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HOLIDAY PARTY
HEADQUARTERS
Prices starting at $3.00 per person
EST. 1956
LET US CATER YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY!
Party Planner
VER
WE DELI TY Party Pack #1 Party Pack #2 Party Pack #3 Party Pack #4
ALL PAR Party for 25 Party for 50 Party for 75 Party for 100
PL ANNER (50 pc. chicken, 2 pans (100 pc. chicken, 4 pans (150 pc. chicken, 6 pans (200 pc. chicken, 8 pans

ORDERS! potatoes, 1 pan slaw, 2 dozen

rolls) $3.20 per person
potatoes, 2 pans slaw, 4 dozen
rolls) $3.20 per person
potatoes, 3 pans slaw, 6 dozen
rolls) $3.20 per person
potatoes, 4 pans slaw, 8 dozen
rolls) $3.10 per person
Reg. Price $90.47 Reg. Price $178.94 Reg. Price $268.41 Reg. Price $357.88
SPECIAL $
PRICE 79 99 SPECIAL $
PRICE 159 99 SPECIAL $
PRICE 239
99 SPECIAL $
PRICE 30999

SC
Pan of
$12.99
VALUE
FREE 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
SC

DINNER
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
SC SC
BUY ONE
CHICKEN DINNER
$
2599
Reg. Price $32.99
•12 pcs. Chicken
GET ONE FREE!
With the purchase of any 2 drinks
•Slab of Ribs Includes 4 pieces of delicious broasted
•Shack Potatoes or Fries chicken, choice of potato and roll
•Cole Slaw
Must present coupon. Not valid with any other offers. One Must present coupon. Not valid with any other offers. One
coupon per customer. Expires 12/31/08. BBQ and White Meat coupon per customer. Expires 12/31/08. BBQ and White Meat
extra. Valid at Waterford location only. extra. Valid at Waterford location only.

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

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

Lk. Rd.

248-682-7000
2006
Meijer
M-59

www.chickenshack.com
Pontiac

Voted Michigan’s Best

Chicken, Ribs & Carryout
Dine In • Carry Out • Drive-Thru • Delivery 4 years running.
Thanks Waterford,
HOURS - SUNDAY - THURSDAY 11 A.M.-10 P.M. • FRIDAY, SATURDAY 11 A.M.-11 P.M. 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$ 95
New Year’s Eve at the 248-366-3311
Sunday-Thursday

Cooley Lake
COMMERCE GRILLE

Wise Road
★

Road
ke Roa d
2528 Union Lake Road Union La

Cooley Lake Road

Commerce Road

Willow Road

▼
Commerce Township, MI 48382 N

of GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

Waterford Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Friday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. • Saturday 4 p.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday 4 p.m.-9 p.m.
December 31st, 2008
7 p.m.-1 a.m. BREAKFAST,
LUNCH & DINNER
7076 Highland Road SERVED FRESH DAILY
New Dinner Specials
Waterford, MI 48327
Call 248-666-8555 to reserve Monday-Thursday
4-9 p.m.
Starting
at
$
219 00 per couple
includes:
21 and over
Build Your
Kids’ Build
Your Own
Whirlpool Room with Free Continental Breakfast Sundae
Own Omelet with the purchase of
Full Dinner Buffet • DJ Entertainment • Dancing Starting at kid’s meal
Midnight Chocolate Fountain $2.95
Midnight Champagne Fountain
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 !
B.Y.O.B. - Bring your own alcohol
39650 W. 14 Mile Rd. • (corner of 14 Mile & Haggerty) • 248-624-3700
Dinner and Entertainment Only
$
119 00 per
couple
$
2 OFF 50% OFF $
2 DINNER ENTREE OFF
TOTAL BILL Buy 1 Entree & 2 Drinks, Receive the 2nd
TOTAL BILL
$
6900 per
person
of $15 or more • Dine in only
39650 W. 14 Mile Rd.
One offer per table. With this coupon. Not
Entree of equal or lesser value 50% Off
Max. value $6.00
39650 W. 14 Mile Rd.
One offer per table. With this coupon. Not
of $15 or more • Dine in only
39650 W. 14 Mile Rd.
One offer per table. With this coupon. Not

