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April 27 & 28
A show of greatness with
the wonderful talents of
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AUBURN HILLS
In Las Vegas, the best deal is the entertainment.
more than 15 miles of lighted neon
tubing.
Local Columnist
In the first years of the Las Vegas
Strip,
"no" was a big word ... no cover,
eaving the Michigan area this
no
minimum,
no state speed limit, no
past February and expecting
sales
tax,
no
waiting
period for mar-
warmer climate ... if only for
riages,
no
state
income
tax and no reg-
something
four days ... Was
ulation
of
gambling
as it is
to look forward to.
known today ... Today, about
But getting off the plane in
the only "no's" remaining are
Las Vegas, the chilly wind hit
no state income tax and no
me like a piece of ice down
waiting
period to get a mar-
my back ... The temperature
riage
license
... No cover
loomed around 36 degrees or
charge
is
still
the rule in some
lower ... while back in -my
casino
lounges.
area of Michigan it was a
Entertainment, along with
"balmy" 40.
gaming,
built Las Vegas' rep-
After returning home, I
DAN NY
utation
as
a play-land getaway
learned that high winds had
RAS KIN
of
the
world.
roared into Las Vegas from the
Local Co lurnnist
When the El Rancho Vegas
desert ... causing damage to
was
the only resort on the Las
signs and buildings along the
Vegas
Strip
in
1941, singers comedi-
Strip ... The winds also toppled power
ans, strippers, instrumentalists, dancers
lines and knocked over a construction
and a wide variety of performers were
crane at Caesar's Palace ... Police closed
booked to entertain hotel guests in the
the Strip from the Tropicana to the
resort's small, intimate showroom.
Flamingo and cautioned people to stay
The hotel-casinos that followed
inside ... Nobody was injured but several
copied
the successful star format for
hotel marquees, including Bally's, Monte
many years.
Carlo and the Mirage were damaged.
Stardust was the first hotel to break
Of course, you don't go
with
the star policy by debuting a
to Las Vegas just for the
stage
spectacular as its
weather ... There is so
main
entertain-
much to do and see ...
DANNY RASKIN
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"Mr. Las Vegas" is
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wonderful evening.
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DANNY MARONA
Fri. & Sat., June 22, 23
Hilarious comedian, inspiring
singer, virtuoso pianist, 7-time
Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year.
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Hotel hopping up and down
the Las Vegas Strip can be
fun ... You can be in Paris,
Monte Carlo, New York City
and Venice ... You can pop in
and out of a castle, pirate ship
and a pyramid ... You can visit a
beach, a rainforest and a volcano
or see statues moving
and talking ... The
many sur-
roundings
accessible
by way of
a quick cab
ride are a
big rea- at::
son
why the
Strip is so darn exciting.
At any time of the day or night
in Las Vegas a person can hire an
attorney; have carpets cleaned, pick up
dry cleaning, shop for groceries and
divorced ... Combining
get married
the Strip and downtown, there are
&-f(in
Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke
Road,Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4440.
The second of Lelli's traditionally fine
Italian ristorantes 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.
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.
Desert Sands, 29222 Orchard Lake
Road, Farmington Hills, (248) 855-
1122. Middle-Eastern dining is fea-
tured by Mike Salamey, former
owner/chef at prominent mideastern
eateries. 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.
Leo's Coney Island
(Farmington Souvlaki Coney
Island), 30985 Orchard Lake
Road, Farmington Hills, (248) 626-
Debbie kynold;,
center, sings at the
former Debbie
Reynolds Hotel
9732.This and nine other Leo's
DINING GUIDE on page 84