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The First Wok Restaurant at 6740 Old 28th Street in the heart of Cascade
is one of our favorite lunch spots. We enjoy the pleasant surroundings,
the smiling service, but most of all, we love the food.
We aren’t adventurous when it comes to foreign specialties but we
have eaten Chinese cuisine for years all over the US. First Wok is the
best Chinese restaurant we have been to in the Grand Rapids area.
The egg drop soup is not just a few morsels swimming in broth, it is
chock full of vegetables, shrimp, and seasoned just right. A perfect
appetizer for most people, it can be almost a whole meal, along with
an eggroll.
Since we aren’t big fans of hot, spicy foods we can’t testify directly
for those dishes, although our friends seem to like them. We can say
we get lots of freshly cooked Chinese dinners, served with flair. If you
haven’t been to First Wok, you should give it a try. Note: there are
other First Wok locations in Grand Rapids, sadly, these don’t come up
to the standards we experienced at the restaurant in Cascade.
We snapped a few photos of the interior when we were at lunch last week.
We have received no remuneration or compensation for our review of
First Wok Restaurant.
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Where Something Good is Always Cooking
Breakfast ~ Lunch~ Take-Out ~ Bakery
The Real Food Cafe is THE REAL DEAL! We probably go there for lunch at
least once a week. They only serve breakfast and lunch but it is better than
my Mom made. Their breakfasts are almost legendary. They serve
breakfast anytime and what a breakfast…..the home fries are just too
delicious to describe.
The pancakes are made with real buttermilk, fresh eggs and served with real
butter. Below is the picture of my two eggs scrambled and home fries.
The home made soups are always delicious. The burgers are 1/3 lb. of
Angus beef. The sandwiches are huge and definitely satisfying.
The omelets are mouth-watering.
The baked goods such as cookies, cakes and pies are all home made on site
and worth sacrificing the diet for. The crew and wait staff are all friendly and
genuinely happy at work. It just makes you feel good to be there. It is
always full of people eating “real food” and enjoying themselves.
One of our favorite people at Real Food is “Rosie.” She has known
the chef, Frank, since he was a little boy and is always busy seating
people, getting drinks, and generally bustling around with a friendly
word and smile to all.
They have recently expanded and added an additional location:
Real Food Cafe
at 5430 Northland Dr. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616)361-1808
If you like “real food made with real ingredients by real people,”
this is the place to go.
We are there often, so we hope to see you , too.
The Real Food Cafe 2419 Eastern Ave.
Grand Rapids MI 49507 (616)241-4080
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Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
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We were referred to this new restaurant downtown Grand Rapids
by our friends, John & Betsy, who live in Heritage Hill. They met us
for lunch at Taquitos a couple of times.
Taquitos is located at Division Ave in the old Herkimer Hotel at
the corner of Division and Cherry streets. We really liked the way
the building was remodeled, it still has the ambiance of an old bar
and restaurant that existed there years ago but with current flair
and lots of light. No dark and dingy digs here. We also liked the
food and the service. We want to encourage the redevelopment
going on in this Heartside District of Grand Rapids.
A few years ago, this area was populated mainly by homeless
people and shelters.
Taquitos is located in the bottom of the old Herkimer Hotel Building
at the corner of Division and Goodrich. The Heartside District is
growing into a local "arts community" and we welcome new
businesses like Taquitos.
Now that you have some background, we can get down to
the good stuff……the food. Authentic Mexican fare at Taquitos,
a clean, friendly restaurant with great food. We love Mexican food,
the more authentic, the better. Mole is on the menu, which is
seldom seen outside of Mexico. Since it was a hot day, we went
for a chicken burrito and the chicken salad. The chicken salad had
a light lime vinagrette and was delicious, according to Bonnie. The
chicken burrito was good also, lots of chicken and it was available
with sauce or without. They serve hot tortilla chips and a mild salsa
for an appetizer. Our waitress was smiling and happy to wait on us.
Here are a few pictures of Taquitos. We will be back for sure!
Taquitos Mexican Grill 327 Division Ave S Grand Rapids, MI 49503-
(616) 336-9300
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids Michigan
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Photos by Terry Westbrook
No credit or remuneration was received to give this recommendation of Taquitos Mexican Grill
We are out on the road often to photograph listings, show listings, and
present offers. It is a perfect opportunity to discover local businesses and
give them a try. We would rather go to a local diner than a chain restaurant.
If we see a lot of trucks from local contractors at a restaurant, we can be
sure the food is good and there is lots of it for the price.
We found just such a place when we were in Dutton recently. We drove by
Lynda’s Diner in Dutton and stopped to have lunch.
Dutton is a very small village on the south eastern border of the Grand
Rapids area on 68th Street. Downtown Dutton Michigan with
The Dutton General Store in background.
Lynda’s Diner is located at 3555 68th St SE Dutton Michigan
Inside the Diner
We got there early and it slowly filled up with local people out for lunch. They
serve breakfast all day and lots of sandwiches, burgers, Mexican, Dinners, and
they have a Buffet Bar with salads and specials that was very busy the day we
were there. We had friendly wait staff and a good meal without spending
mucho dollars.
If you would like to live in or near Dutton, please give me a call to assist you in
buying or selling a Dutton home. We would go back to Lynda’s again anytime
we are in Dutton and getting hungry.
Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate
Copyright 2009 All rights reserved
photos by Bonnie Westbrook
We received no remuneration for our recommendation of Lynda’s Diner in Dutton Michigan.
We have created a photo tour of Lowell, Michigan.
