The Best Of Everything

cdc b ri t y Showroom.

Dennis Edwards, lead singer from
'60s, and The Temptations bring ba
never-to-be-forgotten songs.

Simply Somerset

At Crumpets restaurant, diners and hotel guests
enjoy the flavorful foods they crave.

CAN RIVERS

Fri. & Sat. March 15 & 16

In an encore engagement following
her sell-out of both shows last year.

J ERRY VALE

And Sal "Bada Boom
Bada Bing" Richards
Thurs. & Fri. April 11 & 12

B.j. THOMAS

GARY PUCKETT
Thurs. & Fri. May 16 & 17
Singing Their Greatest Hits
In "A Night of Solid Gold"

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xquisite cuisines in all phases
or a deliciously prepared fish ... is a
come and go ... with
very satisfying experience.
strange concoctions
Crumpets opened in June
that in so many cases
of 1985 ... and Mark came
are just fancy mixtures with
aboard as executive chef in
expensive-sounding assumed
May of 1987.
names ... and so-so taste
A good hotel restaurant is
Thankfully, there are still
very important ... In many
restaurants with chefs who
instances it can make a dif-
know how to cook tradition-
ference in whether or not a
ally ... and give their cus-
person stays there.
D ANNY
tomers the good, wholesome
In the case of Crumpets,
RASKIN
food they want ... but spiced
however, it not only serves
Local Columnist
with award-winning chefs'
this purpose ... but another
savory influence.
... That of customers coming
One of them is Crumpets, in the
from the outside to make it a destina-
Somerset Inn on West Big Beaver, Troy.
tion restaurant for both lunch and
Here, award-winning Executive
dinner.
Chef Mark Kuzma (18 gold medals in
Its chameleon-like presence is well
world culinary competition) would
appreciated by Somerset Inn guests ...
often rather strip his knowledge of
and outside visitors.
gourmet food styling in favor of good,
In the morning, Crumpets is a coffee
solid food that people know ... and
shop ... Then becomes a fine casual
enjoy without pretense.
dining restaurant
In too many cases, "elegant" food
for lunch and
tasting is accepted by folks who would
dinner ...
much rather sink their teeth into food
with food
they know ... but accept strange offer-
prepared
ings to go along with the show.
and pre-
A good piece of prime rib ... cooked
sented
with touches of knowledgeable deft-
with gra-
ness ... or a good steak properly aged
cious
and prepared with a juicy tenderness
goodness.

Director of Sales
Pam Holland and
Executive Chef
Mark Kuzma.

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS

Szechuan Gourmet, 3951

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 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 tra-

ditional Thai cookies and own style

of fried rice, it is a consistent restau-

rant with exclusive Thai specialties

among the authentic servings.

Hong Hua, 27925 Orchard Lake

Ad., Farmington Hills, (248) 489-

2280.True Hong Kong autenticity is

in the dishes not seen anywhere

A bit more expensive than

0*er Chinese restaurants, but a lot

of value that makes the price differ-
.
worth it with exciting prepara-
qt
z;zr, S of rare dishes and many not

een elsewhere.

meyards 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

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than just a cafe and catering setup.

Homemade salads, sandwiches and
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