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Contents NOVEMBER 2017 / VOL. 54 / NO. 11

FEATURES 28 / Behind the scenes of Beer City It’s not just the brews that make Grand Rapids a go-to beer destination — it’s the people who bring it all together.

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BY PAT EVANS

34 / Heritage Hill 2.0 Heritage Hill homeowners aim to strike a balance between preserving their homes’ historic features and making modern, practical renovations.

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contents NOVEMBER 2017 / VOL. 54 / NO. 11

departments BACK & FORTH 8 / From the Editor

54 / Nosh & sip: Exploring the world of Beaujolais

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8 / Letters, social media and more

58 / Pints of interest: Beers to pair with Thanksgiving dinner

10 / Contributors

62 / Cocktail hour: Holiday cocktails to try this season

LIFE & STYLE 12 / Noteworthy items include Beyond the Door, Harvest Box, Small Business Saturday & LA Miller Boutique.

CAUSE & EFFECT 64 / Exodus Place

14 / Living local: Celebrating GR’s ‘Small Giants’ with Local First 16 / A taste of West Michiganmade hard cider 18 / Health & wellness: Iyengar yoga

“Sacred geometry brings you back to the basis of life and how it speaks to the human spirit.”

— Fay March

76 OUT & ABOUT 68 / November highlights

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69 / Calendar listings 72 / Liner notes: Matt Ten Clay/Amber Lit Audio 74 / Comedy & nightclub venue listings and highlights

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64 ART & DESIGN 20 / Artist profile: Fay March

78 / Snap shots

22 / Art gallery listings and highlights

80 / After thoughts: Chris Andrus of The Mitten Brewing Co.

24 / Frame works: Atomic Object, 1034 & 1030 Wealthy St. 26 / Art talk: A tribute to Sen. Arthur Vandenberg

ON THE COVER: Of all the breweries in West Michigan, none has created more hype this year than Speciation Artisan Ales. Mitch Ermatinger’s once-amonth ticketed releases are generating excitement — and sellouts.

See page 28 for more rock stars of the local beer scene.

FOOD & DRINK 40 / Dining review: San Chez Bistro 42 / Restaurant listings 50 / Chef profile: Elizabeth Ebel at City Built Brewing Co.

76 / Museums & attractions listings and highlights

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Photography by Johnny Quirin

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back & forth CONNECT WITH US

Feast in the local spotlight

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FRIENDS AND FAMILIES are drawn to the celebration of one another and community this month, so Grand Rapids Magazine shines a spotlight on all things local, from new beverage releases to the relentless efforts of volunteers committed to bringing homeless veterans off the streets.

One of those volunteers told GRM, “It sickens me that any man willing to give his life to serve his country should be sleeping under a bridge. My personal mission is to help as many veterans as I can.” Curtis Green is an Army veteran who served nine years and was once part of the homeless community. The story of his work and that of the nonprofit he serves begins on page 64.

Michigan’s famed Fruit Ridge is just north of the city and provides the product for many of the award-winning local ciders and beers — and inspiration for locally focused recipes.

The popular International Wine, Beer and Food Festival offers three days of samplings from international award-winning (and locally made) spirits, ciders and restaurants and brewers. The revelry at DeVos Place is Nov. 16-18.

GR Magazine pays homage to the brothers of the beers in the feature, “Behind the scenes of Beer City,” focusing on the people and community that bring it together. The city’s “go-to” beer destination marker has further expanded Michigan’s agriculture industry the past decade, providing investments in barley farms and malting, but most especially in the richness of community pride and support, including competitors helping competitors. Columnist Pat Evans offers his recommendations for Thanksgiving dinner.

Grand Rapid’s emphasis on small, local businesses has a 14-year history and national recognition (see Local First Executive Director Elissa Hillary’s column on page 14). While it’s become custom to shop online or flock to malls after Thanksgiving dinner, local shops offer plenty of unique products and services.

For real-time updates to consider during fluid family moments, go to grmag.com — and give us a “Like” and a “Follow’ on Facebook.

Carole Valade Editor, Grand Rapids Magazine

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Who inspires you?

“People who are passionate about living out their dreams — whether that be baking the best bread or crafting the next technological solution!”

Favorite beer(s) of all time? “My favorite beers at the moment are Firestone Walker’s Pivo Pils from California and Joseph James’s Citra Rye Pale Ale from Las Vegas.”

How did you earn your first dollar? “Detasseling corn; I grew up in a small farming community, and middle schoolers were encouraged to work on neighboring farms.”

What person would you love to meet? “Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters.

Love the band’s music or not, he’s probably the coolest and most downto-earth celebrity, or at least top five.”

Best part about your job?

“I get to do what I love every day.”

What’s something you’ve always wanted to try?

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Far left: Co-owners (and sisters) Pam Root and Sue Scholten Center: Beyond the Door offers practical, mid-century modern home décor and furniture.

“This company that we’re buying from, they do not sell to the big box companies. There’s a uniqueness to this brand that I’ve not seen anywhere else.”

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isters Pam Root and Sue Scholten had long dreamed of opening a business together before finally deciding to dive in head-first and make this dream a reality.

The pair, alongside Root’s husband Dan, bought the 1,200-square-foot space at 3363 68th St. SE in Dutton last year and spent the following several months working

together to bring their ideas to life, completing the majority of the renovations themselves.

The trio ultimately opened Beyond the Door this summer, offering an eclectic collection of practical, mid-century modern home décor and furniture — almost all of which is deliberately sourced from a single wholesaler.

“This company that we’re

buying from, they do not sell to the big box companies,” Scholten said. “There’s a uniqueness to this brand that I’ve not seen anywhere else.”

Before opening the shop, the Roots previously built homes — which came in handy during the renovation process — while Scholten had spent 35 years as a teacher.

“I quit early to do this; I call it my encore,” Scholten said. “I think we found that we really make a good team, so it’s been working out great so far.”

Root agreed with her sister, adding, “We both love to meet people, and we both love the beauty of décor and furniture.

(And) being able to help other people put it together is really rewarding.”

Find Beyond the Door on Facebook, at facebook.com/ beyondthedoordutton.

LISA MILLER HAS A PASSION for fashion, and she’s putting it to good use.

Miller, a Lowell native, opened LA Miller Boutique at 65 E. Bridge St. NE in Rockford earlier this year, concentrating on women’s clothing, footwear and accessories.

“It’s always been a dream of mine (to open a shop),” Miller said. “I love fashion, I love style and I love helping women feel beautiful.

“I started this business about a year ago literally in my basement,” she added. “I had an online store and would do monthly ‘sip-and-shops’ at the house, and it just grew.”

Beyond the retail side of the venture, Miller has long had a devotion to helping women build their personal style.

“Now that we have the storefront, we really concentrate on styling women,” she said. “A lot of people want help with styling, and that’s exactly what we do.”

Miller also noted the shop offers styling parties after hours. “It’s a time for women to get together with their girlfriends, drink some wine and step out of their box of fashion,” she said.

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A modern farmto-table experience It seems just about everything is available at the click of a button; but in some cases, quality appears to fall by the wayside for the sake of convenience.

Folks at Bryon Center Meats, however, say families across the nation can shop with confidence, as the West Michigan-based meat processing company has found a way to successfully balance quality and convenience through its online delivery service, harvest box.com.

Harvest Box, launched in June 2015, allows anyone in the contiguous U.S. to order sustainably farmed meats — from grass-fed and Wagyu beef to free-range pork and chicken, and wild-caught Alaskan salmon — and have them sent to their door.

Customers choose between full-size bundles, which include various cuts of their choice of meat; or collections, which offer samples of different meats. Each Harvest Box

comes with a postcard from the farm where the animal was raised. Customers can contact the farmer who raised the meats they purchased through the Harvest Box website.

“We want to connect you to the farm that’s raising your meats, build that trust and transparency, and then have the convenience of showing up on your doorstep,” said Laura Sytsma, co-owner of Byron Center Meats.

The products sold through Harvest Box are sourced from only three farms: Seven Sons Family Farms in Roanoke, Indiana; Golden Tulip Farms in Middleville, Michigan; or Wild Alaska Salmon and Seafood Co. in King Salmon, Alaska.

“We wanted to work with farmers that were passionate about raising quality meats,” Sytsma said, “and we hand-picked farms that we knew were doing that.”

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“We want to connect you to the farm that’s raising your meats, build that trust and transparency, and then have the convenience of showing up on your doorstep.” — Laura Sytsma

SHOP SMALL THIS SEASON As the stresses of holiday shopping begin to set in, it can be easy to opt for online shopping options or the more familiar big-box stores out of convenience. But it’s just as important now as ever to keep Grand Rapids’ locally owned businesses in mind, too.

Nov. 25 is Small Business Saturday, so perhaps instead of spending the day after Thanksgiving standing in line after line, this might be the year to wait another day to see what you can find at some of the many small businesses scattered around Grand Rapids.

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BY ELISSA HILLARY

Celebrating GR’s ‘small giants’ EARLIER THIS YEAR, Mayor Rosalynn Bliss selected Bo Burlingham’s “Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big” as the 2017 Mayor’s Book of the Year. “Small Giants” takes a look at 14 businesses whose owners have made a conscious decision to be great instead of big. These companies have redefined what it means to be successful and are beginning to change the economic landscape.

As I read this book, it made me think about how fortunate we are to have a strong and thriving network of our own “small giants” here in Grand Rapids. I talk to many business owners every day, and I’m always inspired to hear about how much they care about their local community and that they want to use their businesses to make a positive impact — whether that means ensuring their employees can support their families or protecting our rivers and parks.

Kris Spaulding, co-owner of Brewery Vivant, recently told me that many of her business policies and decisions actually have been inspired by “Small Giants,” which she read when Brewery Vivant still was just a dream. The brewery has since grown into a successful business that is committed to doing great things for our community, like protecting our environment, supporting local schools and hiring talent from nearby neighborhoods.

I’m excited to share Local First has partnered with the Economic Club of Grand Rapids, Celebration! Cinema and Mercantile Bank to bring Burlingham to Grand Rapids for two special programs Nov. 6. Burlingham will share how focusing on goals — such as making a positive social or environmental impact through your business — can help companies be “great” while also supporting positive growth.

This is an important conversation to have with businesses of all shapes, sizes and offerings because we all have a responsibility to keep our communities and local economy vibrant and strong.

We hope Burlingham’s visit also will inspire the business community to get involved with “Good for Grand Rapids” — a campaign Local First launched this year that aims to inspire, support and celebrate Grand Rapids companies that are committed to creating high-quality jobs, fostering stronger communities and protecting air, land and water.

In addition to the Nov. 6 “Small Giants” events, we also will host a “Small Giants” community book talk Jan. 9 at Schuler Books & Music.

I invite you to join us for these upcoming events and learn more about what it means to be a “small giant.”

— Elissa Hillary is executive director of Local First, a nonprofit organization supporting locally owned businesses in West Michigan.

You can hear Bo Burlingham speak at the following events: > Noon, Nov. 6: Economic Club Luncheon, 220 Lyon St. NW, Suite 220 (econclub.net) > 3-5 p.m., Nov. 6: Celebration! Cinema, 2121 Celebration Drive NE > Also, join us for a “Small Giants” book talk Jan. 9 at Schuler Books & Music, 2660 28th St. SE. Visit localfirst.com for more details.

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any Grand Rapidians celebrate the beginning of fall with orchard visits, warm apple pies and flaky apple turnovers. But for those who haven’t quite mastered those tricky family recipes — or for those who have (and deserve to be rewarded for it) — there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy West Michigan apples in a slightly less traditional way with some locally made hard cider.

Ridge Cider Co. 351 W. 136th St., Grant ridgecider.com It only takes one sip of a Ridge Cider Co. cider to know what you’re drinking is 100 percent pure.

All of the apples used at Ridge Cider are sourced from Fruit Ridge — a prime fruitgrowing region located just west of Grand Rapids — and the cidermakers at Ridge Cider keep their ciders (added) sugar-free.

“We’re using real produce and we’re staying dry,” said Matt DeLong, cidermaker and COO of Ridge Cider. “A lot of the other ciders you’ll find are much sweeter. There’s only one way of doing that, and that’s adding sugar.

“You can add sugar to anything; we just don’t do that,” he added. “We’re not adding sugar to it; we’re taking apples from the ridge and we’re fermenting them down, just like a wine.”

However, Ridge Cider still is keeping up with modern demand, DeLong said, by recognizing — and producing — popular flavors, made with hops, real vanilla beans, real cinnamon sticks and real raspberries, among other fruits and spices.

Altogether, Ridge Cider has brewed about 30 different styles of cider since opening in April 2015, but the cidermaker generally keeps about a dozen types on tap at all times. The most popular of them all, DeLong said, has been the raspberry cider, which he described as “very clean and crisp, but full of the raspberry flavor.”

Don’t be fooled by Cascade Winery’s name — there’s much more than wine being made behind those doors.

In addition to making a variety of fruit wines, the multipurpose winery also produces beers and ciders under its Jaden James and Sierra Rose brands — named after wine/cidermaker Roger Bonga’s nephew and niece.

The ciders sold at Cascade Winery — which are on the sweeter side and come in a variety of flavors — primarily are made

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Cascade Winery/Jaden James Brewery 4665 Broadmoor Ave. SE, Grand Rapids cascadecellars.com

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Paul Vander Heide said, noting the most popular has been the Totally Roasted cider, which is infused with candied pecans.

Thanks to Vander Mill, cider-drinkers throughout the Midwest — from Wisconsin to Ohio — can enjoy a taste of Michigan.

“We try to source as much from Michigan farms as possible,” Vander Heide said.

“Our apples are grown up on Fruit Ridge not far from our taproom and production space in Grand Rapids. We also use Michigan pears, raspberries and blueberry juice to make our ciders.”

“You can add sugar to anything; we just don’t do that. We’re not adding sugar to it; we’re taking apples from the ridge and we’re fermenting them down, just like a wine.” — Matt DeLong with ingredients from Hill Bros Orchards in Grand Rapids, with other fruits being sourced from around the state.

Cherry, blackberry, raspberry and peach ciders are available year-round, with other flavors coming into play seasonally, including watermelon, strawberry, blueberry, pineapple and cranberry, Bonga said. The blackberry and raspberry have been fan favorites so far, though Bonga said he anticipates watermelon — which was only made as a test batch this year — “will be a big hit next summer.”

Sietsema Orchards & Cider Mill 8540 2 Mile Road, Ada sietsemaorchards.com At Sietsema Orchards & Cider Mill, a fourth-generation farm, visitors can enjoy the ultimate cider-drinking experience.

“We’re an actual orchard,” said co-owner and self-proclaimed “master of chaos” Andy Sietsema. “We have an actual outdoor seating area, (so) you can sit outside in the orchard and drink cider.

“It’s rare; there are only a few hard cider producers that are actually growers, as well.”

And — since this is Beer City, USA, after all — the cidery partners with local breweries to produce barrel-aged ciders, in

addition to releasing several fruit-flavored ciders.

But the cidermakers at Sietsema Orchards aren’t known to stray far from tradition, keeping their ciders crisp and dry.

“Traditional ciders are drier,” Sietsema said, “and that’s how I like it, too.

“It’s good to see the mainstream consumer is realizing it’s not supposed to be a sugar bomb,” he said. “The numbers are trending toward drier and more local and craft cider.”

While Sietsema ciders often are made from the apples grown on the orchard, the cidery, now in its fifth year of production, can’t quite keep up with the high demand for its hard ciders. So, the cidermakers use fruit from other local growers, as well — although, Sietsema noted, “all the apples are coming from within 30 minutes of — SARAH TINCHER Grand Rapids.”

Andy Sietsema, Sietsema Orchards & Cider Mill

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Healing from within

“Without this focus on the intricacy of skillful action, we fall into our patterns of misalignment.”

— Jennifer Beaumont

Shoulder surgery seemed inevitable for one woman who showed up to the Iyengar Yoga Center of Grand Rapids. Steroid shots for constant, inflammatory pain were the norm — though they didn’t keep the pain away. But once she began to practice Iyengar yoga, the surgery was no longer necessary and the pain subsided.

With the help of Iyengar Yoga Center founder Jennifer Beaumont, who brings 20 years of practice and a depth of training to the only studio in West Michigan dedicated to Iyengar yoga, students have found relief from a variety of symptoms and conditions — from epilepsy and back pain to depression and multiple sclerosis.

Iyengar emphasizes precision in asanas (postures) and pranayama (breath), and revolves around three elements: posture, timing and intricacy.

In particular, the sequencing of postures is a critical part of the practice. In Iyengar yoga, the order in which postures are taught is meant to balance and calm the nervous system. Timing becomes a factor when it comes to holding poses, which allows circulation to flow into the intended area to promote health and catalyze healing. And, finally, the intricacies

of posture and instruction help transmit awareness into the body.

An introduction to this style of yoga brought a heightened sensitivity to my body, moving several parts at once in ways that seemed impossible — press down, pull up, turn inward, extend outward. As my awareness focused on the inner conflict of moving my body in such particular ways, I noticed a new experience of feelgood. “Without this focus on the intricacy of skillful action,” Beaumont said, “we fall into our patterns of misalignment.”

Props, too, are significant in Iyengar practice, as they help cultivate correct alignment and safety in poses.

This emphasis on alignment is essential, as alignment on the musculoskeletal level is fundamental and brings alignment to the physical, energetic, mental and spiritual layers. Iyengar, Beaumont explained, is a practice that deepens into meditative experiences.

Beaumont teaches possibility in the moment. While this style of yoga may seem very structured at first, it eventually becomes creative and playful in practice. “A teacher takes us beyond what we believe we can do and helps to bridge the gap of understanding,” Beaumont said.

“Teachers offer different tools to help us face our patterns.”

The Iyengar Yoga Center of Grand Rapids is located at 327 S. Division Ave. Classes are progressive and systematic, and open to all ages and fitness levels.

Iyengar yoga teacher Jennifer Beaumont teaches at her studio on Division Avenue.

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— Kara McNabb is a naturopathic practitioner at Continuum Healing and a member of the Wellness Collective.

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‘Everything is connected’ Artist Fay March explores universal connections and brings people together through her work in sacred geometry.

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ay March, 89, is an intuitive artist whose study of higher-level math and science has inspired and informed her work in sacred geometry.

March was born in the Badlands of South Dakota and grew up in “God’s Country” in the mountains of Colorado. Her passion for sacred geometry began in the eighth grade when she first took geometry in school. She pursued higher education in the sciences and, eventually, earned an MFA in painting in association with five universities.

March described sacred geometry as a way of understanding how everything and everyone in the universe is connected, starting with five basic geometric shapes from which all other variations are formed.

These sacred patterns are all around us waiting to be appreciated, both in nature and things that are manmade, she said.

“From these, everything in the universe comes!” she exclaimed. “We’re surrounded by sacred stuff and we’re using it.”

As an artist, her process is thoughtful and led by intuition. Every line, shape and color has “power, energy and personal connection,” March said. Pointing to a basic geometry set containing a ruler, compass and protractor, she encouraged others to try creating their own sacred geometry art.

“Try it,” she said, “and you become part of something big.”

March, who currently resides in Grand Rapids, has taught figure drawing and history of art at the University of Michigan and at several other universities across the country. Drawing inspiration from philosophers including Karen French and Chief Seattle, as well as artists such as Paul Klee, she works primarily with 2-D oil, acrylic

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“Sacred geometry brings you back to the basis of life and how it speaks to the human spirit.” — Fay March

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Top right: Fay March’s “The Atom” is on display at Karen 220 in Spring Lake.

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Center left: March holds objects she says demonstrate the principles of sacred geometry.

and watercolor paints. Her late husband, Don March, also was an accomplished artist and university instructor. “He was interested in art and asked me to teach him,” she recalled. “He was my first student and, later, taught me a lot. We influenced each other.” Together they had five children — three sons and two daughters — who inherited their creative gene. For 42 years, March hosted a meditation group at her home and became known by many as a nurturing “second mother.” She smiled as she described having five children, “and many more!”

As a lifetime artist, March said she noticed how the art world has evolved over the years. “Art has become very political,” she said. Though she appreciates the clev-

erness of many political works, her artwork aims to connect people where politics tend to divide.

March aims to use her art to “make others aware that there’s order in the universe; that everything is connected,” she said.

“Sacred geometry brings you back to the basis of life and how it speaks to the human spirit.”

March’s work will be on display at Karen 220, at 220 W. Savidge St. in Spring Lake, through January. Twenty percent of sales will be donated to the Humanity for Prisoners fund to help advocate for local prisoners who are often placed far from their families, put in isolation for long periods of time and then expected to successfully re-enter society. This is a cause that is close to studio owner Karen Klemp’s heart and supported by March.

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Local art galleries COMPILED BY TRICIA VAN ZELST

1/ CENTER ART GALLERY: Student, faculty and alumni work; plus, exhibits by visiting artists. Thru Dec. 20, “West of the Imagination: Frank Speyers” includes large-scale paintings and drawings of the American West. Calvin College Covenant Fine Arts Center, 1795 Knollcrest Circle SE, 526-6271, calvin.edu/centerartgallery.

November 1/ “Thomas White Eagle”

by Frank Speyers is at Calvin College’s Center Art Gallery.

2/ FLAT RIVER GALLERY & FRAMING: Artist cooperative shows work in a variety of mediums; plus, gifts, framing and workshops.

Thru Nov. 30, “Women’s Wisdom” by Karen Godfrey includes ceramic clay sculptures, acrylic paintings and assemblage works that empower women. 219 W. Main St., Lowell, 987-6737, flatrivergalleryandframing.com.

tem­ porary visiting artists. Nov. 7-Jan. 31, “Resort” by Andrew Ellis Johnson and Susanne Slavick, and “Knockoffs: Originality, Theft and Everything In Between.” Reception for both exhibits: 5-7 p.m. Nov. 7. 17 Pearl St. NW, 451-2787, kcad.edu/ galleries.

Cascade Gallery: Multimedia art, print collection, glass, sculpture, jewelry, custom framing and gifts. 2840 Thornapple River Drive SE, 9494056, cascadegallery.blogspot.com.

Flat River Cottage: Fine art, jewelry, antiques and home décor; also, paintings by Kathleen Mooney. 317 E. Main St., Lowell, 897-8601, flatriver cottage.com.

Design Quest Gallery: Furniture store exhibits art in a gallery setting.

4181 28th St. SE, 940-9911, design quest.biz.

Forest Hills Fine Arts Center: Artist-in-residence program offers exhibits by local and regional artists during the school year. Also, exhibits by Forest Hills Public Schools students and staff. Nov. 28-Dec. 15, FHPS Staff & Community Exhibit.

