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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. DI1UNG GUIDE on page 78