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

valid with other offers or prior purchases.
Offer expires 1/1/09 SC
valid with other offers or prior purchases.
Offer expires 1/1/09 SC
valid with other offers or prior purchases.
Offer expires 1/1/09
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We A c c e p t T H E WAY
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MON.-WED. FULL SLAB BBQ LARGE PIZZA 2 LARGE PIZZAS

SPECIAL RIB DINNER Cheese & 2 Toppings Cheese & 2 Toppings
MEDIUM PIZZA With Fries & Bread Breadsticks
Bread Sticks
2 Liter of Pop

1699
Cheese & 1 Topping
$
$
4
Dine-In Only.
With Coupon • Expires 1/15/09
99
With Coupon
Expires 1/15/09
$
12 With Coupon
Expires 1/15/09
99 $
20 With Coupon
Expires 1/15/09
99
SC SC SC SC

SPECIALTY PIZZAS SANDWICHES & SUBS APPETIZERS, WINGS PASTA & CALZONES SALADS
Extra Toppings SM - $1.15 MED - $1.55 LG - $1.95 6 INCH 12 INCH & DINNER COMBOS ALL PASTA SERVED WITH BREAD STICKS AND
20 OZ. FOUNTAIN DRINK CAESAR SALAD $3.99
SM. MED. LG. HAM AND CHEESE $4.99 $7.99
CHEESE $4.99 $6.99 $8.99 PASTAS CHICKEN SALAD $7.99
STEAK, CHEESE, MUSHROOM $4.99 $7.99
Premium cheese blend with pizza sauce
ORIGINAL $5.49 $7.99 $9.99
Marinated steak with Shiitake mushrooms, caramelized onions and APPETIZERS & SIDES MOSTACCIOLI $7.99 FATTOUSH $6.99
your choice of cheese SM. LG. Cucumbers, onions, lettuce, radish, tomatoes, green
Pepperoni, premium cheese blend with pizza sauce With meat sauce, served with bread
CHICKEN CAESAR $4.99 $7.99 peppers, fried pita
STONE FIRE PIZZA $11.99 $13.99 $15.99 HOMMOUS $3.99 $6.99
Steak, Shitake mushrooms, red onions, premium cheese blend with Grilled chicken breast tossed with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions,
CHICKEN FINGERS 5 FOR $6.99 MEAT LASAGNA $7.99 TABBOULI $5.99
Fontina and our Stone Fire house sauce (Jabanero on request) parmesan cheese and caesar dressing
SPICY STONE FIRE PIZZA $9.99 $11.99 $12.99 GARLIC BREAD $5.99 SPINACH LASAGNA $7.99 SOUTHWESTERN SALAD $6.99
Chorizo, premium cheese blend with pepper jack, red onion, jalapenos
PESTO CHICKEN DELIGHT $4.99 $7.99 Grilled chicken, red onion, tomatoes, avocado,
Olive oil, romano cheese and fresh garlic
and our spicy pizza sauce
Chicken, goat cheese and pesto with romaine lettuce and roasted CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $7.99 cheddar cheese, corn chips, tossed and drizzled with
peppers CHEESE STICKS 5 FOR $6.99
CHICKEN FREDO PIZZA $8.99 $11.99 $12.99 FETTUCINI ALFREDO $7.99 spicy ranch
Marinated chicken, premium cheese blend with ricotta, eggplant, fontina CLASSIC ITALIAN $4.99 $7.99 QUESADILLAS $6.99 GREEK SALAD $6.99
and asiago Salami, pepperoni, ham, lettuce, onion and provolone cheese with Chicken or steak Ripe tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, cucumber,
FIVE CHEESE PIZZA $6.99 $8.99 $10.99
