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    Cheese sampler
    Erik S.

    Pleasant little Italian-style wine bar. We tried a mimosa and a bambino (mixed drink), along with a cheese sampler that our waitress was gracious enough to put together for us. Perfect treat after dinner.

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    Alice K.

    Located inside the Grand Rapids market. They offer many unique Michigan items and cheese.

    The Meltdown
    Michael G.

    This place is like three awesome businesses in one. First off, it's a retail cheese and charcuterie shop with all sorts of unique cheeses and accoutrements. Plus the staff is super knowledgeable and passionate about cheese. They offer cheese by the weight or to-go charcuterie boards pre-made (48 hrs notice) to bring over and impress your friends. Second, they are a retail wine and beer shop stocking many wines you've never heard of but definitely need to try. If you're ready to branch out from the same ole $12 bottle you buy at the grocery store come here and talk to one of their knowledgeable staff members to help you find a new bottle you'll really enjoy! Third, this place is a fun wine bar with beer and wine by the bottle or glass and a fun list of cocktails. They offer snacks, sandwiches (highly recommend the meltdown), salads and desserts as well. Plus if you don't happen to find something to your liking on their menu you are welcome to explore the rest of the Downtown Market and bring whatever you find back to enjoy at your table (very fair min $20 purchase at Aperitivo required). If you like cheese, wine, beer and having a good time you need to go here!

    The frosè was so cute
    Kim D.

    One of the best charcuterie boards I've ever had in my life! A friend and I are in town for a wedding and we split the mongers board. The cheeses were super unique and the pairings were perfect. It could have just been the delicious frosè i was sipping, but I was very pleased. All ingredients were fresh and the prices were reasonable. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a really unique restaurant concept with incredible quality

    Kay H.

    Gorgeous wine list -I highly recommend ordering oysters at Fish Lads across from the bar and pairing with the Italian sparkling wine! Staff were attentive and kind.

    Mongers board
    Melissa G.

    We've come here many times to get cheese and meat for boards, they have a fantastic selection you can buy out of the case! The staff is super knowledgeable and can help make cheese selections and find wine pairings. We ate here for the first time and the food was really wonderful. We had a mongers board to share. Three cheeses and two meats, all were delicious! My husband got the meltdown which is the grilled cheese of the day, his had blue cheese and a honey butter to dip it in, really yummy I got the tart Turkey. Turkey, arugula, Brie, cherry jam. It was perfect! The Brie is subtle but compliments the cherry jam and Turkey well. We will continue to come here for our cheese board supplies and hopefully be back to try more off the menu!

    Cheese plate with 3 cheeses at Aperitivo
    Kendall M.

    Apertitivo is my favorite spot in the Downtown Market. Because...CHEESE! They have a huge selection of fresh cheeses, most of which are unique and made at local MI farms. The people working behind the counter are total cheese nerds like me and love giving recommendations. They're really helpful! I like to stop here for lunch or an evening cheese plate. The Meltdown is a rotating grilled cheese- YUM. Perfectly pressed, bursting with melty cheese and always served with a nice honey or jam. I love this sandwich. The cheese plate is a perfect choice for this place as well. It's served with beautiful accoutrements including fresh bread, olives, dried fruits and honey or jam. Can't go wrong! I also love their Lillet spritz. Its really refreshing and fruit forward. The perfect sweet and slightly bitter balance. They also have a variety of wines and beer. This is definitely the place to go if you want to expand your cheese tray making skills for a party. They have everything you need to impress your guests with a stunning spread. Thanks Aperitivo!

    Very knowledge and so kind. We really loved the meat and cheese board with a mix of local breads, jams and cheese.
    Amanda B.

    While I wish you offered a oaky or buttery white wine, the food was great. The service was fantastic and knowledgeable. The bartenders were fast and kind, making for a great little Saturday visit. We'll be back for sure!

    Kayla F.

    Really unique place. Staff was friendly and explained everything we had order. Mainly because we couldn't read the menu. Definitely do your research before you go or know your meats and cheeses. We are fairly new in experiencing cheeses, so this was probably not the best place for us. Biggest problem was the prices for wine. They were over the top. A glass of a $24 wine was $10-12, talk about price gouging.

