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HOLIDAY PARTY HEADQUARTERS Prices starting at $3.00 per person

EST. 1956

LET US CATER YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY! VER WE DELI TY ALL PAR PL ANNER ORDERS!

Party Planner

Party Pack #1

Party Pack #3

Party Pack #4

Party for 25

Party for 50

Party for 75

Party for 100

(50 pc. chicken, 2 pans potatoes, 1 pan slaw, 2 dozen rolls) $3.20 per person Reg. Price $90.47 SPECIAL $ 99 PRICE

(100 pc. chicken, 4 pans potatoes, 2 pans slaw, 4 dozen rolls) $3.20 per person Reg. Price $178.94 SPECIAL $ 99 PRICE

(150 pc. chicken, 6 pans potatoes, 3 pans slaw, 6 dozen rolls) $3.20 per person Reg. Price $268.41 SPECIAL $ 99 PRICE

(200 pc. chicken, 8 pans potatoes, 4 pans slaw, 8 dozen rolls) $3.10 per person Reg. Price $357.88 SPECIAL $ 99 PRICE

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$12.99 VALUE

Party Pack #2

FREE

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Pan of Broasted Potatoes With any party order of 100 pieces of Chicken or more. Must present coupon. Limit one coupon per customer. Valid at Waterford Location only. Expires December 31, 2008

BUY ONE TENDER BITE DINNER

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GET ONE FREE! Includes - Choice of Potato, Roll & Sauce • 10-12 Chicken Bites Must present coupon. Not to be combined with any other offer Limit one coupon per custom. Valid at Waterford location only. Expires 12/31/08.

SUPER SPECIAL

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BUY ONE CHICKEN DINNER

2599

$

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GET ONE FREE!

Reg. Price $32.99 •12 pcs. Chicken •Slab of Ribs •Shack Potatoes or Fries •Cole Slaw

With the purchase of any 2 drinks

Includes 4 pieces of delicious broasted chicken, choice of potato and roll

Must present coupon. Not valid with any other offers. One coupon per customer. Expires 12/31/08. BBQ and White Meat extra. Valid at Waterford location only.

Must present coupon. Not valid with any other offers. One coupon per customer. Expires 12/31/08. BBQ and White Meat extra. Valid at Waterford location only.

248-682-7000 www.chickenshack.com Dine In • Carry Out • Drive-Thru • Delivery HOURS - SUNDAY - THURSDAY 11 A.M.-10 P.M. • FRIDAY, SATURDAY 11 A.M.-11 P.M.

M-59

Pontiac

4349 Highland Rd. (M-59) at Pontiac Lake Rd. • Waterford

Lk. Rd.

Until 4:00 p.m. daily • Meals include choice of Broasted Potatoes or Fries and a 16 oz. Drink

Meijer

2006

Voted Michigan’s Best Chicken, Ribs & Carryout 4 years running. Thanks Waterford, for all your support!

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(Dinners Available Sunday, Monday & Tuesday only)

“Gusto Italiano” Cena Steak Tip Pasta – Beef tenderloin tips tossed with penne pasta, roasted onion sour cream chive sauce and forest mushrooms $14 Cheese Tortellini – Fresh basil, Italian sausage and a creamy blush sauce, baked with three Italian cheeses $13 Housemade Linguini – Served with your choice of marinara sauce or traditional Tuscan boar bolagnaise $13 Chicken Marsala – Sautéed chicken breast with mushrooms, marsala, roma tomato and garlic over housemade fettucini $14 Shrimp Piccata – Sautéed gulf shrimp with artichokes, capers, mushrooms and lemon garlic sauce served over housemade fettuccini $16 Chicken Spedini – Lightly coated in Sicilian breadcrumbs stuffed with roma tomato, asiago and parsley presented with linguini pasta and housemade marinara $13

Call Us For Your Holiday Parties Restaurant • Banquets • Carry-out • Catering • Gift Shop 2323 Union Lake Road • Commerce Twp., MI 48382 www.matteroftaste.net Restaurant: 248-360-6650 • Carry-Out: 248-360-4150 • Fax: 248-360-6481 Restaurant Hours: Lunch – Mon.-Sat. 11-3 • Dinner – Mon.-Thurs. 5-10; Fri. & Sat. 5-11; Sun. 4-9 Carry-Out Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

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COMMERCE GRILLE

Holiday Special Dinner for Two

Entree and choice of One Bottle of Wine

Join Us

49 Sunday-Thursday

Monday-Thursday 4-9 p.m.

Build Your Own Omelet Starting at

$2.95

Kids’ Build Your Own Sundae with the purchase of kid’s meal

W E C AT E R A L L O C C A S I O N S - A S K F O R TO M !