600 Forest Hill Ave. SE, 493-8965, fhfineartscenter.com.

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Franciscan Life Process Center: Changing exhibits by local artists. Lowell campus: Thru Nov. 30, “Detours Opening Up New Vistas” by Charles LaRue. 11650 Downes St. Downtown GR campus: Nov. 2-Feb. 28, “Paintings and Portraits” by Carol Cole and Sharon Snoeyink. 654 Davis St. NW, lifeprocesscenter.org.

GVSU Art Gallery: Student artwork and exhibits by renowned artists. 1121 Performing Arts Center, North Campus Drive, Allendale, 3312563, gvsu.edu/artgallery.

ICCF: Inner City Christian Federation headquarters displays art in various media. Thru Nov. 30, “Home at Last” by Holly Sturges; reception 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 1. 920 Cherry St. SE, 336-9333, iccf.org.

3/ Holland Area Arts Council exhibits “Float” and other paintings

by Mary Ann Southworth.

Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University: Work by students in graduate-level programs and special community projects. 17 Fountain St. NW, 4512787, kcad.edu/galleries.

3/ HOLLAND AREA ARTS COUNCIL: Changing exhibits of art. Mary Ann Southworth’s paintings will be on display in “The Way Home” Nov. 17 - Jan. 13. Reception 6-8 p.m. Nov. 17. Thru Nov. 4, “MI Arts: All Michigan All Media Visual Arts Competition.” Nov. 16-18, Holiday Artisans’ Market. 150 E. Eighth St., Holland, 396-3278, hollandarts.org.

Kruizenga Art Museum: Art from Hope College’s permanent collection and visiting exhibitions. Thru Dec. 16, “From Beyond the Stars: Innovation and Inspiration in Meiji Japanese Art 1868-1912.” 271 Columbia Ave., Holland, 395-6400, hope.edu/kam.

LaFontsee Galleries: 2-D and 3-D works by gallery artists, plus framing and restoration services. Grand Rapids location (includes Urban Craft Boutique with gifts, accessories and home décor): 833 Lake Drive SE, 451-9820. Douglas location: 410 W. Center St., 451-3850, lafontsee.us.

Leep Art Gallery: Work by a variety of visiting artists. Thru Dec. 29, “50/50: Of Color and Black & White”

by Bill Chardon. Pine Rest Postma Center, 300 68th St. SE, pinerest. org.

LowellArts: Changing exhibitions of works by Michigan artists. Nov. 7-Dec. 23, LowellArts! Holiday Market; reception 6-8 p.m. Nov. 7. 223 W. Main St., Lowell, 897-8545, lowell artsmi.org.

2/ Karen Godfrey’s ceramic clay sculptures at Flat River Gallery.

Contrasted by a Chosen Depiction of Familiar Places” by Judy Maggini and Sandi Lummen. Lower level, St. Cecilia Music Center, 24 Ransom Ave. NE, 459-2224, scmc-online.org/ terryberry-art-gallery.

MercuryHead Gallery: A variety of work by local artists. Also, gifts, photo restoration, digital printing on canvas and framing. 962 E. Fulton St., 456-6022, Facebook.

Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts: Innovative contemporary exhibits and installations. Thru Dec. 10, “ArtPrize Nine at UICA: Cultivate.”

Nov. 3-Jan. 28, “Coming Home” and “Organize Your Own: The Politics and Poetics of Self-Determination Movements.” Reception for both exhibits: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 3. 2 W. Fulton St., 4597000, uica.org.

Merizon Studio: Art, mirror and glass design, custom framing and limited-edition prints by Armand Merizon. 9087 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Caledonia, 485-5752, merizonstudio. com.

Van Singel Fine Arts Center: Changing exhibits by local artists.

Thru Nov. 27, “On the Fence” by Tom D. Duimstra. 8500 Burlingame Ave. SW, Byron Center, 878-6800, vsfac. com/programming/art-gallery.

Gallery: Local Terryberry and international art. Thru Nov. 25, “Random Assorted Objects

Check websites for hours of operation.

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Aquinas College Gallery: Work by students, faculty and visiting artists.

Thru Nov. 10, Aquinas Art Department Faculty Show. Nov. 27-Dec. 15, New Forms Class Exhibit; reception noon-2 p.m. Nov. 29. Art & Music building, 1607 Robinson Road SE, 632-8900, aquinas.edu/art/gallery.

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frame works

BY MARK F. MILLER

The second floor of the new Atomic Object headquarters overlooks the storefront and deftly combines contemporary glass, wood and metal with a mosaic of vintage brick and masonry walls to juxtapose the old and new building tectonics.

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A blended coexistence of new and old

LIKE MANY VINTAGE BUILDINGS, the historic sites at 1034 and 1030 Wealthy St. have undergone numerous uses, adaptations and reinventions since they were constructed.

The one-story structure at 1030 was built around 1896 by Ebling & Sons Blacksmiths, while the two-story building at 1034 was built circa 1925 as an expansion for Ebling’s growing business. Today, both buildings have been exquisitely adapted into a 21st-century, high-tech corporate headquarters for Atomic Object, a locally owned software development company.

While the 1030 Wealthy building has the important job of helping frame a lush courtyard (and serves as a future expansion space), the 1034 structure provides 11,000 square feet of space where new software is created. The building’s structure and creative adaptive reuse combines the hand-hewn past with the digital present in both physical and technological ways.

The site at 1034 Wealthy frames the adjacent street space with an expansive storefront — recreated from historic photos — that provides a transparent and permeable edge that energizes both the interior and exte-

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This blended coexistence of new and old provides the perfect backdrop for the modern creativity of the 21st century and makes for one of the most dynamic new offices in Grand Rapids. rior spaces, while flooding the double-height lobby with light and street activity. The lobby’s west wall is a glass overhead door that seamlessly expands the space into the outdoor courtyard.

The second floor overlooks the storefront and deftly combines contemporary glass, wood and metal with massive, 100-year-old steel beams and a mosaic of vintage brick and masonry walls to beautifully juxtapose the old and new building tectonics. This juxtaposition is accentuated as the “backof-house” areas of the interior are unveiled to reveal the high-tech spaces where mobile apps and web applications are designed, developed and deployed at long bench tables lined with computer screens and software engineers.

Further linkages between past and present include a sliding wooden door, which was salvaged from the original interior space and still has remnant graffiti and art on its surface, and now is positioned next to a new conference room door; a rear stair placed in a shaft previously utilized by a car dealership in the late 1920s as a lift to its secondstory service department; and a “no parking” painted sign on the building’s wall that faces the landscaped courtyard that was once a parking lot.

Much of the building’s historic materiality is framed with new construction painted in subtle ranges of gray, while strategically placed bright colors accentuate these unique

Facts & Figures The architecture, historic preservation and interior design were completed by Cornerstone Architects, and the construction and rehabilitation of the building were expertly handled by Pioneer Construction.

The company’s founders moved Atomic Object about one block east to these vintage buildings in August 2016.

The following businesses have called these buildings home:

> 1896–1920s: Ebling & Sons Blackspaces. This blended coexistence of new and old provides the perfect backdrop for the modern creativity of the 21st century and makes for one of the most dynamic new offices in Grand Rapids.

— Architect Mark F. Miller is an urban designer at Nederveld. He has led the Grand Rapids Historic Preservation Commission and the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

smiths constructed both buildings for their enterprise. Ebling & Sons still is a thriving business in Kentwood. > 1925: Wilcox-Kuennen, a downtown Chevrolet distributor, opened its East Side Branch at this location, using the 1034 building as a showroom.

> 1926–1933: Berger Chevrolet was founded at this location by William Berger. He moved the dealership to 1451 Lake Drive in 1933. It is now on 28th Street.

> 1936: Food City grocery store. > Mid-1990s: Designer’s Workshop/

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIM GEBBEN

Bottom left: The building’s “back-of-house” areas of the interior are unveiled to reveal the high-tech spaces where mobile apps and web applications are designed.

Top center: Much of the building’s historic materiality is framed with new construction painted in subtle ranges of gray, while bright colors representing the company’s logo accentuate the space.

DW2, which was a sister company of the now defunct John Widdicomb Co. Designer’s Workshop was a manufacturer of high-end, custom contemporary furniture, and was purchased by Joseph Jeup in 1997. Jeup Furniture is now located in Kentwood.

> 1990s–2000s: 1030 Wealthy St. was the location of Clearlite Windows, a window rehabilitation company. > 2000s: 1034 Wealthy St. was the headquarters of Grand River Builders, a locally owned construction company specializing in historic renovations.

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art talk

BY JOSEPH A. BECHERER

Arthur Vandenberg: GR’s unsung hero viduals they portray, but attempt to shed light on their personality and inner life.

In sculpting the 9-foot-tall Vandenberg memorial, Mendez opted to focus on a mature, stately moment in his subject’s life. Classically posed in an upright position, the subject is dressed in modest, contemporary attire, bearing a suit and tie with an overcoat draped over his left arm and a hat hanging down from the other. There is a sense of humanity in the sculpture, perhaps felt most keenly in the face — particularly in the serious but sympathetic eyes.

The process of creating this landmark sculpture began in 2001 when a cross-community group of citizens formed the Senator Arthur Vandenberg Committee. Co-chaired by Robert Burnham and Hank Meijer, the committee conveyed the need to honor the man whose work has greatly affected western civilization for decades. The monument was dedicated in 2005, becoming the first public memorial image celebrating Vandenberg in Grand Rapids.

Now, with the recent release of Meijer’s much-anticipated biography, “Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century,” audiences far and wide can better explore the intricacies of Vandenberg’s life. A monumental undertaking in its own right, the biography offers an expansive (and greatly needed) opportunity to understand the true and lasting impact of one of Grand Rapids’ most revered figures — one who contributed greatly and graciously.

— Joseph A. Becherer is curator of sculpture at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and a professor at Aquinas College.

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There is a sense of humanity in the sculpture, perhaps felt most keenly in the face — particularly in the serious but sympathetic eyes.

SITUATED AT THE triangulated corner of Pearl and Monroe Center streets in downtown Grand Rapids is a commanding bronze figure of one of the city’s most deservedly celebrated sons, Sen. Arthur H. Vandenberg (18841951). A towering figure in the history of Grand Rapids, he became a critical figure in American politics and global stability in the post-World War II era.

Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Vandenberg attended the University of Michigan and began his career as a newspaper editor and publisher at the Grand Rapids Herald. He entered the realm of national politics when he was appointed by the governor to fill a vacancy that followed the death of Sen. Woodbridge Nathan Ferris in 1928. Vandenberg was subsequently elected to a full term and ultimately served in the U.S. Senate until his death in 1951.

Vandenberg, who served as president pro tempore of the U.S. Senate from 1947-49, was instrumental in the creation of the United Nations and played a critical role in the Marshall Plan and NATO. Known for his ability to work in a bipartisan way for the greater good of America and the future of global stability and peace, Vandenberg is regarded as one of the most impactful American political lives in generations.

The likeness of Vandenberg that stands adjacent to Rosa Parks Circle today is the creation of nationally recognized sculptor Antonio Tobias “Toby” Mendez, who was selected as part of a national search to construct the monument. From his studio in suburban Washington, D.C., Mendez has created a series of highly acclaimed portraits and memorial statuary that not only convey the likeness of the indi-

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t’s not just the brews that make Grand Rapids a go-to beer destination — it’s the people who bring it all together.

Grand Rapids is among the best cities for beer in the U.S., with beloved companies such as Founders Brewing Co., New Holland Brewing Co., Bell’s Brewery and Brewery Vivant helping make West Michigan known for its liquid. But aside from the quantity and quality of much of the beer in town, it’s the inclusion of Grand Rapids’ tight-knit community beyond the brewhouse walls that makes this brewing scene shine.

Whether it is Steve Siciliano sitting at his desk amidst his landmark beer grocer or Erik May dropping off bags of Pilot Malt House malt, the city is full of individuals who have played a critical role in building Beer City, USA. While Ben Darcie preaches the good beer gospel and Steph Harding photographs a glimmering pint, Mitch Ermatinger is helping diversify the city’s beer offerings at his monthly releases at Speciation Artisan Ales.

These are just a few of the important beer lovers who make Grand Rapids beer special.

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Steve Siciliano, Siciliano’s Market Walk into a brewery in Greater Grand Rapids, and there’s a good chance you’ll see Steve Siciliano and his wife Barb.

There’s a good reason the Sicilianos frequent the city’s breweries: most of the brewers are his friends. These friendships all started because Siciliano is, in a way, the godfather of beer in Grand Rapids.

In 1993, he started his shop, Siciliano’s Market, 2840 Lake Michigan Drive, where he was the first in the area to really specialize in selling craft beer. He sold them by the bottle in “create your own six-packs” and had a 3-squarefoot homebrew section.

Those 3 square feet have since grown to more than 1,000 square feet, and the market has served as a platform for many of the professional brewers in Grand Rapids to start dabbling with a hobby.

As they learned about brewing, the relationships with Siciliano grew; now, he repays the patronage by visiting local breweries.

“I was able to foster all of these friendships through beer,” Siciliano said. “I can go to a professional brewery Mitch Ermatinger

and talk to the brewer or owner and it’s the relationships we’ve formed over the years that began with homebrewing.”

Having sparked so many breweries, Siciliano now finds it hard to visit all of the breweries the city now claims. He wishes he could, but now he mostly sticks close to home and the shop, aside from excursions to try the newest joint.

The geographic restrictions, however, are his answer to a question asked a lot in Grand Rapids.

“People say we’ll get to a tipping point, but I don’t think that’ll happen,” Siciliano said. “The little neighborhoods and small towns, these breweries are servicing little geographic areas.”

Siciliano knows he’s no longer unique in his offerings, beer or homebrew supply, but his market still carries reputation for beer lovers, as it regularly makes headlines in beer industry publications and often serves as a frequent stop for tourists who are in town for beer.

Though the beer retailer market has caught up to Siciliano, he’s still confident it was the early homebrew community that has created the vibrant beer scene that exists today in West Michigan.

“Back in the early 1990s when craft beer came onto the scene, we had a pretty strong homebrew community already,” he said. “A number of those folks went on to be professional brewers.

“It fueled itself,” he continued. “As the breweries popped up, more people started brewing. It’s a symbiotic relationship.”

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“Back in the early 1990s when craft beer came onto the scene, we had a pretty strong homebrew community already. A number of those folks went on to be professional brewers. It fueled itself. As the breweries popped up, more people started brewing. It’s a symbiotic relationship.”

— Steve Siciliano

Five beers that make Grand Rapids special Founders Brewing Co.’s All Day IPA: It’s not the first beer brewed in Grand Rapids, and it might not even be the best, but All Day IPA is fueling the growth of the Grand Rapids brewery that put the city on the map when it comes to beer.

All Day IPA is a staple session IPA, helping define the category; and it’s now making its way to compete against big beer — at some stadiums, for example, it can be found alongside some of the nation’s most popular domestics, like Miller Lite, Bud Light and Coors Light.

Founders Brewing Co.’s KBS: Unlike All Day IPA, KBS — short for Kentucky Breakfast Stout — is not the easiest beer to find, but it is exceptional. It helped Founders make a name for itself and helped push the extreme beer trend in the early 2000s. Early on, the brewery couldn’t rid itself of the beer; but now, Founders dedicates an entire week to the barrel-

Barb and Steve Siciliano

aged stout in March.

Brewery Vivant’s Farmhand: Many beers

Mitch Ermatinger, Speciation Artisan Ales

from the Cherry Street

Of all the breweries in West Michigan, none has created more hype this year than Speciation Artisan Ales.

Mitch Ermatinger’s once-a-month ticketed releases for his wild and sour beers are quick sellers in craftbeer-crazy West Michigan; and at one point this year, he was among the top 20 breweries on the beer rating app Untappd — an impressive feat considering there are more than 5,000 breweries in the U.S. alone.

The excitement for Speciation likely comes from Ermatinger’s business model, as it’s the first of its kind in Grand Rapids, but seen in many other beer-loving cities.

“Yeah, this is not a normal brewery,” Ermatinger said. “(My wife) Whitney and I saw a bunch of breweries doing things differently from others and we liked those models more. And we thought GR has a great beer scene, obviously, but it’s not a super diverse beer scene, so we wanted to diversify the availability.

“We knew we could make something different for the area because we saw different markets where three or four breweries were doing this kind of thing.”

Speciation will brew approximately 150 barrels of beer this year, which is a drop in the fermenter compared to the brewery Grand Rapids is known for, Founders Brewing Co., which will brew more than 450,000 barrels of beer this year.

Those small amounts allow Ermatinger to remain nimble in his beer-making process and change on the fly.

He lets his beers sit as long as they need, which in some

this list, but Farmhand

brewery could make is its flagship. The farmhouse-style ale helped introduce a new way to think about beer — outside of IPAs and stouts — to the Grand Rapids beer scene.

Vivant’s French- and Belgian-inspired brewing spreads the beer spectrum; and last year, the brewery expanded into an extensive sour, wild and wood-aged beer program.

Mitten Brewing Co.’s Triple Crown Brown: West Michigan has an abundance of underappreciated — but superb — brown ales, and the Mitten Brewing Co.’s Triple Crown Brown is a perfect example of the secret style. Light but complex, Triple Crown Brown has won a World Beer Cup. Other amazing West Michigan brown ales include Rockford Brewing Co.’s Rogue River Brown, Bell’s Best Brown and New Holland’s Cabin Fever.

Speciation Artisan Ales’s Genetic Drift: Mitch Ermatinger has earned nationwide praise for his beers already in his first year, and Genetic Drift is Speciation’s flagship. It’s helping change the way Grand Rapidians think about brewery business models and, for many, beer.

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cases could take a year, and his additions to beers depend on what fruits are in season and what hops a local hop grower might have on hand.

“A lot of this is totally haphazard,” Ermatinger said. “A lot of times I hear what’s available and say, ‘That sounds good!’ It’s a lot of just talking to people.”

Ermatinger generally has brewed enough beer for several months in advance but doesn’t know what might be ready until it’s announced the month prior. He has to have at least one beer ready for his monthly release, but there’s been a close call to not having one ready in time.

Luckily, he has a backup plan.

“We keep a pretty large cellar of previous releases,” he said. “We’ll just pull 10 cases of this, 10 cases of that and cobble together a release so nobody gets angry.”

Ben Darcie, Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery & Supply Ben Darcie loves beer.

He proclaims it often and his enthusiasm is evident and infectious.

Darcie started out as a cook at age 15, but the pressure and workload built up over 10 years, so he left his job and tried to make a career out of his homebrewing hobby.

Steph Harding

He first launched his Experience Beer West Michigan class, then took a job with a local beer distributor, spent a few years as a brewery representative with Brewery Vivant and now has settled in at Ada’s Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery & Supply, where he teaches classes, bartends and manages the homebrew shop.

His goal through his career in beer is to spread the knowledge he gained to as many others as possible.

“I’m just a guy with crazy ideas, and I want people to love beer as much as I do,” he said. “I was just a kid who loved beer and wanted others to love it, too. That was it.

“It all comes back to the community around me. It all kind of happened on its own accord, and I take comfort in that.”

“I’m just a guy with crazy ideas, and I want people to love beer as much as I do. I was just a kid who loved beer and wanted others to love it, too. That was it. It all comes back to the community around me. It all kind of happened on its own accord, and I take comfort in that.”

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Steph

Harding, MittenBrew.com If there’s someone snapping photos of a beer at the bar or in the back of the brewery, there’s a good chance it’s Steph Harding.

A little more than five years ago, Harding switched photography subjects, shifting from family portraits to beer. She slowly began networking into the beer scene and before long, she started shooting for the website mitten brew.com.

She eventually bought out the founder of the website and continues to run it, along with building it into a media company that now fuels some of the of the area breweries’ marketing efforts.

Aside from drinking beer, Harding loves the science of beer and how tiny changes can significantly change the final product.

As for Grand Rapids, she loves the familial atmosphere.

“It’s just fun to be part of an industry that works well together,” she said. “There’s not a lot of women involved but with the guys, it’s like being a little sister.”

Erik May, Pilot Malt House As more beer is brewed in Grand Rapids, more of the ingredients used in its production are being grown in Michigan.

Less than a decade ago, few hop farms existed in the state and no company was malting barley, though both are essential to the brewing process.

In 2012, Erik May set out to find some farmers to grow grain so he could malt it for area brewers. He struggled to get 10 acres in his first year but has since grown significantly, reaching 2,500 acres last year.

Michigan malt now can be found in beers and spirits across the state.

Michigan brewers were at the forefront, but Pilot Malt House now has shipped to more than 300 customers across the globe, and its base is growing. Last year, the company partnered with one of the world’s largest brewing supply companies, Country Malt Group.

As more breweries open, each brewery continues to look for a way to separate itself from the rest and tell a deeper field-to-glass story. When Pilot started, May intended on malting only Michigan grains, but the mission has changed, especially since the company started an operation in Virginia.

There are a variety of malts to use in beer. But with small batches, a malt company such as Pilot can offer its customers a way to use artisanal malts other companies might not have, like its Peanut Butter Toast malt.

“It was special for Michigan brewers to use Michigan grains,” May said. “Now, we can take grains from other states, malt them and send them back to their brewers.”

Pilot Malt House started in a garage with very small aspirations aside from just wanting to be a part of the

“It was special for Michigan brewers to use Michigan grains. Now, we can take grains from other states, malt them and send them back to their brewers.”

— Erik May brewing community. Now, some of the best breweries in the state regularly depend on May for crucial ingredients — but he’s still often the one making the delivery to the brewhouse or distillery.

He can now sit in a taproom, drink a beer and know his work helped create the brewer’s work of art.

“I’d be lying if I said I fully expected all of this,” May said. “Our malt quality has improved dramatically, and we have some legitimacy for names we’re working with.

It’s a perfect storm. I certainly didn’t think we’d be here a GR couple of years after starting it.”

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Heritage Hill 2.0: Heritage Hill homeowners aim to strike a balance between preserving their homes’ historic features and making modern, practical renovations.

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John Kershek and John Potter have modernized parts of their College Avenue home, which was built in the late 1800s, but have also made a point to preserve its historical elements.

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hey have secrets. They have a past. They have a soul. And, like everyone else, they want to feel useful, beautiful and loved.

That’s why a new generation of homeowners is moving into Grand Rapids’ beloved Heritage Hill neighborhood: to restore and renew the former beauty of the majestic homes of another era, while likewise bringing them into the 21st century. But not with facelifts; rather, with new strength and purpose on the inside — because the wisest people know, true beauty comes from within.

Top: Keeping with the feel of old-meets-new, Kershek and Potter installed top-of-the-line appliances and new cabinetry in their kitchen, but also opted for a 19th-century-style tin ceiling.

