One bite and you'll be hooked "One of your region's better little dining secrets." — Danny Raskin *** Detroit Free Press the many young folks who have discov- ered the wonderful music we loved. And if you thought that ice skating aboard a cruise ship in over 90-degree Caribbean weather would be unthink- able, there's some realization coming your way ... Not only is there ice skating on board Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas, but ice shows as well in its 900- seat arena. Voyager of the Seas may not be the biggest today, but Royal Caribbean International isn't about to let Queen Mary II keep that distinction ... In June 2006, it will again come out with the world's largest ... Freedom of the Seas. Jottings ... Captain Erik Tengelsen exercises by hopping along the Voyager's massive bridge on his scooter ... Royal Caribbean's Captain Michael Lachtaridis, master of its Brilliance of the Seas, is the cousin of Angelo Gerigizas, owner of Angelo's Bistro in West Bloomfield ... All its ships have two cap- tains, but only one ship's master ... 24 of Royal Caribbean's 38 captains are from Norway, a good reason for Laila Strand, writer for the Oslo, Norway, Ellers women's magazine, to be on board, writ- ing about the cruise line ... Alfie and Bianca Lindzon of Aventura, Fla., on their 39th cruise... Richard Ellis, with wife, Sandra, of Harwich, Mass., all eyes as Captain Tengelsen pointed to a navi- gation map on the bridge ... Dick makes them for C-Map USA. Royal Caribbean obviously takes its food quite seriously with a corporate executive chef at the home office in Miami, Rudy Sodemin, also a certified master chef ... Gal vacationer getting a hole-in-one on the Voyager's miniature golf course and saying to her hubby, "I thought you said it was so hard." LOOKS LIKE HE has beaten his competition to the proverbial punch ... with the hiring of Rose Guttman by Peter Berishaj, owner of the new Sky Deli on Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. Rose is one of the premier kitchen geniuses in the northwest area and brings to Sky Deli unequaled experience ... making her excellent stuffed cabbage, gefilte fish, Hungarian goulash with its high-quality consistency ... among so many more traditional dishes ... Peter can expect folks lined out the door for the cholent (stew) that Rose makes 24 hours ahead, when it is on Sky Deli's special menu ... Her homemade apple strudel and banana nut cake are also big favorites. Rose and her late husband, Irving, used to own the fine Irving's Delicatessen ... highly noted for the homemade dishes she made daily. INTERIOR REMODELING of the new soon-to-come Sea Grille at the for- mer location of Big Daddy's in West Bloomfield's on Orchard Lake Road, will bring a much-needed better look ... Replacing the cut-up appearance will be a much more airy and cozier dining sec- tor ... Big booths to go with regular-size ones for dining, wine cabinet, larger pri- vate room, etc. ... A lot of eager interest awaits Sea Grille's opening expected sometime this June. CAN'T THINK OF too many major restaurants that will give up their Saturday night for a fund-raiser ... but that's what Seldom Blues in Detroit's Renaissance Center will do on Saturday, May 21, from 6 p.m. This year's big black-tie event by Fanclub Arts Foundation, "Treasures from the Cellar VI" will take over the popular spot that evening. The $250 per person will include four-course gourmet dinner by Seldom Blues' fine executive chef and partner Jerry Nottage, including special wines, hors d'oeuvres, champagne, live and silent wine auctions plus choice items for bidding ... Afterglow, too, with danc- ing and music featuring songstress Norma Jean Bell. Always a fun event, proceeds will ben- efit the organization's arts education pro- grams. Contact John Bloom, executive direc- tor, at the Fanclub, (248) 584-4150 A SECOND SOUL FOOD restau- rant, not far from his Beans & Corn- bread in Southfield, will be opened by owner Patrick Coleman this Saturday, May 14 ... off 14 Mile Road, east of Farmington Road, in West Bloomfield ... Name will be Urban Wings. CONGRATS ... To Rachel Sherman on her 18th birthday, getting a double present with graduation from Berkley High and acceptance to Michigan State University ... To Allan "the Singing Window Washer" Schwartz on his 73rd birthday. CORRECTED WORD has it that the former Orleans Grill, etc., on Orchard Lake Road and Pontiac Trail, will be a sports bar restaurant ... Its owner already has a wine bar, Nectar's, on Orchard Lake Road. QUESTION & ANSWER DEPT ... Q "Are the kosher hot dogs cooked the same way at both Costco and Sam's Club? They are both good but don't seem to taste the same." A. No, the Sinai Kosher hotties at Costco are steamed, and the Best's Kosher at Sam's Club are grilled. Danny Raskin's e-mail address is dannyraskin@sbcglobalnet. A Sampling of Our New Menu Items... 15 Fresh seafood items flown in daily. In addition, we feature certified angus beef filets, strip steaks plus much much more! r off Total Bill 25% Sunday-Thursday Lunch or Dinner (excluding tax, tip and alcoholic beverages) Expires on 06/05/05 15% off Total Bill Friday-Saturday Lunch or Dinner L (excluding tax, tip and alcoholic beverages) Saturdays open at 4pm Expires on 06/05/05 . Open °Unda y e <- 9 am 7. (inch p-rn -/\ MOE'S ON TEN Seafood Grill 39455 West Ten Mile Road in Novi • Southwest corner of Ten Mile & Haggerty Reservations Accepted • Phone: 248.478.9742 www.moesonten.com • Same ownership as Leon's Family Dining 972840 MAY BREAKFAST SPECIALS 7 DAYS A WEEK UNTIL NOON $395 Omelette Breakfast Includes Hashbrowns & Toast Full Breakfast Includes 2 eggs any style, 2 strips of bacon, 2 sausages, ham, hashbrowns & toast $ 395 $195 2 Eggs Any Style With toast & jelly $ 205 2 Eggs Any Style Hashbrowns, toast & jelly c§eorge's • Open 7 Days a Week Wt. • Carry-out service at our Northeast entrance REY TREE • Catering Carryout FAMILY RESTAURANT 33080 Northwestern Highway West Bloomfield, MI Phone: 248-539-8300 • Fax: 248-539-8303 Summer Hours: Mon-Fri 11-10 • Sat 9-10 • Sun 9-9 Qr; 5/12 975490 2005 67