39650 W. 14 Mile Rd. • (corner of 14 Mile & Haggerty) • 248-624-3700

2

$

couple

Cash Non-Alcoholic Mixers 7 p.m.-1 a.m.

Cooley Lake Road

New Dinner Specials

21 and over

per person

Cooley Lake Road

SERVED FRESH DAILY

includes: Whirlpool Room with Free Continental Breakfast Full Dinner Buffet • DJ Entertainment • Dancing Midnight Chocolate Fountain Midnight Champagne Fountain B.Y.O.B. - Bring your own alcohol

119 $ 6900

Wise Road

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

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Dinner and Entertainment Only $ 00 per

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Call 248-666-8555 to reserve

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December 31st, 2008 7 p.m.-1 a.m.

Starting at

COMMERCE GRILLE

Commerce Road

of Waterford

248-366-3311

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New Year’s Eve at the

95

Willow Road

$

$ 50% OFF OFF 2

TOTAL BILL

DINNER ENTREE Buy 1 Entree & 2 Drinks, Receive the 2nd Entree of equal or lesser value 50% Off Max. value $6.00

of $15 or more • Dine in only

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T H E WAY P I Z Z A WA S MEANT TO BE!

LARGE PIZZA

2 LARGE PIZZAS

Cheese & 2 Toppings

Cheese & 2 Toppings

We A c c e p t All Competitor’s Coupons MON.-WED.

SPECIAL MEDIUM PIZZA

FULL SLAB BBQ RIB DINNER

$

4

$

99

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SPECIALTY PIZZAS SANDWICHES & SUBS Premium cheese blend with pizza sauce

ORIGINAL

$5.49 $7.99 $9.99

Pepperoni, premium cheese blend with pizza sauce

STONE FIRE PIZZA

$11.99 $13.99 $15.99

HAM AND CHEESE STEAK, CHEESE, MUSHROOM

6 INCH $4.99 $4.99

12 INCH $7.99 $7.99

Marinated steak with Shiitake mushrooms, caramelized onions and your choice of cheese

CHICKEN CAESAR

$4.99

$7.99

Steak, Shitake mushrooms, red onions, premium cheese blend with Fontina and our Stone Fire house sauce (Jabanero on request)

Grilled chicken breast tossed with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, parmesan cheese and caesar dressing

SPICY STONE FIRE PIZZA

PESTO CHICKEN DELIGHT

$9.99 $11.99 $12.99

Chorizo, premium cheese blend with pepper jack, red onion, jalapenos and our spicy pizza sauce

CHICKEN FREDO PIZZA

$8.99 $11.99 $12.99

Marinated chicken, premium cheese blend with ricotta, eggplant, fontina and asiago

FIVE CHEESE PIZZA

$6.99 $8.99 $10.99

Basil, pesto, premium cheese blend with feta, goat cheese, fontina and asiago

STONE FIRE MEAT

$9.99 $11.99 $13.99

Sausage, pepperoni, ham, ground beef, salami, topped with premium cheese blend

BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA

$7.99 $9.99 $11.99

Chicken, premium cheese blend, red onion and bbq sauce

PIZZA MARGARITA

$6.99 $8.99 $10.99

Fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, basil, diced tomatoes, romano and premium cheese blend

THE DELUXE

$8.99 $10.99 $12.99

$4.99

$7.99

Chicken, goat cheese and pesto with romaine lettuce and roasted peppers

CLASSIC ITALIAN

$4.99

$7.99

Salami, pepperoni, ham, lettuce, onion and provolone cheese with Italian dressing

STONE FIRE CLUB

$4.99

CHICKEN PARMESAN

$4.99

$7.99 $7.99

Breaded chicken with marinara and mozzarella

STONE FIRE CHICKEN SANDWICH $4.99

$7.99

Home breaded chicken, gouda cheese and garlic oil sauce

VEGETARIAN

$4.99

$7.99

Lettuce, onion, tomatoes, feta and ricotta cheese, cucumbers, banana peppers and eggplant

DELUXE

CHICKEN & BROCCOLI

With premium cheese blend and our Stone Fire house sauce

Smoked turkey, genoa salami, ham, lettuce, tomato, onion and proviline cheese with garlic mayonnaise

CHICKEN PARMESAN

TUNA

$8.99 $10.99 $12.99

Breaded chicken, red onions and premium cheese blend

STONE FIRE CREEK

$10.99 $12.99 $14.99

Feta, mozzarella, red onions, Kalamata olives, Yearo meat and white sauce

ITALIAN PIZZA

$10.99 $12.99 $14.99

Pepperoni, hard salami, cooked salami, mozzarella, pizza sauce

$4.99

$7.99

$4.99

$7.99

$4.99

$7.99

Albacore tuna with celery and onion

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN

APPETIZERS, WINGS & DINNER COMBOS APPETIZERS & SIDES SM. $3.99

HOMMOUS CHICKEN FINGERS GARLIC BREAD Olive oil, romano cheese and fresh garlic

CHEESE STICKS QUESADILLAS

5 FOR $6.99 $6.99

Cheddar, bacon. BBQ sauce, red onions and pepper jack cheese

BREADED MUSHROOMS BREAD STICKS

Cajun • Honey BBQ • Hawaiian • Teriyaki • Hot • Lemon • Oregano Garlic Butter • Smokin’ Hot • Orange Marmalade • Hell on Wings Bourbon • Garlic BBQ (With Parental Guidance)