Basil, pesto, premium cheese blend with feta, goat cheese, fontina and
Italian dressing
BREADED MUSHROOMS $3.99 CALZONES black olives and scallions
asiago STONE FIRE CLUB $4.99 $7.99
STONE FIRE MEAT $9.99 $11.99 $13.99 Turkey, bacon, ham, lettuce, tomato and house mayonnaise BREAD STICKS 12 FOR $2.99 SPINACH AND CHEESE $6.49 THE MICHIGAN $7.99
CHICKEN PARMESAN $4.99 $7.99 Grilled chicken, tomatoes, sliced apples, walnuts,
Sausage, pepperoni, ham, ground beef, salami, topped with premium
cheese blend Breaded chicken with marinara and mozzarella WINGS OR BROCCOLI AND CHEESE $6.49 feta cheese with raspberry viniagrette, friend pita
bread, dried cherries
BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA $7.99 $9.99 $11.99
Chicken, premium cheese blend, red onion and bbq sauce STONE FIRE CHICKEN SANDWICH $4.99
Home breaded chicken, gouda cheese and garlic oil sauce
$7.99 WHOLE WINGS $6.99 SAUSAGE AND CHEESE $6.49 GARDEN $5.99
PIZZA MARGARITA $6.99 $8.99 $10.99 Cajun • Honey BBQ • Hawaiian • Teriyaki • Hot • Lemon • Oregano
Tossed salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and
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premium cheese blend Lettuce, onion, tomatoes, feta and ricotta cheese, cucumbers, banana Bourbon • Garlic BBQ (With Parental Guidance) cheddar cheese
THE DELUXE $8.99 $10.99 $12.99 peppers and eggplant CHICKEN PARMESAN ROLL $6.49 MEDITERRANEAN $5.99
Sausage, mushrooms, pepperoni, peppers, onions, with premium cheese
blend and olives DELUXE $4.99 $7.99
DINNER COMBOS PEPPERONI AND CHEESE $6.49 Cucumbers, tomato, beets, chick peas, onions
CHICKEN & BROCCOLI $8.99 $10.99 $12.99 Smoked turkey, genoa salami, ham, lettuce, tomato, onion and WINGS AND FRIES $7.99 BROCCOLI $8.99
With premium cheese blend and our Stone Fire house sauce proviline cheese with garlic mayonnaise
RIBS AND FRIES $8.49 STEAK, CHEESE AND ONION $6.49 Broccoli, red onions, cheddar cheese, bacon, house
CHICKEN PARMESAN $8.99 $10.99 $12.99 TUNA $4.99 $7.99 dressing
Breaded chicken, red onions and premium cheese blend Albacore tuna with celery and onion SHRIMP AND FRIES $8.49 CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND CHEESE $6.49 SAUCES - Extra Sauce 75¢ •Italian •Honey Mustard
STONE FIRE CREEK $10.99 $12.99 $14.99 CATFISH AND FRIES $9.99 •House Dressing •Ranch • Raspberry Vinaigrette
Feta, mozzarella, red onions, Kalamata olives, Yearo meat and white sauce SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN $4.99 $7.99 MEXICAN $6.49
Cheddar, bacon. BBQ sauce, red onions and pepper jack cheese •Creamy Garlic Ranch •Creamy Romano •Garlic Ranch
ITALIAN PIZZA $10.99 $12.99 $14.99 FISH AND CHIPS $7.99 Chorizo, pepper jack, jalapeno and onion •Blue Cheese •Thousand Island •Southwest Ramch
Pepperoni, hard salami, cooked salami, mozzarella, pizza sauce Choice of Sub Bun, Pita or House Bread. All subs include Fries

