Just an all around solid brewery. We went early on a Saturday, and snagged a spot at the bar. Beers…read morewere good- but the show stopper was the food! Great chips and guac, husband liked his chicken street tacos but my burrito? 10/10. Just a well executed shrimp burrito with great salsas. All of their birria items looked amazing- will try when we come back. Friendly service, and a nice vibe to it. Romos pro tip: if getting the cerveza- add a splash of their michelada mix!

Our first trip to City Built was on Cinco de Mayo. It was busy with fun Mexican music…read more The menu is listed on code on the table which made it difficult to ask questions. The serving staff was very busy due to the holiday. We started with a shrimp appetizer which was delicious! Two had the taco platter with a choice of steak or chicken and rice and beans. Very generous portions!! The burria taco platter was amazing. The beef is indescribable! Two of us shared. It comes with a beef dipping broth. The steamed shrimp plate was so flavorful. The next time we come back we hope to delve more into the menu items. Love the place

Love love love. A super fun place to go inside the amway. Their espresso martini was pretty high up…read moreon our list. We made some new friends and the bar tenders were so fun! We will definitely be back here!

loved this place! The bartender was amazing we probably could have sat and talked with him all…read morenight lol. The drinks were super good and the vibe of this place is just so cool. Highly recommend!

Loved the atmosphere and owner was friendly. Between my husband and myself we had 4 different…read morewines in which we liked only one (and we are wine drinkers so that was a little disappointing). My husband wanted me to purchase one of the more expensive pre-made bouquets. I told him not a good idea since many of the vases had brown slimy water, so I wasn't confident it would last. I selected a cheaper bouquet that was seemed ok. But as you can see from the photo (taken the NEXT day, all the roses are quickly dying off). Overall it felt like an expensive evening to not enjoy most of our wine and have a wilted bouquet that didn't last a full day.

This was a while ago so I don't remember specifically what my wine tasted like but i'm a sweet wine…read moregirly and I remember not having too many sweet options but that makes sense as wine fans usually tend to lean more towards the more sophisticated pours. I remember hating the little digestive drink that I got but they warned me and I just had to try it bcs it was pretty cheap lol. It was shockingly bitter but i'm glad I tried it especially for the price. I wanna say it was like $3? Overall good vibe and I need to go back when they open the garage door. I'm going back for the vibes and flower bouquets not necessarily for more wine but if you're a wine head you need to come check them out!!

Pursuit of Happiness Co is the girl she says she is!…read more The atmosphere is modern, chic, and makes me want to hang around for hours. I was personally impressed mostly by the Spritz menu. The cherry spritz, mama I dream of it still . My only qualm is that I am a stickler for good glassware ~ I would like to see the beverages with a stem. And based on the aesthetic I know the owner could find some classic glassware. We need more places like this in GR, and I need more POH in my LIFE.

I've passed by this place before and the name caught my eye. I've always wondered what it was and…read moreI'm so glad I finally got the chance to pop in! It's a cute space with lots of comfy seating and a bar in the middle. It was bigger than it looks on the outside! My coworker and I came here for drinks and we got burrata and I got a guava daiquiri. The drink was sweet and tasty and the burrata was yummy. Our waiter was nice and checked on us consistently. I had a great time here and will definitely be back!

We tried a little bit of everything and it was all amazing! From the moment you walk in, the mood…read moreis elegant, sexy, and cozy. Each room features a different theme, like the game clue. We ate in the study--it was cozy and intimate complete with a fireplace. We were visiting friends and I wish we lived closer bc I'd definitely go back! Everything was 10/10. What we tried: Starters: Bar cheese Dates Mains: Bison short ribs Butterflied rainbow trout Lamb T-bones Roasted Amish chicken Wine: Domain de couron Merlot Drinks: NA phone Negroni NA sage in scarlet

