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Thurs. & Fri. May 17 & 18
"Mr. Las Vegas" is
"Mr. Magnificent!"
as a showman!
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Parkway Grille at the Marriott Hotel
is attracting upscale diners.
wr
Tins, beige and green leather padded
hen a hotel restaurant has
booths and chairs, framed artist pic-
an attendance figure that
tures, designer lampshades, etc.
hovers around the 80 per-
Number one sellers Chilean sea bass
cent mark of customers
and
the excellent rack of lamb are evi-
who are not staying at the hotel ... but
dences
of a dining experience worthy of
live in neighboring areas ... it certainly
repeat visits.
tells you something about the dining
The mild and elegant
spot being a destination opera-
Chilean sea bass with a roasted
tion.
pepper basil aioli is absolutely
On Friday and Saturday
delicious ... so tender with a
evenings, that unbelievable
soft, yet firm, flakiness that
mark is almost 100 percent.
veritably tingles the taste buds.
This extraordinary distinc-
The rack of lamb, one of
tion is held by the Parkway
Executive Chef Jerry Nottage's
Grille inside the new Detroit
signature dishes (along with
Marriott Pontiac at
braised veal shank topped with
Centerpoint ... owned by
DAN NY
a plum tomato and oregano
Doug and Bruce Etkin and
RAS KIN
demi; and Maple Leaf duck
Curtis Burstein.
Columnist
Local
marinated with juniper cher-
It opened Nov. 6, 2000 ...
ries, thyme and port wine) is
on Centerpoint Parkway, a
very choice, crusted with rosemary,
mile west of I-75 at Square Lake and
mint and mustard ... deftly prepared as
Opdyke roads.
desired.
Seating is for about 150 in a beauti-
The Chilean sea bass and rack of
ful, low-keyed room that oozes of gra-
lamb also makes a terrific dining combi-
cious comfort with a soft elegance.
nation.
An outdoor patio seats an additional
"I'll put my filet up against any-
50 or more ... and a smoking lounge,
body's!"
exclaims Jerry, who should
where another 40 persons may also
know what he's talking about when it
dine, is amid a large selection of wines
comes to food ... Jerry is a graduate of
and liquors.
the Culinary Institute of America at
Parkway Grille is fast becoming noted
Hyde Park ... He was lured here from
for its fine upscale dining presentations.
Houston by Frank Taylor, Detroit
It is evident that much attention has
Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint's food
also gone into the dining room's decor
and beverage director, who came direct-
... with its fine cherry wood paneling,
ly from the Troy Marriott ... as did Pat
beige linen tablecloths, green linen nap-
JERRY VALE
Wednesday, June 6
The Silver Fox brings his soA,
velvety, romantic voice for
a wonderful evening.
DANNY MARONA
& Sat., June 22, 23
• • Fri. Hilarious
comedian, inspiring
singer, virtuoso pianist, 7-time
• • Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year
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CHUBBY CHECKER
410 Thurs.
& Fri., Sept. 27, 28
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Legendary rock and oll
king of "The Twist"
5/4
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from the Pontiac Silverdome, Besides
elegant surroundings, it features the
same excellent food served by the
Lei 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.
Rd., Farmington Hills, (248) 489-
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The second of Lelli's traditionally fine
Italian ristorantes is located across
Hong Hua, 27925 Orchard Lake
of value that makes the price differ-
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Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke
Road,Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4440.
in the dishes not seen anywhere
else.A bit more expensive than
other Chinese restaurants, but a lot
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22,80.True Hong Kong autenticity is
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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-
Two people behind the success of the upscale Parkway Grille at the Detroit Marriott
Pontiac at Centerpoint are the hotel's food and beverage director, Frank Taylor, and
the restaurant's general manager, Hassan Yazbek.
9732.This and nine other Leo's
DINING GUIDE on page
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