"Phoenicia in Birmingham is one of the Detroit metro area’s most iconic restaurants, and notably was also one of the first places in the country to elevate Lebanese dining thanks to owner and family patriarch Sameer Eid. Phoenicia’s tabbouleh is imitable and features a towering romaine lettuce leaf for crunchy dipping. The dry-rubbed baby back ribs are an ode to Sammer’s time in Texas and come with a sidecar of tangy barbecue dipping sauce. Also, don’t sleep on the frog legs (a Detroit classic), savory vegetarian stuffed onions, Lebanese sausages, and fattoush. Pro tip: Ask for a side of garlic whip (AKA toum); you’ll want to dip everything in it, including the bar-style French fries. Reserve a table through Resy or place to-go orders online." - Danny Palumbo
