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Enjoy The Knickerbocker: New Holland Brewing in Grand Rapids Michigan!

The Knickerbocker: New Holland Brewing in Grand Rapids, Michigan

The Knickerbocker: New Holland Brewing is a restaurant, brewery, and distillery all combined into one 40,000 square foot venue. A lot is going on here, appealing to all five senses: live music, games in the open-air courtyard, brewery, and distillery tours, shopping in the on-site store, and farm-to-fork food cooked in a wood-fired oven. Location:

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Enjoy a Caprese salad the Blue River Bistro

Artfully Presented Dishes at Blue River Bistro in Breckenridge, Colorado

No matter the season, the Blue River Bistro is the perfect ending to a day on the mountain. The restaurant combines casual and sophistication to create an attractive atmosphere, where you’ll still feel at home in jeans. Location: Blue River Bistro located at 305 N. Main Street in Breckenridge, [amazon_textlink asin=’178657344X’ text=’Colorado’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’

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Buffalo New York's Beef on Weck

Diamond Jim Brady’s Bistro Bar in Novi (Detroit), Michigan

Diamond Jim Brady’s Bistro Bar has been a [amazon_textlink asin=’1581571410′ text=’Detroit’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’69ad1384-39be-11e8-b6ae-e566c217fcbc’] area institution since 1954. James Buchanan Brady, aka [amazon_textlink asin=’0471391026′ text=’Diamond Jim Brady’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’7664ffdc-39be-11e8-aca0-356ffc2f084b’], made millions from selling railroad supplies, wore flashy jewelry, and ate twelve-course gourmet meals. His culinary prowess made him a well-known figure in

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Cygnus27's mixed paella is one of several Spanish dishes on the menu.

Cygnus27: Latin-Inspired Cuisine in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cygnus27, named for the constellation, sent me over the moon with its Latin-inspired dishes. The panoramic night views make the city lights reminiscent of stars. A sprinkle of twinkling lights against a golden sheer fabric backdrop continues the celestial theme. Location: Cygnus27 located at 187 Monroe Avenue NW on the twenty-seventh floor, Tower Side, of

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House-made hummous made from fresh chickpeas

Fresh Mediterranean Cuisine at Zaytoon Mediterranean in Lansing, Michigan

Zaytoon (Arabic for olive) the Mediterranean, is a healthy alternative to fast food. As their tagline says, “Fast Food – Cooked Slow.” Their Mediterranean cuisine focuses on the [amazon_textlink asin=’1634505727′ text=’Middle East’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’777ec6c6-ff90-11e7-a72b-df03dec5c65c’] and [amazon_textlink asin=’1631213075′ text=’Greece’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’812b4718-ff90-11e7-8457-03530fdd299a’] with an American twist. The emphasis is scratch cooking from fresh

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