“Heritage Hill 2.0” — that’s the moniker given to the revitalized homes in Grand Rapids’ historic Heritage Hill neighborhood; those stately, often three-story homes that line the streets a short walk from downtown. They were built in the 1800s and early 1900s by the city’s earliest upper class: business owners, professionals and those born into affluence. But times change.

By the mid-20th century, that generation, like the homes they built, became part of the city’s history. Then came the question of what to do with these majestic homes. Families no longer lived two or three generations under one roof. Suburban life became a draw for the day’s business owners and professionals. And even those

who desired to live in the grand homes faced the reality of the expense involved in maintaining and heating enormous homes with three floors and high ceilings, as well as updating to safety codes. It was cost prohibitive for most, and many with the means no longer wanted to live in the city. The result? Some were razed. Some were converted into apartments. The Voigt House became a Victorian museum, with docents leading tours up staircases and through rooms, showcasing what life was for the early Grand Rapidians who lived this lifestyle.

But today, these homes seem to call out in chorus, “We’re back!” as an urban-lifeseeking generation is drawn to their grandeur, the excellence of their craftsmanship and the individual personality each brings to Heritage Hill.

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When John Kershek and John Potter purchased their home on College Avenue in 2008, it was divided into two condominiums, one on the upper level and one on the main level. They bought and lived in the lower level, later acquiring the remaining portion of the home when it came for sale.

“It was a typical Heritage Hill house: wood floors, high ceilings, crown molding — but old (lead) plumbing,” Kershek said. “The kitchen cabinets were so low,

you couldn’t put any appliances on the counters.”

The couple was planning updates and modifications, but when their living room ceiling fell in and landed on their hardwood floor, they decided it was time to move forward.

“There was a water leak from the upstairs condo and it ended up crashing our ceiling in our living room,” Kershek recalled. “These houses are not level, so

“I believe strongly in historic preservation.

(The changes) are paint and furniture. If and when we ever sold and someone wanted to make it look 1884 again, everything is there.”

— John Kershek

water had seeped into the ceiling about five months before we knew.

“One hundred years ago, they put lye in the ceiling to thicken it, so when the ceiling collapsed, it ate the wood floors,” he added.

“It was all hand-cut veneer put onto pine floors, a very thin hardwood. It was beautiful, but the acid ate through it.”

And so, the project began. Kershek and Potter agreed they would be unyielding on three points: all changes had to be about safety and had to be logical and comfortable, and there would be no reconfiguring of inside structures.

“I believe strongly in historic preservation,” Kershek said. “(The changes) are paint and furniture. If and when we ever sold and someone wanted to make it look 1884 again, everything is there.”

Among the changes the couple made to the house were new plumbing, new electrical, insulation, new flooring and custom wainscoting. They also added a new kitchen and two new bathrooms, and created a library.

Keeping with the feel of old-meetsnew, Kershek chose top-of-the-line appliances and new cabinetry for the couple’s kitchen, but chose a tin ceiling for the room, in keeping with the era of the 19thcentury home.

Among the challenges owners of historic homes face is the inevitable “Michigan basement” — not just unfinished, but typically a space with stone or dirt walls and often a dirt floor. Kershek and Potter faced that challenge with gusto.

“The basement was a true Michigan basement — there was concrete, there was dirt,” Kershek said. “We put in 900 square feet of living space with a fireplace and family room.”

Andy and Ann Vidro faced similar joys and challenges when they purchased their Heritage Hill home, which was built in 1894. Enamored with the home and neighborhood, they moved forward knowing the home would be a project.

“We love this era, we are drawn to the older homes and antiques, though we do it on a budget,” Ann said. “The furniture we picked is of the era, but we purchased traditional chandeliers at Costco. We have a dishwasher and stainless-steel fridge, but we went with more traditional cabinets.”

One of the couple’s greatest challenges came about a month after moving into the home: one exterior wall on the house collapsed.

“The house originally had a slate roof,” Andy explained. “The roof wasn’t maintained properly. It’s a brick façade. Water got behind that and the anchors that held the brick onto the wall. The roof started losing its pitch and falling down.”

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the home, the Vidros went to work.

“We brought the walls in and brought the roof back up to as close to its original height as we could. That was kind of scary,” Andy recalled.

“You have braces in about six places and you hear all this creaking or cracking and you’re like, ‘I hope this doesn’t fall in on us.’”

Yet, even with the structural challenges they experienced, Andy described living in their Heritage Hill home by saying, “It’s fun, we love it.”

Like Kershek and Potter, the Vidros also faced the challenge of a not-so-functional kitchen.

“It had only four or five feet of counter space; you couldn’t fit a fridge and stove inside the kitchen it was so small,” Ann said. “When the house was built, they had servants. There were four entrances into the kitchen, (and) there was a staircase from the servant’s room, so there was no wall space; there was no cabinet space.”

Their solution?

“Andy moved a wall to make a larger kitchen (and) we flip-flopped the kitchen and dining room,” Ann said. “It made so much more sense. That was one of the most expensive, but best, investments.”

Perhaps the most revealing moment of owning their home came during the renovation process when Andy took down the crown molding.

“We found a red, velvety wallpaper (in one room) and another had a neat, floralweave wallpaper. The living room was this deep blue,” Ann said. “I thought, ‘Wow! That’s what this house was in Victorian times!’ It reminded me of old saloon wallpaper, this floral red and blue.”

And in keeping with their desire to retain original elements while making a livable, 21st-century home, the couple stayed as true to the original wall coverings as possible.

While Kershek and Potter and the Vidros began their home restorations from more challenging starting points, Jill Greenop and Duffy Magin were fortunate to find a Heritage Hill home that was move-in ready, thanks to the previous owner who converted the home from a three-apartment dwelling to a single-family home with an apartment above the garage.

“It took him about four years,” Magin said. “He redid all the woodwork to bring it back to as close to the original as possible,” in addition to installing central air and a new heating system.

“He got rid of the hot water (heat) registers that used to be there but he left the grates, so (we) still have the original registers,” Magin added.

Desire for a more convenient location for their lifestyle brought Greenop and Magin to Heritage Hill. They were looking for a “project house” to redo, but when

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Jill Greenop and Duffy Magin’s early-1900s-era home had been renovated by a previous owner, who installed central air and a new heating system, but left in the original heat registers and restored the home’s woodwork to reflect its original appearance.

the already madeover residence went on the market, they knew they’d found their next home.

“We were living in Ada the past 10 years, we’d built a home there, but we found we spent most of our time in Grand Rapids,” Magin said.

“We wanted to be closer instead of having to hike all the way in from Ada. I happened to come across this house as they were putting the ‘for sale’ sign out.”

Built in 1916, the 4,200-square-foot home included a third-floor ballroom, an open space with beautiful hardwood floors. But nearly 100 years later, how functional is a third-floor ballroom? Keeping with the notion of using the space for entertainment, the previous owner bought a billiard table for the space, which he left for the new owners.

Not only are Greenop and Magin among the few who can say they have a ballroom in their home, they also have an original furnishing from the home: the original 1916 gas stove.

And while it has those aspects of oldworld charm, Greenop and Magin boast

one coveted-but-rare benefit: their Heritage Hill home has a two-stall, attached garage.

“When these homes were built, they were designed for a carriage,” Magin said.

“I love the craftsmanship and feel of the home, and I love the modern upgrades, (but) the garage was a bonus for me.”

While the previous owner already had completed many renovations and updates, Greenop and Magin envisioned additional changes to make the home “theirs.”

“I updated quite a few rooms with different paint colors,” Greenop said, noting they also installed new storm windows, with the approval of the historic society that must approve all exterior changes to Grand Rapids’ Heritage Hill homes.

And so, like the esteemed ladies and gents who first graced their foyers and ballrooms, the homes of Heritage Hill once again stand tall and grand, proudly overseeing the city their first owners built while reveling in the care, attention and love of GR their newest residents.

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An experience worth sharing

Pulpo salteado

Chef Jacob Johnson

turing smoothies, teas, juice and locally made soda and coffee; as well as specialty cocktails, and local and international beer and wine.

The upbeat music, mosaic tiles on the pillars and bright yellow paint created a fun atmosphere. Hearing the sizzle of the grill and being able to watch the cooks work was an added bonus.

During one Tuesday evening visit, the restaurant was rather crowded (and loud), but we were graciously greeted at the door and seated almost immediately, to our surprise.

It was the first time a couple members of our group had been to San Chez, so the hostess gave us the “whole spiel,” explaining each section of the menu — which is primarily written in Spanish — and offering several suggestions.

She and our server, Amanda, were both incredibly helpful, attentive and happy to answer questions throughout the meal.

Per Amanda’s recommendation, we ordered a few tapas to share, a couple at a time.

We first tried the picaduras de cangrejo ($13) — a noted “staff favorite” — and the bistec de lomo ($16). The picaduras de cangrejo, a dish of butter poached crab legs cut into bitesize pieces, were full of flavor — the accompanying lemon and black pepper cream and cocktail sauce weren’t even needed. The entire

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BUCK

SAN CHEZ BISTRO, a longtime staple in Grand Rapids, features an eclectic menu of Spanish cuisine, including numerous locally sourced products.

The unique downtown venue offers plentiful breakfast and lunch options, as well as paella, soups, salads and, perhaps most importantly, a wide variety of tapas — ranging from vegetarian options to seafood, pork, beef and more — during the evening hours.

The drink menu is equally as extensive, fea-

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dining review

BY IRA CRAAVEN

San Chez Bistro Address: 38 W. Fulton St. Grand Rapids Phone: (616) 774-8272 Website: sanchezbistro.com

Dining ratings: Food: *** Service: **** Beverages: **** Atmosphere: ** Price: $-$$

Must try: Vieiras y tocino Not so much: Albóndigas

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BUCK

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BUCK

Guide to ratings:

group enjoyed the bistec de lomo, a mediumrare cut of tender, juicy beef tenderloin coupled with a cherry demi-glace that offered a subtly sweet complement to the savory meat.

Next up were the pollo y chorizo a la plancha ($9), chunks of grilled chicken and bites of chorizo with a cumin aioli; and vieiras y tocino ($12.50), a dish of scallops and pork belly pieces served atop a house-made apple-blueberry chutney. The chorizo was on the dry side, but the vieiras y tocino was, by far, the table’s favorite dish of the night. The sweet, fresh chutney perfectly balanced out the saltiness of the scallops and pork belly, which had a rich, smoky taste and melted in our mouths.

On another visit, we started out with the queso de cabra tapa ($10). It featured baked goat cheese and tomato sauce to spread on garlic toast. The sauce was piping hot and the toast had a nice crunch.

Next, we tried the albóndigas ($11), which were skewered lamb, beef and chorizo meatballs served with salsa verde and corn. The meatballs were a tad dry, even with the salsa verde dressing. We also had a vegetarian empanada ($4.50), featuring onion, garlic and potato in a pastry served with aioli and salsa. It tasted like comfort food — a welcomed surprise.

One guest was excited to try the pulpo salteado ($11), and she wasn’t disappointed. The

**** *** ** *

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dish featured braised octopus, seared fingerling potatoes, smoked aioli, candied lemon and micro basil — each ingredient worked together to provide a rich flavor. The octopus wasn’t chewy and had a nice charred taste.

We ended the meal with the tarta de chocolate al whiskey ($9), featuring thin layers of whiskey-soaked pound cake, caramel-pecan gelato, brownie and white chocolate mousse, served beautifully with a halo of raspberry and chocolate sauces. The raspberry sauce added a nice flavorful touch, and the cold dessert was GR refreshing after a hot meal.

Our hostess and our server were both incredibly helpful, attentive and happy to answer questions throughout the meal.

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food & drink RESTAURANTS / PEOPLE / REVIEWS

dining listings

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A GUIDE TO RESTAURANTS IN GRAND RAPIDS AND BEYOND

The recommendations and reviews in the listings are the opinions of the editors.

Restaurants are included by virtue of overall quality. We have created symbols to area restaurant amenities, which are defined in a legend at the end of this listing (page 61).

DOWNTOWN GRAND RAPIDS 1 Bun Restaurant — Build-your-own hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie dogs and sloppy Joe’s — all served on hot dog buns. Closed Sun. 2140 S Division Ave, 279-2943. Facebook. L, D ¢ Angel’s Thai Café — Extensive Thai fare.

Menu includes your-choice stir-fry option.

Vegetarian friendly. No alcohol. Open daily.

136 Monroe Center NW, 454-9801. angels thaicafe.com. L, D ¢-$ Bangkok Taste Cuisine — Thai fare with lunch buffet and kids menu. No alcohol.

Closed Sun. 15 Jefferson Ave SE, 356-5550. bangkoktastegr.com. L, D ¢-$ Beijing Kitchen — Hunan, Szechuan and Cantonese cuisines. Lunch and dinner specials. No alcohol. Open daily. 342 State St SE, 458-8383. beijingkitchenmi.com. L (not Sat), D ¢-$ Bistro Bella Vita — Big-city casual; fresh French and Italian cuisine, locally sourced and prepared over a wood fire. Mammoth martini bar, nice wine selection. Open daily.

44 Grandville Ave SW, 222-4600. bistrobella vita.com. L, D $-$$ Bobarino’s at The B.O.B. — Grill on second floor of The B.O.B. offers everything from wood-fired pizza to upscale entrées. Lunch menu has deli sandwiches, salads, burgers.

Full-service bar. Outdoor seating. Closed Sun. 20 Monroe Ave NW, 356-2000. thebob.com/ bobarinospizza. L, D ¢-$

Sun. 188 Monroe Ave NW, 454-3580. the bullsheadtavern.com. L (Mon-Fri), D $-$$

Charley’s Crab — Fresh seafood in a fine dining atmosphere with views of the Grand River.

Gluten-free menu. Beer and extensive wine list. Sun brunch 10-2:30. Open daily. 63 Market Ave SW, 459-2500. muer.com/charleyscrab. L (Mon-Fri), D $-$$ City Built Brewing Co. – Taproom featuring a variety of craft beer; plus, Puerto Rican-inspired appetizers, small plates, entrées, soups and salads. Closed Mon-Tue. 820 Monroe Ave NW, 805-5755. citybuiltbrewing.com. L, D $

The Chop House — Aged prime beef, seafood, pork and lamb chops, chicken and more.

Downstairs is La Dolce Vita dessert and cigar bar. Closed Sun. 190 Monroe Ave NW, 4516131. thechophousegrandrapids.com. D $$

Flanagan’s — Downtown Irish pub features imported beers, entrées with Irish influence.

Frequent live music. Closed Sun. 139 Pearl St NW, 454-7852. flanagansgr.com. L, D ¢ Founders Brewing Co. — Spacious taproom, serpentine bar and live music Thu and Sat. Menu features appetizers, deli sandwiches.

Outdoor beer garden. Open daily. 235 Grandville Ave SW, 776-1195. foundersbrewing. com. L, D ¢ Gilly’s at The B.O.B. — Handcrafted microbrews paired with seasonal fare. Tavern, small plates, seafood and more. Closed Sun. 20 Monroe Ave NW, 356-2000. thebob.com/ gillysrestaurant. D $-$$ GP Sports — Sports bar and restaurant.

Menu features create-your-own pizzas and burgers, salads and sandwiches. Open daily.

Amway Grand Plaza, 187 Monroe Ave NW, 776-6495. amwaygrand.com/dining/gp-spo rts. L, D $

Cinco De Mayo — Offers the usual Mexican fare plus carnitas and steak asada. Full bar.

Open daily. 114 Monroe Center NW, 719-2401. cincodemayo1.com. L, D $

Grand Rapids Brewing Co. — Organic brews, hard cider, wine and spirits. Farm-to-table menu includes sharable plates, sausages, soups, salads, sandwiches, entrées. Open daily. 1 Ionia Ave SW, 458-7000. grbrewing company.com. L (Sat-Sun), D ¢-$

– Lounge — Soups, salads, sandwichCitysen es, burgers and small-plate creations. Beer and wine, happy hour 4-7 pm. Open daily.

CityFlatsHotel, 83 Monroe Center NW, 6081725. cityflatshotel.com/location/grand-rap ids. B, L, D ¢-$

Grand Rapids Garage Bar and Grill — “AllAmerican grub” includes burgers, nachos, sandwiches, soups and salads, full bar. Live entertainment Fri and Sat. Open daily. 819 Ottawa Ave NW, 454-0321. garagebargr.com.

L, D ¢

Cottage Bar — Longtime favorite since 1927.

Famous Cottage burgers and fries, signature chilis, burgers, full bar and more. Closed Sun. 18 LaGrave Ave SE, 454-9088. cottagebar.biz.

L, D ¢

Grand Woods Lounge — Eclectic menu with upscale comfort foods. Live entertainment, pool tables, spacious full bar. Year-round alfresco dining with fireplace. Open daily. 77 Grandville Ave SW, 451-4300. grandwoods lounge.com. L, D ¢-$

Brick & Porter — Appetizers, burgers, salads and sandwiches and a nice selection of entrées; 20 beers on tap (“the darker, the better”). Open daily. 47 Monroe Center St NW, 226-6928. brickandportergr.com. Brunch (Sat, Sun), L, D ¢-$

Cygnus 27 — Stunning view from 27th floor of the Amway Grand Plaza. Menu features Mediterranean and Latin influences. Full bar.

Sun brunch 10:30-2. Closed Mon. 187 Monroe Ave NW, 776-6425. amwaygrand.com/din ing/cygnus-27. D (Tue-Sat) $$

Bull’s Head Tavern — Large selection of appetizers, soups and salads. Entrées include pasta, fish, chicken and steak along with burgers and sandwiches. Full bar. Closed

Divani — European-inspired food includes small plates for sharing and a variety of entrées. Full bar. Closed Sun. 15 Ionia Ave SW, 774-9463. divanigr.com. D $-$$

G.R.P.D. — Grand Rapids Pizza & Delivery offers traditional, stuffed and specialty pizzas.

No alcohol. Open daily, with a few tables for dining in. 340 State St SE, 742-4773. grand rapidspizza.net. L, D ¢-$ The Heritage — GRCC culinary students prepare gourmet dishes from steaks to vegan.

Menu changes weekly. Wine and beer. Open Tue-Fri during school year. Applied Tech-

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Hong Kong Express — Szechuan and Cantonese. All-you-can-eat lunch buffet. No alcohol. Open daily. 150 E Fulton St, 235-2888. ¢-$ L, D

OReserve — Wine bar offers extensive bythe-glass selections and culinary options to match, including charcuterie. Closed Sun. 201 Monroe Ave NW, 855-9463. reservegr. com. L (Mon-Fri), D $-$$

HopCat — Crafted brews with some 50 beers on tap and 150 bottled. Full bar and creative fare, including sharables, signature crack fries, burgers, wraps and more. Open daily. 25 Ionia ¢-$ Ave SW, 451-4677. hopcatgr.com. L, D

Rockwell Republic — Diverse menu emphasizes local ingredients from sushi to comfort food. Upper-level outdoor seating.

Full bar. Open daily. 45 S Division Ave, 5513563. rockwellsrepublic.com. D $-$$

FIron — Cast-iron entrées, plus seafood, duck, lamb and steak. Hot and cold appetizers, sandwiches and salads round out the menu. Serves alcohol. Closed Sun. 25 Ottawa $-$$ Ave SW, 228-4894. irongr.com. D

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse — Classic American steakhouse in the Amway Grand Plaza.

Serves alcohol. Closed Sun. 187 Monroe Ave NW, 776-6426. amwaygrand.com/dining/ ruths-chris-steak-house. L, D $$

Jamaican Dave’s — Chicken, goat, oxtail, beef, chicken, fish and vegetarian fare in Jamaican style. No alcohol. Closed Sun. 530 S Division Ave, 458-7875. Facebook. L, D ¢ J.D. Reardon’s — Restaurant and lounge at The Boardwalk offers American, Southwest, Thai and more. Banquet facilities. Outdoor seating. Full bar. Open daily. 940 Monroe Ave NW, 454-8590. jdreardons.com. L, D ¢-$ J. Gardella’s Tavern — Massive full bar and gargantuan menu includes hearty appetizers, salads, burgers, entrées. Three floors of seating. Closed Sun. 11 Ionia Ave SW, 4598824. jgardellastavern.com. L (Mon-Fri), D ¢ Judson’s at The B.O.B. — Award-winning steakhouse offers steaks, seafood and chops.

Notable wine list. Closed Sun. 20 Monroe Ave NW, 356-2000. thebob.com/judsons steakhouse. D $$ The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck — Comfort fare and global classics in a casual atmosphere overlooking the Grand River. Menu includes appetizers, gourmet pizzas, salads and entrées. Full bar. Private dining areas.

Open daily. Amway Grand Plaza, 187 Monroe Ave NW, 776-3230. amwaygrand.com/din ing/the-kitchen-by-wolfgang-puck.

L, D $-$$ FLeo’s — Fresh seafood, soups, salads and more in elegant yet casual atmosphere. Early dinner menu 4:30-6 pm Mon-Fri. Closed Sun. 60 Ottawa Ave NW, 454-6700. leosrest aurant.com. L (Mon-Fri), D $-$$ Lucky Luciano’s — Fifty gourmet pizza options, whole or by the slice. Takeout, delivery available. Serves beer and wine. Open daily.

15 Ionia Ave SW, Suite 140, 356-4600. lucky lucianos.com. L,D ¢-$ FLuna Taqueria y Cocina — Upscale Latin American menu pairs with locally sourced

salads, soups, pitas, combos. Catering available. No alcohol. Open daily. 80 Ottawa Ave NW, 776-2590. parsleymg.com. L, D ¢-$

- FSan Chez Bistro — Spanish fare focusing on tapas-style small plates; sides and entrées. Wine and beer list includes Spanish varieties and sherry. Open daily. 38 W Fulton St, 774-8272. sanchezbistro.com. L, D $-$$ meat and produce. Full bar. Closed Sun. 64 Ionia Ave SW, 288-6340. lunagr.com. L, D ¢-$

Mazzo — From the owners of Uccello’s, housed in the former site of Tre Cugini. Modern Italian eatery featuring seafood, sandwiches, pasta and pizza; plus, full bar and happy hour Mon-Thu. Sun open for special events only. 122 Monroe Center St NW, 7731687. mazzogr.com. L (Mon-Fri), D $-$$ Mojo’s Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant — Lively downtown spot opens for dinner at 5 pm Wed-Sat. Appetizers, sandwiches, salads, flatbread pizzas, full bar. Shows start at 8 pm Wed-Fri, 7 pm Sat. Closed Sun-Tue. 180 Monroe Ave NW, 776-9000. mojospianobar. ¢-$ com. D (Wed-Sat) One Trick Pony Grill & Taproom — Eclectic menu with vegetarian, Mexican and European cuisines. Dine alfresco on street-front patio. Full bar. Closed Mon. 136 E Fulton St, 235-7669. onetrick.biz. L, D ¢-$ FOsteria Rossa – Casual Italian-inspired cuisine with Michigan roots from executive chef/owner Chris Perkey. Wood-fired pizzas, handmade pasta. Full bar. Closed Sun. 16 Monroe Center St NE, 988-9350. osteriaro ssa.com. L (Mon-Fri), D ¢-$ FPalace of India — Indian cuisine with a sizeable menu that includes vegetarian selections. Lunch buffet 11-3. Open daily. 138 E Fulton St, 913-9000. palaceofindiarestau rant.com. L, D ¢-$ Parsley Mediterranean Grille — Appetizers,

Six.One.Six — Innovative cuisine sources local ingredients in a cosmopolitan setting.

