2022 James Beard Award Semifinalist List, Eater Detroit
The semifinalists for 2022 James Beard Awards have dropped and include nine metro Detroit chefs in the Great Lakes category. Winning a James Beard award is considered one of the highest honors in the food industry, so undoubtedly, these semifinalists will be celebrating their nominations this morning.
Phoenicia restaurant owner still going strong after decades in business, WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7
A Wife Called Phoenicia, Detroit Free Press
Film synopsis: Sameer Eid has been running the Lebanese restaurant Phoenicia in metro Detroit for 47 years. Eid is a hands-on, old-school owner — a dying breed of restaurateur. “A Wife Called Phoenicia” is a short film that takes an inside look at the family-run business."
2018 Restaurant of the Year Classic is a Lebanese favorite
No Passport Required: Marcus Has Dinner with Phoenicia’s Sameer Eid, PBS Food
Marcus experiences a mix of Lebanese and Texas-inspired dishes with the beloved chef.
Birmingham’s Phoenicia & Forest, SEEN
Exploring the Birmingham restaurant staple Phoenicia & the revived restaurant Forest from Samy Eid and his father Sameer Eid.
The Story Behind Birmingham's Beloved Restaurant Phoenicia, Patch
Not only is Phoenicia's Lebanese food unique and delicious, the making of the restaurant is especially charming.
After 45 years, Phoenicia Restaurant keeps evolving, The Detroit News
There was no fanfare on Aug. 1 when Sameer Eid’s Phoenicia Restaurant reached a pretty impressive milestone — its 45th anniversary. It was business as usual at the Birmingham spot that offers the cuisine of Lebanon, and much more, in a sophisticated setting of white linen, white marble and French doors.
Phoenicia Serves Up Unexpectedly Addictive Pork Ribs, Eater Detroit
Crispy, dry-rubbed baby back ribs
Restaurant Review: Birmingham’s Phoenicia, Hour Detroit
BETTER THAN EVER: A freshened-up Phoenicia still sets the standard for upscale Middle Eastern fare
