Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Eurasian Chen Chow Brasserie to replace Pampas

Chen Chow Brasserie -- featuring Eurasian cuisine, a sushi bar and a small dance floor -- will replace Pampas Churrascaria at 260 N. Old Woodward in early September, its owners told the Birmingham City Commission Monday night.

By a 4-1 vote (Commissioners Rackeline Hoff and Stuart Sherman were absent), the commission approved the restaurant's liquor license transfer subject to a contract governing a dance permit. The owners also operate Melange Bistro Wine Bar in Ann Arbor.

Commissioner Donald Carney opposed the transfer, saying he was "uncomfortable" with the dance permit and would prefer to approve the restaurant and wait a year before approving a dance permit.

Click here to see the restaurant's written presentation to the commission, which included a menu.