Fine wines and cocktails. Alfresco dining overlooking Grand River. Open daily. JW Marriott, 235 Louis St NW, 242-1448. ilove thejw.com/dining/six.one.six. B, L, D $-$$ Slows Bar-B-Q — Detroit-based restaurant offers extensive menu, including barbecue, sandwiches and sides. Michigan and national craft beers on tap. Open daily. Downtown Market, 435 Ionia Ave SW, 454-1588. slows barbq.com. L, D ¢-$ Social Kitchen & Bar — Refined comfort food, sandwiches, pizzas, extensive cocktail menu.

Vintage décor, patio. Open daily. Downtown Market, 435 Ionia Ave SW, 724-4464. social kitchenandbar.com/grand-rapids.html.

B $-$$ (Sat-Sun brunch), L, D SpeakEZ Lounge — Casual pub setting with eclectic menu, including vegan and glutenfree. Creative starters, soups, salads, entrées (after 4 pm). Full bar. Open daily. 600 Monroe Ave NW, 458-3125. speakezlounge.com. L, D $ Stella’s Lounge — Award-winning stuffed burgers, plus vegan and vegetarian items.

Full bar, known for its whiskey selection.

Open daily. 53 Commerce Ave SW, 742-4444. stellasgr.com. L (Fri-Sun), D ¢-$ Tavern On The Square — Tapas-style fare, plus house specialties. Patio seating. Full bar, happy hour 3-7 Mon-Fri. Open daily.

100 Ionia Ave SW, 456-7673. Facebook. L, D ¢-$

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Wheelhouse Kitchen and Cocktails — Eclectic American bistro fare with seasonal recipes using Michigan ingredients. Large bar and porch. Open daily. Arena Place, 67 Ottawa Ave SW, 226-3319. wheelhousegrandrap ids.com. L, D $-$$ Z’s Bar & Restaurant — Sports-themed eatery known for its BBQ ribs. Soups, salads, sandwiches, entrées. Carry-out available.

Open daily. 168 Louis Campau Promenade NW, 454-3141. zsbar.com. L, D ¢-$

WEST SIDE Ando Asian Kitchen & Bar — Asian fusion eatery featuring small plates, bentos, rice bowls, raw bar, noodles, soup, salad and more. Wide selection of wine, plus local, domestic and international beer. Full bar. 415 Bridge St NW, 608-0789. andoasiankitchen. com. L, D $ Blue Dog Tavern — West Michigan craft brews on tap. Good selection of tots, dogs and burgers. Open daily. 638 Stocking Ave NW, 608-6050. bluedogtaverngr.com. L, D ¢ Broadway Bar & Grill — Neighborhood bar known for burgers and holiday decorations, especially at Christmas. Outdoor grilling during summer. Hours change seasonally.

740 Broadway Ave SW, 454-0565. Facebook.

L, D ¢ Butcher’s Union — Meat-and-whiskeycentric gastro-pub. Full bar. Outdoor seating available. Brunch served on Sundays. 438 Bridge St NW, 551-1323. Facebook. L, D $

Closed Sun and Mon. 636 Bridge St NW, 4588583. Facebook. B, L, D ¢

The Mitten Brewing Co. — Vintage baseball-themed nanobrewery pairs handcrafted beers with gourmet pizzas. Open daily. 527 Leonard St NW, 608-5612. mittenbrewing. com. L, D ¢-$ Monarchs’ Club — Starters, sausages, hot dogs, panini, Italian beef sandwiches and Grand Rapids Stackers. Michigan beer on draft.

Open daily. 646 Stocking Ave NW, 233-9799. tappyhourgr.com/monarchs-club. L, D ¢ O’Toole’s Public House — Pub grub includes appetizers, sandwiches and burgers served on a mountain of fries. Open daily.

448 Bridge St NW, 742-6095. otoolesgr.com.

L, D ¢-$ Pearl Street Grill — Bright, contemporary restaurant features diverse menu in downtown Holiday Inn. Full bar. Open daily. 310 Pearl St NW, 235-1342. higrdt.com/dining/pearlstreet-grill. B, L, D $ Salvatore’s Italian Restaurant — Sicilian and southern Italian fare. Separate sports bar; patio seating. Food, beer and wine available to go. Delivery and catering. Open daily.

654 Stocking Ave NW, 454-4280. salvatores gr.com. L (Mon-Fri), D ¢-$ The Sovengard — Midwest meets Scandinavian spirit, with a focus on seasonal and local sourcing. Restaurant and outdoor beer garden in a historic West Side building. Open daily. 443 Bridge St NW, 214-7207. sovengard.com. D $

Two Scotts Barbecue — Authentic barbecue smoked in-house daily with homemade sides and sauces. Features draft root beer and weekly specials. Catering and food truck available. Open 11 am-3 pm Mon-Sat. Closed Sun. 536 Leonard St NW, 608-6756. twoscottsbbq.com. L ¢-$

UPTOWN Big Willy’s Italian Beef — Authentic Chicago cuisine, featuring Italian sausage, Polish dogs and Chicago dogs, as well as Italian ice drinks. Open daily. 1450 Wealthy St SE, 2885824, bigwillysitalianbeef.com. L, D ¢ Bombay Cuisine — Traditional Indian dishes with spices and flavors from northern India.

Full bar. Open daily. Takeout available. 1420 Lake Dr SE, 456-7055. eastownbombaycui sine.com. L, D $ Brewery Vivant — Beer and food in tradition of French and Belgian country dishes. Housed in a renovated funeral chapel. Most dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. Open daily. 925 Cherry St SE, 719-1604. brewery $-$$ vivant.com. L (Sat-Sun), D Brick Road Pizza — Traditional, gourmet and vegan pizzas (gluten-free crusts available); also soups, salads, pastas, sandwiches. Sun Brunch Bar. Full bar. Closed Mon. 1017 Wealthy St SE, 719-2409. brickroadpiz za.com. L, D ¢-$ Brown Butter Creperie & Café — Locally sourced, made-from-scratch sweet and savory crepes and liege waffles. 1436 Wealthy St SE, 288-5038. brownbuttercrepes.com. B,

El Granjero — Mexican fare from steak and shrimp to menudo on weekends. No alcohol but tasty virgin coladas. Open daily. 950 Bridge St NW, 458-5595. Facebook. B, L, D ¢

Harmony Hall — West Side brewpub with a German beer hall atmosphere serves sausages, sandwiches, salads and appetizers. Open daily. 401 Stocking Ave NW, 233-9186. har monybeer.com/harmony-hall. L, D ¢-$ The Holiday Bar — Established in 1905, menu features appetizers and sandwiches.

Seating includes 40-foot horseshoe bar, tables and a beer garden in warm months.

Open daily. 801 Fifth St NW, 456-9058. the holidaybargr.com. L, D ¢ Maggie’s Kitchen — Mexican fare in café setting, cafeteria-style ordering. No alcohol.

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El Sombrero — Offers “the original” wet burrito, dry ones, too. Weekly specials. No alcohol. Closed Sun. 527 Bridge St NW, 451-4290. ¢ elsombrerorestaurantmi.com. L, D

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Veggie/vegan options. Takeout available. No alcohol. Closed Sun. 1441 Wealthy St SE, 2334141. chezolga.com. L, D ¢-$ Curry Kitchen — Authentic Indian cuisine.

Daily lunch buffet. Kids menu. Takeout.

Open daily. No alcohol. 961 E Fulton St, 2421300. currykitchengr.com. L, D $ Donkey Taqueria — Authentic Mexican food, including tacos, tostadas, botanas and tortas in a former 1920s service station.

Full bar. Open daily. 665 Wealthy St SE. don keygr.com. B (Sat and Sun), L, D ¢-$ East West Brewing Co. — Traditional American-style beers. Fresh, made-to-order American-style food and seasonal vegetarian menu items from local vendors. Open daily. 1400 Lake Dr SE, 288-5250. eastwest brewingcompany.com. L (Fri-Sat), D ¢-$ Electric Cheetah — Eclectic menu with an emphasis on locally grown fare and creative combinations. Beer and wine available. Sun brunch. Open daily. 1015 Wealthy St SE, 4514779. electriccheetah.com. L, D ¢-$ Elk Brewing Co. — Brewery with rustic industrial interior. Menu includes innovative sandwiches and snacks. Open daily. 700 Wealthy St SE, 238-5227. elkbrewing.com. L (Fri-Sun), D ¢

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Erb Thai — Thai fare; will accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free, no MSG. No alcohol.

Open daily. 950 Wealthy St SE, 356-2573. erbthaigr.com. L, D ¢ Gojo Ethiopian Cuisine & Deli — Authentic dishes including vegetarian options. Watt (stew) dishes served with injera flatbread.

Carry-out available. No alcohol. Closed Sun and Mon. 421 Norwood Ave SE, 459-3383. gojo $ ethiopiancuisine.com. L, D

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FGrove — Earth-to-table concept focuses on three- and four-course offerings. Vegan menu available. Full bar. Open daily. 919 Cherry St SE, 454-1000. groverestaurant. com. D $$ Harmony Brewing Co. — Custom brews with a full bar, wine and wood-fired pizzas.

Sandwiches served 11 am-4 pm. Open daily.

1551 Lake Dr SE, 233-0063. harmonybeer. com. L, D $ Little Africa Ethiopian Cuisine — Hearty vegetable stews; sauces and fixings served on Ethiopian flat bread. Sample other specialties. No alcohol. Cash or checks only.

Closed Sun and Mon. 956 E Fulton St, 2221169. Facebook. L, D ¢

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Marie Catrib’s — Middle-Eastern sandwiches, soups, salads. Deli, bakery, Turkish coffee, kids menu. Vegetarian options. Closed Sun. No alcohol. 1001 Lake Dr SE, 454-4020. mariecat ribs.com. B (Mon-Sat), L, D (Mon-Fri) ¢-$ Maru Sushi & Grill — Large menu of Japanese cuisine with a twist, from sushi to hibachi grilled items. Vegetarian options. Full bar. Open daily. 927 Cherry St SE, 458-1900. marurestaurant.com. L, D $-$$ Matchbox Diner & Drinks — Breakfast all day, deli sandwiches, burgers, appetizers and seasonal entrées. Also, milkshakes and malts. No alcohol. Carry-out available. Open Daily. 1345 Lake Dr SE, 774-8641. matchbox diner.com. B, L, D $ FTerra — Eastown eatery features food from local, ethically raised and sustainable sourcing. Specialty cocktails, Michigan craft beers, wines from small wineries. Open daily. 1429 Lake Dr SE, 301-0998. terragr.com. Brunch Sat-Sun, L (Mon-Fri), D $-$$ Wealthy Street Bakery — Breakfast pastries; sandwiches, salads and soup served for lunch and dinner (pizza available after 4 pm).

Beer and wine. Kids menu. Closed Sun. 610 Wealthy St SE, 301-2950. wealthystreetbak ery.com. B, L, D ¢-$ The Winchester — Locally sourced menu includes sharable plates in century-old space.

Craft brews on draft. Full bar. Open daily. 648 Wealthy St SE, 451-4969. winchestergr.com.

B (Sat and Sun), L, D ¢-$ Yesterdog — Specializes in the “good oldfashioned hot dog.” Cash or check only. Catering available. Open daily. 1505 Wealthy St SE, 336-0746. yesterdog.com. L, D. ¢

EAST GRAND RAPIDS Big Bob’s Pizza — Neighborhood pizza parlor in EGR’s Gaslight Village also offers appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, subs. Full bar.

Open daily. 661 Croswell Ave SE, 233-0123. bigbobspizza.com. L (not Mon), D ¢-$ Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen — Coastal South Carolina-inspired fare, including seafood, chicken, pork, beef and greens. Full bar.

Open daily. 2213 Wealthy St, 805-5231. caroli nalck.com. D $ Derby Station — Sophisticated pub grub with full bar featuring an array of specialty beers. Open daily. 2237 Wealthy St SE, 3013236. derbystation.com. L, D $ José Babushka’s — Old local favorite is back after 20 years. Menu includes starters, salads, burritos, chimichangas, flaming fajitas,

tacos and special plates. Full bar. Open daily.

2232 Wealthy St SE, 272-4472. josebabush kas.com. L, D $

Olive’s — Seasonally inspired menu of creative fare and comfort foods featuring local produce and meats. Full bar. Alfresco balcony. Closed Sun. 2162 Wealthy St SE, 451-8611. eatatolives.com. L, D ¢-$ Osta’s Lebanese Cuisine — Large selection of Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine.

Serves beer and wine. Takeout and catering available. Closed Sun-Mon. 2228 Wealthy St SE, 456-8999. ostaslebanese.com. L (TueFri), D ¢-$ Rose’s — Dockside dining on EGR’s Reeds Lake with varied menu, including pastas and wood-fired pizzas. Three-season porch.

Serves beer and wine. Open daily. 550 Lakeside Dr SE, 458-1122. thegilmorecollection. com/roses. L, D $

KENTWOOD 7 Mares — Authentic Mexican dishes including breakfast. No alcohol. Closed Mon. 1403 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 301-8555. Facebook. B, L, D ¢-$$ Al-Bos Eurocafe-Bakery — Authentic southeastern European cuisine. Menu includes appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, entrées and kids options. Daily specials. Open daily. 2930 Shaffer Ave SE, 325-2800. al-bos.com. L, D ¢-$ Asian Palace — Chinese and Vietnamese fare with extensive menus for each. Familyowned and -operated. No alcohol. Closed Mon. 141 28th St SE, 534-7770, Facebook. L, D ¢-$ El Arriero Mexican Grill — Extensive menu offers specialty dishes, à la carte selections.

Mexican and domestic beers, margaritas.

Open daily. 2948 28th St SE, 977-2674. elarri eromexicangrill.com. L, D ¢-$ Beltline Bar — Americanized Tex-Mex menu, including wet burritos. Full bar. Curbside service. Open daily. 16 28th St SE, 2450494. beltlinebar.com. L, D $ Cabana Tres Amigos — Authentic Mexican fare including vegetarian selections. Full bar.

Takeout available. Open daily. 1409 60th St SE, 281-6891. cabanatresamigos.com. L, D ¢-$ Cantina Mexican Grill — Menu offers extensive Mexican specialties. Full bar. Drivethru window. Outdoor patio. Open daily.

2770 East Paris Ave SE, 949-9120. cantina $ mexicangrill.biz. L (Sun-Thu), D China Yi Wang — Chinese dishes including

spicy Hunan. No alcohol. Open daily. 1947 Eastern Ave SE, 241-3885. Facebook. L, D ¢-$

Daddy Pete’s BBQ — Slow-smoked ribs, pulled pork, brisket and other meats, plus desserts and sides. No alcohol. Catering available. Closed Sun and Mon. 2921 Eastern Ave SE, 818-5522. daddypetesbbq.com. L, D ¢-$ East Garden Buffet — Cantonese, Hunan, Szechuan cuisine. Daily buffet. No alcohol.

Open daily. 6038 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 6988933. L, D ¢-$ Florentine Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Lounge — Italian fare with American and Mexican choices and thin-crust pizzas. Full bar. Open daily. Towne & Country Shopping Center, 4261 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 455-2230. florentinespizza.com. L, D ¢-$ Ganders — Features American cuisine with a twist and Michigan products, including craft brews. Open daily. 4747 28th St SE (Hilton GR Airport), 957-0100. doubletree grandrapids.com/ganders-restaurant. B, L, D ¢-$$ Golden Gate — Chinese fare with all-inclusive lunch combination plates, some hot and spicy choices. No alcohol. Open daily. 4023 S Division Ave, 534-7087. Facebook. L, D ¢ Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant — Authentic Ethiopian dishes, traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Buffet lunch and dinner on Sat. No alcohol. Open daily. 4301 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 350-0009. Facebook. L, D $ Hall Street Bakery — Breakfast pastries; sandwiches, salads and soup served for lunch and dinner (pizza after 4 pm). Beer and wine. Kids menu. Closed Sun. 1200 Hall St SE, 214-7604. hallstreetbakery.com. B, L, D ¢-$ India Town — Indian fare including vegetarian and vegan. Lunch buffet Mon-Sat. No alcohol. Open daily. 3760 S Division Ave, 2431219. indiatowngrr.com. L, D ¢-$ Jade Garden — Chinese cuisine with some American dishes. Children’s menu, large selection of tropical cocktails. Open daily. 4514 Breton Rd SE, 455-8888. Facebook. L, D ¢-$ Ju Sushi & Lounge — Sushi and sashimi, Japanese hibachi, tempura, soups, salads and entrées in elegant surroundings. Full bar, huge sake selection. Takeout, catering and banquets. Open daily. 1144 East Paris Ave SE, 575-5858. jusushi.com. L, D ¢-$ Last Chance Tavern and Grill — Appetizers, soups, burgers and sandwiches and a huge selection of Michigan craft beers. Open Continued on page 52

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Chef Elizabeth Ebel stands out of the crowd with her one-of-a-kind Puerto Rican creations.

Food with feeling

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hen chef Elizabeth Ebel connected with Edwin Collazo, co-owner of City Built Brewing Co., she loved the thought of working behind the scenes at this rule-breaking microbrewery.

Of course, it only makes sense to pair vivid Puerto Rican flavors with such provocative and idiosyncratic beers.

“I follow my heart,” said Ebel, with her waist-length dreadlocks bundled up in a colorful scarf and a Founders Fest T-shirt peeking out from beneath her chef jacket.

“It doesn’t take me long to be the leader of the pack wherever I go.”

Before making her way to City Built, Ebel, 30, spent years working hard to earn her spot at the top of the ladder, learning how to configure ingredients with precision along the way.

She started as a dishwasher at Marco New American Bistro and was promoted to chef garde manger before she graduated high school and took off for college.

She went on to earn an associate degree in automotive technology and alternative fuels from the University of Northwestern Ohio in 2008.

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City Built Brewing Co. co-owner Edwin Collazo and chef Elizabeth Ebel

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“Puerto Rican food is really the zenith of comfort food. And that’s me. I really like food that makes people feel.”

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Tempeh tacos

(Serves 6 to 8)

Spice mix 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes A pinch of cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper

Mix all spices well in a bowl and set aside.

Tacos ½ teaspoon cornstarch ¼ cup water 2 teaspoons olive oil (or any other oil you prefer/ have on hand) 2 8-ounce packages of tempeh (organic flax seed tempeh is recommended)

6-8 corn tortillas for serving Top with your choice of diced fresh tomato, diced Spanish onions, shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, hot sauce, fresh cilantro, shredded cheese and sour cream (to taste).

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Crumble tempeh into a small bowl. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a cornstarch slurry and set aside. Heat oil in sauté pan over medium heat, then add the tempeh. Cook about 7 minutes, or until it begins to turn golden in color, then add the cornstarch slurry and spice mix. Simmer until it thickens (about 5 minutes). Serve on corn tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Creek Inn to Vintage, an upscale prime steak and seafood restaurant at Watermark Country Club.

During that hectic time, Schwab and Ebel opened the Cheshire Grill. “That was my baby,” she said. “We had a perfectly clean menu — organic, no GMOs, no preservatives. It was a unicorn moment in breakfast food for Grand Rapids, whether anyone realized it or not.”

Ebel eventually landed at Gravity Taphouse Grille, where she worked full time

for two years before advancing to executive chef. While there, her friend, chef consultant Laurel Deruda, introduced her to Collazo and his partner, head brewer Dave Petroelje.

As logistical issues delayed the opening of City Built, located on the first floor of 616 Lofts on Monroe Avenue, Collazo’s wife Karen wanted to show Ebel the alluring bits of Puerto Rican cuisine. “Karen taught us all of the family basics,” said Ebel, who loved the Collazo family version of sofrito

— calling it “the key to all of it. It’s this blend of cilantro, peppers, onions, garlic and spices that becomes the foundation of many things,” she said.

Ebel learned to make tostones, an appetizer made of fried green plantains topped with mayu Collazo, a condiment of mayonnaise and ketchup. She now flavors recipes with adobo dry seasoning mix and Goya Sazon seasoning-salt blend (while also creating a house blend with annatto).

She also knows to toss a few green olives into rice and/or beans the Puerto Rican way.

“Puerto Rican food is really the zenith of comfort food,” Ebel said. “And that’s me.

I really like food that makes people feel.”

In the kitchen, Ebel, sous chef Kyle Murray and her kitchen pirates — dubbed her “ride or die crew” — do everything differently, churning all sorts of unique dishes, like roasted mojo chicken leg quarters, shrimp mofongo, barbacoa beef cheek tacos and City Built Spokes (a wheat version of pork rinds).

For the mojo chicken, Ebel delivers a wonderful, citrusy mouthful of Puerto Rican sunshine by tumbling together shredded, oven-roasted chicken, citrusgarlic marinade and black bean-pineapple-corn slaw, topped with cilantro and queso fresco. For the bori balls, she fries croquettes of Puerto Rican rice and sautéed beef into crispy morsels, served perfectly tender on the inside.

At home, Ebel prefers to start with whatever she happens to find in the kitchen.

“Love tempeh — (it’s) my favorite protein,” Ebel said. “I prefer the flax seed kind, but I’m not picky.

“My favorite thing to do is to slice it thin and fry it in a pan with a little soy sauce, which helps the outside get a little crispy. I fan it out on a salad, and it is pretty amazing,” she said. “Tempeh tacos are beautiful; just fry it, season it and crumble it up a bit.”

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Continued from page 48 daily. 1132 Burton St SE, 719-4270. thelast chancetavern.com. L, D ¢

Le Kabob — Soups, salads, sandwiches, large choice of entrées and combos. Kids menu. Carry-out available. No alcohol. Open ¢-$ daily. 3122 28th St SE, 272-4135. L, D Mandarin — Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine. Cocktails. Lunch menu. Open daily.

2460 28th St SE, 530-3300. mandaringrand ¢-$ rapids.com. L, D Mikado Sushi — Sushi and sashimi à la carte. Dinners offer full range of Japanese cuisine. Lunch specials. Serves alcohol.

