Archive for the ‘American’ Category

Quite Possibly the World’s Best Burger

Monday, December 27th, 2010

Having grown up on the West Side and being of Polish descent, I’ve had my fair share of trips to the neighborhood “Polish Halls.” Most people only visit these halls on Pulaski weekend. I dig it. I was born Pulaski weekend, and heck, who doesn’t enjoy the occasional accordion? The thing is, these halls operate year round, and one of them plays host to the best burger in town.

Barb’s Burgers

This is Barb, the Wonder Cook

For those that have been there, that’s all I need to say. You see, this post is actually well past due. We’ve been going to St. George’s Hall on Quarry (between Leonard & Richmond) every Thursday for nearly 6 years now. Everyone that comes along agrees, this is literally The. Best. Burger. (more…)

The Twisted Rooster

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

I’m thrilled to report that last week we went to the Twisted Rooster and had our largest group to date. We were able to bring a party of 16 into an establishment on a Tuesday night! Yeah Local GR Eats!

Twisted Rooster is located on the East Beltline in the restaurant formerly known as O’Charley’s. We were drawn to the establishment because of the unique twist on menu items, and the fact that they buy locally. (more…)

A Little Piece of History

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

We had an opportunity to visit one of the oldest establishments in all of Ottawa County and it came to us in the form of a little gem called Turks Inn.

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Dinner at a Historic Mansion

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

On a beautiful random Tuesday we’re hanging out at a mansion, sipping a beverage on the lawn… yeah, I’d say that’s pretty cool.

This Tuesday our adventures brought us to Mangiamo, located on Lake Drive in beautiful Grand Rapids. Owned by the folks that bring you The B.O.B., Roses, and Kirby, the Gilmore Collection purchased the former Gibson’s 5 years ago and added a nice little piece to the Grand Rapids dining community. (more…)

It’s Deli Time!

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

“Ohhhh, Cherry Street Deli. I love that place!”
That’s the response we got whenever we told people where we were going this week.

Like most of our Local GR Eats selections, this was a restaurant we had never been to before. My first thoughts when pulling up…what a cute place. They have a wonderful pergola out front with tables and chairs, and hanging baskets on the pillars. I couldn’t wait to check out the inside. (more…)