

I didn't realize they brewed their own in addition to the many others on tap. I was surprised to find that they had some Hopcat beers. The beer selection is certainly respectable. Unfortunately, it was very busy on the Tuesday evening that I visited and I was not able to get a spot at the bar. There is plenty of wood, a large bar, and it wasn't covered in TVs. I had heard about Hopcat from people I met at Founders, so I had to try it. With 20 varieties of ice cream sandwiches to choose from, there is a treat for everyone, including dairy-free or vegan customers.Dzouras (49) Saturday 24th of July 2010 09:52:30 AM link As business picked up, UCC found a home in a former Kentwood sandwich shop, at 5422 S. He started the business as a self-funded venture with no budget set aside for the company. Known for bringing cookies into work frequently, Stone hadn’t considered adding ice cream to the recipe until he made the move to Grand Rapids. Find a variety of ice cream sandwiches from Underground Cookie Clubīest Dessert UNDERGROUND COOKIE CLUB Underground Cookie Club originated in Reno, Nevada, when Alan Stone decided to join the food truck ranks after 15 years in the restaurant business.

This is the perfect light breakfast or fuel-up snack. For $2 extra, you can add egg or roasted mushrooms. NW.įield and Fire’s Avocado Mash offers up mashed avocado on sunflower flax toast. You can find it on most café menus, and while we haven’t tried them all, yet, the best we’ve found so far is at Field and Fire Café, 820 Monroe Ave. With motivation and quality products that are second to none, you can expect to see Sobie Meats make even more headlines in the future.īest Avocado toast FIELD AND FIRE CAFÉ The food of millennials, avocado toast has become all the rage - and even induced rage - in the past year. “Because of our wide selection of products, whether it’s homemade sausages or fresh meat, people always seem to come back,” Sobie said. Owner and founder Tim Sobie has a passion for butchering, though his contagious laugh and bubbly personality wouldn’t suggest he holds such a title.
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There’s got to be something special about a butcher shop that boasts the name, “Home of the Free Butt Rub,” and there is! Sobie Meats, at 3450 Remembrance Road NW in Walker, has gained national recognition for its slogan, along with its customer service, secret recipes and fresh, local meats. House of Wine -> Back to Top 32-ounce Tomahawk steak from Sobie Meats Readers’ Pick The Best: Reserve Wine & Food Runners up: The Best: Uncle Cheetah’s Soup Shop Runners up:īrann’s Steakhouse & Sports Grille Judson’s Steakhouse Harmony Brewing Company/Harmony Hall Vitale’s

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The Best: The Donut Conspiracy Runners up:įarmhaus Cider Co. The Best: Long Road Distillers Runners up:Įastern Kille Distillery New Holland Brewing – The Knickerbocker DOUGHNUTS The Best: Underground Cookie Club Runners up: The Best: Long Road Distillers Runners up: Rowster Coffee/Rower’s Club Ferris Coffee and Nut CRAFT COCKTAILS Lindo Mexico Restaurante Mexicano Taco Boy The Cottage Bar & Restaurant Noco Provisions Runners up:īrewery Vivant New Holland Brewing – The Knickerbocker and Rishi’s International Beverage Siciliano’s Market BLOODY MARY Two Scotts Barbecue The Pit Stop BEER & WINE MERCHANT So, we asked the best in the business - That’s You! - To select the best of 2020’s culinary scene. With restaurants, artisan cafes and specialty shops springing up at every corner, it can be tedious to sift through the options. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this year’s winners: use #bestofgr on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.īy Rachel Matuszewski, Amelia Pasqualone and Charlsie Dewey // Photography by Angela Ciccu Food/Drink | Entertainment Experiences You’ll notice some businesses and people have retained their titles as “the best” from last year to this year, while others jumped to the top of the heap and some newcomers found their spot on the list for the first time.Ĭheck out our winners and runners up in the following pages, as well as a handful of staff picks that we are excited to share with you. In over 100 categories, you shared your favorite people and places - all of which help make this city a unique and thriving place.Īs Grand Rapids continues to grow, we love seeing the changes from year to year. Where is the best place in Grand Rapids for brunch, happy hour or a walk in the park? What about for child care, veterinary services or to buy men’s and women’s clothing? For the 17th year, we asked our readers to tell us their favorite spots for food and drinks, entertainment and experiences, shopping and a plethora of services in the city.