Closed Sun. 3971 28th St SE, 285-7666. mik adogr.com/main. L (Mon-Fri), D ¢-$ Mi Tierra — Traditional Mexican, eat in or drive-thru. No alcohol. Open daily. 2300 S Division Ave, 245-7533. Facebook. L, D ¢ Nu-Thai Bistro — Appetizers, soups, Thai salads, fried rice, seafood, duck, curries and noodle dishes. No alcohol. Open daily. 2055 28th St SE, 452-0065. nuthaibistro.com. L, D ¢-$ The Old Goat — Creative cuisine in Alger Heights from Electric Cheetah owner Cory DeMint includes appetizers, entrées, sandwiches and salads, kids menu, full bar. Outdoor patio.

Open daily. 2434 Eastern Ave SE, 288-6976. baaaaaaaa.com. B (Mon-Fri), L, D ¢-$ Pal’s Indian Cuisine — Authentic Indian food, including lunch buffet 11-3. No alcohol.

Open daily. 2915 28th St SE, 957-2271. palsin diancuisine.com. L, D $ Pho Anh Trang — Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai cuisine. Daily specials. Catering. Open daily. No alcohol. 3633 Eastern Ave SE, 2469966. L, D ¢-$ Pho Soc Trang — Wide selection of Vietnamese offerings. No alcohol. Open daily.

4242 S Division Ave, 531-0755. L, D ¢-$ Pietro’s Italian Restaurant — Regional and contemporary Italian cuisine. Tuscan wines, desserts and cappuccinos. Kids menu. Takeout available. Open daily. 2780 Birchcrest Dr SE, 452-3228. pietrosgr.com. L, D $

Sushi Kuni — Japanese and Korean cuisine, Asian fusion fare. Traditional Japanese tatami room for groups. Serves alcohol. Closed Mon. 2901 Breton Rd SE, 241-4141. sushikuni. net. L, D ¢-$$ La Taqueria San Jose — Authentic Mexican fare in a casual, takeout setting. No alcohol.

Closed Sun. 1338 S Division Ave, 284-2297.

Facebook. L, D ¢ Thai Express — Thai specialties, spiced to customer specification. No alcohol. Closed Sun. Towne & Country Shopping Center, 4317 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 827-9955. thaiex pressgr.com. L (Mon-Fri), D ¢ Thai Fusion — Thai cuisine and fusion specials with good selection of starters and salads. Kids menu. No alcohol. Closed Sun. 3097 Broadmoor Ave SE, 301-8883. L, D ¢-$ Tokyo Grill & Sushi — Tatami rooms, sushi bars. Hibachi, teriyaki, Udon, tempura. Sake, Japanese and American beer and wine. Open daily. 4478 Breton Rd SE, 455-3433. tokyo ¢-$ grillsushi.com. L, D Trailhead Café — Family-owned and -operated café with specialty breakfast items, plus gourmet burgers, wraps, sandwiches, salads, soups and more. 1200 E Paris Ave SE, 2843664. trailheadcafegr.com. B, L ¢ Village Inn Pizza & Sports Grille — Longtime favorite for pizza, pasta, burgers, chicken, Mexican. Daily specials. Mon-Fri pizza lunch buffet. Full bar. Open daily. 2215 44th St SE, 281-1444. vipizza.net. L, D ¢-$ FWei Wei Palace — Chinese seafood restaurant features Cantonese cuisine, dim sum and barbecue. No alcohol. Open daily. 4242 S Division Ave, 724-1818. weiweipalace.com. L, D $ Yummy Wok — Cantonese, Hunan and Szechuan dishes. No alcohol. Open daily.

4325 Breton Rd SE, 827-2068. Facebook. L, D ¢-$

SOUTHWEST GRAND RAPIDS 84th Street Pub & Grille — American fare from pizzas to steaks. Full-service bar. Kids menu. Daily specials. Open daily. 8282 Pfeiffer Farms Dr SW, 583-1650. 84thstpub.com.

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Shanghai Ichiban — Chinese and Japanese cuisine, including sushi. Food prepared tableside by hibachi chefs in Japanese area.

Serves alcohol. Open daily. 3005 Broadmoor Ave SE, 942-5120. shanghaiichiban.com. L, D $-$$

Bangkok View — Authentic Thai cuisine. No alcohol. Closed Sun. 1233 28th St SW, 5318070. bangkokviewthairestaurant.com. L, D ¢-$

FShiraz Grille — Authentic Persian cuisine: fire-grilled kabobs, vegetarian options. Full bar. Closed Mon. 2739 Breton Rd SE, 9497447. shirazgrille.com. L (Fri-Sun), D $-$$

Blue Ginger Asian Kitchen — Noodle-based Thai dishes, chicken, seafood, beef and pork entrées, curries. Vegetarian options. No alcohol. Open daily. 5751 Byron Center Ave

SW (Bayberry Market), 261-8186. blueginger ¢-$ kitchen.com. L, D

ChinaTown — Asian restaurant and Japanese steakhouse with tabletop-style meals available. Full bar. Open daily. 69 28th St ¢-$ SW, 452-3025. L, D Far-East Chinese Restaurant — Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean dishes. Carryout and catering available. No alcohol. Open daily. 3639 Clyde Park Ave SW, 531-7176.

Facebook. L, D ¢-$ Frankie V’s Pizzeria & Sports Bar — Appetizers, subs, stromboli, pizza, pasta, burgers and Mexican. Outdoor patio. Full bar. Open daily. 1420 28th St SW, 532-8998. frankievs. com. L, D ¢-$ Golden 28 — Szechuan, Hunan, Mandarin, Vietnamese cuisine. No alcohol. Open daily.

627 28th St SW, 531-2800. L, D $ Holly’s Back Door Bar & Grill — Full menu and good selection of munchies at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel. Full bar. Closed SunMon. 255 28th St SW, 241-1417. B, L, D $ Kitzingen Brewery — German-style appetizers and entrées, plus kids menu and some American classics. Selection of wine and locally made German craft beer. Closed SunMon. 1760 44th St SW, 805-5077. kitzingenbrewery.com. L, D ¢-$ Lindo Mexico Restaurante Mexicano — Fresh food with “real Mexican flavor.” Kids menu. Serves alcohol. Open daily. 1742 28th St SW, 261-2280. lindomexicogr.com. L, D ¢-$ Little Bangkok — Extensive Thai standbys plus some unique items. Kids meals available. Serves beer and wine. Closed Sun. 2359 Health Dr SW, Suite 140, 929-2306. L (Mon-Fri), D ¢-$ Main Street Pub — Varied appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches and entrées. Kids eat free Sun-Wed. Full bar. Open daily. 1730 28th St SW, 532-2510. mainstpub.com. L, D ¢-$ Monelli’s Italian Grill & Sports Bar — Southern Italian cuisine. Sports bar plus family-friendly dining room with fireplace.

Open daily. 5675 Byron Center Ave SW, 5309700. monellis.com. L, D ¢-$ Tacos El Caporal — Mexican fare, with menudo Sat and Sun. No alcohol. Open daily. 1260 Burton St SW, 246-6180; 1717 28th St SW, 261-2711. B, L, D ¢ Woody’s Press Box — Complex includes two bars, patio and bowling. Sandwiches, pizza, Mexican and more. Full bar. Open daily. 5656 Clyde Park Ave SW, 530-2400. spec trumlanes.com. B (Mon-Sat), L, D $

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NORTHEAST GRAND RAPIDS 7 Monks Taphouse — Beer bar with more than 50 taps and gastropub food, including pretzel bites, burgers, salads, pesto pasta and Korean nachos. Open daily. 740 Michigan St NE, 265-5417. 7monkstap.com/grand-rapids.

L, D ¢-$ Birch Lodge — Menu includes wet burritos, sandwiches, burgers, gyros, fish baskets. Daily specials. Full bar. Open daily. 732 Michigan St NE, 458-1918. Facebook. L, D ¢

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Blue Water Grill — Entrées include steaks and fish, wood-fired pizzas. Nice wine selection. Lakeside views, outdoor patio. Beer, wine and cocktails. Open daily. 5180 Northland Dr NE, 363-5900. thegilmorecollection. com/bluewater. L, D $-$$ Bud & Stanley’s — Extensive menu includes Mexican specialties, pasta, burgers and more. Daily specials. Takeout available.

Serves alcohol. Open daily. 1701 Four Mile Rd NE, 361-9782. budandstanleys.com. L, D ¢-$ Charlie’s Bar & Grille — Well-rounded menu features dinners from ribs, steaks and seafood to kielbasa and kraut. Also Mexican fare, sandwiches. Full-service bar. Closed Sun. 3519 Plainfield Ave NE, 364-0567. charlies ¢-$ barandgrille.com. L, D Cheer’s Good Time Saloon — Menu offers something for everyone in a log-cabin environment. Takeout available. Full bar. Open daily. 3994 Plainfield Ave NE, 363-1188. cheersgrandrapids.com. B, L, D ¢

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Cheshire Grill — Sandwiches, soups, salads, creative burgers. Open daily for breakfast (served all day) and lunch. No alcohol. 2162 Plainfield Ave NE, 635-2713. cheshiregrill. ¢-$ com. B, L, D (Tue-Sat) Creston Brewery — More than a dozen house-brewed beers on tap at all times; plus, seasonal menu, featuring chicken, pork and beef entrées; tacos, burritos and quesadillas; soups and salads. 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, 805-4523. crestonbrewery.com. L, D. ¢-$ Erb Thai Xpress — Thai fare for takeout only. No alcohol. Closed Sun. 820 Michigan St NE, 454-0444. erbthaigr.com/erbthai_ xpress.html. L (Mon-Fri), D ¢ Flo’s Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar — Pizzas, sandwiches, salads, Italian and Mexican entrées, full bar. Big screen TVs; takeout available. Open daily. 1259 Post Dr NE, Belmont, 785-1001. flossportsbar.com. L, D ¢-$ Fred’s Italian Restaurant — Longtime favorite offers Italian fare, including fresh pasta

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Wines produced in the Beaujolais region are almost solely made from the gamay grape and can range from the lighter Nouveau style to more intensely bodied from cru regions.

WINE-DRINKING FRIENDS, let’s set Beaujolais up for success. While wines from this region of France can be a little polarizing, Beaujolais is not scary. So, take note: it’s not pronounced BOO-jha-lay; instead, utilize your best French nasal tones to proclaim BOW-jha-lay — one of the coolest (literally) wine regions around.

Wines produced in the Beaujolais region are almost solely made from the gamay grape and can range from the lighter Nouveau style to more intensely bodied from cru regions. In the crus (defined as specific growing areas), wines range in style from light and bright to bold and earthy — especially when compared to red wine from almost any other place. It’s an extreme opposite to a Napa cabernet!

Beaujolais Nouveau gets the biggest party for fall release. In last year’s November article, I used the words, “light-hearted, circus peanuts, strawberry fluff,” to describe this style. I know the descriptor sounds odd for a red wine, but it’s true! Once grapes bound for Nouveau are harvested (it is a law, by the way, to hand-harvest all grapes in this region), they undergo a process called carbonic maceration. Under this technique, whole grape clusters are put into cement or stainless-steel tanks, where they can fer-

ment on their own without being pressed. This results in a fruity wine without much tannin from the skins and seeds. Generally, this should be enjoyed between its release on the third Thursday of November and Christmas (with a slight chill from the fridge first). It is meant to be a celebration of this grape and France’s history with it, so take it lightly.

Beaujolais-Villages wines offer a step up in structure — still brighter and fresher than most reds but not aged long and ready to drink by spring after harvest.

Additionally, wines made in the 10 Beaujolais crus please many wine aficionados and pair delightfully with gamey and rich fall meals.

Here are a few cru Beaujolais wines to consider for an upcoming feast: Brouilly: This is one to bring to Thanksgiving. A lively, light- to medium-bodied option, it’s a good fit for many types of wine drinker, making a connection between opinionated whiteand red-drinkers alike. It’s a great wine to have on-hand for any occasion.

Juliénas: Not pedigreed quality but a rather decent juice; this is a weightier wine with dark fruits and is earthy in style.

Fleurie: Just think flowery. This one is lighter but offers earthy, floral blossom elegance with aromas of roses and violets.

Morgon: This medium- to full-bodied wine definitely cashes in on its granite rock roots. It’s pretty serious and concentrated and has some grippy tannin (compared to other Beaujolais), making it a better pick for a true wine aficionado.

Côte de Brouilly: Côte means hillside in French, but the Côte de Brouilly actually isn’t a hillside at all — it’s an ancient volcano. Vines grown here get more sun and have great drainage, which allows for riper, bolder fruits.

Speaking from my perspective — as a generally non-Beaujolais drinker — it’s well worth trying! (Plus, it would make me proud to know you asked for it with the right pronunciation!)

— Amy Ruis, owner of Art of the Table and Aperitivo, is a wine enthusiast who is working on her Level II Sommelier certification.

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and gourmet pizza. Full-service bar. Closed Sun. 3619 Plainfield Ave NE, 361-8994. freds italian.net. L, D ¢-$

Fuji Yama Asian Bistro — Hibachi grill tables or eat in dining room with Chinese, Japanese and Thai selections. Full bar. Open daily. 1501 East Beltline Ave NE, 719-1859. fujiyamabis ¢-$ tro.com. L, D Golden Wok — Chinese cuisine with some Hunan-spiced dishes. Sunday specials.

Full bar. Open daily. 1971 East Beltline Ave NE (Knapp’s Corner), 363-8880. goldenwok ¢-$ grandrapids.com. L, D Gravity Taphouse Grille — Menu items pair with craft beer suggestions. Pizzas, small and large plates. 64 craft beers on tap. Open daily. 3210 Deposit Dr NE (East Beltline at I-96), 719-4944. gravitytaphouse.com. L, D ¢-$ Graydon’s Crossing — Global pub serves traditional English pub food and world-inspired dishes. Full bar with large selection of microbrews and imported beers. Open daily. 1223 Plainfield Ave NE, 726-8260. graydonscross ing.com. L, D $

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Green Restaurant — Sandwiches, salads, burgers, seafood and much more. Serves beer, wine and cocktails. Closed Mon. 2289 East Beltline Ave NE, 447-8294. greenrestau rantgrandrapids.com. L, D (Tue-Sat) $ Gus’s Original — Appetizers, salads and soups, stone-oven pizzas, gourmet sandwiches; coffees and ice cream bar. Outdoor seating. No alcohol. Open daily. 3123 Leonard St NE, 805-5599. gussoriginal.com. B, L, D ¢ Kitchen 67 — Large menu uses Michigan ingredients and includes Brann’s sizzling steaks, sandwiches, salads, small plates, pasta and more. Full bar with craft beers.

Open daily. 1977 East Beltline Ave NE, 2723778. kitchen67.com. L, D ¢-$

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La Huasteca — Homemade recipes, vegetarian options. No alcohol. Closed Sun. 1811 Plainfield Ave NE, 447-7733. Facebook. L, D ¢ Lai Thai Kitchen — Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese fare. No alcohol. Closed Sun. 1621 Leonard St NE, 456-5730. laithaikitchen.net.

L, D ¢-$ Licari’s Sicilian Pizza Kitchen — Specialties include thick-crust Sicilian pizza and stuffed pizza with a crispy crust. Also pasta, entrées, calzones and desserts. Full bar. Open daily.

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breakfast, lunch and baked goods. Crepes, omelets, deli sandwiches and build-yourown breakfast plates. Open daily. 1747 Plainfield Ave NE, 591-3149, littlelucyscafe.com B, L $-$$

Mill Creek Tavern — Comstock Park eatery offers appetizers, soups, sandwiches, full dinner options. Full bar with separate dining room. Closed Sun. 3874 West River Dr NE, Comstock Park, 784-3806. millcreektavern gr.com. L, D ¢-$ Ming Ten — All-you-can-eat Japanese/ Chinese buffet, sushi bar, hibachi grill and American selections. No alcohol. Open daily.

2090 Celebration Dr NE (2nd floor), 3653989. mingtenrestaurant.com. L, D ¢-$ Nick Fink’s — Mexican fare and burgers in historic tavern. Draft beer, wine, sangria and cocktails. Closed Sun and Mon. 3965 West River Dr NE, 784-9886. the gilmorecollec $ tion.com/nickfinks. D Noodle Monkey — Ramen-based eatery in renovated Rak Thai Bistro space includes some Rak Thai favorites, also noodle dishes and pho. No alcohol. Closed Sun. 5260 Northland Dr NE, 363-2222. Facebook. L (Mon-Fri), D ¢-$ Palio — Ann Arbor-based eatery with an expansive menu of Italian fare. Full bar and happy hour. Open daily. 545 Michigan St NE, 719-0660. paliograndrapids.com. L, D $-$$ Reds At Thousand Oaks — Large menu features sandwiches, salads, artisan pizza and entrées. Extensive wine list, craft beers, full bar. Patio with fire pits and covered deck.

Open daily. 4100 Thousand Oaks Dr NE, 4477750. eatatreds.com. L, D $-$$ Rezervoir Lounge — Full menu of appetizers, pizzas, sandwiches and entrées, some with Cajun flavor. Serves alcohol. Open daily.

1418 Plainfield Ave NE, 451-0010. rezlounge. com. L (Tue-Sun), D ¢-$ Rio Grand Steak House & Saloon — Texasstyle barbecue ribs, steaks and more. Full bar. Open daily. 5501 Northland Dr NE, 3646266. riograndsteakhouse.com. L, D $-$$ The Score — Restaurant and sports bar with large menu, more than 100 beers on tap. Open daily. 5301 Northland Dr NE, 301-0600. the score-restaurant.com. L, D ¢-$ Sheshco Grill — Mediterranean cuisine, including surf, turf and vegetarian options. No alcohol. Open daily. 2121 Celebration Dr NE (Knapp’s Corner), 364-0600. sheshcogrill. net. L, D $ Thai Chef — Knapp’s Corner restaurant has

large menu, including duck, seafood and vegetarian options. No alcohol. Closed Sun. 1971 East Beltline Ave NE, 570-0032. Facebook. L, D $

Twisted Rooster — Classic dishes with unexpected twists. Full bar features local beers/wines. Open daily. 1600 East Beltline Ave NE, 301-8171. twisted-rooster.com. L, D ¢-$$ Vander Mill — Seasonal menu with many locally sourced ingredients. Starters, salads, entrées and large plates served family style.

Hard ciders on tap. Open daily. 505 Ball Ave NE, 259-8828. vandermill.com. D $-$$

NORTHWEST GRAND RAPIDS FAmore Trattoria Italiana — Regional Italian dishes using local products and Italian imports. Italian wines and liqueurs. Housemade desserts. Banquet facility. Sun brunch 11-3. Closed Mon. 5080 Alpine Ave NW, 7855344. amoretrattoriaitaliana.com. D (TueSat) $ Balinski’s — Polish-American soups, appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and entrées, including pierogis, golabki and kielbasa; plus, traditional American options and Polish desserts. Closed Mon. 4255 Alpine Ave NW, 288-5440. balinskis.com. L, D ¢-$ China Chef — Family-style restaurant with Szechuan-style entrées and Hunan choices.

No alcohol. Open daily. 4335 Lake Michigan Dr NW, 791-4488. chinachef49534.com. L, D ¢-$ China City — Chinese cuisine; lunch prices all day. No alcohol. Open daily. 1140 Monroe Ave NW, 451-3688. L, D ¢-$ Crooked Goose — Full menu of “old-school tavern favorites,” including munchies, pizzas, sandwiches and burgers, fresh greens, entrées. Full bar. Open daily. 355 Wilson Ave NW, 791-2362. crookedgoose.com. L, D ¢-$ Empire Chinese Buffet II — All-you-can-eat buffet. Seafood buffet Sat-Sun. No alcohol.

Open daily. 4255 Alpine Ave NW, 785-8880. empirechinesebuffet2.com. L, D ¢-$ Erb Thai Café — Thai fare for dining in/taking out. No alcohol. Closed Sun. 4160 Lake Michigan Dr NW, 724-4102. erbthaigr.com. L, D ¢ Franco’s Pizza — Italian entrées, stromboli, pizza and subs. Takeout available. No alcohol. Open daily. 2103 Alpine Ave NW, 361-7307. D ¢-$ Fricano’s Pizza Restaurant — Famous for its thin-crust pizza. Pasta dinners with sauce that made its way to the retail market. Full

bar. Closed Sun. 5808 Alpine Ave NW, 7855800. fricanospizza.com. D ¢-$

Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet — PanAsian cuisine, including Chinese, Japanese, Mongolian and American. No alcohol. Open daily. 785 Center Dr NW (Green Orchard Shopping Center), 785-8200. hibachigrillsu ¢ premebuffet.letseat.at. L, D Home Team Grill — Sports-themed eatery with a selection of local, domestic and international beers. Open daily. 4322 Remembrance Rd, 551-3457. hometeamgrill.word press.com. L, D ¢-$ Hunan Chinese Restaurant — Full menu of Chinese options. No alcohol. Open daily. 1263 Leonard St NE, 458-0977. hunangrc.com. L, D ¢-$ The Landing — Casual atmosphere with views of the Grand River. All-American favorites and monthly specials. Full bar. Open daily. 270 Ann St NW (Riverfront Hotel at U.S. 131), 363-9001. riverfronthotelgr.com/ dining/the-landing-restaurant. B, L, D $ Mr. Gyros — Family-owned restaurant offers Mediterranean specialties. Drive-thru, takeout, delivery and catering available. Closed Sun. 2260 Alpine Ave NW, 791-6660. mrgyros drivethru.com. L, D ¢-$ Perrin Brewing Co. — Comstock Park craft brewery/taproom menu includes tacos, salads, burgers, panini and more. Kids menu available. Open daily. 5910 Comstock Park Dr, 551-1957. perrinbrewing.com. L, D ¢ Swan Inn Restaurant — Home-cooked meals, huge breakfasts. Cygnet Lounge offers cocktails and nibbles. Open daily. 5182 Alpine Ave NW, 784-1245. swaninnmotel. com. B, L, D ¢-$ Tillman’s — Chicago-style chophouse in former warehouse district. Known for steaks but something for every taste. Full bar. Closed Sun. 1245 Monroe Ave NW, 451-9266. tillmans restaurant.com. L, D $-$$ Three Happiness Restaurant — Cantonese, Mandarin and Szechuan fare. Daily specials. No alcohol. Open daily. Green Ridge Square, 3330 Alpine Ave NW, 785-3888. threehappinessgr.com. L, D ¢-$ Walker Roadhouse — Diverse menu with interesting twists on classic fare. Full bar.

Closed Sun. 3272 Remembrance Rd NW, 791-9922. thewalkerroadhouse.com.

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gredients with a twist on comfort food. Salads, sandwiches and entrées, including fish and steak. Craft beers and wine. Open daily.

