The Best Of Everything

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Thurs. & Fri., Sept. 27, 28

Legendary
rock and roll king
of "The Twist"

From Excalibur to MotorCity, good tastes
and good service abound around town.

derful for pre-theater, pre-concert din-
ISA 'N DATA ...
ing, or simply for a fine dining experi-
Owner Marty Wilk had
ence.
around 12 waitpersons to
"Among your readership are those
assist the attendees at the
who do attend theater and concerts in
23rd anniversary put-on by Excalibur
Detroit, and who should know about
Restaurant in Southfield.
the Harlequin. The importance of the
But only one busperson was needed
existence of such a fine din-
... Him being 12-year veteran
ing establishment in the city
Mumin Miah, it stood to rea-
of Detroit, and the need for
son that he would be enough
people to be informed about
Mumin is one of the best
it cannot be overestimated."
... and certainly among the
fastest this town has to offer
WHAT PEOPLE TALK
... The waitpeople love him ...
ABOUT
'... Japanese eateries
but no more than the cus-
newly opened and opening in
tomers, whose tables Mumin
the Northwest area ... Most
clears with such precision and
DAN NY
are good, but a few are not so
very cordial quickness.
RAS KIN
good ... Lack of server training
There was the usual over-
Local Columnist
at so many restaurants ... The ,
flowing crowd of people corn-
ridiculous restaurant reviews
ing and going to the annual
by newspaper employees who obviously
anniversary party by Excalibur ... And,
should stick to what they know ... Red
as always, the food was more than
Ruby Trout at Giorgio's in Oak Park ...
ample ... Year number 23 brought an
Mushroom barley soup at Fiddler in
even greater bevy of foods and the
West Bloomfield ... Intelligent Chicken
constant refills were quickly devoured.
in Farmington Hills feting its second
Suzie Warren and the Warren
anniversary with owner Todd Rones
Commission musical group were good
adding new menu offerings ... Dim
in keeping the lively doings at an even
pace throughout the evening.
Only complaints by some
people were the lack of tables
for them to sit at ... Seems that
a number of those who
reserved tables asked people
they knew at the party to join
them ... instead of having the
table only for those they came
with.
This was the first with an
admission charge ... The $5
kept out a lot of "freeloaders"
... and every penny went to
help the Holy Trinity needy in
Detroit.

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MAIL DEPT ... from Martin
Kotch ... "We recently had an
exquisite dining experience at
the Harlequin Cafe in Indian
Village. The food was conti-
nental and wonderfully pre-
pared. The atmosphere was
charming, and the owner-host-
chef a delight. It is not for the
faint of wallet, but manageable
if one avoids appetizers and
desserts, which, if possible, one
should not. It would be won-

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS

Szechuan Gourmet, 3951

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Telegraph Road, Bloomfield
Township, (248) 988-9333. Much
pride is taken in the extensive
menu offered by this carry-out-
only restaurant. All items from
appetizers to soups to beef to
poultry, to and chow mein, sweet
& sour dishes, noodles, combina-
tion plates, etc. are listed for fresh
carry-out

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 con-
sistent restaurant with exclusive
Thai specialties among the
authentic servings.

Desert Sands, 29222 Orchard

Lake Road, Farmington Hills, (248)
855-1122. Middle-Eastern dining is
featured by Mike Salamey, former
owner/chef at prominent mideast-
ern eateries. Daily specials at lunch
and dinner. Full menu carryout with
catering available. Complete liquor
service.

Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical

Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake

Road, Farmington Hills, (248) 626-
5020. One magazine said that there
was no place like it in the country.
The Guinness Book of Records has fea-
tured its accomplishments. Lunch and
snacks are available with table seating

DINTING GUIDE

Mumim Miah, super busperson at Excalibur.

on page 144