DINNER COMBOS WINGS AND FRIES RIBS AND FRIES SHRIMP AND FRIES CATFISH AND FRIES FISH AND CHIPS

Cheese & 1 Topping

6 Wings 2 Liter of Pop

$

99

3

$

99

With Coupon • Expires 1/15/09

LARGE PIZZA

PASTAS

$

With purchase of fountain drink. Dine in only. With Coupon. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 1/15/09 SC

46670 W. Pontiac Trail Commerce Twp., MI 48390

$7.99 $7.99 $7.99 $7.99 $7.99

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TABBOULI SOUTHWESTERN SALAD

$5.99 $6.99

GREEK SALAD

$6.99

THE MICHIGAN

$7.99

GARDEN

$5.99

Ripe tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, cucumber, black olives and scallions

SPINACH AND CHEESE BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SAUSAGE AND CHEESE HAM AND CHEESE CHICKEN PARMESAN ROLL PEPPERONI AND CHEESE STEAK, CHEESE AND ONION CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND CHEESE MEXICAN

$6.49 $6.49 $6.49 $6.49 $6.49 $6.49 $6.49 $6.49 $6.49

Grilled chicken, tomatoes, sliced apples, walnuts, feta cheese with raspberry viniagrette, friend pita bread, dried cherries Tossed salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and cheddar cheese

MEDITERRANEAN

$5.99

BROCCOLI

$8.99

Cucumbers, tomato, beets, chick peas, onions

Broccoli, red onions, cheddar cheese, bacon, house dressing SAUCES - Extra Sauce 75¢ •Italian •Honey Mustard •House Dressing •Ranch • Raspberry Vinaigrette •Creamy Garlic Ranch •Creamy Romano •Garlic Ranch •Blue Cheese •Thousand Island •Southwest Ramch

Chorizo, pepper jack, jalapeno and onion

LARGE PIZZA Cheese & 1 Topping

00

6 Wings 2 Liter of Pop

Excludes Chicken, Steak & Cheese After 5 p.m. With Coupon • Expires 1/15/09

$

1599 With Coupon Expires 1/15/09

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STONE FIRE CALZONE, FRIES AND FOUNTAIN DRINK

$

99

With Coupon • Expires 1/15/09

$3.99 $7.99 $6.99

Grilled chicken, red onion, tomatoes, avocado, cheddar cheese, corn chips, tossed and drizzled with spicy ranch

CALZONES

5

CAESAR SALAD CHICKEN SALAD FATTOUSH

Cucumbers, onions, lettuce, radish, tomatoes, green peppers, fried pita

With meat sauce, served with bread

MEAT LASAGNA SPINACH LASAGNA CHICKEN PARMIGIANA FETTUCINI ALFREDO

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SALADS

ALL PASTA SERVED WITH BREAD STICKS AND 20 OZ. FOUNTAIN DRINK

MOSTACCIOLI

99

With Coupon Expires 1/15/09

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FOOTLONG SUB

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20

PASTA & CALZONES

LARGE PIZZA, 4 LARGE BATTERED TIGER SHRIMP, 1/2 SLAB RIBS AND LARGE GARDEN SALAD (Serves 2)

599

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TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY SPECIAL

With any regular Large Pizza Purchase SC

Cheese & 1 Topping • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

$

$7.99 $8.49 $8.49 $9.99 $7.99

Choice of Sub Bun, Pita or House Bread. All subs include Fries

LARGE PIZZA

With Coupon Expires 1/15/09

$3.99 12 FOR $2.99

WINGS OR WHOLE WINGS $6.99

Cheese & 1 Topping

15

LG. $6.99 5 FOR $6.99 $5.99

Bread Sticks

99

With Coupon Expires 1/15/09

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LARGE PIZZA

$

12

Chicken or steak

Turkey, bacon, ham, lettuce, tomato and house mayonnaise

Sausage, mushrooms, pepperoni, peppers, onions, with premium cheese blend and olives

$8.99 $10.99 $12.99

$

With Coupon Expires 1/15/09

Dine-In Only. With Coupon • Expires 1/15/09

Extra Toppings SM - $1.15 MED - $1.55 LG - $1.95 SM. MED. LG. CHEESE $4.99 $6.99 $8.99

Breadsticks 2 Liter of Pop

With Fries & Bread

Cheese & 1 Topping

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Italia RESTAURANT Fresca

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO COMMERCE! DON’T WAIT IN LINE AT THE MALL!