Lowell is a small community on the Flat River, about 25
miles from Grand Rapids. Since Lowell is right next door
to us, we find ourselves visiting often.
Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Five Star Real Estate
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Photos by Bonnie Westbrook
Cannonsburg Michigan is a small community northwest of Grand
Rapids. It is included in the Forest Hills School District and has had
growth in residential housing in the last ten years. There are many
elite homes built in this area because of the natural scenery,
prestigious public school system, and proximity to downtown Grand
Rapids. The small village of Cannonsburg has a long history, as
evidenced by the historic buildings which comprise the commercial
hub of the village today.
First, and our personal favorite, is The HoneyCreek Inn, pictured
above. We have been enjoying the casual atmosphere and the
wonderful food at the Honeycreek Inn for over 30 years. It bills itself
as "This Pub under Polish-Irish Management – Be Patient." Whatever
nationality your roots are planted in, this is a great place to eat! The
bar has select brews on tap and "The Daily Special" is always worth
trying.
The Grist Mill, pictured above, is a recent addition to
Cannonsburg, although the original building is one of the original
businesses, as noted by its name. The Grist Mill has a fabulous Deli &
Bakery, a lunch room where you can order a meal, a quick stop
grocery, and gas pumps on the side. Everything today’s
Cannonsburg neighbors might need. It is always busy and you can’t
get a better quick lunch anywhere.
The Bottle Shop is a beer, wine, and liquor emporium that serves the
Cannonsburg area. This building was the original general store for
generations. If you have a hankering for some liquid refreshment,
this is the spot to go in Cannonsburg.
This building houses The Cannonsburg Historical Museum.
Cannonsburg was founded in 1842, that is 167 years of local history.
We will have to make a special trip to see the local history preserved
here.
The last big attraction in Cannonsburg is the first for many in our
area – Cannonsburg Ski Area. This is one of the only local ski areas,
the other being Pando, which is smaller. Their website has a
Webcam, with real time pictures of the conditions.
As you can see, a nice sunny day in February, the slopes are far
from empty. The Cannonsburg Ski Area has a large open air concert
area that is used in the summer for Grand Rapids Symphony
Presentations, such as the July 4th Pops Concert which is a local
favorite. Our small tour is over, but towns like Cannonsburg are a
vital part of our Greater Grand Rapids Area.
We have many small towns and villages that have big attractions for
for the West Michigan travelers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Five Star Real Estate
Copyright 2009 All rights reserved
Photos by Bonnie Westbrook
There has been no remuneration or compensation of any kind for our endorsement of restaurants & other businesses featured in this blog.
The Thornapple Daily Grill is located at 445 Ada Drive, Ada, MI. It is nestled in the back of a commercial development on the banks of the Thornapple River in the heart of Ada and less than 10 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. The Daily Grill is now part of The Gilmore Collection, a group who owns and operates many restaurants in our area.
This restaurant boasts a wonderful bar, several dining rooms with different views, an intimate wine cellar, and outside dining on the patio in summer. Serving lunch or dinner, this restaurant has been a favorite of ours for over 25 years.
We were first introduced to White Chicken Chili here and the TBA sandwich, both favorites of ours. The menu offers simple fare and also complex delights…….always delicious. The wine list always has something to offer that is new. The chef prepares dishes with locally grown products which is a plus for us. We live in a diverse agricultural area and there are many small farms supplying food to our local restaurants and populace.
We have many memories of dinners, lunches, and good times with friends at this local eatery. Please try it if you are in our area. Look around, I might be sitting near by enjoying some chili and a night out with friends.
Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty
Copyright by Terry Westbrook 2008
Contact me: 1-888-240-1968 x 0 toll free
Website url: Terry Westbrook.com
Email: terry@TerryWestbrook.com
photos by Bonnie Westbrook
No remuneration, value, or consideration has been received for advertising The Thornapple Daily Grill on my blog.
The Grille is the closest restaurant to us and because I am at the golf course A LOT, we eat here on a pretty regular basis. I usually have the chicken salad but my wife always gets the lake perch. She says they are the best lake perch she has ever orderd, bar none. Believe me, she has tried lake perch all over, even in Switzerland.
Note: They don’t serve the Lake Perch anymore April 2009
THE FRONT DOORS TO THE GRILLE RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 5500 CASCADE ROAD SE, GRAND RAPIDS MI
They have a great casual menu, you can eat at the bar or on the patio (weather permitting). And the dining room serves a list of wonderful entrees. They recently put in a wood fired pizza oven, which offers 7 different types plus a build-your-own, so you can get pizza just as you like it and hot from the oven.
In the larger dining room, views of the golf course are seen from this bank of windows. The blazing fireplace can’t be seen on this picture, it is just to my left. The bar and lounge is behind this fireplace area with lounge chairs that cozy up to the fire, so nice on a cold winter’s night.
Large banquet rooms are straight ahead in the photo above. Two smaller banquet or private party rooms are just off the lounge and entrance area in the photo on the right.
Chef Eric Chatlin says: Food is sustenance for the soul and body. Here at The Grille we focus on providing the highest quality fresh ingredients, presented in an artistically pleasing wasy. I buy many foods locally and seasonally. Our menu changes with the seasons and with the foods that are available through local farmers. By purchasing locally, we are supporting our community and enjoying the freshest produce and meats Michigan can offer.
Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty
Copyright by Terry Westbrook 2008
Contact me: 1-888-240-1968 x 0 toll free
Website url: Terry Westbrook.com
Email: terry@TerryWestbrook.com
I have received no value or consideration for advertising The Watermark Grille on my blog or for my testimonial.
Photos by Bonnie Westbrook
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