6749 E Fulton St, Ada, 920-7941, adapour house.com. B (Sun brunch only), L, D $-$$

Aryana Restaurant & Bar — Comfortable dining room in Crowne Plaza Hotel offers breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner selections from a seasonal menu and a full bar. Open daily. 5700 28th St SE, 957-1775. hiaryana. com. B, L, D $-$$ Big Boiler Brewing — Brewpub features a wide selection of original beer and cider.

Plus, new American cuisine, including burgers, fish, sandwiches and kids menu. Open daily. 318 E Main St, Lowell, 987-3155. bigboil erbrewing.com. D $ The Blue Moose Sports Pub — Farm-totable sports bar. Can accommodate up to 175 guests and features a food menu made with locally sourced ingredients. Open daily. 6240 28th St SE, 734-6333. Facebook. L, D ¢-$ Cascade Roadhouse — Relaxed atmosphere with a diverse menu of traditional fare. Full bar. Closed Sun. 6817 Cascade Rd SE, 259-7439. cascaderoadhousemi.com. ¢-$ L, D Cork — Contemporary dining with indoor and outdoor seating. Seafood, steaks, burgers, fish, sandwiches, salads. Extensive wine list, specialty cocktails. Open daily. 5500 Cascade Rd SE, 949-0570. corkwineand grille.com. L, D $-$$ The Euro Bistro — European bistro fare includes entrées, small plates, salads, woodfired pizzas. Takeout available. Full bar.

Closed Sun. 6450 28th St SE, 719-2017. euro bistrogr.com. L (Mon-Fri), D $-$$ Flat River Grill — Casual atmosphere in turn-of-century building. Comfort food, wood-fired pizzas. Full bar plus The B.O.B.’s House of Brews beers. Alfresco dining on patio. Open daily. 201 E Main St, Lowell, 8978523. thegilmorecollection.com/flatriver. L, D $-$$

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La Laguna — Authentic Mexican dishes including shrimp, wraps, salads, kids menu.

No alcohol. Open daily. 6250 28th St SE, 805-8821. Facebook. L, D ¢-$ Little Bangkok — Extensive Thai standbys, plus some unique items. Kids meals available. Serves beer and wine. Closed Sun. 850 Forest Hill Ave SE, 808-3153. littlebangkokgr. com. L (Mon-Fri), D ¢-$ Main Street BBQ — Wood fire used to smoke

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BY PAT EVANS

Thanksgiving beer pairings

AS GRAND RAPIDIANS prepare for Thanksgiving, one question likely remains unanswered in many households: what to drink with dinner?

Some will turn to wine, but in Beer City, USA, the options are endless.

Jackson Van Dyke, one of the owners of Harmony Brewing Co., will have a few of his own beers on hand.

“We have a couple of great seasonal beers on draft at Thanksgiving time,” Van Dyke said, urging the use of growlers to explore local beers.

Prepping for the meal, he’ll be sipping on a light, crisp cranberry wheat beer called Oh Be Joyful. With the meal, he’ll be drinking a strong malt forward brew aptly named Jackson’s Joy. “It’s a balanced and bready beer that matches very well with the traditional Thanksgiving feast,” he said.

He’s also been known to mix Jackson’s Joy with Vander Mill’s Totally Roasted cider.

But for some brewers, this is more of a stout time — especially down at City Built Brewing Co., which has a wide array of beers made with spices and floral ingredients, making them an interesting option to pair with different aspects

— Pat Evans wrote the book “Grand Rapids Beer.” He also writes nationally on beer and spirits.

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“Founders’ Harvest Ale was my favorite beer to brew at Founders and is still my all-time favorite beer that Founders makes. Fresh, juicy and dangerous, as always.”

— Scott Schultz

of a Thanksgiving meal.

Owner Edwin Collazo said he’ll be sipping on White Girls After Dark, an imperial milk stout made with coffee and “fall” spices, leaning toward pumpkin pie-like flavors.

Collazo also said City Built likely will have Chaga Khan back on tap, offering a unique imperial stout made with Chaga mushrooms, which add a savoriness to the stout.

Another beer sure to please many of those who are excited for stout season is, of course, Founders Brewing Co.’s Breakfast Stout.

Creston Brewery’s Scott Schultz recommended another Founders beer — one he used to enjoy making while he was a brewer at the company.

“Founders’ Harvest Ale was my favorite beer to brew at Founders and is still my all-time favorite beer that Founders makes,” Schultz said. “Fresh, juicy and dangerous, as always.”

He’ll also be sipping on Creston’s Harvest Ale, made with Chinook hops picked from West Michigan hopyards the same morning they’re thrown into the brew kettle.

Like City Built, Creston experiments with mixing flavors behind standard style guidelines, which can make for more fun food pairing experiments.

Still for a simple choice, pick a great saison, like Saison Du Pont, which goes great with turkey. Or for a local, Belgian-inspired beer friendly to novice beer drinkers, go for Brewery Vivant’s Farmhand.

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ribs, brisket, chicken, sausage and pork.

Rubs and sauces are gluten-free. Also serves sandwiches, wings, salads and soups. Catering. Full bar. Open daily. 210 E Main St, Lowell, 987-3352. bbqlowell.com. L, D ¢-$

Marco New American Bistro — French country casual offers small, medium and large plates for dinner fare; salads, sandwiches and mains for lunch. Full bar. Takeout menu. Closed Sun. 884 Forest Hill Ave SE, 942-9100. marcobistro.com. L, D $-$$ Mynt Fusion Bistro — Thai, Korean and Chinese. Renowned for its curries. No alcohol.

Closed Sun. 800 W Main St, Lowell, 9879307. myntfusion.com. L, D ¢-$ Ning Ye — Family-owned restaurant serves Chinese and Korean fare. No alcohol. Open daily. 6747 E Fulton St, Ada, 676-5888. ningye.info. L, D $ Noco Provisions — Laid-back, regionally inspired comfort cuisine. Outdoor seating on the patio. Full bar. Open daily. 4609 Cascade Rd SE. 747-0300, nocogr.com. L, D $ ➧Nonna’s: The Trattoria — Fresh, Europeanstyle pastries, salads, soups and entrées made from scratch. Breakfast and lunch served seven days a week. Pizza available during lunch Tues-Sat. Brunch specials available Sat-Sun. 584 Ada Dr SE, Ada, 920-7028. eatwithnonna. com. B, L, D (Tues-Sat) ¢-$

Noto’s Old World Italian Dining — Elegant décor, extensive classic Italian menu. Special wine cellar dinners. Lounge menu features lighter fare. Closed Sun. 6600 28th St SE, 493-6686. notosoldworld.com. D $-$$ Osaka Steakhouse & Japanese Restaurant — Asian fare, including sushi, hibachi, shabu-shabu and more. Full bar. Open daily. 4977 28th St SE, 419-4628. Facebook. L, D $

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Pal’s Diner — Traditional diner offers breakfast, lunch and dinner all day. No alcohol.

Closed Sun. 6503 28th St SE, 942-7257. pals diner.com. B, L, D ¢ Schnitz Ada Grill — Schnitz Deli by day, casual fine dining by night. Full bar, happy hour 3-6. Closed Sun. 597 Ada Dr SE, Ada, 682-4660. schnitzadagrill.com. L, D ¢-$$ Shepards Grill & Tavern — Bar food with flair, from appetizers to sirloin. Open daily. 6246 28th St SE, 350-9604. Facebook. L, D ¢-$ Thornapple Brewing Co. — Brewpub features a wide selection of original beer, cider, wine and spirits brewed in seven-barrel brewing system. Plus, artisan pizza, appetizers and dessert. Closed Sun. 6262 28th St SE,

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288-6907. thornapplebrewing.com. L (Sat), D $

Vintage Prime & Seafood — Intimate setting with upscale menu that includes prime steaks and fresh seafood. International wine list. 5500 Cascade Rd SE, 949-0570. $$ vintageatcork.com. D Zeytin — Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine.

Full bar, beer and wine lists. Takeout. Open daily. 400 Ada Dr SE, Ada, 682-2222. zeytin turkishrestaurant.com. L, D $

GRANDVILLE/HUDSONVILLE/ GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP Bangkok Taste — Thai fare. No alcohol.

Closed Sun. 674 Baldwin St, 667-8901. bang koktaste.com. L, D ¢-$ The Dungeon — Mexican food and American favorites. Specialty burgers. Full bar with Michigan craft beers. Kids menu. Open daily.

3594 Chicago Dr SW, Grandville, 538-1360. villadungeon.com. L (Fri-Sun), D ¢-$ El Burrito Loco — More than 70 Mexican selections, plus a few American options. Daily food and drink specials. Full bar. Open daily.

4499 Ivanrest Ave SW, Grandville, 530-9470. elburritolocorestaurant.com ¢-$ GrandVilla — Steaks, all-you-can-eat fish, specialty burgers, daily specials, salad bar.

Kids menu. Full bar. Open daily. 3594 Chicago Dr SW, Grandville, 538-1360. villadun geon.com. L, D ¢-$ Hudsonville Grille — Varied menu includes Mexican favorites and breakfast. Full bar, catering and banquet services. Closed Sun. 4676 32nd Ave, Hudsonville, 662-9670. hud sonvillegrille.com. B, L, D ¢-$ Osgood Brewing Co. — Craft brewery serves shareables, specialty pizzas, sandwiches, pasta and salads. Kids menu. Open daily.

4051 Chicago Dr SW, Grandville, 432-3881. osgoodbrewing.com. L, D ¢-$ Pike 51 Brewing Co./Hudsonville Winery — Craft brewery and winery under one roof.

Appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrées.

Open daily. 3768 Chicago Dr, Hudsonville, 662-4589. hudsonvillewinery.com. L, D ¢-$ Rainbow Grill — Breakfast, soup and sandwiches, daily lunch specials, chicken, fish and other dinner staples. No alcohol. Closed Sun. 4225 32nd Ave, Hudsonville, 896-0033; 4158 Chicago Dr SW, Grandville, 534-8645. rainbowgrillmichigan.com. B, L, D ¢-$ Rush Creek Bistro — Diverse menu in clublike surroundings. Weeknight and happy hour specials at full-service bar. Open daily.

Sunnybrook Country Club, 624 Port Sheldon Rd, Grandville, 457-1100. rushcreekbistro. com. L, D $

pm Sunday. Hand-crafted brews on tap. Open daily. 12 E Bridge St, 951-4677. rockfordbrew ¢-$ ing.com . L, D

White Flame Brewing Co. — Small production brewery with taproom. Sandwiches, wraps, appetizers and a couple twists on the classic macaroni and cheese. Open daily. 5234 36th Ave, Hudsonville, 209-5098. whiteflamebrewing.com. L, D ¢-$

Timbers Inn — Appetizers to meat ’n’ potatoes fare in lodge-like surroundings. Full bar.

Open daily. 6555 Belding Rd NE, 874-5553. timbersinn.net. L (Wed-Sun), D ¢-$

ROCKFORD AREA

Anna’s House — Breakfast, sandwiches, baked goods and exceptional desserts; dinner menu, too. No alcohol. Open daily. 3766 Potomac Circle, Grandville; 3874 Plainfield Ave NE; 2409 East Beltline Ave SE, (866) $ 672-6627. annashouseus.com. B, L

Bostwick Lake Inn — Menu includes steaks, pork, fish, chicken, mac and cheese, pizzas, sandwiches, soups and salads. Large deck.

Full bar. Open daily. 8521 Belding Rd, 8747290. thegilmorecollection.com/bostwick. L (weekends), D $-$$ Boulder Creek Restaurant — Golf Club restaurant has varied menu. Golf course views from inside or deck. Serves alcohol. See website for seasonal hours. 5750 Brewer Ave NE, Belmont, 363-1330, ext 2. bouldercreekgolf club.com/restaurant. L, D ¢-$ Cedar Springs Brewing Co. — German-style brewery features American pub and traditional Bavarian menu. Open daily. 95 N Main St, Cedar Springs, 696-2337. csbrew.com. L, D $ Corner Bar — Famous for brews and chili dogs but with extensive menu. Open daily.

31 N Main St, 866-9866. rockfordcornerbar. com. L, D ¢ Grill One Eleven — American-with-a-twist menu, full-service bar and lounge. Open daily. 111 Courtland St, 863-3111. grilloneeleven. com. L, D $-$$ Honey Creek Inn — Pub setting offers beyond pub fare and daily specials. Closed Sun. 8025 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Cannonsburg, 874-7849. cannonsburgvillage.com. L, D ¢-$ Marinades Pizza Bistro — Wood-fired pizzas, salads, pastas, sandwiches. Michigan craft beer. Catering. Open daily. 109 Courtland St, 863-3300. marinadespizzabistro. ¢ com. L, D Ramona’s Table — Gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups, burgers, small plates, homemade desserts. Farm-to-table specials.

Michigan beers, wine. Kids menu. Open daily.

17 Squires St Square NE, 951-7100. ramonas table.com. L, D ¢-$ Rockford Brewing Co. — Located alongside Rogue River. Menu features wings, salads, gyros, burgers, as well as gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options. Brunch served 11 am-4

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Arnie’s Bakery & Restaurant — Breakfast, sandwiches, burgers and sandwiches. Menu includes extensive gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian options. No alcohol. Open daily. 722 Leonard St NW, 454-3098; 2650 East Beltline Ave SE (Centerpointe Mall), 956-7901; 777 54th St SW, 532-5662; 34 Squires St, Rockford, 866-4306. arniesrest $ aurant.com. B, L, D Brann’s Steakhouse & Sports Grille — Famous sizzler steaks, small plates, sandwiches, salads, gluten-free and vegetarian choices, bar munchies. Full bar. 401 Leonard St NW, 454-9368; 3475 Fairlanes Ave SW, Grandville, 531-6210; 4157 S Division Ave, 534-5421; 5510 28th St SE, 285-7800. branns.com. L, D $ First Wok — Mandarin, Hunan, Szechuan cuisine. Full bar. Open daily. 2301 44th St SE, 281-0681; 6740 Old 28th St SE, 575-9088; 3509 Alpine Ave NW, 784-1616. firstwokgr. com. L, D $ The Green Well Gastro Pub — Menu features comfort fare with a flair, emphasizing local ingredients. Full bar; more than 20 rotating draft beers, many from local breweries. Open daily. 924 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, 808-3566; 8 E Bridge St NE, Rockford, 884-4100. L, D $-$$ Herb & Fire Pizzeria — Fast-casual atmosphere with Italian accent. Signature and create-your-own pizza options, flatbread sandwiches and salads. 3180 44th St SW, Grandville, 773-1443; 2121 Celebration Dr NE, Suite 250, 773-1895. herbandfirepizzeria. com. L, D. $ Peppino’s Pizzeria and Sports Grille — Italian/American menu. Full bar. Open daily.

130 Ionia Ave SW, 456-8444; 1515 Eastport Dr SE, Kentwood, 554-8880. peppinospizza. com. L, D ¢-$$ Pita House — Sami’s gyros, Middle East spe-

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Sundance Bar & Grill — Southwestern-infused cuisine, margarita bar. Open daily. Waters Building, 151 Ottawa Ave NW, 776-1616; 5755 28th St SE, Cascade, 956-5644. sun dancegrill.com. B, L, D (Mon-Sat) $ Uccello’s Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge — Italian specialties, including pizza, entrées, burgers, sandwiches. Full bar.

Open daily. 2630 East Beltline Ave SE, 9542002; 3940 Rivertown Pkwy SW, Grandville, 249-9344; 4787 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Standale, 735-5520. uccellos.com. L, D ¢-$ Vitale’s Pizzeria — Multiple locations serving pizza, pasta and more from family recipes.

Full bar. 6650 E Fulton St, 676-5401, vitales ada.com; 5779 Balsam Dr, Hudsonville, 6622244, vitaleshudsonville.com; 834 Leonard St NE, 458-8368, theoriginalvitales.com; 3868 West River Dr NE, Comstock Park, 7845011, vitalessportsbar.com. L, D ¢-$

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BY TORRENCE R. O’HAIRE

A personal touch on holiday hospitality HAPPY HARVEST SEASON and a toast to all your family celebrations!

This time of year is packed with good food, friends and plenty of opportunities to be a hospitable host. So, in lieu of stories and history, I’m giving you some modern seasonal inspirations that will help you take care of your guests (and yourself, as you navigate those last harrowing hours in the kitchen before dinner). All of these cocktails involve a fun, homemade ingredient that can be made weeks in advance and can be used all season long. Spend a little effort early on, so you can show off your culinary and mixological prowess throughout the holiday season.

— Torrence R. O’Haire of The Starving Artist is a chef, entrepreneur and restaurant consultant specializing in wine, spirits and cocktails. He is founder of Grand Rapids Cocktail Guild.

Thanksgibson Big, rich, sweet meals need something salty and clean to cut through the fat. Serve a round of my seasonal variation of a Gibson, and you’ll be ready to come back to the table. Plus, the pickled onions are welcome throughout the meal as a snack, relish or an ingredient tossed into your vegetable dishes!

Sherry-pickled onions 1 bag frozen pearl onions, thawed 12 ounces good-quality sherry vinegar 4 ounces cream sherry 1 fresh shallot, minced 3 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 3 bay leaves 3 sage leaves A pinch each of whole fennel seed & coriander seed

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2 ounces Plymouth gin 1 ounce vodka 1 ounce fino sherry (or dry vermouth) ½ teaspoon brine from sherry-pickled onions (see recipe below) Combine in a mixing glass with ice; stir well for 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a pickled onion (and a sage leaf, if you’re feeling extra festive).

Note: This cocktail works great for a crowd if you make it in a pitcher instead of a mixing glass.

Just multiply everything by 10 and serve the whole family.

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All of these cocktails involve a fun, homemade ingredient that can be made weeks in advance and can be used all season long.

Fill a mason jar or two (depending on the size of your jars) with the onions. Place all the other ingredients in a saucepot and bring to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and carefully pour over your onions, filling jar(s) completely. Close jar(s) and leave overnight in the refrigerator (or up to a month). Use in your cocktails, or leave out with olives and nuts as a snack for guests.

Ye olde fashioned Old-fashioned cocktails are still “in,” and when made well, they’re real crowd-pleasers. Plan ahead and put a little seasonal spin on your after-dinner drink this year.

Roasted pecan bourbon 2 cups fresh pecan halves ½ of a vanilla bean 1 750-milliliter bottle bonded Kentucky bourbon Place pecans on a baking sheet and toast in a 350-degree oven for 8-12 minutes or until fragrant and lightly toasted (careful, they burn quickly!). Let cool slightly and transfer to a large freezer bag. Bash with a rolling pin until broken into chunks and transfer to a large jar. Add bourbon to jar, seal and leave to infuse for two weeks. After infusion is complete, strain through fine cheesecloth and bottle. Enjoy by itself, with ginger ale or in a ye olde fashioned!

Puritanical 75 When you’re entertaining, you should always offer a nonalcoholic option to your guests — both for those who simply don’t imbibe and for those who need to pump the brakes but don’t want to miss the party.

This cranberry shrub is deliciously adult — you won’t even care this cocktail is “virgin.”

1 ounce cranberry-orange shrub (see recipe below) ½ ounce fresh lemon juice 4 ounces club soda, to fill glass Orange twist and whole clove to garnish Optional: add 1½ ounces cognac to make this a more festive (but less puritanical) fuel.

Combine all ingredients on ice in a tall Collins glass. Garnish, imbibe and get to work putting the finishing touches on that turkey!

Cranberry-orange shrub 1 pound fresh cranberries 1 whole navel orange, diced (including skin) 1 cinnamon stick 1 large rosemary sprig 1 cup honey 1½ cups white sugar 1½ cups red wine vinegar 2 cups water Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepot.

Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes until cranberries are soft and burst. Let cool completely. Strain, bottle and refrigerate until needed; this will last a month in the refrigerator.

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3 ounces roasted pecan bourbon (see recipe below) ½ ounce pure maple syrup ½ ounce ice water 2 dashes angostura bitters Freshly grated nutmeg to garnish Combine in a mixing glass and stir well. Pour in a tumbler with, optionally, a little more ice.

Grate fresh nutmeg over the top and enjoy on the back porch as the evening frost sets in.

Note: Make sure you use pure maple syrup in

this — the best you can find. Anything else will be a waste of your bourbon.

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Top left: Front desk clerk Dan Draper assists Ed Elliott.

Bottom left: Medical Program Manager Marylynn Straight with Exodus Place resident Lyle Reidt.

Top right: Exodus Place, at 322 Front Ave. SW in Grand Rapids.

A SECOND C

urtis Green is the reason Exodus Place does what it does.

This Army veteran with nine years served also served time — a decade — in prison. He came out two years ago with no marketable job skills, no place to stay, no future to speak of.

This all changed when Green landed at Exodus Place, a nonprofit focused on offering men behavioral help, job skills training, assistance with medical issues, housing, food and community.

Green fit right in, and it wasn’t long before he was doing more for his new home. Now, he’s a resident advisor/community relations representative for Exodus Place, located at 322 Front St. SW, as well as an advocate for the nonprofit’s Veterans Challenge.

The Veterans Challenge aims to end veteran homelessness in Michigan. According to the Exodus Place website, there were 822 homeless veterans in Michigan alone last year.

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Founder Robb Munger

Exodus Place helps men transition into new lives, works to combat veteran homelessness.

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CHANCE sonal mission is to help as many veterans as I can. If I see a veteran sitting on the street, I’ll take them to buy clothes and get them a meal. I’ll give them my last dollar.

“I eat, live and breathe Exodus,” he continued. “I never want to leave this place. I get to help people. I get to help change lives.”

Green and Exodus Place founder Robb Munger know they can’t solve veteran homelessness on their own. “But we’re launching the program,” Green said, “and trying to get the word out to get others to join us to end veteran homelessness. We don’t have access to a lot of money, but we have access to a lot of connections.”

ALL HANDS ON DECK Munger started Exodus Place in 2009 in a 36,000-square-foot former halfway house for the Michigan Department of Corrections, located along the Grand River just north of Wealthy Street. It stood vacant for two years, flooded and filled with mold and mildew. He

“If we can take this model and expand it to communities in Michigan and across the country, we can make a real difference. There is nothing like this out there. We have guys from Indiana and Texas coming to us. We have a waiting list to get in.”

— Robb Munger got to work with help from many volunteers, with homeless men also lending a hand to rehabilitate the building that would be used to rehabilitate their lives.

Now, Exodus Place has 85 living spaces for the men — including both double and single occupancy rooms, allowing up to 170 people to live in the building at a time — as well as a library/TV room, laundry room and clothing closet, weight room, deck overlooking the Grand River (the occasional river fish caught off the deck augments meals), store, full-service kitchen, barber shop, dining room, rooms for medical and counseling needs, and offices.

