DINING
The Pita House 1450 Wealthy St. SE/Monroe Center (downtown)/28th Street. 616-454-1171 MEDITERRANEAN. Gyros so big you can club someone with them, the smoothest hummus in town and other Mediterranean fare, including kibbe, kafta and falafel. Additional locations on 28th Street and Kalamazoo SE. Sandwiches are made to order with fresh vegetables and ingredients.
ON: Open 7 days. GO THERE FOR: Fresh pita wraps. » SERVING: Lunch Dinner OPEN
Reds on The River 8 E. Bridge St. 616-863-8181 AMERICAN. This highly acclaimed restaurant in the Rockford area promises no processed foods. Red’s sports a cylindrical fireplace and is known for its incredible views and outdoor dining.
Sundays. GO THERE FOR: Steak and Wine. » SERVING: Lunch Dinner OPEN ON: Closed
Rockwell-Republic 45 S. Division Ave. 616-551-3563 ECLECTIC. Menu offerings range from sushi to burgers and everything in between, Rockwell-Republic has something for everyone. The cocktail menu runs the gamut from classics like the Manhattan to more modern variations and the beer and wine menus are nothing to sneeze at either.
Lunch Dinner OPEN ON: Open 7 days. GO THERE FOR: Specialty cocktails, broad menu, lively atmosphere.
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Rose’s On Reeds Lake 550 Lakeside Dr. SE. 616-458-1122 ECLECTIC. The East Grand Rapids landmark is one of those places that has a different feel in each season. In the summertime, it’s a great spot to hang on the decks and have cocktails and light appe- tizers; when the snow is falling, it’s a warm and cozy spot for a hearty meal and big glass of wine. The menu draws from a multitude of influences including Mediterranean, Italian, and Casual American.
ON: Open 7 days. GO THERE FOR: Root Chips. » SERVING: Breakfast Lunch Dinner OPEN
Ruth’s Chris Steak House 187 Monroe Avenue NW. 616-776-6426 STEAKHOUSE. Serving only the best steaks, Ruth’s Chris hand-selects its steaks from the top two percent of the country’s beef, which is then broiled to perfection at 1800 degrees. Enjoy the freshest seafood, classic sides and homemade desserts that satisfy any craving.
SERVING: Dinner OPEN ON: Closed Sundays. GO THERE FOR: Steak.
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San Chez a Tapas Bistro 38 West Fulton St. 616-774-8272 ECLECTIC. Celebrating its 20th
year in Grand Rapids and using
available local products, San Chez a Tapas Bistro is a social setting where people can remember the one rule of kindergarten: sharing. Featuring small, delicious dishes, San Chez a Tapas Bistro can satiate your desire for variety.
Days. GO THERE FOR: Tapas.
CHEAP EATS: » SERVING: Lunch Dinner OPEN ON: Open 7
Half-Off Pizza Wednesdays at The Grotto at Capone’s
San Chez Cafe 38 West Fulton St. 616-774-8272 ECLECTIC. This comfy venue allows customers to “walk on sunshine” with its windowed-out structure. A hidden secret for breakfast in downtown Grand Rapids, San Chez Cafe promises a great start to any day.
SERVING: Breakfast Lunch OPEN ON: Open 7 Days. GO THERE FOR: Sandwiches.
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Sandmann’s 1200 Wealthy St. SE. 616-459-0900 BARBECUE. The smell of barbecue wafts through the air at Wealthy and Fuller, making it hard to drive by and not want to stop at this perpetual award winner for GR’s best barbecue. Great ribs, chicken and rib tips, plus Soul Food Sundays for down-home southern goodness.
W Th F Sa Sn. GO THERE FOR: Barbecue Ribs and Chicken.
Six.One.Six. 235 Louis St. NW. 616-242-1448 ECLECTIC. Market- inspired menus, sweeping views and progressive rhythms combine to create a memorable dining experience. The dishes tempt taste buds and is the perfect spot for foodies.
Dinner OPEN ON: Open 7 Days GO THERE FOR: Variety and being seen.
» SERVING: Breakfast Lunch
Stella’s Lounge 53 Commerce Ave. 616-356-2700 TAVERN. The Chicago- style whiskey bar has more than 200 varieties of distilled spirits, old-school video games, a superexcellent jukebox stocked with rock and punk classics, and a menu filled with vegetarian and vegan bar food – and stuffed burgers. Did we mention you can sip cans of PBR, Blatz and other clas- sic beers, as well as sangria, out of a mason jar? REVUE’s British ex-pat David Smith calls Stella’s his favorite bar in
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the world. » SERVING: Lunch Dinner OPEN ON: Open 7 days. GO THERE FOR: Vegetarian and vegan bar food.
» SERVING: Lunch Dinner OPEN ON: Open 7 days. GO THERE FOR: Sports Bar Atmosphere.
The Score 5301 Northland Dr. NE. 616-301-0600 SPORTS BAR. Multi- faceted restaurant and sports bar has a lot to offer, including expansive menu with discount options, happy hour specials, countless big screen and projection TVs broadcasting big games and pay-per-view UFC matches, outdoor beach vol- leyball and live music in the summertime … the list goes on.
Tavern on the Square 100 Ionia Ave. SW. 616-456-7673 ECLECTIC. The re-fash- ioned former Irish pub still has that neighborhood feel, and offers up a unique menu with salads, antipasto, appetizers, a pub burger, and an array of unique “Yankee Tapas” like Fish Tacos, Loaded Carnival Fries and the ultimate West
Side tapas: Pierogies. A hodgepodge to be sure, but fun.
SERVING: Lunch Dinner OPEN ON: Open 7 days. GO THERE FOR: PBJ Tuna.
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The Winchester 648 Wealthy St. SE. 616-451-4969 ECLECTIC. Upscale Wealthy Street bar and restaurant feels like it was plucked from Chicago’s Bucktown or Logan Square neighborhoods. A comfortable spot to drink or dine, with an always evolving menu featuring shared plates, salads and inventive sand- wiches. The Cuban Reuben, originally created as something of a joke, remains a (very tasty) staple item.
Lunch Dinner OPEN ON: Open 7 days. GO THERE FOR: DIY Bloody Mary Bar Special, Yucca Fries.
Wolfgang’s Restaurant 1530 Wealthy St. SE. 616-454-5776 BREAKFAST. The bustling Eastown breakfast spot is home to some of the heartiest breakfast dishes and funniest menu descriptions.
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Y THE TIME YOU GET TO WEDNESDAY, sneak inside The Grotto at Capone’s where it feels good to look at 24 beers on tap while pigging out on half-off pizza. This means 8, 12 and16-
inch cheese pizzas are $3.50, $4.50 and $5.50 apiece. The Chicago-style variants and various toppings that The Grotto specializes in run a touch more price-wise. A 16” Chicago-style Brooklyn Meat pizza of sausage, pepperoni, ham and bacon run an insanely low $9. A veggie deluxe on a 7” gluten-free crust, smothered in artichokes, mushrooms, green peppers, black olives, onions, sweet peppadews and tomatoes is $5.50. —Matt Simpson Siegel
2636 West Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo; (269) 276-7000,
thegrottoatcapones.com
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I Most Romantic Dining 2012 I Chef of the Year 2011 I Fine Dining – 2008, 2009, 2010 I Best New Restaurant 2007 I Michigan’s #1 Outdoor Dining I Michigan’s Notable Wine List
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