    Laura T.

    After my first visit, this cheese and wine shop at the Downtown Grand Rapids Market became one of my favorite places ever. Kate, the owner and cheese monger, is very particular and only carries the best products. Translation: everything is high quality and super delicious. We did a charcuterie board with five cheeses (Casatica de Bufalo, Pecorino Ginepro, Greybarn Bluebird, Crottin de Perigord, and Tulip Tree Foxglove) and thee meats (La Quercia Prosciutto, Charlitos Cucina Chorizo, and Creminelli Sopressata), which also included figs with honey, a pear jam, pickles, pickled peppers, olives, a variety of crackers and beads, and mustard. The selection was fabulous. Presentation was beautiful. I love that we could sample cheeses this way. We also tried The Meltdown of the day - which is a chef's choice grilled cheese. So good. The staff is amazing and super knowledgeable, which is great. If you love cheese, cured meats, and wine, this is a must-stop!

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    5 stars because of a very polite server behind the bar personally thanked my lady friends and I for coming to the restaurant

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    Grand Butchers

    Grand Butchers

    4.7(27 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Beautiful day to BBQ and they were open until 4pm and on a Sunday. 3:30pm myself along with three…read moreother cars pulled into the parking lot and hungry. It's was the end of the day but Kramer didn't mind. He welcomed us all with a big smile and how can I help attitude. I really appreciated that because I was already feeling bad for sliding in so late. They had cases full of cheese, deli meat, chicken, steak, and pork with a refrigerated/freezer section as well. After visiting I learned Grand Butchers is a full service shop offering all natural beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and veal. Affordable organic, grass-fed, and pastured products with an emphasis on made-in-Michigan. Besides custom cuts and a full display cases they have a fully stocked deli and offer many grocery items. We got a bag of BBQ chips to enjoy on the ride home.

    I stopped in to Grand Butchers to look for some steak for my Christmas Eve meal. I was greeted…read moreright away and the friendly employee cut me two generous ribeye steaks. It was about $20 per pound, which is certainly better than any restaurant pricing so I was happy. I don't buy a ton of meat so I'm not sure if that pricing is in line with other stores, but I wanted to support this local shop right in my own neighborhood. They had a large selection of other cuts of meat, chicken, and packaged items like crackers, sauces, dips, gifts, and more. I'm definitely coming back to Grand Butchers the next time I need a more special cut of meat. Love the large parking lot and I was in and out in no time.

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    E. A. Brady's

    E. A. Brady's

    4.6(16 reviews)
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    Summer Saturday breakfast sandwiches are back! Make sure to get there before 10:30 AM if you want…read moreto try any of the specials. Go to the back parking lot to see the menu and order. You can also see the special of the day on social. Plan to check out the neighboring stores while you wait. It's worth it!

    E. A. Brady's is mostly known for their butcher shop, but they also do made to order breakfast…read moresandwiches every Saturday! I saw a post about them recently on their Instagram and was intrigued by the weekly special sandwich as well as the very reasonable prices for what I assumed would be a quality product. I wasn't sure where to go to find the sandwiches, as we walked into the butcher shop on Lyon Street and didn't see anything. The employee at the counter was really friendly and told us to go around to the back of the building, either through the coffee shop or on the path next to the old Marcona restaurant. Sure enough, we found a Blackstone griddle with a whole bunch of eggs and bacon and a small line forming. I got the sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich and Nate got the bacon one. We both added hot sauce mayo (you can also order with extra meat). We popped in to Lyon Street Cafe to grab a coffee while we waited and it was the perfect morning. They said they do the breakfast sandwiches every Saturday starting in April, and they will do it well into November! Each week has a delicious special that they post on Instagram. The sandwiches were definitely high quality and delicious. The egg was perfectly cooked with a bit of runny egg (but not so runny that it makes a huge mess) and the sausage patty was super flavorful and juicy. I loved the soft bun too. This is now one of my favorite breakfast sandwiches in town and I will be there as many Saturdays as I can!

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