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Late night vegan joint tests the waters in Eastown
by (Raheeq Al-Zaidan)
Submitted 04-26-2013 under NEWS
Late-night lurkers will have one less reason to feel guilty the morning after. A group of dedicated, beer-loving foodies are opening a vegan joint and holding a trial run this Saturday from 10:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. in Eastown. This is the Year...
Battle India: four Indian food buffets reviewed
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION
I was challenged by a couple of people on my food blog to compare local Indian restaurants, so I did. This is my examination of four of those restaurants: Palace of India, Bombay Cuisine, Pals and India Town. Each of them has a lunch buffet...
Food you don't know about: Part 2
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 08-29-2012 under OPINION
In the above video, we introduce four hidden gems that you should know about. Chicago Hood Spot (605 Franklin) fills a void for rib tips, and creates a Chicago-style Italian Beef that was so good I have already enjoyed many return visits. La...
Get your Grandwich on 2012: Part 5
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 07-28-2012 under OPINION
Finishing up reviewing all of the sandwiches in the Grandwich competition this year, I review Boars Head Tavern, Brewery Vivant, Sundance Grill and Reserve. This video presents the sandwiches and my assessment of them. All...
Get your Grandwich on 2012: Part 4
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 07-27-2012 under OPINION
The restaurants evaluated in this video are Tavern On The Square, Grand Woods Lounge, San Chez, six.one.six., Z's, City Sen and Bartertown. All Grandwiches are open to public voting until Monday, August 13. According to the Grandwich...
Get your Grandwich on 2012: Part 2
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 07-24-2012 under OPINION
The 2012 Grandwich competition kicked off yesterday, and I reviewed five of the 27 sandwiches being offered around town. In this second video installment, I review seven more Grandwiches in the competition: Bobarinos, Hopcat, Ritz Koney,...
Get your Grandwich on 2012: Part 1
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 07-23-2012 under OPINION
The 2012 Grandwich competition begins today with 27 local restaurants competing. In this first video, I visit Founders, Grand Central Market, Birch Lodge, Big O Cafe and Speak EZ and report on their Grandwich offerings. Like last year, the public is...
Food you don't know about: discover the hidden gems
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 07-16-2012 under OPINION
Every day you drive through the city and think that you know everything that you need to know about it. I feature six eateries that you should know about, but probably don't. I take a look at Rico's Deli, Speak EZ, Jalisco Tacos, Stoner...
Comparing the gyros of Grand Rapids
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 04-22-2012 under OPINION
This is my latest taste comparison of some of the gyros available from local restaurants here in Grand Rapids, Michigan.