“Where The Food Loves You Back!”

$

Join us for our sixth annual

COME DINE WITH US FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

DINNER WITH SANTA

OUR HOURS Monday-Thursday Dining Room: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Carry Out/Delivery: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

$11 PER CHILD - Parents are welcome to bring their own cameras as well.

10.00 OFF purchase of $50.00 or more

Exp. 12/31/08 • Dine in only • One per table • Coupon must be presented Cannot be combined with any other offer. SC

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2008 FROM 6-8 P.M.

Sunday thru Thursday

Friday-Saturday Dining Room: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Carry Out/Delivery: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

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Sunday Dining Room: 12 p.m.-9 p.m. Carry Out/Delivery: 12 p.m.-9 p.m.

Exp. 12/31/08 • Dine in only • One per table • Coupon must be presented Cannot be combined with any other offer.

j DECEMBER 17, 2008 FROM 2-8 P.M.

GET YOUR LAST MINUTE SHOPPING DONE AT KODIAK CREEK! PURSES, WALLETS, JEWELRY, ETC.

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ALL OCCASION CATERING DINE IN • CARRY OUT • DELIVERY

4111 Orchard Lake Road at Pontiac Trail Orchard Lake, MI

248.855.1259

j DECEMBER 24, 2008 - Serving from 12-8 p.m. j DECEMBER 31, 2008 - Serving from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Kodiak Creek Inn RESTAURANT • CATERING • BANQUETS 8635 Cooley Lake Road, Commerce, MI

248.363.9469

OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH AND DINNER

Located 1/4 mile west of Union Lake Road www.kodiakcreek.com

italiafresca.net Gift Certificate s Available

Happy Holidays

from all of us at

SANTA IS HERE

Call Us For Your Holiday Parties. Party Room Available – Seats 25 People Comfortably

HOLIDAY SPECIAL

$

3

00

OFF

HOLIDAY SPECIAL

$

5

00

OFF

any order $15 or more

any order $25 or more

Not valid with any other offer. Coupon expires 1/15/09.

Not valid with any other offer. Coupon expires 1/15/09.

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TWO LOCATIONS

WATERFORD

COMMERCE

6225 Highland Rd. 248.666.3460

4835 Carroll Lk. Rd. 248.366.1400

Wed., Dec. 17 from 5-8 p.m. Kids! Enter to win a stuffed toy stocking. Adults! Enter to win 3 $20 Gift Certificates.

10 OFF %

TOTAL BILL Not valid with breakfast or daily specials. Not valid with other offers. Valid only at Haggerty Rd. & Carrol Lake Rd. only. With coupon. Expires 12/31/08.

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Visit us at www.leosconeyisland.com

4895 Carrol Lake Rd. • Commerce Twp. • 248-366-8360 Monday - Saturday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

(Offers also Good at 4763 Haggerty Rd.)

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Call Us For Your Holiday Parties!

JOIN US ON ’S NEW YEAR EVE!

8115 Richardson Rd., Commerce Twp., MI

248-366-7979 Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-Midnight • Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. • Sun. 12 p.m. - Midnight

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31150 Novi Road Corner of 14 Mile and Decker (Next to Flagstar Bank)

Ram’s Horn

M-Th 7 a.m.-Midnight • Fri., Sat. 7 a.m.-1 a.m. • OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE ‘til 4 p.m. and NEW YEAR’S EVE ‘til 9 p.m.

Decker Rd.

248.669.3700 14 Mile

Eggstra Specials

Monday Specials

Served Monday-Friday 5-11 a.m. Sorry, no holidays or senior discounts.

All Specials Served 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sorry, no senior discounts.

Three Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.29 Served any style, with choice of bacon, ham or sausage links and toast and jelly.

Eggstra Big Breakfast . . . . . . 3.79 Three eggs any style, with choice of bacon, ham or sausage links, plus hash browns or three pancakes, with toast and jelly.

Four French Toast Halves . . . 3.79 With choice of bacon, ham or sausage links.

Three Pancakes . . . . . . . . . . 3.79 With choice of bacon, ham or sausage links.

3 Egg Omelettes . . . . . . . . . . 4.29

BUY ONE DINNER, GET ONE DINNER

FREE

With the purchase of 2 drinks. $5.00 maximum

Honey BBQ Chicken Salad . . 8.59 Iceberg and Romaine lettuce with Cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, onions and a BBQ chicken breast. Served with honey mustard dressing.

BBQ Meatloaf Melt . . . . . . . . 8.59 Home-style meatloaf basted in BBQ sauce with grilled onions and Cheddar cheese on grilled Texas toast. Served with French fries.

