Some thoughts from Grand Rapids

- Best in the city, by far: Grove
- Other favorites:
- Casual: Green Well (no reservations for less than 6), Bistro Bella Vita
- Best Italian: Tre Cugini (although I want to try the place in Comstock Park, forget the name; do not go to Notos)
- New American: 616 in the JW Marriott (although the chef left recently; also best hotel in the city)
- New place I really want to try: Trillium Haven (had CSA from them last year, amazing veggies)
- Best Brewpub: Founders (Brewery Vivant if you like Belgian-style, but food is pretty frou-frou)
- Best bargain: Dinner at The Heritage, the restaurant at the local culinary school