Longtime Metro Detroit Restaurateur Sameer Eid Dies at 85

Longtime metro Detroit restaurateur Sameer Eid dies at 85

Eid was the founder of Phoenicia, a fine dining restaurant centered on his Lebanese heritage.

Sameer Eid, Founder of Phoenicia, Dies at 85 - Hour Detroit Magazine

Sameer Eid, founder of the long-running Lebanese American restaurant Phoenicia, died on Friday, Aug. 15, his family spokesperson tells Hour Detroit. He was 85. “Sameer came to the U.S. in 1961 and built a life rooted in family, hospitality and his Lebanese heritage, and for more than 54 years, he personally oversaw every detail at Phoenicia, creating one of Michigan’s most celebrated restaurants,” said spokesperson Justin Near in a statement. Te…