The Best Of Everything

THE LETTERMEN

April 27 & 28
A show of greatness with
the wonderful talents of
an American favorite.

Time To Party!

From Southfield to Scottsdale, food
and friendship are the order of the day.

Ross, Woodrow Woody, George Bashara,
Jr., Philip Ayoub and Harvey Weisberg.
Local Columnist
MAIL DEPT ... From Leo and Sue
Knight
... "Scottsdale, Ariz. sun shines
ISA 'N DATA ...
brightly
for 300 days or more each
CAPACI-
AN ALMOST
year.
Weather
lures many Detroit-area
crowd
enjoyed
"Oscar
TY
snowbirds annually to this paradise
Night" and an excellent din-
area located next to Phoenix.
ner at Excalibur in Southfield.
"Parties and entertaining
As every year, the huge screen
friends
are many. Some
on the Ex's dance floor was
events
are
held in restaurants,
again a big hit as Hollywood
some
in
clubs
and hotels, and
put on its biggest show.
many
in
private
homes.
Popcorn boxes on all tables,
"An
unusual
surprise
birth-
movie posters on the walls,
day party was held outdoors
passed hors d'oeuvres (crab
at the McCormick Ranch
and scallop potstickers, ginger
Railroad Park. The railroad
chicken satay, beef empana-
DANNY
setting
and miniature steam
dos) and champagne, guests in
RASKIN
train
rides
black-tie-optional dress, excel- Local Columnist
attract many
lent waitpersons like Jennifer
visitors
to
"Jenny" Jackson and Miminul
this
Scottsdale
Miam, 15 years at Excalibur, one of
Park. Lenore Katz
the Midwest's finest busboys, etc.
invited more than
The culinary dining delight featured
60 guests to an
... shrimp and avocado on baby field
under-the-
greens salad, fresh basil and tomato
stars sur-
agllo pasta in an edible parmesan bowl,
prise birth-
stuffed veal loin, scalloped potatoes,
day party
chocolate truffle pyramid dessert with
for her hus-
raspberry puree.
band, Julie,
Everybody who attended won by
who was
having a good time.
shocked and
A WONDERFUL scene of happy
completely
camaraderie ... filled with fun and
surprised
laughter ... was the recent gathering of
when
greeted by
the American Arab and Jewish Friends
the
traditional
... at Vineyards on Northwestern
"Happy
Highway in Farmington Hills.
Birthday" song
Gefilte fish and hummus rugaleh
as he arrived.
and tabooli ... smoked salmon and
The food was
chicken shish kebob ... mandelbread
excellent and the
and fatoush ... with over 70 attendees
train ride around
hosted by Shirlee and Ron Asmar
the park enjoyed
chaired by Arlene Kingston every other
by everyone.
month when the committee has its
lunches and dinners at various places.
The purpose of these very friendly
It was thumbs
get-togethers ... of which there should
up at Excalibur
be more ... is to promote better under-
on
Oscar Night.
standing and friendship between Arab
Winners
included:
and Jewish people ... toward the ulti-
Julia
Roberts,
mate goal of peace.
Benicio Del Toro,
The annual dinner of American
Russell Crowe
Arab and Jewish Friends at Ritz-
and Ang Lee.
Carlton, this year, will honor Seymour
Brode and Michael Berry.
Founders back in 1981 included ...
Arnold Michlin, Izzy Malin, Leon
Cohen, Ed Deeb, Mike George, Victor

DANNY RASKIN

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WAYNE NEWTON

May 17 & 18
"Mr. Las Vegas" is
"Mr. Magnificent!"
as a showman!

JERRY VALE

Wednesday, June 6
The Silver Fox brings his soft,
velvety, romantic voice for a
wonderful evening.

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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AUBURN HILLS

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-

9732.This and nine other LeoS

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