LARGE PIZZA LARGE PIZZA TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, LARGE PIZZA

Cheese & 1 Topping
Cheese & 1 Topping THURSDAY SPECIAL Cheese & 1 Topping

$
5 00
6 Wings 6 Wings
$
3 99
2 Liter of Pop 2 Liter of Pop
$
15 With Coupon
Expires 1/15/09
99
With any regular Large Pizza Purchase
With Coupon • Expires 1/15/09
FOOTLONG SUB
Excludes Chicken, Steak & Cheese
After 5 p.m.
With Coupon • Expires 1/15/09
$
1599 With Coupon
Expires 1/15/09
SC SC SC SC

LARGE PIZZA LARGE PIZZA, 4 LARGE STONE FIRE CALZONE,

Cheese & 1 Topping • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. BATTERED TIGER SHRIMP,
FRIES AND
$
599
1/2 SLAB RIBS AND LARGE
GARDEN SALAD (Serves 2) FOUNTAIN DRINK
With purchase of fountain drink.
Dine in only. With Coupon.
Not valid with any other offer.
Expires 1/15/09
SC
$
22
With Coupon • Expires 1/15/09
99
SC
$
7 99
With Coupon. Expires 1/15/09
SC

46670 W. Pontiac Trail

Commerce Twp., MI 48390 248.960.9600
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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!”
COME DINE WITH US Join us for our sixth annual
DINNER WITH SANTA
FOR THE HOLIDAYS! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2008
OUR HOURS
FROM 6-8 P.M.
Sunday thru Thursday $11 PER CHILD - Parents are welcome to
$
10.00 OFF Monday-Thursday
Dining Room: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. bring their own cameras as well.
purchase of
$50.00 or more
Carry Out/Delivery: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Friday-Saturday
Dining Room: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
2 5the%totalObillF F j DECEMBER 17, 2008 FROM 2-8 P.M.
Carry Out/Delivery: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. GET YOUR LAST MINUTE SHOPPING
Exp. 12/31/08 • Dine in only • One per
table • Coupon must be presented
Sunday
Dining Room: 12 p.m.-9 p.m.
Exp. 12/31/08 • Dine in only • One per
table • Coupon must be presented
DONE AT KODIAK CREEK!
Cannot be combined with any other offer. Carry Out/Delivery: 12 p.m.-9 p.m. Cannot be combined with any other offer. PURSES, WALLETS, JEWELRY, ETC.
SC SC

ALL OCCASION CATERING j DECEMBER 24, 2008 - Serving from 12-8 p.m.
DINE IN • CARRY OUT • DELIVERY
j DECEMBER 31, 2008 - Serving from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
4111 Orchard Lake Road at Pontiac Trail

248.855.1259
Orchard Lake, MI
Kodiak Creek Inn RESTAURANT • CATERING • BANQUETS
8635 Cooley Lake Road, Commerce, MI
OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH AND DINNER 248.363.9469
Located 1/4 mile west of Union Lake Road
italiafresca.net www.kodiakcreek.com

Gift Certificate
Happy Holidays s
Available
from
all of us at

SANTA IS HERE
Wed., Dec. 17 from 5-8 p.m.
Call Us For Your Holiday Parties. Kids! Enter to win a stuffed toy stocking.
Party Room Available – Seats 25 People Comfortably Adults! Enter to win 3 $20 Gift Certificates.

HOLIDAY SPECIAL
$
3 00
OFF
HOLIDAY SPECIAL
$
5 00
OFF 10 OFF %

any order $15 or more any order $25 or more TOTAL BILL Not valid with breakfast or daily specials. Not valid with other offers.
Not valid with any other offer. Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at Haggerty Rd. & Carrol Lake Rd. only.
SC Coupon expires 1/15/09. SC Coupon expires 1/15/09. With coupon. Expires 12/31/08.
SC

TWO LOCATIONS Visit us at www.leosconeyisland.com

WATERFORD COMMERCE
4895 Carrol Lake Rd. • Commerce Twp. • 248-366-8360
6225 Highland Rd. 4835 Carroll Lk. Rd. Monday - Saturday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Offers also Good at 4763 Haggerty Rd.)
248.666.3460 248.366.1400
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Call Us For
JOIN US Your Holiday
ON Parties!
’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)
248.669.3700
Ram’s

Decker Rd.
Horn 14 Mile

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.

