ITALIAN II Posto Southfield "T e service was creat, and t e food was outstanding. was t ere with sore clients froT C - Icago, which is a rea re stEurant town, and even t ey Tarve ed at how c oc e food was." - beveled glass mirrors. Small plate dining is available, with an emphasis on Asian- influenced dishes. The Corner seats 87, providing an intimate setting for patrons to enjoy a wide variety of libations amidst a background of trendy music and chic decor. - - Rob Starkman, Beverly Hills II Posto is an elegant restaurant owned by Gianni (Johnny) Belsito, specializing in authentic homemade Italian cuisine. The decor resembles a romantic Tuscan villa; with fresh flowers, crystal, fine china and crisp white linens. Outdoor terrace dining is available in season, and many dishes are prepared tableside. Did ycu Kncw,., that many of the dishes at II Posto contain fresh imported white truffles that sell for more than $2,500 per pound? Other C - oices: Sposita's Ristorante, Mario's, Lelli's Inn, Olive Garden, Paparazzi, Andiamo R.G. BEST PLACE FOR A COCKTAIL The Corner Birmingham "The decor at The Corner is very chic, and the crowd is T e 1FUSC is u excitinc anc up teat, liKe a c UD rat er tan a bar, but wit Tore IntiTate - GL TOS Dhere." Joel Schwarz, West Bloomfield The Corner, adjacent to the Townsend Hotel, is an urban blend of stainless steel, rich mahogony, pewter and mosaic tiles, and Did you now that The Corner serves 45 different wines by the glass and more than 100 different kinds of martinis and cocktail creations? then Choices: Beau Jacks, Capital Grille, Andiamo, Excalibur, Big Rock Chop & Brew House, Tribute, Tom's Oyster Bar Other Choices of where to Low your diet: Morels, The Lark, Dairy Queen, Bread Basket, Baskin- Robbins R.G. Entertainment TV/MOVIE PERSONALITY Debra Messing "She's sTaT, attractive and funny, and she seems like a good person." Frank Hoffman, Farmincton Hills R.G. BEST PLACE TO BE SEEN & BEST PLACE TO BLOW YOUR DIET Steve's Deli Bloomfield Hills "You're always eating with the people at the next table, It's a lot of fun," Cheryl Gutow, Franklin Since 1994, Steve's Deli has been known for its exceptional food, friendly service and bustling New York-style atmosphere. Steve's serves traditional deli fare in addition to an ever-changing offering of innovative dishes, including many vegetarian and low- fat versions of old favorites, and a variety of desserts. Did you now that the turkey breast served at Steve's Deli is fresh- roasted every day? Ot - er C - oices of best place to be seen: Capital Grille, Stage & Co. Delicatessen, Tribute, Larco's Italian Grill, Milk & Honey of West Bloomfield, Streetside Seafood Debra Messing plays Jewish interior designer Grace Adler on the popular NBC sitcom Will & Grace. Prior to Will & Grace, Messing acted in several off-Broadway plays and appeared in episodes of Seinfeld and NYPD Blue. She co- stars in the current movie The Mothman Prophecies with Richard Gere. Messing lives with her Jewish husband in Los Angeles, where she supports variable charitable causes. yid you Know... that Debra Messing was born in Brooklyn, graduated summa cum laude from Brandeis University in Massachusetts and earned a master's of fine arts degree from New York University? Other Choices: Jerry Seinfeld, Barbra Streisand, Woody Allen, Adam Sandler, Billy Crystal, Ben Stiller, Richard Dreyfus, Rodney Dangerfield, Topol, Gene Wilder, Goldie Hawn, Gwyneth Paltrow, Elizabeth Berkley, Elliott Gould, Debra Winger, Fran Dresher, Jeff Goldblum, Kirk Douglas, Judd Hirsch, Michael Douglas, Noah Wylie, Tovah Feldshuh, Larry King, Sarah Michelle Gellar R.G. RESTAURANT IN METROPOLITAN DETROIT Morels tied with the Capital Grille Morels, A Michigan Bistro Bingham Farms "The atTosrhere lends itself to a very re axing, JN • SOURCEBOOK 2002-2003 • 3 1