Southwestern Smothered Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99 Two charbroiled chicken breasts topped with grilled peppers and onions and smothered with melted Jack and Cheddar cheese. Salsa and sour cream on the side. Served with French fries and your choice of one: soup or salad or cole slaw.

All omelettes include: hash brown potatoes and a choice of white, whole wheat or rye toast. American Cheese • Ham & Cheese • Ham or Bacon • Mushroom Western

*Dine in only • 12/17/08 only

Tuesday Specials

Wednesday Specials

Thursday Specials

All Specials Served 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sorry, no senior discounts.

All Specials Served 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sorry, no senior discounts.

All Specials Served 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sorry, no senior discounts.

Smokehouse Chicken . . . . . . 8.99

Chicken Carbonara . . . . . . . . 8.99

Mushroom Swiss Chop Steak 8.99

Two BBQ chicken breasts topped with bacon and smothered in Cheddar and Jack cheese. Served with choice of potato, vegetable and your choice of one: soup or salad or cole slaw.

Fettuccine pasta tossed in a creamy Parmesan sauce with bacon and mushrooms. Topped with a grilled chicken breast. With choice of soup or salad.

A chopped beef steak grilled to your liking and topped with grilled onions, mushrooms and Swiss cheese. Served with potato and vegetable and your choice of one: soup or salad or cole slaw.

Shrimp Caesar Salad . . . . . . 8.99

BBQ Bacon Burger . . . . . . . . 7.89

A Caesar salad topped with grilled shrimp.

A 1/3 lb. burger grilled to your liking and topped with bacon, grilled onions, Cheddar cheese and BBQ sauce. Served with French fries and cole slaw.

Turkey Melt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99

Chicken Bacon Ranch Melt . . 7.99

Fresh roasted turkey breast, crisp bacon, tomatoes and Swiss on grilled rye. Served with French fries.

Grilled chicken breast with bacon, melted Jack cheese, lettuce and ranch dressing on grilled Texas toast. Served with French fries.

Honey BBQ Chicken Salad . . 8.59 Mixed greens with Cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, onions and a BBQ chicken breast. Served with honey mustard dressing.

Chicken Parmesan Sub . . . . . 7.59 Breaded chicken tenderloins with meat sauce and Jack cheese. Served with French fries.

Friday Specials

Saturday Specials

Sunday Specials

All Specials Served 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sorry, no senior discounts.

All Specials Served 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sorry, no senior discounts.

All Specials Served 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sorry, no senior discounts.

Fish and Skins . . . . . . . . . . . 9.49

Shrimp Stir-Fry . . . . . . . . . . 8.99

Our famous fish with potato skins! Plus your choice of one: soup, salad or cole slaw.

Shrimp stir-fry tossed over a bed of rice.

Country Fried Chicken Strips . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99

Shrimp Caesar Salad . . . . . . 8.99

Buffalo Chicken Pita . . . . . . 7.59

A Caesar salad topped with grilled shrimp.

A warm pita stuffed with crispy chicken strips tossed in a spicy Buffalo sauce, melted Jack cheese, lettuce and tomato. Served with French fries.

BBQ Chicken Sub . . . . . . . . . 7.59 Two BBQ chicken breasts with bacon, onion and melted Cheddar cheese. Served with French Fries.

Three Cheese Chicken . . . . . 8.99 Two charbroiled chicken breasts topped with Cheddar and Jack cheese, a creamy Parmesan sauce and diced tomatoes. Served with potato, vegetable and choice of one: soup or salad or cole slaw.

All white meat chicken strips, fried and covered with our country-style pepper gravy. Served with mashed potatoes, vegetable, country biscuit and your choice of one: soup or salad or cole slaw.

A-1 Philly Cheeseburger . . . . 7.89 A 1/3 lb. burger grilled to your liking and topped with Swiss cheese, grilled peppers and onions. Served with A-1 steak sauce, French fries and cole slaw.

Turkey Reuben . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99 Fresh roasted turkey breast, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on grilled rye. Served with French fries.

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(248) 926-1700 WE DELIVER

NOW OPEN Dine-In Coming Soon Beer & Wine Cocktails

2

$

OO

$2.00 OFF

PASTA FOR TWO

$2.00 OFF

3

$

OFF

LARGE SQUARE PIZZA

OO

OFF

ANY TWO PASTA DINNERS

Must Mention Coupon When Ordering. Delivery Extra. Limited Time Offer.

OO

OFF

ANY LARGE 18” PIZZA

Must Mention Coupon When Ordering. Delivery Extra. Limited Time Offer.

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2

$

Must Mention Coupon When Ordering. Delivery Extra. Limited Time Offer.