Eggstra Specials Monday Specials

Served Monday-Friday 5-11 a.m. All Specials Served 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sorry, no holidays or senior discounts. Sorry, no senior discounts.
Three Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.29
Served any style, with choice of bacon, ham or sausage links and toast and jelly. BUY ONE DINNER, Honey BBQ Chicken Salad . . 8.59
Iceberg and Romaine lettuce with Cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, onions and a BBQ
Eggstra Big Breakfast . . . . . . 3.79 GET ONE DINNER chicken breast. Served with honey mustard dressing.
Three eggs any style, with choice of bacon, ham or sausage links, plus hash browns
BBQ Meatloaf Melt . . . . . . . . 8.59
FREE
or three pancakes, with toast and jelly.
Home-style meatloaf basted in BBQ sauce with grilled onions and Cheddar cheese on
Four French Toast Halves . . . 3.79 grilled Texas toast. Served with French fries.
With choice of bacon, ham or sausage links.
Three Pancakes . . . . . . . . . . 3.79 With the purchase of Southwestern Smothered
With choice of bacon, ham or sausage links.
2 drinks. $5.00 maximum Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
3 Egg Omelettes . . . . . . . . . . 4.29 *Dine in only • 12/17/08 only
Two charbroiled chicken breasts topped with grilled peppers and onions and
All omelettes include: hash brown potatoes and a choice of white, whole wheat or rye smothered with melted Jack and Cheddar cheese. Salsa and sour cream on the side.
toast. American Cheese • Ham & Cheese • Ham or Bacon • Mushroom Western Served with French fries and your choice of one: soup or salad or cole slaw.

Tuesday Specials Wednesday Specials Thursday Specials

All Specials Served 11 a.m.-10 p.m. All Specials Served 11 a.m.-10 p.m. All Specials Served 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sorry, no senior discounts. Sorry, no senior discounts. 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 Fettuccine pasta tossed in a creamy Parmesan sauce with bacon and mushrooms. A chopped beef steak grilled to your liking and topped with grilled onions,
cheese. Served with choice of potato, vegetable and your choice of one: soup or salad Topped with a grilled chicken breast. With choice of soup or salad. mushrooms and Swiss cheese. Served with potato and vegetable and your choice of
or cole slaw. one: soup or salad or cole slaw.

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

Shrimp Caesar Salad . . . . . . 8.99 A 1/3 lb. burger grilled to your liking and topped with bacon, grilled onions, Cheddar Honey BBQ Chicken Salad . . 8.59
A Caesar salad topped with grilled shrimp. cheese and BBQ sauce. Served with French fries and cole slaw. Mixed greens with Cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, onions and a BBQ chicken breast.
Served with honey mustard dressing.
Turkey Melt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99 Chicken Bacon Ranch Melt . . 7.99
Fresh roasted turkey breast, crisp bacon, tomatoes and Swiss on grilled rye. Served Grilled chicken breast with bacon, melted Jack cheese, lettuce and ranch dressing on Chicken Parmesan Sub . . . . . 7.59
with French fries. grilled Texas toast. Served with French fries. 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. All Specials Served 11 a.m.-10 p.m. All Specials Served 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sorry, no senior discounts. Sorry, no senior discounts. Sorry, no senior discounts.

Fish and Skins . . . . . . . . . . . 9.49 Shrimp Stir-Fry . . . . . . . . . . 8.99 Country Fried

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. Chicken Strips . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
All white meat chicken strips, fried and covered with our country-style pepper gravy.
Shrimp Caesar Salad . . . . . . 8.99 Buffalo Chicken Pita . . . . . . 7.59 Served with mashed potatoes, vegetable, country biscuit and your choice of one: soup
A Caesar salad topped with grilled shrimp. A warm pita stuffed with crispy chicken strips tossed in a spicy Buffalo sauce, melted or salad or cole slaw.
Jack cheese, lettuce and tomato. Served with French fries.
A-1 Philly Cheeseburger . . . . 7.89
BBQ Chicken Sub . . . . . . . . . 7.59 A 1/3 lb. burger grilled to your liking and topped with Swiss cheese, grilled peppers
Two BBQ chicken breasts with bacon, onion and melted Cheddar cheese. Served with Three Cheese Chicken . . . . . 8.99 and onions. Served with A-1 steak sauce, French fries and cole slaw.
French Fries. 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.
Turkey Reuben . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
Fresh roasted turkey breast, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on grilled rye. Served with
French fries.
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NOW OPEN (248)

Dine-In 926-1700
Coming Soon
Beer & Wine WE
Cocktails DELIVER
$2.00 OFF PASTA FOR TWO $2.00 OFF

$
2 OO
LARGE SQUARE PIZZA
OFF
$
3 OO
ANY TWO PASTA DINNERS
OFF
$
2 OO
ANY LARGE 18” PIZZA
OFF
Must Mention Coupon When Ordering. Must Mention Coupon When Ordering. Must Mention Coupon When Ordering.
Delivery Extra. Limited Time Offer. SC Delivery Extra. Limited Time Offer. SC Delivery Extra. Limited Time Offer. SC

