The Liquor Basket Gratiot, a combination liquor store and art gallery on Detroit’s east side, has expanded its offerings with a new grab-and-go restaurant.
Named Bombfire, the endeavor is led by chef Chucky Payton and his wife Felisa. In 2022, the couple moved from Los Angeles to Detroit, where Felisa’s family is from.
Felisa says “Chef Chucky,” as he is known, comes to Detroit with more than 15 years of experience, including operating pop-ups and working in catering. In addition to Bombfire, he also runs catering businesses in Detroit, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas…