE LETTERMEN
-At April 27 & 28 4-
A show of greatness with
the wonderful talents of
an American favorite.
WAYNE NEWTON
May 17 & 18
"Mr. Las Vegas" is
"Mr. Magnificent!"
as a showman!
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Family Favorites
Pepino's of Walled Lake provides homey atmosphere
and down-home goodness.
the dining happening is a joyous
one.
Local Columnist
Soon after being given your booth
or
table, you are brought those deli-
S eldom has a restaurant creat-
cious
marinated white beans and a
ed such an impact ... neigh-
basket
of garlic toast, brown soda
borhood or otherwise.
bread vith raisins (tastes like honey
It is one of the very few
cake), white bread and sticks
restaurants that so many peo-
by wonderful waitpersons
ple call their favorite without
like Cathy Hunter, eight
a moment of hesitation.
years
at Pepino's, and Judi
The reason why Pepino's on
Van
Asshe,
who came on
Walled Lake Drive and
board
a
year
after its opening,
Pontiac Trail receives contin-
April
25,
1984
... and Rick
uous praise is quite obvious
Sinkevics, server for the past
on frequent visitations to this
14 years ... fulltime during
uncanny restaurant opera-
the
off-season, away from his
tion.
DAN NY
landscape
operation ... and
Thorough satisfaction has
RAS KIN
part-time
during
Rick's busi-
made it a huge favorite of
Local Columnist
ness
period.
regulars whose raves are end-
About those marinated
less ... Dollar-for-dollar, it is
beans and garlic toast, customers
considered among the best dining val-
ues around ... Excellent food, wonder- already know to remind their server to
have another batch ready for them ...
ful service and a homey atmosphere
And
the waitperson usually beats
with much congeniality.
them
to the punch, knowing to bring
Pepino's can be crowded out the
more
when
the plate or basket is
door, but almost everyone waiting to
almost
empty.
get in would remain because they
While waiting for their table to be
know that which lies ahead would be
ready, many will take a seat at the 13-
well worth the wait.
stool bar and enjoy the good spirits
Here is a restaurant about which
poured daily by Kathy's husband, Ray
you rarely hear people say they've had
Kwiecinski, and with him on Saturday
a bad meal or bad experience ... This
evenings, Judy's husband, David
may be something hard to believe in
Bernardi.
the tough restaurant business ... but
Another great attribute of Pepino's
there are customers who will fight to
is
its cleanliness And there is noth-
attest to this attribute.
It is a family-operated
restaurant ... the unbeat-
able kind where one or
more family members
are always on the prem-
ises ... usually working
to make sure of com-
plete satisfaction by their
patrons.
From the moment you
are greeted by extremely
gracious sisters, hostesses
and managers Kathy
Kwiecinski or Carol
Carson, daughters of
Pepino's founders,
Helma and Joe Bernardi;
or Judy Bernardi, mar-
ried to son David
Pepino's family atmosphere is enhanced by sisters Carol
Bernardi ... to being
Carson and Kathy Kwiecinski and their parents, the
seated among the 112
eatery's
founders, Helma and Joe Bernardi.
in
three
cozy
rooms
seats
DANNY RASKIN
AUBURN HILLS
Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke
Road,Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4140.The
second of Lelli's traditionally fine Italian
ristorantes is located across from the
Pontiac Silverdome. Besides elegant sur-
roundings, it features the same excel-
lent food served by the Lelli family
since 1939. Reservations are accepted
for any evening except Saturday.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road,
Bloomfield Hills, (248) 932-0800.
Award-winning chicken soup is fea-
tured.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, 27903 Orchard
Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, (248)
553-4220. Noted for making its
own traditional Thai cookies and
own style of fried rice, it is a consis-
tent restaurant with exclusive Thai
specialties among the authentic
servings.
Brasse Pointe, 24234 Orchard
Lake Road, Farmington Hills, (248)
476-1377. Noted for its broasted
and barbecued chicken, plus St. Louis
ribs. Open seven days.Wine list by
the glass, carafe or bottle. Private
banquet room. Also Mexican and
seafood specialties in a family dining
atmosphere. Homemade chili, cote
slaw, shrimp cooktail sauce, pinto
beans and bleu cheese.
Desert Sands, 29222 Orchard Lake
Road, Farmington Hills, (248) 855-
I 122. Middle-Eastern dining is fea-
tured by Hassan Bazzi, former maitre
d' at the Original Sheik in downtown
Detroit. Daily specials at lunch and
dinner. Full menu carryout with cater-
ing available. Complete liquor service.
Hong Hua, 27925 Orchard Lake
Rd., Farmington Hills, (248) 489-
2280.True Hong Kong autenticity is
in the dishes not seen anywhere
else.A bit more expensive than
other Chinese restaurants, but a lot
of value that makes the price differ-
ence worth it with exciting prepara-
tions of rare dishes and many not
seen elsewhere.
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