We went to dinner at this fabulous restaurant in Grand Rapids. Scholar is such a beautiful space…read more It has three distinct levels. We sat in the Study on the lower level. The study was beautifully decorated, warm and inviting. Cameron took care of us. Nice guy and attentive. Hubby and I started with cocktails. He had an interesting bourbon drink with aperol and amaro. It was so good - and pretty! I had my usual bees knees. Missed the mark unfortunately. It had some fizz, which it should just be gin, lemon and honey. No soda. We ordered the deviled eggs as a starter. They were made with dijon and cornichons, topped with paprika, chives and lardon. Such a delicious bite. Hubby had the salmon tacos from the daily special menu. He loved the Spanish rice that came on the plate and the perfectly seasoned moist salmon. I had the seafood tagliatelle with shrimp, crab, salmon belly, fennel, and capers in a vodka sauce topped with toasted breadcrumbs. It was amazing! Thankfully, we had a refrigerator in our hotel room because I took half the tagliatelle to go. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're ever in the Grand Rapids area. The space is beautiful, the food is delicious and the service is spot on. Great find!

Just moved to the neighborhood and hopped in to the commons for Heritage Hill happy hour…read morerecommended to us by our landlord. This is truly a wonderful neighborhood gem. It was a great experience coming and meeting my new neighbors. The service was great, Richard was right on top of the group. Everyone had compliments about the staff and most people I spoke to were regulars. Now that I live nearby I will certainly return to try the food as our landlord stated was "epic." The ambiance is cozy resembling a retro living room, super cool. All around high Marks and I will return.

The commons has such a fun atmosphere! I absolutely loved their spinach and artichoke dip! Our…read morewaitress was super friendly. I will say it does get loud in there, but it was nice for grabbing a drink with a friend!

I tried this restaurant out with a friend for lunch on a Saturday one weekend and it was great!…read moreThis is the perfect spot for a friend date, real date, etc etc! The service was a tiny bit slow but we were not in a time crunch so it wasn't really a big deal. I had a glass of wine and my friend and I split an appetizer, a charcuterie board, and the Parisian sandwich. Their menu is seasonal but I think the sandwiches stay pretty consistently. Everything was really good and high quality. I especially loved the sandwich. Truly similar to the same sandwiches you can get everywhere in Paris. The charcuterie board was yummy with unique choices! Everything paired pretty well. I would definitely come back here to try more menu options and wine :)

I've been so excited for Sav Sav by Squibb to open in the former Aperitivo space in the Downtown…read moreMarket. I'm a big Squibb fan and it's great to see them utilizing this space to serve drinks, coffee, and small plates, as well as cheese to go and other fun items for sale in their market. It's a one stop shop for a perfect picnic! Nate and I stopped by on their first day open and ordered the Parisian, heirloom tomato and burrata, and the mini charcuterie board. If you liked Aperitivo, you'll love Sav Sav. Everything we ate was delicious, but we both loved the tomato and burrata small plate the most. It was bursting with flavor and was nicely balanced between savory and sweet. I also really loved the Parisian and want to try the other sandwich options. I'm excited to see how their concept evolves! The little market area is super cute and they have lots of tinned fish, cookbooks, wine, snacks, and more. This will be a go-to spot for me in the Downtown Market.

Having a good time together on the 27th floor at the Amway Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. Caroline…read moreand her husband came from Arizona for the Board Meeting in Michigan. Meeting new people is always fun! Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and Madrid Tapas Bar had beautiful views and great ambiance. We had ceviche, octopus, pork belly and sangria together!

I had one of the best meals I can remember at MDRD. First, the restaurant has a beautiful view of…read morethe river. I was with a large group, so I got to sample a number of tapas, which were ordered for the table. I loved the Iberico Pork Belly, and the Wild Boar Empanadas. I thought the Croquetas and the Patatas Bravos were good, though there are other things I'd order in the future. I thought the Ceviche Mixta was ok, though I'm not usually a fan of ceviche, and this was better than most. My least favorite was the Pulpo a la Gallega. While the octopus was tender, it had an unpleasant fishy flavor. I got the Chuletas de Cordero for a main course, and was so happy with the dish. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly and seasoned well. I really liked the chickpea topping. My only quibble was the dried apple slices added nothing to the dish. They had an unpleasant chewy texture, little flavor, and didn't add to the aesthetics. I would order this again in a heartbeat. I ordered the Árbol de Frambuesa, and it was an amazing dessert. The chocolate souffle was thicker and creamier than I expected, but it was so delicious! I don't want to ruin the surpise of this dish by describing how it looked. I would also order this again.