An art installation and a cocktail, sign me up! This was a last minute find on a recent trip and it…read morewas so enjoyable. Local artists are invited o do an exhibition and patrons can peruse and perhaps purchase the art. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the art and artist. Great cheese tray and drinks!

OBSESSED. The bartender? Iconic. Great convo, quick service, and made perfectly balanced drinks…read more They've got a decent lineup - n/a cocktails, beer, whiskey, tequila - you name it. I tried the tequila and whiskey, and both hit just right. Sat out back by the fire pit and it was giving peak summer night vibes. The inside? Looks like an art installation - super stylish and cool to look through. I really liked this spot and will absolutely be coming back!

This was a great place! Very 'girls night' vibe!…read more All the drinks were delicious and made very quickly. It is a bubbles/bar place so don't come hungry. But, they do have little snackies to get! A lot of their spritz's are made with their own bubbles. If you enjoy it, you can purchase the full bottles to go! The service was great. They checked on us at the perfect cadence. Our favorites were the passion spritz and french martini!

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.

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!!

A top tier wine spot! Great selection of natural wines ranging from dry to sweet in both reds and…read morewhites. The staff is super knowledgeable about suggested wines for their customers. With a cute interior with moody lighting it's a great spot for a girls night out or a nightcap with a date. I can't wait to return!

Sorry we didn't get a picture of the cheeseburger fried rice before we ate it! It was sooo good.-…read moreeasily Shareable for 3+ people. Though they rotate the menu I hope it never leaves. The staff, bar and kitchen, were so nice and offered great suggestions. Obviously it's a pricier menu but their wine wall has some great selections. Their espresso martini didn't quite make the top ten list but some of their other cocktails impressed us. Be sure to check out their brunch events and wine dinners -live music and curated menus await.

The Lark in Ada is one of my favorite spots in town! The service is always great and I love the…read morewhole vibe of the place! I've gone about 5 times now, all on different ocassions and have tried many of their wines but my favorite drink is their extra dirty martini. They have some lite bites that are yummy as well. It's right in Downtown Ada inside of the Ada Hotel and is super easy to get to and there's tons of parking available. The interior is stunning and it feels like a big city cocktail bar right in the heart of Ada!

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 came here for lunch with a friend and had a great time. We sat ourselves, and a host came quickly…read moreto give us water and menus. For food, we ended up splitting a few things on the menu so we could try more. We started with the bacon wrapped dates (so good), then split the Parisian sandwich, and had the chefs choice charcuterie board. Everything was delicious! The service wasn't the quickest, but the atmosphere was nice and I thought the price was reasonable. I'd recommend!

This was my first time stopping in here. I've heard great things about their cheese and wine…read moreselection, and had been wanting to try their coffee, too! I ordered a specialty seasonal latte - rose cardamom cinnamon, hot, with oat milk. I'm not sure if it comes with 1 or 2 shots of espresso and I forgot to ask. It was really nice! I liked that it wasn't too sweet; it was fairly fragrant, too. The owner was sweet and the interior is fairly specious, and very clean. It seems like a nice place to get work done. There's a small menu for food options (toasts, a few sandwiches, etc). My drink came out to be $7.69 total.

Squibb is a very cute local coffeeshop and wine bar. I've only really come to Squibb for the matcha…read moreduring the day but it's been quite nice! It's right around a ton of other shops, restaurants, and things to do so it's a great spot to stop on a walk or on a day out. My run club Lyon Street Run club recently met here and it's been great. The wall art is really nice and the staff is incredibly friendly. There is not a TON of seating, making it more intimate, but also makes it great for a quick to-go drink from a local business.

What a delightful place! From start to finish we enjoyed every part of our experience at Little…read moreBird! The food was INCREDIBLE! We spoke with a regular and he said they have never had a disappointing bite there! I believe it. Right at the heart of our downtown, a sweet little surprise worth repeating for me

Had looked at the menu before we went to meet friends and was not expecting to like it but really…read moreloved the experience and the food. Would go back easily! The dinner menu seems limited but it changes every week. Great service and the general manager spent a lot of time with us talking about the menu & helping us select a wine that could pair well with the diversity of entrees that our party of 4 were ordering. The ambiance is intimate and casual. Everything is made from scratch, in house. Flavors were full bodied. We started with the sourdough bread & butter. Simple yet delicious. My husband got the smoked pork chop with pear and it was amazing! Everyone enjoyed their entrees & we got 2 desserts to split at the table. Chocolate Pot o cream & homemade vanilla ice cream with baked spiced apple. Everything was wonderful!

I think the best way to describe Cooper's Hawk is affordable elevated dining? Their wine selection…read moreis robust, and they have a large menu. It feels like fine dining but with a more casual flair to it. I joined the wine club on a whim and it has actually become something that I look forward to participating in every month! I have the two bottle variety membership, so I get to redeem two bottles and get two wine tastings a month for $49.95. I'm not a particularly huge wine drinker, but it's a really great deal since the rest of my family enjoys wine, so I use my membership for us to try different bottles, especially around the holidays. For the wine tasting, you get eight hefty pours per tasting, and I always go for the lux tasting, which is $5.30 if you have a membership. Everyone is so nice and they'll allow you to switch out what's on the list with something else if you know you don't like something that's on the tasting. They also run promos where you can redeem special bottles, or you can get extra points when redeeming bottles. I also appreciate the fact that you can redeem a bottle at your table if you dine in, which is great when my family and I dine in there. Their food is always fresh and delicious, and they're one of the few places that actually have a really great lunch menu. You can get lunch there for $20, which isn't such a common find anymore! We've always had a pleasant time dining/wine tasting, and it's quickly become a favorite stop for me.

What a gorgeous place the wine tasting area the bar and the restaurant beautiful…read more We went for brunch on Sunday and it was wonderful They have a small brunch menu and their regular menu My friend got a free brunch with points from the wine club I ordered the lunch size soy glazed salmon with wasabi mashed potatoes and asian slaw My sister ordered the blackened mahi mahi sandwich They also had 5 dollar sangrias bellinis and mimosas Wow Our server Rachel was a delight So sweet and funny She made it a fantastic experience

MDRD did not disappoint. We shared a little of everything and every plate was a hit. Brandon took…read moregreat care of us attentive without hovering, and happy to walk us through the menu. The riverside view makes it, especially as the light shifts over the water. And the desserts are genuinely creative, not an afterthought like so many places. We'll absolutely be back

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!

Absolutely LOVE this bar. I take all of my friends here when they come to visit and it's always a…read moregreat time. It's a small space and the bartenders are SO GOOD. They have amazing cocktails that are exotic and they are always picture perfect. They also do mocktails and you can ask the bartenders to "surprise" you and they will do something off menu. If you love a bar that has a speakeasy vibe, this is the spot for you. No food here, but the pizza spot next door is super yum!

Stumbled upon this little speakeasy inside of a pizza place downtown. We almost walked past it but…read moresomeone directed us towards it. When you step inside it's dark, quaint and has a sexy vibe to it. Very limited seating with a small bar and back room that's beautifully decorated. We both got "my girl" and that drink was delightful and refreshing. Noise level was moderate but we could still talk. Had a nice time with my bff but I could see it being a great first date spot!