MI Great Plates ~ Detroit’s First Family of Mideastern Fare

May 22, 2025 ~ With it’s nationally-recognized Phoenicia, Chickpea Hospitality has been serving up exceptional and unforgettable experiences since 1971. In this episode of MI Great Plates, host Justin Near sits down with Sameer and Samy Eid, the father/son duo behind Michigan’s beloved Phoenicia, Forest, Leila and Wilder’s. Take a delicious dive into the ribs, rituals and legacy that will leave you inspired - and craving a rack of those legendary Samy Spice ribs! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.