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ISA 'N' DATA ...
Tigers broadcaster ... on his
There'll be a new
84th birthday ... Both being
look at this year's
celebrated Jan. 25 ... Belle
Michigan Culinary
certainly couldn't share her
Food & Wine Extravaganza.
birthday with a finer person
The shindig returns to Mac
than Ernie.
& Ray's in Harrison Township
PEOPLE REMEMBER
after being at Andiamo Italia
him from years of much
in Warren, last year ... while
popularity at the piano bar
DAN NY
M & R underwent construc-
of Roman Terrace when it
RAS KIN
tion of its expanded banquet
was on Orchard Lake Road
Local Co lumnist ... among so many other
area (more banquet and less
dining) ... This year's guest
spots around town.
flow and better visibility for all partic-
Now Tom Altenburg is with Debbie
ipating restaurants should be greatly
G. for dining and dancing music,
enhanced.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Theme for 2002 is 'A Mardi Gras
evenings, from 7 p.m., at Big Daddy's
Party like no other ... a Mardi Gras
Parthenon on Orchard Lake Road in
party like you used to know.
West Bloomfield.
The best restaurant will be selected
By the way, speaking of Big
by the attendees themselves, to win
Daddy's, if you're into dining early,
one of three prizes ... First is $1,000
check out its new early evening corn-
and a trophy ... Second and third each
plete dinners, 3-5:30 Monday-Friday
get $500.
... Sounds like a lot of value, there.
A panel of media judges will choose
MAIL DEPT ... From Ruthe Stein
the best food and wine pairing.
... "I was so pleasantly surprised to see
Also, Mel Ball and Colours will be
your kind write-up in the Jewish News
the featured entertainment ... and
about Anatole's restaurant [formerly
$40,000 in scholarships will be award-
on Livernois near Seven Mile Rd].
ed to local culinary student's.
However, you were remiss in a
Date of the Seventh Annual MCFWE detail that was quite important to my
benefit for the Michigan Culinary Team
husband and me. My husband is Dr.
arid Scholarship Fund ... is Tuesday, Feb.
Saul C. Stein, who financed and
12, 6-10 p.m.
named the restaurant. You spoke of
Over 700 are expected for this year's
the decor with the twinkling lights set
food and wine samplings
from over 20 restaurants
and about a dozen wine
suppliers ... There'll also be
silent and wine auctions
plus a raffle.
Tickets are $75 general
admission and $125 for
Gold Salon folks who can
also go to the Gold
Room, always set up with
lots of tasty goodies, for
sponsors, VIPs and Gold
ducat-holders.
Call (586) 463-9660,
ext. 429 or 437 ... Roger
Petri, director of operations
at Mac & Ray's is again
(for the seventh year)
chairman of the event.
CONGRATS ... To my
sister, Belle Weingarden ...
on her 91st birthday ... To
Ernie Harwell, Detroit
Roger Petri

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS

Szechuan Gourmet, 395 I
Telegraph Road, Bloomfield

Township, (248) 988-9333. Much

pride is taken in the

extensive menu
offered by this carry-out-only restau-
rant. All items from appetizers to

soups to beef to poultry, lo and

chow mein, sweet & sour dishes,

noodles, combination plates, etc. are

listed for fresh carry-out.

Steve's Deli, 6646 Tel

aph 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 tra-

ditional Thai cookies and own style

of fried rice, it is a consistent restau-

nt with exclusive Thai specialties

ong the authentic servings.

ong Hua, 27925 Orchard Lake

MU., 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.

Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418

Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills,

(248) 855-9463.This is a many-faceted

type of operation. Nibbles and Nuts at

the Vineyards, and traditional Jewish

dishes prepared by Shirlee Bloom,

using only kosher products in her sep-

arate kitchen, makes it much more

than just a cafe and catering setup.

Homemade salads, sandwiches and
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