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PARTY SPECIAL

1 SMALL 12” PIZZA

2 PIZZAS w/2 ITEMS

FOUR 12” PIZZAS WITH CHEESE & ONE ITEM, 2-2 LITER OF POP

WITH 2 ITEMS, FULL RACK OF BBQ RIBS, ANTIPASTO SALAD

18” X-LARGE . . . . . . . .$2399 16” LARGE . . . . . . . . . .$2099 14” MEDIUM . . . . . . . .$1799 12” SMALL . . . . . . . . . .$1499

25

$

95

29

$

Extra Items 99¢ Per Pizza

Must Mention Coupon When Ordering. Delivery Extra. Limited Time Offer.

Must Mention Coupon When Ordering. Delivery Extra. Limited Time Offer.

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PIZZA & BBQ

5

$

OO

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$

OO

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$5.00 OFF

OFF SC

OFF

Must Mention Coupon When Ordering. Delivery Extra. Limited Time Offer.

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PICKUP SPECIAL ONE 14” PIZZA WITH CHEESE & 1 TOPPING

ANY 2 SMALL ALEX’S SPECIALTY PIZZAS

X-LARGE 18” PIZZA WITH 2 ITEMS & FULL RACK OF BBQ RIBS Must Mention Coupon When Ordering. Delivery Extra. Limited Time Offer.

99

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99 PICK UP ONLY

Must Mention Coupon When Ordering. Limited Time Offer.

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Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m. - 12 Midnight, Sat. 2 p.m. - 12 Midnight, Sun. 1 p.m. - 10 p.m.

49000 Pontiac Trail , Wixom

Across from Wixom City Hall

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Fifty years of producing essential print and on-line products for the Oakland County market

BEAUMONT FACILITY GETS FINAL OK • SCHOOLS FINISH 2004 BOND WORK 50¢

PERMIT #181 PONTIAC, MI 48343

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Prescription

SUNGLASSES With purchase of frame and prescription lenses. Includes frame, single vision plastic lenses and solid tint. Choose from over 200 selected styles. Minimum $119 first pair purchase, prior orders excluded, not valid with any other discount, some insurance restrictions apply. Expires 7/31/08

•No Costly Club Membership Fees! •Direct Shipping to Your Home Available! •Compare Prices Before You Buy! •Most Prescriptions In Stock

SUMMER SPECIAL!

$

109

INCLUDES EXAM

7 PAIR DISPOSABLE

FLEXWEAR VISITINT $

129 (3 PAIR)

(24 PAIR FOR $249)

OR

169

$ Standard Disposable Lenses With coupon • Expires 7/31/08

(6 PAIR)

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30.00 Off

Any Other Contact Lens Package

OR

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WATERFORD

OUR 19TH YEAR

6756 Highland Rd.

(Between Airport Rd. & Williams Lk. Rd.) Next to Denny’s Hair Studio

DEARBORN, MI PERMIT NO 11

248-666-9700

PAID

Mon. & Fri. 10-7 • Closed Tuesdays Wed. & Thurs. 10-5 • Sat. 10-2

HIGHLAND

2942 E. Highland Rd. At Duck Lake Road

QUALITY EYEWEAR

PERSONAL SERVICE

In Highland Corners

248-887-4175 Mon. & Fri. 9:30-6 • Closed Wednesdays Tues. & Thurs. 9:30-7 • Sat. 9:30-2

PRSRT STANDARD US POSTAGE

EYE EXAMS BY APPOINTMENT OR WE’LL FILL YOUR PRESCRIPTION! ON SITE LAB!

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Oakland Lakefront

MonthlyAdvertiser

Weekly newspaper reaching 50,000 homes in the lakes area, with four editions serving Commerce, Walled Lake, Wolverine Lake, Wixom, West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake, Waterford, Milford, Highland and White Lake. Considered the leading source of news and advertising information in west Oakland County.

Full-color, enamel stock magazine direct mailed county-wide to 19,000 lakefront homes nine months of the year. Oakland Lakefront magazine caters directly, both on the advertising and editorial front, to the special interests and concerns of the homeowners who share a common bond based around the lifestyle that accompanies lakefront living.

A high-quality, full-color, direct-mail advertising magazine, produced in three editions each month to serve the western lakes area of Oakland County. Combined the three editions reach 73,600 homes. All ads appearing in the MonthlyAdvertiser also appear on the publication’s website.

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PREFERRED O A K L A N D

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West Oakland Directory

Oakland County’s largest black-white real estate magazine, produced in two editions. One edition, published every other week, covers Commerce, Waterford, White Lake, Milford, Highland, Clarkston, Independence, Oxford, Orion and north to the county border. A second edition, published monthly, covers Birmingham, Bloomfield, Rochester, Troy, West Bloomfield and Farmington Hills.

