Upscale Dearborn Restaurant Strives to Stand Out in 'Meat-and-Potatoes' Town
Bistro 222 thrives in west downtown Dearborn. Just don't ask for ketchup.
If you go out to eat at Dearborn’s Bistro 222, please, don’t ask for ketchup. Proprietor and chef Michael Chamas said he strives to serve dishes that need no additives—made with the freshest ingredients, and spiced to perfection. Clearly, he’s doing something right, because five years in, it’s difficult to get a table without reservations at the west downtown dinner spot. It’s because of Bistro 222’s distinctiveness, Chamas says. “Dearborn is a meat-and-potatoes kind of town,” he explains. “I wanted to try something unique.” Chamas is not new to Dearborn, or to the restaurant scene. A native of the area, he spent time in California under the tutelage of Wolfgang Puck. “He’s the one who encouraged me to open my own restaurant,” he shares. …
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steven Adelson
10:55 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Food is always fresh and well prepared. Service staff is friendly and willing to go the extra mile to make the meal an enjoyable experience. Michael is a great addition to the 222 Shops. Steven Adelson @ Steven Bernard Jewelers more ›