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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] The Dog Pit

Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

If you have $5 in your pocket, or a group of hungry kiddies to feed, your best budget choice in Center City is The Dog Pit. A favorite with downtown students and office drones, The Pit serves up tasty dogs with a variety of toppings. Some of their...

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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Sundance Bar & Grill

Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

The Sundance Grill & Bar, a casual downtown dining destination, serves up a variety of scrambles, omelettes and skillets, many with a Southwest spin. Like the Albuquerque omelette, loaded with black beans, chorizo, jalapenos, green chilies,...

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

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] Georgio's Gourmet Pizza

Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Seriously. 50 kinds of fresh pizza. Yep, Georgio's offers that many kinds of pizza. Consider Mac 'n' Cheese with Bacon; or Blue Cheese Chicken and Bacon or Black Bean pizzas. Located in a narrow storefront right next door to HopCat and just behind...

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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Rocky's Bar and Grill

Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

In planning your activities during ArtPrize, make sure to include Rocky's Bar and Grill at 633 Ottawa Ave NW, a classic working-class watering hole in the heart of Grand Rapids' former manufacturing district near the north side. In the time it takes...

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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Founders Brewing Company

Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

With a peanut shell-covered floor, a homestyle porch, and an in-house brewery, Founders Brewing Co. (235 Grandville Ave. SW) is a neighborhood bar gone world-class, known for its exceptional beers on tap and friendly, talented wait staff of wood-...

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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] 25 Kitchen + Bar

Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Twenty-five Kitchen + Bar at 25 Ottawa SW has a definite theme going on with its 25 beers on tap (local brews and more), 25 hand-crafted signature cocktails and 25 kinds of 9-inch flatbread “Pizzas from around the World.” If that’s not enough...

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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] The Kopper Top & Marc Stewarts Guest House

Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Don’t mistake The Kopper Top for your average sports bar or watering hole. This west side fixture is a legend, if only for its over-the-top seasonal decorating. The “Kopper” in the name refers to the large amount of copper knick-knacks decorating...

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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Bitter End Coffeehouse

Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

With perks like 24-hour service and a 15% discount with a student ID, Bitter End Coffeehouse (752 W. Fulton) is a perfect and cozy scene to pull all-nighters when writing a paper or playing chess.  The art-clad café, located a few blocks...

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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Big O's Cafe

Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

It's easy to miss Big O's if you aren't looking for it. It can be found at the corner of Ottawa and Monroe Center and you have to walk down a ramp to get to the front door. Once inside you'll be seated in a relaxed and casual atmosphere with an open...

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