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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Monarchs' Club

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] 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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