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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Bloom

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Hours: Monday closed

Tuesday - lunch 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., dinner 4:30 p.m. - close

Wednesday - lunch 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., dinner 4:30 p.m. - close

Thursday - lunch 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., dinner 4:30 p.m. - close

Friday - lunch 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., dinner 4:30 p.m. - close

Saturday - 11 a.m. - close, brunch served until 2 p.m., lunch served until 4 p.m.

Sunday brunch -10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Price: $$-$$$

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THE FEED

Whitefish cake with the slightest hint of tarragon, egg perched atop

/Lisa Rose Starner

Whitefish cake with the slightest hint of tarragon, egg perched atop


Apps are delightful. Go with several small plates in lieu of a main entree.

Apps are delightful. Go with several small plates in lieu of a main entree.

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Restaurant Bloom is centrally located on Monroe Center and Division; and with it's fresh menu, it serves as a perfect stopover during your ArtPrize walkabout.

Bloom is reminiscent of a small-plates restaurant one would find in San Francisco โ€“ it's snacks and starters menu is unique; and if you're just in for a small meal, a few selections from here make a nice alternative to a main entree. Many of the foods have a traditional french undertone โ€“ sweetbreads, seared foie gras, duck confit. All excellent.

Take a look at the wine list โ€“ by the glass offerings as well as the bottle offerings pair well with the menu. The Domaine de la Tourade muscat (Beaumes de Venise, FR) pairs perfectly with the pork belly sandwich, a point worthy noting. They also serve local MadCap Coffee, for those interested in supporting direct trade coffee endeavors.

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Lisa.rose.starner

Lisa Rose Starner is a Grand Rapidian and has worked in the realm of food and community for over a decade. Starner is a freelance food and lifestyle writer, forager and backyard herbalist. Starner runs her own small-scale herbal CSA, apothecary and practice from her WestSide urban microfarm, The Urban Ranch. Follow Starner on her food and plants journey: http://www.burdockandrose.tumblr.com or on Twitter: lisarosestarner.

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