PARTY SPECIAL 1 SMALL 12” PIZZA 2 PIZZAS w/2 ITEMS

FOUR 12” PIZZAS WITH CHEESE WITH 2 ITEMS, FULL RACK OF 18” X-LARGE . . . . . . . .$2399
& ONE ITEM, 2-2 LITER OF POP BBQ RIBS, ANTIPASTO SALAD 16” LARGE . . . . . . . . . .$2099
$
25 95 $
29 99
Extra
Items 14” MEDIUM . . . . . . . .$1799
99¢
Per Pizza 12” SMALL . . . . . . . . . .$1499
Must Mention Coupon When Ordering. Must Mention Coupon When Ordering. Must Mention Coupon When Ordering.
Delivery Extra. Limited Time Offer. SC Delivery Extra. Limited Time Offer. SC Delivery Extra. Limited Time Offer. SC

PIZZA & BBQ $5.00 OFF PICKUP SPECIAL

ONE 14” PIZZA
$
5 OO
X-LARGE 18” PIZZA WITH 2 ITEMS
OFF
$
5 OO
ANY 2 SMALL
OFF
WITH CHEESE & 1 TOPPING

$
7 99
& FULL RACK OF BBQ RIBS ALEX’S SPECIALTY PIZZAS PICK UP ONLY
Must Mention Coupon When Ordering. Must Mention Coupon When Ordering. Must Mention Coupon When Ordering.
Delivery Extra. Limited Time Offer. SC Delivery Extra. Limited Time Offer. SC Limited Time Offer. SC

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.
Across from
49000 Pontiac Trail , Wixom Wixom City Hall
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OR
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With coupon • Expires 7/31/08
$
169
(6 PAIR)
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MVP OFFERS:
• Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials
• Weekly Specials
SUNDAY BRUNCH
• Daily Homemade Soups & Desserts 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
• Happy Hour Drink Specials Mon.-Sun., 3-6 p.m.
• Flat Screen Plasma TVs on Every Wall •Eggs Benedict
•Scrambled Eggs BLOODY
• There is Not a Bad Seat in the House MARY
• Club Keno and Pull Tabs •Ol’ Fashioned
Buttermilk Pancakes SPECIAL:
WEEKLY SPECIALS: 3 during
$ 00

– IN HOUSE SPECIALS – •Shaved Top Round Sunday

MONDAY - $2.00 1/2 lb. Burger •Hash Browns Brunch
TUESDAY - 50¢ Coneys & 50¢ Tacos •Assorted Breakfast Sausage
WEDNESDAY - Wimpy Burgers with Fries $4.95 •Bacon
THURSDAY LUNCH - $5.00 Homemade Pizza •Sausage Gravy & Biscuits
at Lunch Only •Chicken Marsala
THURSDAY NIGHT - All-U-Can-Eat Crab Legs •Fruit Display
$19.95
•Pastry Display
– IN HOUSE or CARRY OUT –
NO SMOKING IN RESTAURANT
FRIDAY - Fish & Chips • Lake Perch & Chips
DURING BRUNCH HOURS
Jumbo Beer Battered Shrimp $9.95
Clam Strips & Chips $8.95 per person
SATURDAY - Prime Rib Night 12 oz. $13.95 $7.95 Seniors • $7.95 Children
16 oz. $17.95
ENTERTAINMENT: RESERVE OUR RESTAURANT
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with Justin Rose Groups of 25 to 99 Welcome
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Lavelle Vanhorn • Communions or Rehearsal Dinners
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COMMERCE
2527 Union Lake Rd.
Corner of Willow
248-360-2722
YOU GOT 30 MINUTES™ A LWAYS HOT… A LWAYS FRESH!
Family Deal FD1999
Free Bread Side F999

