Papa Soro is a Catholic Assyrian from the Middle East, born and raised in the city of Baghdad, Iraq. It was there that his love for Mediterranean spices, flavors and cooking style was established. As a child, his family was known for lavish soirées and never-ending amounts of delectable food! Papa was introduced to fine dining at age thirteen when he began working in a private country club in Baghdad with his father. From his experiences as a young teenager in the fine dining atmosphere, he felt an urge to initiate a career that exuded his hospitable character and his passion for life.

Before opening his own restaurants, he earned the position of Head Maitre d’ at the Hotel St. Regis across the street from General Motors in downtown Detroit. He was also flambé captain at Café Capri in Sacramento. His tableside cooking style of flambé’ was perfected here where regular customers consistently asked for his service. The show stopping presentation earned him honors and polished his ability to entertain the most discerning of guests. As you dine today at Soro’s Grill, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the same flambé presentation right at your table.