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.
A Little Piece of History
August 2nd, 2010
Dinner at a Historic Mansion
July 28th, 2010On 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. Read the rest of this entry »
The Best Pork Tacos Ever
July 25th, 2010If you’re up for a drive, there’s a hoppin’ little Mexican restaurant downtown Sparta called Trini’s. Thanks to Local GR Eats friends, Kim & Cindy, we decided to give them a try for lunch this week.
From the main road in Sparta, it almost seems as though Trini’s is hidden. Signage is very minimal, but there is a neon cactus in the front window and that’s what gave it away. Upon walking in it felt like there was a fiesta happening all the time. Even though I was still standing in the doorway, I knew this was going to be good. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s Deli Time!
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Authentic African Cuisine
July 14th, 2010There is a neighborhood near the corner of Fulton and Diamond that is bustling with unique shops, art galleries and locally owned restaurants. You’ll find Rinaldi’s Pizza, Palace of India, and our stop for this week, Little Africa. But if you blink, you just might miss it.
Before we began our search for Grand Rapids’ best locally owned restaurant we had never heard of Little Africa, but after a handful of people suggested it, we figured we’d better try it out. And, since we had never eaten Ethiopian food before, it sounded like the ideal adventure. We did a little research on Ethiopian food before going, and we convinced two Little Africa veterans to join us. Read the rest of this entry »