Heritage Restaurant…A True Value Grand Rapids MI Restaurant!

It was a surprising large group which recently got together for a meet-up in Grand Rapids, MI. Loosely named, the ‘Lunch Bunch,’ the ladies ranged in age from the late thirties to the mid 70’s. I had been asked to join the group for a meal at the Heritage Restaurant in Grand Rapids, MI.

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La Crave Restaurant…New Mediterranean Cuisine in Grand Rapids, MI!

Word of mouth is the most effective form of advertising. My recent experience in identifying this unique new restaurant was no exception. La Crave Restaurant was recommended to my by a friend who was sure I’d like it.

Since I was in Kentwood that afternoon, I decided to stop by the restaurant which is located in a small shopping plaza just west of Woodland Mall.

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GRAM CAFE in the Grand Rapids Art Museum, GR, MI

I’ve been to visit many restaurants which offer a Sunday Brunch. But, I must say that I was very impressed with the Value and Quality provided at the GRAM Cafe located within the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
If you’re in Grand Rapids, MI on a visit or if you live here and haven’t ventured [...]

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Penzeys …A Spice Sensation For Every Tastebud!

An impromptu meeting at the Fresh Market Gourmet food store, recently became the occasion for an improbable introduction to one of Grand Rapids Best Spice Selections.  I struck up a conversation with a fellow shopper who shared  her passion for the Penzeys Spice Collection.  After 30 minutes in engaged discussion, I determined that I would have to seek out [...]

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Famous Daves Dang Good Ribs Rock Taste of Grand Rapids Festival!

Today, we stopped by the Taste of Food Festival in John Ball Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan.  It was a wonderful day for the event with nice sunny weather.  The grounds were packed! 
While coming in, we met some friends who recommended Famous Daves Ribs.  The line in front of the stand was one sign that their [...]

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Culinary Reds On the River…

If you’re in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area, I’d suggest you work in a trip to visit one of the areas’ most interesting and unique new dining options…Reds on the River. Located approximately 10 ~ 15 minutes north of Grand Rapids in Rockford, Michigan, Reds…which sits astride the banks of the picturesque Rogue River is quickly becoming a much loved dining hot spot.

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Stuff to Do in Grand Rapids, MI on a Friday Night if you’re over 40…

I’m looking through the list of recently released movies available in the Grand Rapids area tonight and the pickins’ are pretty slim. Not much worth spending my money or time to go and see. So, what do you do on a Friday night in Grand Rapids if you’re not a high school or college age student? It seems that the options for them remain endless.

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Jamaican Dave’s…Enjoy A Taste of the Carribean in Grand Rapids, MI!

It’s over 80 degrees in the shade when we pull into the parking lot of Jamaican Dave’s this past weekend. Inside, it’s not much cooler…but the folks behind the counter are totally cool…they’re chillin’. And before long so are we!

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Spring out to the Restaurant Bloom…A delightful Experience!

We literally stumbled upon this little restaurant. We were strolling outside while waiting for our pager to go off for a seat at the Green Well. As we passed the entrance, we looked up and spotted the moniker…Restaurant Bloom. On the spur of the moment, we decided to try our luck…

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The Main Dish Kitchen…Platting Up Dinner In Grand Rapids without Clean-Up Hassle!

I’ve passed this place oodles of times on my way to the Schuler bookstore on 28th Street in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  But this time, I decided to call the number on the window 616-464-3222 to see what the Main Dish was all about.
Well, I’m glad I did. By the time, the lady on the phone finished [...]

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