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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Hopcat

Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

150 bottles. 49 taps. 16 artists. The genuinely friendly and upbeat waitstaff make this micro-brewery, located at 25 Ionia SW, an immediate hit. Placed in the middle of the downtown bar scene, Hopcat stands out for it's extensive beer menu...

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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Grand Woods Lounge

Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

If the weather for ArtPrize 2010 is as perfect as 2009 was, The Grand Woods Lounge will be a a Heartside ArtPrize hot spot. The Woods has an ample outdoor seating area, one of the few patios in the downtown area that isn't an afterthought. The...

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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] One Trick Pony Grill and Taproom

Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Situated at the corner of Fulton and LaGrave, One Trick Pony offers great outdoor seating along with a cozy dining and bar space indoors. The ambiance is casual, tavern style, but the menu is a little more dressed up. Entrees include a...

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[Eat & Drink Artprize 2010] The B.O.B.

Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

As one of the largest venues for ArtPrize pieces The B.O.B. (the Big Old Building) is a great place to enjoy lunch or dinner daily. The variety of food and drinks at The B.O.B. proves to be something for everyone.   Restaurants and other...

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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Taco Bob's

Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Another friendly Michigan-based franchise, Taco Bob's, is a neat spot for a quick Mexican-style lunch. It touts itself as the "Home of the Funny Taco" and the counter guys without hesitation recommended it. The Funny Taco could be nicknamed the...

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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Grand Rapids Pizza & Delivery

Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Located in the quaint Heritage Hill district, Grand Rapids Pizza & Delivery offers a vast menu of specialty pizzas, submarine sandwiches, pastas, and salads. The establishment has a loyalty to local vendors, a friendly staff, open kitchen...

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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Bistro Bella Vita

Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

There are so many things about Bistro Bella Vita to love, it's hard to know where to begin. Delicious food made from scratch daily--as much as possible with fresh, local ingredients. A warm and welcoming space where you can cozy up to the bar, find...

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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Riverfront Cafe

Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Riverfront Café manager Emily Myers states the cafe philosophy matter of factly : “We like to offer our customers good, fresh food at a great price.”  Which they do, and it works – Riverfront Cafe is home away from home for many of their...

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Artprize artist Michael Mayosky gives bird's eye view of five story mural

Submitted 09-19-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Overnight, a large amount of artists' installations have started to pop up all over the city. In all there will be 1,713 artists that have secured a venue in Artprize 2010 with 192 venues participating. Last year, the first annual ArtPrize...

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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Rockwell's/Republic

Submitted 09-15-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Two Bars. One Kitchen. Nine Artists. Rockwell's and Republic, located next door to the lovely Pub 43, share a kitchen but differ greatly in atmosphere. While Republic exudes a sort of sophisticated air, Rockwell's has the feel of an old fashioned...

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