Local Restaurants

Bull's Head offers bargain burgers, crushing crowds

by (icedtea2008)

Submitted 04-26-2011 under OPINION

When I first came to Grand Rapids from my small home town in the Upper Peninsula, I couldn't believe how many restaurants there were. As I have grown to know the city, I've done my best to dine at as many of the great local restaurants as...

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Local Persian fare tantalizes tastebuds

by (GRCC Compositio...)

Submitted 10-26-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

This article was written and edited by Bart Boorsma, Brittney Frye, Kailey Smith, Rachelle Van Dyke and Wes Vos for EN 101-1300 at GRCC. You don’t have to go to Persia to get a Mediterranean experience. At Shiraz Grille in Grand Rapids, authentic...

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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] San Chez Bistro & Cafe

by (LisaRoseGR)

Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

 The San Chez Bistro was one of the “it” spots for ArtPrize 2009. Now in 2010, filled with 12 artist installations and recipes for excellent food, this year's go around is sure not to disappoint. San Chez is a Grand Rapids' institution long-...

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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Monarchs' Club

by (LisaRoseGR)

Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

While much of the ArtPrize action is found on the east side of the River, there are jewels to be discovered at the ArtPrize venues located just west across the Grand. Monarchs' Club is a great venue to start your off your Westside ArtPrize tour....

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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Leo's

by (LisaRoseGR)

Submitted 09-14-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

If you like seafood, and you like ArtPrize, then a visit to Leo's will not disappoint. Offering the most fresh seafood around, definitely go straight for the pistachio-crusted halibut. While you are at it, start your meal off with a platter of...

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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Bloom

by (LisaRoseGR)

Submitted 09-14-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

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 – it's...

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