Oakland county’s full-color, enamel stock real estate magazine, 18,000 copies of which are distributed 10 times each year at over 500 locations. Preferred Oakland Homes remains the most innovative real estate magazine in the county – with ongoing special supplements throughout the year.

The most successful directory of essential information for both newcomers and current residents, the West Oakland Directory reaches 50,000 homes, plus high foot-traffic locations at the start of each year. Produced in magazine format, all full-color, on high quality stock, the West Oakland Directory is now in its 27th year of publication.

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7196 Cooley Lake Road • Waterford, MI 48327

248.360.7355

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•S AKS E T S

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ANDWICHES • SEAFOOD • BU RGE R

S

2100 Milford Road, Highland • 248-887-2277 MVP OFFERS:

• Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials • Weekly Specials • Daily Homemade Soups & Desserts • Happy Hour Drink Specials Mon.-Sun., 3-6 p.m. • Flat Screen Plasma TVs on Every Wall • There is Not a Bad Seat in the House • Club Keno and Pull Tabs

WEEKLY SPECIALS:

– IN HOUSE SPECIALS – MONDAY - $2.00 1/2 lb. Burger TUESDAY - 50¢ Coneys & 50¢ Tacos WEDNESDAY - Wimpy Burgers with Fries $4.95 THURSDAY LUNCH - $5.00 Homemade Pizza at Lunch Only THURSDAY NIGHT - All-U-Can-Eat Crab Legs $19.95 – IN HOUSE or CARRY OUT – FRIDAY - Fish & Chips • Lake Perch & Chips Jumbo Beer Battered Shrimp $9.95 Clam Strips & Chips SATURDAY - Prime Rib Night 12 oz. $13.95 16 oz. $17.95

ENTERTAINMENT:

TUESDAYS - My Live Trivia 7-9 p.m WEDNESDAYS - Karaoke 9 p.m. with Justin Rose THURSDAYS - Martini Night SATURDAYS - Live D.J. Lavelle Vanhorn Boogie Entertainment FOOTBALL NIGHTS - During all games 16 oz. Domestic Draft Beers $1.00

SUNDAY BRUNCH 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

•Eggs Benedict •Scrambled Eggs •Ol’ Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes •Shaved Top Round •Hash Browns •Assorted Breakfast Sausage •Bacon •Sausage Gravy & Biscuits •Chicken Marsala •Fruit Display •Pastry Display

BLOODY MARY SPECIAL: $ 00 3 during Sunday Brunch

NO SMOKING IN RESTAURANT DURING BRUNCH HOURS

$8.95 per person $7.95 Seniors • $7.95 Children

RESERVE OUR RESTAURANT Sundays after 3 p.m. • NO CHARGE Groups of 25 to 99 Welcome

• Company or Birthday Parties • Baby or Bridal Showers • Communions or Rehearsal Dinners • Any and All Occasions

Contact Dale 1-810-923-5254

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COMMERCE 2527 Union Lake Rd. Corner of Willow

248-360-2722

A LWAYS HOT… A LWAYS FRESH!

YOU GOT 30 MINUTES™

Family Deal

FD1999

Free Bread Side

2 Medium 1-Topping Pizzas, Choice of Bread PLUS 10 Buffalo Wings OR Domino’s Pizza Buffalo Chicken Kickers®

1 Large 1-Topping Pizza With a Free Bread Side

19

$

99

Pan Deep Dish May Be Extra. Limited Time Offer

Plus Tax

Not valid with any other offer. Valid with coupon only at participating stores. Cash value 1/20¢. Prices may vary. Tax may apply. Minimum purchase required. Delivery charge may apply. Limited delivery area.

9

$

99

Plus Tax

Not valid with any other offer. Valid with coupon only at participating stores. Cash value 1/20¢. Prices may vary. Tax may apply. Minimum purchase required. Delivery charge may apply. Limited delivery area.

Triple Topper

Double Deal

1 Pizza With 3-Toppings

2 Pizzas With 2-Toppings

Pan Deep Dish May Be Extra. Limited Time Offer

999

9

$

10

99 $ Plus Tax

Medium

99 Plus

Large

Tax

Not valid with any other offer. Valid with coupon only at participating stores. Cash value 1/20¢. Prices may vary. Tax may apply. Minimum purchase required. Delivery charge may apply. Limited delivery area.

Lunch for 2

L899

1 Medium 1-Topping Pizza & Two 20 oz. Coke® Products

$

8

14

$

Pan Deep Dish May Be Extra. Limited Time Offer

1099

99 Plus Tax

Not valid with any other offer. Valid with coupon only at participating stores. Cash value 1/20¢. Prices may vary. Tax may apply. Minimum purchase required. Delivery charge may apply. Limited delivery area.

F999

1499

16

99 $ Plus Tax

Mediums

99 Plus

Larges

Tax 1699

Not valid with any other offer. Valid with coupon only at participating stores. Cash value 1/20¢. Prices may vary. Tax may apply. Minimum purchase required. Delivery charge may apply. Limited delivery area.

