Hey, I'm going to recommend food things for anyone visiting the bustling metropolis of Grand Rapids, Michigan anytime soon. Or later. I'm sure these restaurants will still be here. And they're not too expensive either, which is lovely. To prove I don't JUST go to chains. Heh. And cebu can concur about the choices.

First off, for the best sandwiches and tea in town, hot or cold, visit The Brittany Cafe. Inexpensive, delicious, a find. Also they have a large selection of teapots. If you want tea, just go grab the pot that appeals to you, and the box of tea out of the two hundred or so they have on display and they'll brew you a nice strong pot. Lovely. I recommend the St. Basil's Delight sammich--grilled to perfection chicken, provolone, tomato and walnut basil pesto on tomato basil bagel. mmmm. Cebu has her fav too. I've never taken anyone there who hasn't found something almost immediately that they love.

Next, if you like Lebanese food, try Osta's down in Gaslight Village. Great, abundant food, and plenty of chilled mint tea. Yummy.

For fairly high class, and delicious food, go down the street and around the corner to Rose's on Reed's Lake. The tenderest, juiciest chicken you've had in all its incarnations. Also, creme brulee with fresh fruit on it. Pardon my drool.

And for greasy, perfect hot dogs, visit Yesterdog in EastTown. Piled with all sorts of crap to your taste, one's a full meal, two is better.

There. A very long post about a town none of you will ever visit. :) You're welcome.


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