Ten full-time and 14 part-time employees keep the place running, with help from nursing students from local colleges and universities completing their community health clinicals; interns working in criminal justice, social work and health care; and volunteers who help with special events such as holiday dinners and the annual pig roast on the grounds.

Funding for Exodus Place comes from individual and corporate donations, but mostly from the residents’ monthly payment, which averages around $475 per person. Many are working and receiving a salary, some are receiving state or federal benefits, and some have other funding sources. Veterans often have additional benefits. All the money the men pay goes to run the facility, and donated money goes directly to services for them, including preparing more rooms NOVEMBER 2017 / GRMAG.COM 65

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What can I do to help?

Those who wish to help veterans and other men at Exodus Place can consider the following: > Awareness. Take a stand to cure “the cancer of homelessness.”

According to Operations Manager Lynn Tuck, “There is a sector of society out there that needs to be supported and acknowledged, and given the opportunity to be productive.” > Financial donations.

Donations can help provide more services for the men, pay down the mortgage, allow them to purchase food, help with housing and myriad other things. > Help get the word out about veteran homelessness. “Homelessness is horrible, especially for guys in the military,” Curtis Green said. “The military just lets them go. For Christ’s sake, help them or help us help them.”

Top left: Exodus Place members Arthur Ferreyar (left) and Joe Perez browse donated clothing and personal items.

Top right: Jimmie Gardner, who cooks in the kitchen at Exodus Place, picks produce from the on-site garden.

Bottom: Curtis Green, a resident advisor/community relations representative, works in the kitchen stockroom.

for occupancy, Christmas presents for the men, updating medical software, purchasing needed clothing, etc.

For Jimmie Gardner, his work in catering and restaurant management made him a good candidate to work in the kitchen at Exodus Place, where he landed after spending two years in prison. Kitchen manager Amy Devereaux is happy to have Gardner as the cook who can create nutritious and tasty meals from

whatever donations come in from area businesses, churches and individuals. Some food is purchased through Feeding America West Michigan.

The freezers and refrigerators may be full of ham and green peppers one week, turkey breast and corn the next, kale and hot dogs the next.

Gardner’s vegetable and herb garden — new this year and his pride and joy — augment his renowned casseroles and soups.

“My personal mission is to help as many veterans as I can. If I see a veteran sitting on the street, I’ll take them to buy clothes and get them a meal. I’ll give them my last dollar.

I eat, live and breathe Exodus. I never want to leave this place. I get to help people. I get to help change lives.”

— Curtis Green

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Operations Manager Lynn Tuck oversees the part-time pastoral team, two case managers, an education and employment coordinator, and the medical team, which dispenses all medications. Almost 75 percent of the men utilize the med rooms in some way. According to Munger, illegal drugs and alcohol aren’t the main addiction problem; it’s legal opioids.

‘CURING THE CANCER OF HOMELESSNESS’ Before starting Exodus Place, Munger served on the board and as interim director of a local rescue mission. But before long, he came to see that rescue work has its place, but that “rescue was like giving an aspirin, not treating the underlying problem.”

At Exodus Place, men can participate in Work Force Development, an internal program to teach job skills as basic as following a schedule and punching in and out. A participant may start out washing dishes in the kitchen and move to food prep — then, he’ll have a marketable skill he can use to get a job.

“Before I was involved in Exodus Place, I would help people and they would do stupid stuff again,” Munger said. “But I have watched the high success rate of men getting jobs, staying out of prison, even having a family. Without Exodus Place, our community would be in a whole lot worse shape.”

In fact, prison recidivism among Exodus Place clients is 6 percent, Munger said — which is much lower than the state average of almost 30 percent, according to data released by the state earlier this year.

For Munger, the role Exodus Place plays and the men it helps isn’t just a Grand Rapids problem — it’s a nationwide problem he envisions helping solve.

“If we can take this model and expand it to communities in Michigan and across the country, we can make a real difference,” he said. “There is nothing like this out there. We have guys from Indiana and Texas coming to us. We have a waiting list to get in.

“I see Exodus Place as not treating the cancer of homelessness, but curing the GR cancer of homelessness.”

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SPECIAL EVENTS Nov. 18 NOV. 18 - GRAND RAPIDS SANTA PARADE: Annual Christmas parade through downtown Grand Rapids with theme “A Very Merry Mitten,” presented

by Grand Rapids Jaycees. 9 a.m. Monroe Ave. NW from Michigan to Fulton. santaparadegr.com.

STAGE & FILM Nov. 21-26 “LES MISÉRABLES”: Broadway Grand Rapids presents a peasant’s story of redemption in 19th-century France. 7:30 p.m. Tue.-Thu., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 and 8 p.m. Sat., 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sun. DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave. NW. $38 and up. broadwaygrandrapids.com.

MUSIC Nov. 10-12 “AN AMERICAN IN PARIS”: GR Symphony performs live while the original

NOV. - GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS:

THRU NOV. 5 “WICKED”: Broadway

Grand Rapids’ American Hockey League team is primary affiliate of Detroit Red Wings. Van Andel Arena. griffinshockey.com.

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Grand Rapids presents the story of the witches in the Land of Oz. DeVos Performance Hall. broad waygrandrapids.com.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BUCK (BOTTOM RIGHT); JOHNNY QUIRIN (TOP LEFT); COURTESY BROADWAY GRAND RAPIDS (TOP RIGHT); TERRY JOHNSTON (LOWER RIGHT);

1951 film plays. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave. NW. $18-$90. grsymphony.org.

NOV. 10 - CALVIN PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE: Travel film series: “Tough Rides: India” by Ryan Pyle. $6 adults, $3 students. calvin.edu/academic/call/ passtick.htm. See Lectures & Workshops

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SPECIAL EVENTS Thru Nov. 6 - Grand Rapids Improv Festival: Comedy shows, workshops, networking. Dog Story Theatre, 7 Jefferson Ave. SE. grandrapids improvfestival.com.

Nov. 1 - YNPN.GR Leadership Awards: Ninth annual Young Nonprofit Professionals Network awards with dinner and entertainment. 6 p.m. St. Cecilia Music Center, 24 Ransom Ave. NE. $40, $30 members. ynpngr. org.

Nov. 3 - First Friday Gallery Hop: Participating galleries, shops and eateries stay open 6-9 p.m., presented by Avenue for the Arts. South Division between Fulton and Cherry streets. avenueforthearts.com/first-friday-galleryhops.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY THE UGLY SWEATER RUN

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Nov. 2 - Mary Free Bed Foundation Gala: “Hope, Freedom and All That Jazz” with Broadway performer Ben Vereen. 6 p.m.

DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave. NW. $200. maryfreebed.com/gala.

Nov. 3-4 - Beneath the Wreath: Handcrafted, gourmet and boutique holiday shopping event sponsored by Junior League of Grand Rapids. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Cultural Center at St. Nicholas, 2250 East Paris Ave. SE. $7, kids 15 and younger free. juniorleaguegr.com.

Nov. 3-5 - Jurassic Quest: Dinosaur exhibit with realistic, life-size, animatronic dinosaurs; plus, rides, activities, fossil digs. DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave. NW. jurassicquest. com.

Nov. 4 - Fall Arts & Crafts Fest: More than 100 vendors sell handmade crafts and baked goods. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jenison Christian School, 7726 Graceland Drive, Jenison. jenisonchris tian.org.

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NOV. 11 - VETER ANS DAY PARADE: Annual parade in downtown Grand Rapids begins on Lyon Street, ending at Veterans Memorial Park. 11 a.m.

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a.m.-2 p.m. Jenison High School, 2140 Bauer Road. Free. grandjen.com.

Nov. 4 - Handworks: Arts and crafts show presented by Betsy Ratzsch. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, 7495 Cascade Road SE. Free. handworksada.com.

Nov. 4 - Meijer Gardens Holiday Gift Show: More than 30 artists and vendors offer oneof-a-kind gifts from around the world. 9 a.m.5 p.m. 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE. Free. meijer gardens.org.

Nov. 7-Dec. 23 - LowellArts! Holiday Market: Arts and gifts by more than 50 artists including pottery, paintings, photography, jewelry, glass, candles, ornaments and woodwork.

Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 223 W. Main St., Lowell. lowellartsmi.org.

Nov. 8 - A.I.M. High Endurance Awards: Alternatives in Motion recognizes efforts and contributions of endurance athletes and supporters. 6-9 p.m. Thousand Oaks Golf Club, 4100 Thousand Oaks Drive. $100. aimhigh. aimgr.org.

Nov. 8 - YWCA Tribute Awards Luncheon: Celebrating leadership in women. Noon-1:30 p.m. DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave. NW. $60. ywcawcmi.org/tribute.php.

Nov. 8-19 - Cocktail Week: Third annual celebration of local bartenders’ and mixologists’ creations. experiencegr.com.

Nov. 9 - Van Andel Legacy Awards Gala: Public Museum fundraiser recognizes leaders who have inspired others. 5:30 p.m. 227 Pearl St. NW. $150. grpm.org/9th-annual-jaybetty-van-andel-legacy-awards-gala.

Nov. 10 - Ferris Foundation Benefit: Ferris State University’s 19th annual benefit includes cocktails, reception and dinner, plus keynote speaker Olympic gymnast Aly

NOV. 16 - FORD MUSEUM TREE LIGHTING: Annual outdoor ceremony with live music and sing-along. 303 Pearl St. NW. Free. fordlibrarymuseum.gov.

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NOV. 16-18 - GR INTERNATIONAL WINE, BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL: Tenth annual show with wine, beer and spirits, plus food from local restaurants. grwinefestival.com.

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Raisman. 5:30 p.m. DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave. NW. $250. ferris.edu/giving/foundationbenefit.htm.

Nov. 10 - Mane Event: Hair design battle and showcase with Vintage Hollywood theme. 8 p.m. Eve at The B.O.B, 20 Monroe Ave. NW. bit.ly/ManeEvent20.

Nov. 10 - Shop ‘Til You Drop: Stores in downtown Holland stay open late for holiday shopping with discounts on merchandise.

7-10 p.m. holland.org.

Nov. 10-11 - West Michigan Potters Guild Fall Show: Ceramics by West Michigan artists.

Noon-9 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Cultural Center at St. Nicholas, 2250 East Paris Ave. SE. Free. westmichiganpottersguild.com.

Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Parade: Annual parade in downtown GR begins on Lyon Street between Division and Monroe avenues, traveling along Monroe Center Street and ending at Veterans Memorial Park for ceremony. 11 a.m.

Nov. 15 - FHPS Foundation Gala: Forest Hills Public Schools fundraiser. 6 p.m. Meijer Gardens, 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE. $200. fhpsf.org.

Nov. 15 - Twilight Shines: Senior Neighbors 10th annual fundraiser honoring Diana Sieger includes cocktail reception and dinner. 6 p.m. Watermark Country Club, 5500 Cascade Road SE. $125. seniorneighbors.org.

Nov. 16 - Ford Museum Tree Lighting: Annual outdoor ceremony with live music and sing-along. 7 p.m. 303 Pearl St. NW. Free. fordlibrarymuseum.gov.

Nov. 16 - Let Their Voice Be Heard: Girls Choral Academy 20th annual fundraiser with entertainment by Lascivious Biddies. 5:308:30 p.m. St. George Banquet Center, 336 LaGrave Ave. SE. $100. girlschoralacademy. org.

Nov. 16-18 - GR International Wine, Beer & Food Festival: Tenth annual show with wine, beer and spirits, plus food from local restaurants. Also, seminars, food stage, vendors, music. Age 21 and over only. 5-10 p.m. Thu., 4-10 p.m. Fri., 1-10 p.m. Sat. DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave. NW. $15 Thu., $20 Fri.

NOV. 18 - UGLY SWEATER CROSS COUNTRY 5K: First Kentwood run with awards for runners and ugliest sweater. 11:30 a.m. Stormy Creek Golf Course, 3450 36th St. SE. $30-$35. kentwood 50.com. See Sports NOVEMBER 2017 / GRMAG.COM 69

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and Sat., $40 3-day pass; sampling tickets sold at door. grwinefestival.com.

Nov. 25. 3-8 p.m. Nov. 28. 150 W. Eighth St., Holland. kerstmarkt.wordpress.com.

Nov. 17 - Grand Haven Light Night: Stores on Washington Avenue hold open houses as holiday lights turn on for the season; plus, carolers, hot chocolate and roasted nuts. 5-8 p.m. visitgrandhaven.com.

Nov. 22-Dec. 31 - Christmas Lites Show: Driving route with almost 2 miles of seasonal lights and more than 50 animated displays. 5:30-9:30 p.m. every night. Fifth Third Ballpark, 4500 W. River Drive NE, Comstock Park. $20/car. christmasliteshow.com.

Nov. 11 - Hot Cider Hustle: 5K walk/run benefiting Humane Society of West Michigan. 9 a.m. Millennium Park, 1415 Maynard Ave. SW, Walker. $60. michiganruns.com/grandrapids hotciderhustle#schedule.

Nov. 23 - Zeeland Turkey Trot: Fourth annual 8K Before You Eat; benefits Hand2Hand. 8 a.m. 146 E. Main Ave. $30-$35. zeelandturkey trot.com.

Nov. 11 - Long John Run: 5K run/walk benefiting Mel Trotter Ministries. 8 a.m. Christ Church PCA, 2500 Breton Road SE. $15. face book.com/longjohnrun.

Nov. 24 - East Grand Rapids Tree Lighting: Pictures with Santa, reindeer, bonfire and s’mores, carriage and trolley rides. 6:30 p.m.

Regatta Plaza at Wealthy Street and Bagley Avenue. Free. eastgr.org.

Nov. 18 - Ugly Sweater Cross Country 5K: First Kentwood run with awards for runners and ugliest sweater. 11:30 a.m. Stormy Creek Golf Course, 3450 36th St. SE. $30-$35. kent wood50.com.

Nov. 27 - Zeeland Tree Lighting/Christmas Parade: Tree lighting at 6:15 p.m. at Splash Pad Park on E. Main Street. Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at 237 E. Main St., south on Elm Street to Central Avenue, then east to Centennial Street. zeelandfestivals.com.

Nov. 23 - Gobble Wobble: Tenth annual 4.3mile fun run supports Kids Food Basket. 8 a.m. East Grand Rapids Middle School, 2425 Lake Drive SE. $25-$30 adults. gazellesports. com/wp/gobblewobble.

Nov. 17-18 - Rockford Open Houses: Downtown Rockford merchants host holiday open houses with shopping specials, door prizes and holiday treats. 5-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sat. rockfordmichamber.com.

Nov. 17-18 - White Lake Area Holiday Walk: Open houses, holiday music, Santa, special offers at businesses and complimentary carriage rides in downtown Whitehall and Montague. 2-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Also, tree lighting 7 p.m. Fri. on North Mears in Whitehall. whitelake.org.

Nov. 17-19 - Christmas Through Lowell: Twenty-sixth anniversary celebration with 45 homes and businesses featuring more than 300 artists’ wares, including jewelry, holiday décor, folk and fine art, antiques, rugs, quilts.

9 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. christmasthroughlowell.org.

Nov. 17, 19 - Tanglefoot Artists’ Open Studio: Multiple artists in seven studios host open houses. 5-9 p.m. Fri., noon-5 p.m Sun. Tanglefoot Building, 314 Straight St. SW. Free. facebook.com/tanglefoot.artists.

Nov. 18 - Grand Haven Winter Shopping Expo: Events Plus hosts vendors and crafts.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Grand Haven Community Center, 421 Columbus Ave.

Nov. 18 - Grand Rapids Santa Parade: Annual Christmas parade through downtown Grand Rapids with theme “A Very Merry Mitten,” presented by Grand Rapids Jaycees.

9 a.m. Monroe Ave. NW from Michigan to Fulton. santaparadegr.com.

Nov. 18 - Holland Holiday Open House: Stroll the streets of downtown Holland that are filled with carolers, roasted chestnuts and Santa. 5-8 p.m. Also, tree lighting and sing-along at 8 p.m. at corner of Eighth Street and Central Avenue. downtownholland.com.

Nov. 18 - Hudsonville Holiday Parade: Begins at 10 a.m. at Pinnacle Center Drive, traveling north on 32nd Street, ending at School Avenue off Central Boulevard.

Activities, hot chocolate, cookies and Santa at fire station after parade. holland.org.

Nov. 18-Dec. 9 - Holiday Kerstmarkt: Openair European Christmas Market with Dutch gifts, handmade crafts and food. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Nov. 18. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 24. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Nov. 28 - Parade of Lights: Santa arrives in downtown Holland escorted by bands, floats and people decked in holiday lights. 6:30 p.m. Begins at Eighth Street and Columbia Avenue and ends at Holiday Kerstmarkt, 150 W. Eighth St. downtownholland.com.

Nov. 29 - Raising Hope Dinner: Catholic Charities West Michigan fundraiser supports education and community services. 6:30 p.m.

Meijer Gardens, 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE. $150. ccwestmi.org.

SPORTS Nov. - Grand Rapids Drive: National Basketball Association D-League team is primary affiliate of Detroit Pistons. Home games: Nov. 3 vs. Erie Bayhawks. Nov. 5 vs. Raptors 905.

Nov. 7 vs. Windy City Bulls. Nov. 18 vs. Canton Charge. Nov. 21 vs. Oklahoma City Blue.

Nov. 24 vs. Sioux Falls Skyforce. Nov. 30 vs.

Lakeland Magic. DeltaPlex, 2500 Turner Ave. NW. $5-$30. grandrapids.dleague.nba.com.

Nov. - Grand Rapids Griffins: Grand Rapids’ American Hockey League team is primary affiliate of Detroit Red Wings. Home games: Nov. 3 vs. Chicago Wolves. Nov. 5 vs.

Milwaukee Admirals. Nov. 8 vs. San Antonio Rampage. Nov. 24 vs. Manitoba Moose. Nov. 29 vs. Texas Stars. Van Andel Arena, 130 W. Fulton St. griffinshockey.com.

Nov. 4 - Iceman Cometh Challenge: Twenty-eighth annual 29-mile mountain bike race from Kalkaska to Traverse City. 9 a.m. iceman.com.

Nov. 11 - Dirty Duel Trail Race: 5K and 6K

races on Robinette’s, Provin and Kuyper College trails. 9 a.m. Robinette’s Apple Haus, 3142 Four Mile Road. $34. dirtyduel.com.

Nov. 23 - Grand Rapids Turkey Trot: Twenty-fifth annual 5K run/walk with MiniTrot for kids 12 and younger. 8 a.m. 130 W. Fulton St. $30 adults, kids free. grps.org/athle tics-turkeytrot.

STAGE & FILM Thru Nov. 4 - “The Dixie Swim Club”: LowellArts Players presents the story about the friendship between five southern women.

6:30 p.m. dinner/7:30 p.m. show Fri.-Sat.; 1:30/2:30 p.m. Sun. Larkin’s Other Place, 301 W. Main St., Lowell. $16-$20; $13 dinner. low ellartsmi.org.

Thru Nov. 5 - “Wicked”: Broadway Grand Rapids presents the story of the witches in the Land of Oz. 7:30 p.m. Tue.-Thu., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 and 8 p.m. Sat., 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sun. DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave. NW. $59$159. broadwaygrandrapids.com.

Nov. 2-18 - “The Book of Job”: Master Arts Theatre presents the biblical tale. 7:30 p.m.

Thu.-Fri., 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sat. 75 77th St. SW. $17 adults, $15 seniors and students. master arts.org.

Nov. 3-11 - “Arabian Nights”: Calvin College Theatre presents the story of a king who marries a new woman every day and kills her every night until he meets a woman who weaves stories that continue endlessly. 7:30 p.m., 10:30 a.m. Wed. Gezon Auditorium, Calvin College, 3201 Burton St. SE. $15 adults, $5 students. calvin.edu.

Nov. 4 - So You Think You Can Dance GR: Talent show with cash prizes for kids 8-17 and

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Nov. 6 - “Aerial Dance Chicago”: GVSU hosts ensemble performance of aerial dance.

7:30 p.m. Louis Armstrong Theatre, GVSU, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale. Free. gvsu.edu/ fallarts.

Nov. 7 - Peppa Pig’s Surprise: Live show based on Nick Jr. TV show for kids. 6 p.m.

DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave. NW. $15-$59.50. devosperformancehall.com.

Nov. 7, 14 - Filmhouse @ The Fed: Nov. 7, “F for Fake.” Nov. 14, “Art Is… The Permanent Revolution.” 7 p.m. Fed Galleries, Kendall College of Art and Design, 17 Pearl St. NW. Free. kcad.edu/events.

Nov. 8 - Real to Reel: Saugatuck Center for the Arts presents the film “Girl Unbound: The War to Be Her.” 7 p.m. 400 Culver St. Free. sc4a.org.

Nov. 9-11 - “The Little Mermaid”: Presented

by GR Christian High School. 7 p.m. Thu.-Fri., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sat. DeVos Center for Arts and Worship, 2300 Plymouth Ave. SE. dcaw. org.

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Nov. 9-18 - “Passing Strange”: Actors’ Theatre presents a musical about a young bohemian’s journey of self-discovery through Europe. 8 p.m. Spectrum Theater, 160 Fountain St. NE. $28 adults, $22 seniors and students. actorstheatregrandrapids.org.

Nov. 10 - Mike Epps: Comedian performs with guests Bruce Bruce and Earthquake. 8 p.m. Van Andel Arena, 130 W. Fulton St. $52$77.50. vanandelarena.com.

Nov. 11, 13 - Master Arts Theatre Auditions: Casting for “Imaginary Invalid” (performed Feb. 15-March 3). Auditions: 10 a.m. Sat., 6:30 p.m. Mon. 75 77th St. SW. masterarts.org.

Nov. 15 - Open Projector Night: UICA hosts short film screenings followed by Q&A with filmmakers. Audience votes for favorite. 8 p.m. 2 W. Fulton St. $8, $4 members. uica.org.

Nov. 16-Dec. 3 - “Cabaret”: GVSU Theatre presents a story set in a 1930s German nightclub. 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. Sun. Haas Center for Performing Arts, Allendale. $12 adults, $10 seniors, $6 students. gvsu.edu/shakes.

Nov. 17-19 - Marvel Universe Live: Age of Heroes: Stage show with Spider-Man, the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy and Doctor Strange. 7 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Sat.; 1 and 5 p.m. Sun. Van Andel Arena, 130 W. Fulton St. $16-$87. vanandelarena.com.

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BY NICOLE LARAE

The rise of Amber Lit Audio

“I think as an artist himself who works with other artists regularly, he has a better gauge for how to work with people in that medium more than many other people in his position.”

— Matt Ten Clay without you even knowing it.”

Grand Rapids is now home for Ten Clay, and it seems as though he’s here to stay.

