Grand Rapids Magazine May/June 2022

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Rooftop vibes

Knoop sits atop Canopy Hilton in one of the city’s coolest settings. BY PAT EVANS

// PHOTOS BY BRYAN ESLER

Hidden at the top of the Canopy Hilton Grand Rapids, there sits a snazzy spot to spend an evening. Knoop, 131 Ionia Ave. SW, is one of trendier places in the city, with excellent views that few public spaces in town can offer. Describing itself as a rooftop beer garden, Knoop offers a “refined menu of Dutch- and German-inspired cuisine with a modern touch.” The concept is nailed solidly. Located in the Studio Park complex, it’s best to head into the Canopy front doors off Ionia Avenue, hop in the elevator and head to the top floor. The menu is small, but it lays out a few separate ways that could be fun to explore on a date night or evening out with a few friends. Pretty much everything coming out of the kitchen is set up as a 94

Knoop's rooftop interior (above) and assorted cocktails served (inset).

shareable item, from the starters to the “full plates.” Meanwhile, the drink menu is tight and interesting, with each cocktail featuring a different keystone liquor. Not necessarily ideal for a full dinner, Knoop is much more situated for a hangout-and-graze sort of vibe. It’s a setting that encourages visits before or after a movie, a post-dinner cocktail or a preevent bite to eat. To start, grab a cocktail, beer or glass of wine. Beyond the cocktail menu, there’s a nice selection of top-notch beers and quality wines. The cocktails, though, are well-balanced with creative backstories. A server said the bartender who created the menu based the cocktails on original

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