3 Medium 555 1-Topping Pizzas

5

$

00

EACH

Minimum 3 Pizzas. Limited Time Offer

Not valid with any other offer. Valid with coupon only at participating stores. Cash value 1/20¢. Prices may vary. Tax may apply. Minimum purchase required. Delivery charge may apply. Limited delivery area.

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GREAT FOOD!

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GREAT PRICES!

Not your average family restaurant! We offer more selections, great food and courteous service, all at reasonable prices. Our breakfast and dinner specials change daily - so come on in and check them out! We also offer a “bistro-style” lunch menu offering sandwiches, soups and salads. “Stop by with your family for a great eating experience, you’ll be back for more!” Mon.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. • Fri., Sat. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. • Sun. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

1243 N. COMMERCE RD. • COMMERCE TWP.

248.366.3290

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Sunday-Thursday 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday & Saturday 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.

248-698-0900

FREE DELIVERY (With $20 or more purchase)

9366 ELIZABETH LAKE ROAD • WHITE LAKE December Pizza of the Month: Rainbow (bell peppers & onions) Small $900 • Medium $1000 • Large $1100

December Grinder of the Month: Coney Dog 12 inch $499 • 24 inch $899

Choose Cornerstone for New Year’s Eve and YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY! COUPON

COUPON

COUPON

DELIVERY SPECIAL

WEEKDAY SPECIAL

FOOTBALL SPECIAL

16” 3-Topping Pizza FREE Bread Sticks Garlic Cream Cheese Dip 2 liter of Pop

One 12” Original with 1 topping

(Sundays only) One Large 16” Pizza with 3 toppings 20 Wings

With coupon • Expires 1/1/09

With coupon • Expires 1/1/09

With coupon • Expires 1/1/09

20

$

99

(Monday-Thursday only)

4

$

SC

COUPON

One Large Round Pizza with 2 toppings FREE Bread Sticks • FREE Pizza Dipping Sauce • FREE Small Dinner Salad, Plus a 2 liter of Pop

ONLY

15

With coupon • Expires 1/1/09

$

SC

99

SC

COUPON

MEAL DEAL

$

20

99

99

DECEMBER SALE

Our new Cinnamon Bread Sticks with Icing Dip

FREE with 20 purchase $

SC

With coupon • Expires 1/1/09

SC

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ENJOY HAPPY HOUR AT OUR BAR MONDAY & TUESDAY: APERITIVO ALL’ITALIANA

from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Like the popular new trend in Italy, enjoy a drink at our full bar with a complimentary Italian antipasti

WEDNESDAY: MARTINI NIGHT from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. $2 Martinis

THURSDAY & FRIDAY: THE CLASSIC TWO FOR ONE!

Let us cater your next special event Open for lunch Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH US! Now Taking Reservations!

MONDAY-THURSDAY 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

FREE APPETIZER* (Chef’s Choice)

RISTORANTE *With purchase of an entree; limited time offer must present coupon

11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday thru Friday • 5 p.m.-12 a.m. Saturday • 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Sunday Now taking reservations online Volare Ristorante ✦ 49115 Pontiac Trail ✦ Wixom, MI 48393 ✦ 248-960-7771

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BRICK OVEN PIZZA • GRILLED PIZZA RIBS, CHICKEN, SEAFOOD VEGGIES • FRESH SALADS Catering available

Let Us Cater Your Holiday Party!

www.brickfire.net

1001 WELCH ROAD Corner of Maple and Welch Rd.

Brick Fire Triple Topper

Slab of Ribs Large Pizza Up to 5 Items

Large pizza - round or square - with 3 toppings

Large Garden Salad 2 Liter Pop Bread Sticks

$9.99

$24.99

Must present coupon at purchase. Limit one coupon per customer. Expires 1/15/09.

SC

EVERYDAY SPECIAL 2nd Medium Pizza

$1.99

When you buy a medium pizza at regular menu price

2nd Large Pizza

$2.99

SC Must present coupon at purchase. Limit one coupon per customer. Expires 1/15/09.

Must present coupon at purchase. Limit one coupon per customer. Expires 1/15/09.

SC

Slab of Ribs a la carte

$14.99 Must present coupon at purchase. Limit one coupon per customer. Expires 1/15/09.

SC

Pizza, Wings & Bread Special

12 pc. Chicken Dinner

1 large pizza (1 item), 6 whole wings, and large order of Firesticks

Grilled or BBQ

$15.99

Must present coupon at purchase. Limit one coupon per customer. Expires 1/15/09. SC

2 large sides, 2 liter of pop

$16.99

Must present coupon at purchase. Limit one coupon per customer. Expires 1/15/09.

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