2 Medium 1-Topping Pizzas, Choice of Bread 1 Large 1-Topping Pizza

PLUS 10 Buffalo Wings OR Domino’s Pizza
Buffalo Chicken Kickers® With a Free Bread Side
$
19 99 $
9 99
Pan Deep Dish
May Be Extra.
Plus Tax Limited Time Offer Plus Tax
Not valid with any other offer. Valid with coupon only at participating stores. Cash 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 value 1/20¢. Prices may vary. Tax may apply. Minimum purchase required. Delivery
charge may apply. Limited delivery area. 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
$
Medium
9 99
Plus
$
Tax
10 Large
99
Plus
Tax
1099
Pan Deep Dish
May Be Extra.
Limited Time Offer
1499
$
14
Mediums
99
Plus
Tax
$
16
Larges
99
Plus
Tax
1699
Not valid with any other offer. Valid with coupon only at participating stores. Cash 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 value 1/20¢. Prices may vary. Tax may apply. Minimum purchase required. Delivery
charge may apply. Limited delivery area. charge may apply. Limited delivery area.

Lunch for 2 L899

3 Medium 555
1 Medium 1-Topping Pizza & Two 20 oz. 1-Topping Pizzas
Coke® Products

$
8 99
Plus Tax
$
5 00
EACH
Minimum 3 Pizzas.
Limited Time Offer
Not valid with any other offer. Valid with coupon only at participating stores. Cash 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 value 1/20¢. Prices may vary. Tax may apply. Minimum purchase required. Delivery
charge may apply. Limited delivery area. charge may apply. Limited delivery area.
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GREAT GREAT
FOOD! 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.

FREE DELIVERY
(With $20 or more purchase)

9366 ELIZABETH LAKE ROAD • WHITE LAKE

248-698-0900
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 (Monday-Thursday only) (Sundays only)
FREE Bread Sticks
Garlic Cream Cheese Dip
One 12” Original One Large 16” Pizza
with 3 toppings
2 liter of Pop with 1 topping 20 Wings
$
20 99
With coupon • Expires 1/1/09 SC
$
4 99
With coupon • Expires 1/1/09 SC
$
20 99
With coupon • Expires 1/1/09 SC

COUPON COUPON

MEAL DEAL
One Large Round Pizza with 2 toppings
DECEMBER SALE
Our new Cinnamon Bread Sticks
FREE Bread Sticks • FREE Pizza Dipping
Sauce • FREE Small Dinner Salad, with Icing Dip

ONLY
Plus a 2 liter of Pop
$
15 99 FREE
with 20 purchase
$
With coupon • Expires 1/1/09 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
Let us cater
THURSDAY & FRIDAY:
your next special event
THE CLASSIC TWO FOR ONE! Open for lunch Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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

NEW YEAR’S EVE FREE APPETIZER*

WITH US!
(Chef’s Choice)

RISTORANTE
Now Taking Reservations! *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 RISTORANTEVOLARE.COM
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BRICK OVEN PIZZA • GRILLED PIZZA

RIBS, CHICKEN, SEAFOOD
VEGGIES • FRESH SALADS Let Us Cater
Catering available Your Holiday
Party!
www.brickfire.net

1001 WELCH ROAD

Corner of Maple and Welch Rd.

Slab of Ribs
Brick Fire Large Pizza Slab of
Triple Topper Up to 5 Items
Ribs
Large Garden Salad
Large pizza - round or 2 Liter Pop a la carte
square - with 3 toppings Bread Sticks
$9.99
Must present coupon at purchase.
Limit one coupon per customer.
$24.99
Must present coupon at purchase.
$14.99
Must present coupon at purchase.
Limit one coupon per customer.
Limit one coupon per customer.
Expires 1/15/09. Expires 1/15/09. Expires 1/15/09.
SC SC SC

EVERYDAY SPECIAL Pizza, Wings 12 pc.

2nd Medium Pizza & Bread Special Chicken Dinner
$1.99
When you buy a medium pizza at
1 large pizza (1 item),
Grilled or BBQ
6 whole wings, and
regular menu price large order of Firesticks 2 large sides, 2 liter of pop
2nd Large Pizza
$2.99 $15.99
Must present coupon at purchase.
$16.99
Must present coupon at purchase.
Must present coupon at purchase. SC Limit one coupon per customer. Limit one coupon per customer.
Limit one coupon per customer. Expires 1/15/09. Expires 1/15/09. SC Expires 1/15/09. SC