Victoria’s Delights

Looking for a quaint neighborhood bistro with a European flavor in which to enjoy cocktails, fine wine and a savory gourmet dinner, all at reasonable prices?
Look no further than 12 S. Washington St., the home of Victoria’s Delights, owned and operated by namesake Victoria Connolly.
Victoria’s Delights is a tastefully decorated haven in downtown Oxford where local oenophiles (wine lovers) can gather to sample and imbibe 24 premium wines ? all sold by glass and/or bottle ? from France, Australia, Italy, Chile and California. Last year, Victoria’s Delights hosted to two successful and quite popular wine tastings.
The next tasting is scheduled for Monday, April 28. Tickets will be $35 per person and seating is limited so reserve your spots in advance.
As with the first two events, patrons will have the opportunity to sample six wines ? three reds and three whites ? while feasting on scrumptious hors d’oeuvres ? personally prepared by Connolly ? and imported cheeses. Patrons will also receive an education about what they’re imbibing from an expert either from the winery or the importer.
Tickets for the tasting must be purchased in advance as seating is limited.
For those who prefer an adult beverage with a little more kick than wine, Victoria’s offers a premium bar with such favorites as Stoli, Absolute, Bacardi and Tanqueray, all waiting to become the perfect cocktail.
But man (or woman) cannot live by wine and spirits alone. That’s why Victoria’s offers an exciting, tantalizing and quite affordable gourmet menu that changes with the seasons. ‘We offer some lighter fare in the hot weather and hearty soups and entrees in the winter by incorporating fresh seasonal produce and specialty items,? Connolly said.
Diners can enjoy such delectable entrees as Champagne Poached Salmon, Swordfish Vera Cruz (char-grilled with mango salsa), Seafood Ravioli with Lobster Cream Sauce, Chicken and Asparagus Crepes with Bernaise Sauce, or a variety of quiches, baked fresh every day.
For diners seeking a more old-fashioned, hearty meal, Connolly recommends the Sizzler Steak ? an 8-ounce marinated sirloin with sauteed mushrooms and onions, served with redskin potatoes and garden fresh vegetables.
All entrees include a cup of delicious soup or a fresh tossed salad.In addition to the regular dinner menu items, Victoria’s offers five specials that change on a nightly basis. Specials include crab cakes on the weekends, veal Parmesan and beef tips with mushrooms.
‘Everyone loves the crab cakes. It’s one of our most popular entrees,? Connolly said. Call Victoria’s hot-line, 969-9002, after 4 p.m. to check the specials.
After dinner, be sure to sample the Maple Walnut Bread Pudding, a house specialty served warm with caramel sauce and whipped cream.
As always, all lunches and dinners are served in an intimate setting with seating for 40, tasteful European decor and extra little touches on each table such as fresh flowers, linen napkins, tablecloths and pepper mills.
‘It’s perfect for everything from a quiet family meal to a romantic rendezvous to a business dinner.?
The restaurant’s Victorian patterned, tin ceiling dates back to the 1870s when the building was Farmer’s State Bank. ‘It’s a wonderful conversation piece,? Connolly said. Don’t forget to check out the original bank vault.
Don’t feel like eating in the restaurant? No problem. Victoria’s offers carry-out for all menu items.
After you enjoy a one-of-a-kind gourmet dining experience, perhaps you’d like to share Victoria’s food your family and friends. Have no fear, Victoria’s offers a full catering service that’s upscale, completely professional and out of this world. Connolly said she can cater weddings, bridal and baby showers, graduations, birthdays, holidays and corporate affairs.
Victoria’s also hosts bimonthly ‘Afternoon Teas,? at which patrons can enjoy a variety of exotic and traditional teas served with tea sandwiches, scones and other teatime favorites.
Victoria’s also now offers extended dining hours ? 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. For more information call 969-3477 or stop by 12 S. Washington St. and spoil your five senses with all of Victoria’s Delights.

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Are you tired of the same old chain restaurants where everything is batter-dipped and deep-fried including the salad bar?
Yearning for something off the beaten path? Something charming and local? Something gourmet, but not expensive? Something unique in a homogenized world?
Then look no further than downtown Oxford’s own quaint European-inspired neighborhood bistro ? Victoria’s Delights.
Over the past eight years, the popular 12 S. Washington St. eatery has evolved from a small 12-seat deli to a 40-seat full service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner complete with cocktails and a diverse selection of fine wines.
Owner Victoria Connolly knows she couldn’t have done any of it without the support of her ‘regulars.?
‘I have the best regular customers you can imagine. They are the key to our success,? she said.
The freshest produce, seasonal items and ever-changing specials are what separate Victoria’s Delights from other eateries, along with extra touches like fresh flowers and linen napkins at every table, and a 100 percent smoke-free environment.
Victoria’s menu offers some truly unique and delectable items, all at reasonable prices.
For instance, why have the same old cold cereal and dry toast for breakfast, when you can stop by Victoria’s beginning at 8:30 a.m. and enjoy the restaurant’s ‘Crabby Benedict.?
The traditional Canadian Bacon used in Eggs Benedict has been replaced with two crab cakes to create a unique taste treat that will awaken your sleepy senses and put a spring in your step all day along.
Skip the usual burger and fries for lunch and stop by Victoria’s for a freshly-made specialty or roll-up sandwich, salad, soup, quiche of the day or crepes.
Which would your rather have for lunch ? Chicken and Asparagus Crepes served with Hollandaise sauce or a Number Three off some drive-though menu?
Transform dinner from the usual nightly meal into an anticipated event by ordering one of Victoria’s Delights? tantalizing specials created by Chef Andre Meersseman, a new addition to Oxford’s only bistro and 1995 Lake Orion graduate with many years of restaurant experience under his belt.
How does a Flat Iron Steak with wild mushrooms and Jack Daniel’s sauce sound? Or how about Traverse City Pork Chops ? two boneless pork chops with an apple cider reduction, sweet onions, Granny Smith apples, Traverse City dried cherries and toasted walnuts.
Indulge yourself with Chef Meersseman’s Chicken Wellington ? boneless, skinless chicken breast combined with wild mushrooms and pesto, and baked in puff pastry with a cabernet demi glace.
Special events such as bridal and baby showers to dinner parties require special food. Fortunately, Victoria’s Delights has you covered with wide range of catering services to fit nearly every need and every budget.
Shawn Passey, another new addition to Victoria’s, offers customers her expertise as the restaurant’s catering consultant offering fresh ideas and creative menu suggestions. From an intimate dinner in your home to a business breakfast for 80 at your office, Passey and Victoria’s professional wait staff can bring you the bistro experience anywhere, for any occasion.
For you wine aficionados, Victoria’s Delights offers periodic wine tastings. The next one is set for Monday, April 11 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
‘Wines Around the World? is the next tasting’s theme. Six wines from six different countries will be served, each with a corresponding food course from the wine’s country of origin. Tickets are $28.95 (includes tax and gratuity).
There’s always something new and exciting going on at Victoria’s Delights from exotic specials to wine tastings to the return of the eatery’s ‘afternoon teas? this spring. To keep up with it all, the restaurant offers a bimonthly newsletter to its regular customers featuring upcoming events, specials and promotions not offered to the general public. To be added to the mailing list please call (248) 969-3477.
Victoria’s Delights is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (breakfast served all day on Sunday).
Free yourself from the dreary chain restaurants and let Victoria’s Delights liberate your palate from the tyranny of the bland, the dull, the fried.

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