Dearborn's Bistro 222

Dearborn residents know from living here that we have many great restaurants to choose from and visit. But it is always doubly nice to read stories about our eateries by people who actually do restaurant reviews for a living.

Enter Molly Abraham, a veteran restaurant reviewer who has published several books about her favorites places to eat. In her new list of the Top 12 restaurants to visit in 2012, she lists our own Bistro 222 at 22266 Michigan Ave.

Bistro 222 owner and veteran chef Michael Chamas (LA Express, La Dolce Vita), who trained with Wolfgang Puck and Keith Famie, has won several awards for his fine food since opening in 2009. He now can add another.

Here is what Molly had to write about Bistro 222 to people who want to try a fresh new restaurant and expand their taste buds in 2012.

“The L-shaped room is something of an oasis, entered from the rear through a courtyard-style passageway. Although wine and beer are served, there is no bar, leaving the space for linen-covered tables surrounded by a collection of art. Single page menus offer a list of dishes that include pastas, some house-made, a few vegetarian selections, and a nice mix of seafood and meat choices all freshly garnished with vegetables and herbs. The quiet skill of chef/proprietor Michael Chamas keeps this 60-seat spot a haven for those who appreciate handcrafted fare.”

Congrats, Michael. It’s a nice way to start the year.