•• NOSH LISTINGS from Restaurant Fresh Mid-Eastern Cuisine 1 . .,...., complete with your choice of fries, hommous or rice & pop, coffee or tea miss the blackberry biscuits — a house specialty 621 S. Opdyke Road, Auburn Hills (248) 332-7744 Fax: (248) 682-1890 ROCKY'S OF NORTHVILLE 17905 Haggerty Road, Northville Township (248) 675-0066 2801 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy (In the Somerset Collection) (248) 816-8000 Enjoy the P.F. Chang's experience: Upscale cui- sine, attentive service and an extensive wine list served in a stylish bistro setting. In Troy at Somerset and on Haggerty Road in Northville. Now accepting reservations. Open. 7 Dago a Week! 6096 W. Maple Road W. Bloomfield PEABODY'S RESTAURANT 34965 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham (248) 644-5222 248-539-0505 787480 Seating Capacity: 250; Hours: Mon-Thurs: 11am- 10:30pm; Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm; Sun: Closed; Reservations: For parties of 8 or more; How Long In Business: 31 years; Cuisine: American Fare PICASSO'S PIZZA & GRILL 24545 12 Mile Road, Southfield (248) 350-3131 Hours, Monday-Friday, 10 am-8 pm. ■ ••••• ■■ •••• ■ 4,4 k vh, Two Hours Free Parking In The Structure Directly Behind Peabody's r 248.644.5222 NOSH 12/19 2003 14 34965 Woodward ♦ Just South Of Maple Reservations taken for 8 or more The Press Box features: ALL SPORTS ALL THE TIME! Hot new sports restaurant concept. Upscale bar menu. Great food. Best steaks, burg- ers and ribs in town. Large selection of wet goods! Over 80 Vodka's, over 100 Martini's, over 60 beers to choose from! Ultra contemporary look! 22, 42" HDTV's plus 3 JUMBO, HDTV screens. Dancing every Friday and Saturday night. Book your company party or family outings here! WE'RE NOT YOUR GRANDDAD'S SPORTS BAR! RECIPES RESTAURANT 2919 Crooks Road, Troy (248) 614-5390 a I. Seating, 225; Hours, 7 days a week; Reservations, yes; In Business, June 2003; Cuisine, Steaks, Burgers, Ribs & more Family dining at a convenient location. Family owned and operated for over 20 years. Valid Mon.-Thurs. • With Coupon • Expires January 31, 2004 SAVOIR FARE CATERING 25859 Lahser Road, Southfield (248) 356-6641 Fax: (248) 356-6651 Seating Capacity, 60; Hours, Private Parties Only; In Business, 5 years; Cuisine, Catering. For an outstanding, unique, creative and reliable resource for catered events, Savoir Fare will make every one of your events special and mem- orable whether it is in your home or at our inti- mate, private dining room. SHANGRI - LA CHINESE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 6407 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield (248) 626-8585 Fax: (248) 626-9812 Seating Capacity, 200; Hours, 11 pm-2am; In Business, 8 years; Cuisine, Gourmet Chinese. SHIELDS RESTAURANT Commerce Township, Troy (248) 624-3600 Dearborn (248) 943-2050 Southfield (248) 356-2720 Troy (248) 637-3131 43180 9 Mile, Novi (248) 348-1212 Fax: (248) 348-3003 Seating, 140; Hours, 7 days a week; Reservations, no; In Business, over20 years; Cuisine, American Family Dinner When You Buy A Lunch Or Dinner Of Equal Or Greater Value Rocky's of Northville has a hunting lodge atmos- phere, offering both booth and table seating. Large parties are welcome. There are three sep- arate dining rooms and a bar area. Join us in the bar area where there is a raw bar and kettle. PRESS BOX, THE 26200 W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield 248-353-3232 30%0FF Seating Capacity, 320; Reservations, Will take, not required; In Business, 10 years; Cuisine, American Fare. Reservations, no; In Business, Since 1946 RAM'S HORN OF SOUTHFIELD One Lunch or One Dinner Entree 41122 Seven Mile Road, Northville (248) 349-4434 Picasso's Pizza & Grill has been family owned and operated since 1993. We specialize in cater- ing for any occasion. Our chicken, ribs and pizza are the best in town. We are home to the original low carb pizza. Happy Holidays! 326 W. 4th Street (next to the Royal Oak Theater), Royal Oak (248) 547-2400 Fax: (248) 547-2800 PEA RODY5 w ,....,„ ,, . , ,..4.: v zi, O'BRIEN'S CRABHOUSE P.F. CHANG'S Detiveui k page 10 O'Brien's Crabhouse has been serving traditional East-coast seafood in a neighborhood setting for 13 years. Specializing in Maryland Blue Crabs, oys- ters, clams and mussels. Florida stone crab claws are in season for October until April. The stone claws are flown in jet fresh every Thursday. funk Speciato •tivithui at $4.95 & .$ Seating Capacity, 80; Hours, Monday-Friday, llam- 10pm, Saturday, 3pm-11pm, Sunday, 4pm-9pm; Reservations, No; In Business, 13 years; Cuisine, Seafood. Out Fault= 13eueteaa Ckiekea RA CORA* e Hours, Lunch: Monday-Friday, lam-2:30pm, Saturday-Sunday, 7am-3pm, Dinner: Tuesday- Saturday, 5pm-9pm; Reservations, yes; In Business, 1 year. An eclectic restaurant that offers over thirty breakfast items, sandwiches, salads and pasta. Dinner brings a variety of seafood dishes as well as a great selection of Vietnamese cuisine. Don't Metro Detroits legendary award winning pizza, pasta, salads, ribs & more. Great place for business lunch- es, family dinners and gatherings of all types. SHIRO RESTAURANT Seating Capacity, 200; Hours, 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm- 10:30pm; Reservations, yes; In Business, 3 years; Cuisine, Contemporary American and Japanese. The art of Japanese cooking with the richness and style of Euro-American cuisine. The food originates from opposite sides of the globe, sure to provide a unique, tasteful and memorable experience. SIAM SPICY II 32425 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills (248) 626-2092 Hours, Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday- Sunday, Cuisine, Authentic Thai Named Best Thai Food by the Detroit News and the Best of Detroit, Metro Times. SPOSITA'S RISTORANTE 33210 W. 13 Mile Road, West Bloomfield Simsbury Plaza, just east of Farmington Road 248-538-8954 Seating, 140; Hours, Tuesday-Sunday, Saturday & Sunday is dinners only; In Business, 4 years; Cuisine, Authentic Italian A true honest-to-goodness. Italian neighborhood restaurant. Owners Joe and Lois Sposita, along with manager son Tony are serving up their #1 seller filets. Also veal and chicken . dishes and pasta. NOSH LISTINGS on page 18