"Stuffed baked potatoes, deli sandwiches, Chicago hot dogs, homemade soups, muffins, cookies, cheesecake and ice cream."

It’s been 60 years since Mario Lelli opened this inviting Italian spot. Just down the street from the Hilberry Theatre, generations of theatergoers have enjoyed multicourse meals here. This is exactly the kind of place people think of when they think Italian restaurant. All the favorites from veal Tosca and spaghetti Bolognese to shrimp scampi and chicken cacciatore are served by a competent waitstaff in a series of rooms. Get everything from the humble chicken mariata soup ($4.50) to the mammoth chateaubriand for two ($65).

"Raise the curtain on a brand new concert experience at The Max! On October 11, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra unveiled the Max M. Fisher Music Center, a new performing arts complex for Detroit featuring a host of new amenities and new performance opportunities. More music, more diversity. The world's greatest classical music and artists, plus jazz, pops, family concerts and more – it's all waiting for you at The Max. Take a big breath of fresh air. Join us for our 2003-2004 Inaugural Season. It's time to Make Music at The Max." -From the Detroit Symphony Orchestra website

"Chromatics, an intimate lounge on the second floor of the MotorCity Casino Hotel, features a state-of-the-art sound system that allows many of those out on the gaming floor to enjoy the show without having to leave the action. Offering a wide variety of local entertainment, seven days a week."