“This city is a great place for creatives like me, for one, because there are many of us,” he said. “Feelings of respect, encouragement and camaraderie are pretty common amongst fellow musicians and artists in the area. Grand Rapids and all of its beauty and four seasons seems to keep people driven to evolve and feel very alive.”

To learn more, including a full list of services provided by Ten Clay, visit amberlitaudio. com.

— Nicole LaRae is the booking & venue manager for The Pyramid Scheme, owner of dizzybird records, and a volunteer programmer at WYCE 88.1FM.

Matt Ten Clay (center) with Shane Tripp (right) and Dan Fisher at Amber Lit Audio.

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MATT TEN CLAY MADE the move to Grand Rapids with a fellow musician friend in 2005, and the pair quickly became acquainted with local musical heroes Julio Gomez and Nathan Kalish, who introduced Ten Clay to some audio recording basics. “I really dug the recording aspect and really started growing into that position at that point, recording friends and learning at the same time,” Ten Clay said. “We called it ‘Caveman Records’ for a couple of years, but it was pretty casual.”

Within a couple years, Ten Clay moved into a 1,100-square-foot warehouse space along the Grand River, acquired more gear and started working with new musicians as he began taking the project more seriously.

The name “Amber Lit Audio” was coined in 2010, inspired by amber-colored, retro-style lamps — the ones that hang down from the ceiling. “I started off buying one (lamp) quite a few years ago and really dug the vibe of it, as opposed to the more bright, in-your-face style lighting,” Ten Clay said. “Now, I’ve got about seven of them up throughout the studio. It also kind of symbolizes my view or style on working with music, shedding some light on a song through mixing, but not so in-your-face, leaving some space for imagination and mystery.”

Ten Clay’s long client list mostly consists of Grand Rapids musicians, including Brad Fritcher, Cabildo, Flushed, Jake Stilson, Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish, Lazy Genius, and Shane Tripp, among others.

According to Stilson, who has worked with Ten Clay on several different projects, Ten Clay has a keen “ability to read and work with an artist,” he said. “I think as an artist himself who works with other artists regularly, he has a better gauge for how to work with people in that medium more than many other people in his position.” And Gomez, who has recorded with Ten Clay exclusively, agreed: “(Ten Clay) is great at the psychological aspect of recording,” he said. “Everyone has their hang-ups and a good producer will help you break through them 72 GRMAG.COM \ NOVEMBER 2017

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presents the story of middle-aged siblings whose movie-star sister and boyfriend create problems. 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Beardsley Theater, 425 W. Western Ave., Muskegon. $22 adults, $20 seniors and students. muskegoncivictheatre.org.

Nov. 17-Dec. 17 - “Annie”: GR Civic Theatre presents a musical about an orphan searching for her family. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. 30 N. Division Ave. $18-$37. grct.org.

Nov. 21-26 - “Les Misérables”: Broadway Grand Rapids presents a peasant’s story of redemption in 19th-century France. 7:30 p.m.

Tue.-Thu., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 and 8 p.m. Sat., 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sun. DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave. NW. $38 and up. broadwaygrand rapids.com.

Nov. 24-26 - “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”: CARE Ballet presents a onehour holiday performance for kids; meet Santa and cast after show. 7 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. East Grand Rapids Performing Arts Center, 2211 Lake Drive SE. $15 adults, $10 students. careballet.org.

Nov. 24-Dec. 9 - “Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical”: Holland Civic Theatre presents a holiday show with favorite carols and Secret Santa audience participation. 7 p.m., 2 p.m. Nov. 25-26 and Dec. 2 and 9. 50 W. Ninth St., Holland. $10. hollandcivic theatre.org.

Nov. 30-Dec. 2 - “Willy Wonka”: Van Singel and Master Arts Theatre present Roald Dahl’s musical comedy. 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Fri., 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Van Singel, 8500 Burlingame Ave. SW, Byron Center. $19-$22 adults, $17 senior and students, $8.50 kids 10 and under. vsfac.com.

MUSIC Nov. 1 - Janet Jackson: Pop singer performs State of the World Tour. 8 p.m. Van Andel Arena, 130 W. Fulton St. $29.50-$99.50. van andelarena.com.

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Nov. 2 - “Essential String Trios”: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center concert series. 7:30 p.m. St. Cecilia Music Center, 24 Ransom Ave. NE. $38-$43. scmc-online.org.

Nov. 4 - Chris Stapleton: Country singer performs All-American Road Show; with Marty Stuart and Brent Cobb. 7 p.m. Van Andel Arena, 130 W. Fulton St. $35.75-$70.75. van andelarena.com.

Nov. 4 - Sweet Dreams and Honky Tonks: Music and stories about Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash.

7:30 p.m. Frauenthal Theater, 425 W. Western Ave., Muskegon. $23. frauenthal.org.

Nov. 5 - Jeff Daniels with the Ben Daniels Band: Saugatuck Center for the Arts presents songs and stories by musician/actor. 4 p.m.

400 Culver St. $39. sc4a.org.

Nov. 10 - Enigma Variations: West Michigan Symphony plays music by Debussy, Daugherty and Elgar. 7:30 p.m. Frauenthal Theater, 425 W. Western Ave., Muskegon. $22-$54, $10 students. westmichigansym phony.com.

Nov. 10 - “Light in the Darkness”: Calvin College Women’s Chorale and Capella concert. 7 p.m. Cathedral of St. Andrew, 215 Sheldon Blvd. SE. Free. calvin.edu.

Nov. 10 - Liz Vice: Hope College Concert Series presents gospel concert. 7 p.m. Hope College, Dimnent Chapel, 277 College Ave., Holland. $10 adults, $5 students. hope.edu.

Nov. 10-12 - “An American in Paris”: GR Symphony performs live while the original 1951 film plays. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave. NW. $18-$90. grsymphony.org.

Nov. 11 - The Block Concerts: Percussionist Andrew Spencer. 7:30 p.m. The Block, 360 W. Western Ave., Muskegon. $25-$35, $10 students. theblockwestmichigan.org.

Nov. 11 - “The Snowman”: Based on the children’s book, GR Symphony presents a storytelling family performance about a magical night for a boy and his snowman friend. 3 p.m. DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave. NW. $5-$15. grsymphony.org.

Nov. 14 - Handbell Ensembles Showcase: Embellish Handbell Ensemble and Campana present a handbell concert. 7:30 p.m. Aquinas College, Kretschmer Auditorium, 1607 Robinson Road SE. Free. embellishhandbells. com.

Nov. 16, 30 - St. Cecilia Jazz Series: Nov. 16, bassist Christian McBride. Nov. 30, pianist Brad Mehldau. 7:30 p.m. St. Cecilia Music Center, 24 Ransom Ave. NE. $38-$43. scmconline.org.

Nov. 17 - Hope College’s Great Performance Series: Mucca Pazza. 7:30 p.m. Miller Center, 221 Columbia Ave., Holland. $20 adults, $15 seniors, $6 kids 18 and under. hope.edu.

Nov. 17-18 - Mighty Wurlitzer Concerts: GR Public Museum’s theater organ concert features “Theatre Organ Through the Decades”

by Justin Stahl. 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat. 272 Pearl St. NW. $10 adults, $5 kids, $8/$4 members. grpm.org.

Nov. 17-18 - “Verdi Requiem”: Presented by GR Symphony. 8 p.m. DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave. NW. $18-$90. grsym phony.org.

Nov. 18 - GRFA Acoustic Saturday Night Concerts: Grand River Folk Arts presents Martin & Lamm. 7 p.m. Wealthy Theatre Annex, 1110 Wealthy St. SE. $15 adults, $12 seniors and students, $10 members, $5 kids under 12. sites.google.com/site/grfolkarts.

Nov. 19 - Sacred Sounds of St. Mark’s: GR Symphony Youth Chorus. 5 p.m. St. Mark’s Episcopal, 134 N. Division Ave. Free. stmarks gr.org.

Nov. 20 - Monday Night Jazz Gumbo: Monthly West Michigan Jazz Society concert: Patty Gayle & Co. 6:30-8:30 p.m. New Holland Brewing, 417 Bridge St. NW. $10, $5 members. wmichjazz.org.

Nov. 22 - A Perfect Circle: Rock group; with The Beta Machine. 7:30 p.m. DeltaPlex, 2500 Turner Ave. $45-$65. deltaplex.com.

Nov. 25-26 - Sounds of Christmas: Chamber Choir of Grand Rapids holiday concert.

7:30 p.m. Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Basilica of St. Adalbert, 654 Davis Ave. NW. chamberchoir gr.org.

Nov. 26 - Embellish Handbell Ensemble: Community Artist Series concert. 4 p.m.

Grand Haven First Presbyterian Church, 508 Franklin Ave. Free. embellishhandbells.com.

Nov. 30-Dec. 2 - Mona Shores Singing Christmas Tree: Mona Shores High School Choir presents a 67-foot decorated “tree” holding 270 singing students, accompanied by the school’s 50-piece orchestra. 7 p.m.

Thu.-Fri., 3 and 7 p.m. Sat. Frauenthal Theater, 425 W. Western Ave., Muskegon. $10-$15. monashoressingingchristmastree.com.

LECTURES & WORKSHOPS Nov. - GR Public Libraries: Adults: Researching Civil War Historical Novels, Cutting the Cable Cord, Music in the Stacks, Speak Up GR: Gentrification and Our City, book clubs, computer/technology instruction. Kids: Santa’s Workshop, Mindstorm Saturdays, Mind Meets Music. grpl.org.

Nov. - Kent District Libraries: Adults: Postcards From the East: Wish You Were Here!, KDL Uncorked: Ladies Night, Early Childhood Essentials, book sales, book discussions, computer/technology instruction. Kids: Move to Music with Jim Gill, Grand Rapids Ballet at the Library, KDL Lab Experience, Rhyme Time Music and Movement, author visits, story times. kdl.org.

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Comedy & nightclub venues

Nov. 12

1/ Kari Jobe will perform The Garden Tour at 20 Monroe Live

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1/ 20 MONROE LIVE: 2,500-seat venue hosts live music, entertainment and special events. Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Kari Jobe performs The Garden Tour at 7 p.m. on Nov. 12. All ages are welcome. Tickets are $27-$78. 11 Ottawa Ave. NW, (844) 678-5483, 20monroelive.com.

2/ DR. GRINS COMEDY CLUB: Nationally acclaimed comedians perform Thu.-Sat. Stand-up comedian Josh Blue performs Nov. 16-18. He has performed on Comedy Central’s “Mind of Mencia” and NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” 8 p.m.

Thu.; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fri.; 5:30, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Sat. $10 Thu., $15 Fri.; $15-$20 Sat. The B.O.B., 20 Monroe Ave. NW, 356-2000, thebob.com/drgrinscomedy.

3/ THE INTERSECTION: Four-bar concert venue hosts nationally known bands. On Nov. 12, Chris Robinson Brotherhood performs at 8 p.m. The blues-rock band features Chris Robinson, the former lead singer of the Black Crowes. Tickets are $25. 133 Grandville Ave. SW, 451-8232, sectionlive.com.

The B.O.B.: The Big Old Building houses multiple entertainment options: dueling pianos at Bobarino’s Wed.-Sat.; DJs and dance floor at Eve on weekends; live music at House of Music and Entertainment (H.O.M.E.); stand-up comedy at Dr. Grins. 20 Monroe Ave. NW, 356-2000, thebob. com.

Founders Brewing Co.: Large taproom features live music Thu. and Sat., plus Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra on the first Sunday of each month.

235 Grandville Ave. SW, 776-2182,

foundersbrewing.com.

Grand Rapids Brewing Co.: Restaurant/taproom features live music Fri.-Sun. 1 Ionia Ave. SW, 458-7000, grbrewingcompany.com.

Grand Woods Lounge: Restaurant/bar with dance floor hosts DJs and live music Fri. and Sat. 77 Grandville Ave. SW, 451-4300, grandwoods lounge.com.

J. Gardellas Tavern: Dance club Fri. and Sat. nights on third floor with DJs. 11 Ionia Ave. SW, 459-8824, jgardellastavern.com.

Mixology: Lobby lounge overlooking downtown GR and Grand River has live music Fri. and Sat. nights and

3/ Chris Robinson Brotherhood

live jazz brunch on Sun. JW Marriott, 235 Louis St. NW, 242-1500, ilovethe jw.com/dining/mixology.

Mojo’s: DJs and dance floor on second level Wed., Fri. and Sat., with dueling pianos show on main floor Wed.-Sat. nights. 180 Monroe Ave. NW, 776-9000, mojospianobar.com.

Mulligan’s Pub: Bar and music venue in Eastown. 1518 Wealthy St. SE, 451-0775, facebook.com/mulligans pubgr.

One Trick Pony: Live music 8-11 p.m. Thu. and Sat. Reservations accepted. 136 E. Fulton St., 235-7669, onetrick.biz.

The Orbit Room: Regional and national music acts, occasional standup comedy. Open floor, seated balcony. 2525 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. SE, 942-1328, orbitroom.com.

Pop Scholars: Four-person comedy improv team performs at 8 p.m.

Nov. 3. $12. Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St. SE, 549-4788 ext. 130, popscholars.com.

The Pyramid Scheme: Heartside pub and live music venue. 68 Commerce Ave. SW, pyramidschemebar. com.

River City Improv: Comedy improv team performs at 7:33 p.m. Nov. 4 and 18. $12 adults, $5 students and kids. Ladies Literary Club, 61 Sheldon Blvd. SE, rivercityimprov.com.

River Rock at The Grand River

2/ Comedian Josh Blue Hotel: Live music Fri. and Sat. and jazz brunch Sun. 270 Ann St. NW, 363-9001, thegrandriverhotel.com.

Rocky’s Bar & Grill: Dancing every Fri., featuring DJs and live acts.

633 Ottawa Ave. NW, 356-2346, face book.com/rockysbarandgrill.

Stella’s Lounge: Drink features and live DJs every Fri. and Sat. 53 Commerce Ave. SW, 742-4444, stellas gr.com.

Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill: Live music acts and DJs, plus Comedy Tuesdays. 760 Butterworth St. SW, 272-3910, Facebook.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY KARI JOBE (TOP); JOSH BLUE (CENTER RIGHT); JAY BLAKESBERG (BOTTOM LEFT)

Billy’s Lounge: Eastown bar and music venue hosts live music with emphasis on blues. 1437 Wealthy St. SE, 459-5757, billyslounge.com.

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Nov. 2 - GVSU Civil Discourse Symposium: “Immigrants and Refugees: Celebrating Our Diversity.” 5-9 p.m. Eberhard Center, Pew Campus, 301 W. Fulton St. Free. gvsu.edu.

Nov. 3 - First Friday Contra Dance: Grand River Folk Arts Society hosts instruction and dancing. 7 p.m. 701 Fifth St. NW. $10 adults, $8 members, $5 students and seniors. sites. google.com/site/grfolkarts.

Nov. 4 - Fine Young MANners & Moms: Etiquette workshop and lunch for moms and sons. Reservations required. 10:30 a.m. Park Township Community Building, 1286 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland. $59 per person. recreation. parktownship.org.

Nov. 10 - Calvin Passport to Adventure: Travel film series: “Tough Rides: India”

by Ryan Pyle. 7 p.m. Calvin College, 1795 Knollcrest Circle SE. $6 adults, $3 students. calvin.edu/academic/call/passtick.htm.

Nov. 11 - Charming Mothers & Delightful Daughters: Etiquette workshop and lunch for moms and daughters ages 8-12.

Reservations required. 10:30 a.m. Park Township Community Building, 1286 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland. $59 per person. recreation. parktownship.org.

Nov. 11 - Slow Stitch Class: Monthly hand sewing with Kathleen Mooney. 2-3 p.m. Flat River Cottage, 317 E. Main St., Lowell. $10. flatrivercottage.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY KARI JOBE (TOP); JOSH BLUE (CENTER RIGHT); JAY BLAKESBERG (BOTTOM LEFT)

Nov. 14 - Ford Museum Program: “Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier” by Tom Tudor. 7 p.m. 303 Pearl St. NW. Free; reservations requested. fordlibrarymuseum.gov.

Nov. 14 - Master Lecture Series: “Calder: The Conquest of Time, The Early Years: 18981940” by Jed Perl. Registration required. 7 p.m.

Meijer Gardens, 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE. $14.50, members free. meijergardens.org.

Nov. 15 - GRCC Diversity Lecture Series: “The American DREAMer: From Undocumented to Wall Street and Immigration Advocacy” by Julissa Arce. 7 p.m. Fountain St. Church, 24 Fountain St. NE. Free. grcc.edu.

Nov. 16 - Dyslexia Seminar: Information from New Chapter Learning. 6:30 p.m.

Grandville Public Library, 4055 Maple St., Grandville. Free; register at 534-1385. new chapterlearning.net.

Nov. 27 - GR Audubon Club: “Hawks on the Wing: Seeing Beyond the Field Marks”

by Josh Haas. 7:30 p.m. Aquinas College Donnelly Center, 1607 Robinson Road SE. Public welcome. Free. graud.org.

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Blandford Nature Center: Special events: Nov. 4, History of Hunting. Nov. 11, All About Owls.

Nov 17, Tellebration: A Night of Story Telling. Nov. 18, Pioneer Thanksgiving. Permanent attractions: 143 acres of trails, heritage buildings, farm. Mary Jane Dockeray Visitor Center open Mon.-Sat. Trails open daily dawn to dusk. $3. 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, 7356240, blandfordnaturecenter.org.

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Coopersville & Marne Railway: Restored 1920s-era railway hosts Santa Train excursions Nov. 25-Dec. 24. $19 adults, $18 seniors, $17 kids 2-12. 311 Danforth St., Coopersville, 997-7000, coop ersvilleandmarne.org.

1/ “Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids” at the GR Public Museum.

Coopersville Farm Museum: Special events: Nov. 3, Community Christmas Tree Decorating. Nov. 7 and 21, Acoustic Jam Night. Nov. 25, Kids, Crafts & Critters. Permanent attractions: Tractors and other farming equipment, Eclipse windmill. Open Tue., Thu., Sat. $4 adults, $2 kids 4-12, kids 3 and under free. 375 Main St., Coopersville, 997-8555, coopersvillefarmmuseum.org.

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1/ GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM: Special exhibitions: Nov. 11-May 20, “Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids” explores how animals have inspired mythological creatures with models and replicas of preserved specimens, as well as cast fossils. $12 adults, $7 children. Thru Jan. 7, “Brain: The World Inside Your Head.” Special events: Puzzle Room: Quest for Conviction. Science Tuesdays feature themed activities and interactive displays. Permanent exhibitions: “Grand Fish, Grand River”; “Streets of Old Grand Rapids”; “Anishinabek and Newcomers: People of This Place”; “Collecting A-Z”; “Furniture City”; 1928 carousel ($1). Open daily. $8 adults, $7 seniors, $3 kids 3-17. 272 Pearl St. NW, 456-3977, grpm.org.

2/ GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM: Special exhibitions: Nov. 3-Feb. 11, “Carl Wilson: Her Purse Smelled Like Juicyfruit and Other Tales” includes a series of linoleum prints with narrative text about Wilson’s mother’s life. Thru Jan. 14, “Christian Marclay: Video Quartet.” Thru Feb. 11, “Andy Warhol’s American Icons.” Permanent exhibitions: 19th- and 20thcentury art, design and modern craft, prints, drawings, photographs. Drop-in Family Saturdays: Art activities, kid-friendly tours, 1-4 p.m. Closed Mon. $8 adults, $7 seniors/students, $5 kids 6-17, kids 5 and under free; free admission Tue. and 5-9 p.m. Thu. 101 Monroe Center St. NW, 831-1000, artmuseumgr.org.

2/ “Up on a Tightrope” by Carl Wilson is at GR Art Museum.

3/ DOWNTOWN MARKET: Market hall, open daily year-round, features culinary-related products at more than 20 local businesses, plus several restaurants. Special events: On Nov. 18, the market hosts A Very Merry Market Day, featuring seasonal gifts and food. The holiday-themed artisan market is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 435 Ionia Ave. SW, 805-5308, downtownmarketgr.com.

Felt Mansion & Gardens: Summer home of millionaire inventor Dorr E. Felt features 1920s architecture. Private guided tours available. 6597 138th St., Holland, 335-3050, feltmansion.org.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: Special exhibitions: Nov. 21-Jan. 7, “Christmas & Holiday Traditions Around the World” includes more than 40 internationally decorated trees and displays plus a Railway Garden. Thru Jan. 7, “Rodin and the Contemporary Figurative Tradition.” Special events: Nov. 21 and 28, Santa Visits and Original Dickens Carolers. Nov. 25, Rooftop Reindeer. Nov. 21, 25 and 28, Winter-Time Walks. See Meijer Gardens Holiday Gift Show in Special Events. Also see “Master Lecture Series” in Lectures & Workshops.

Permanent attractions: Modern and contemporary sculpture collection, Japanese garden, tropical conservatory, children’s garden, nature trails and boardwalk, café, gift shop. Open daily. $14.50 adults, $11 seniors and students, $7 kids 5-13, $4 kids 3-4. 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE, 957-1580, meijer gardens.org.

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum: Special events: See Ford Museum Tree Lighting in Special Events and Ford Museum Program in Lectures & Workshops. Special exhibitions: Nov. 4-Feb. 2018, “Louder Than Words: Rock, Power & Politics.” Permanent exhibitions: “Gerald Ford’s America”; “Young Jerry Ford”; “Navy Room”; “Congressional Work”; “At Work in the Oval Office”; “Leadership in Diplomacy”; “State Dining”; “Cabinet Room.” Also, DeVos Learning Center. Open daily. $8 adults, $7 seniors, $6 college students, $4 ages 6-18, kids 5 and under free. 303 Pearl St. NW, 2540400, fordlibrarymuseum.gov.

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum: Special events: Nov. 8, Connor’s Friends: A Night for Families Affected by Autism (free; reservations required). Permanent activities: Little GR, Bubbles!, Wee Discover, musical instruments and more. Toddler Tuesdays 10 a.m.-noon. Family Night 5-8 p.m.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM (TOP); GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM (BOTTOM)

Museums & attractions

DeGraaf Nature Center: Special events: Nov. 4, Top Twenty Backyard Birds. Nov. 11, Film: “An Inconvenient Truth.” Nov. 18, Build a Birdfeeder.

Permanent attractions: Eighteen-acre preserve with Interpretive Center, indoor pond, animals, SkyWatch. Knee-High Naturalist classes for kids 3-5. Center open Tue.-Sat. Trails open daily dawn to dusk. Free. 600 Graafschap Road, Holland, 3551057, cityofholland.com/degraafnaturecenter.

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3/ Holiday gift shopping will be available at Downtown Market on Nov. 18

Thu. ($1.75). Closed Mon. $8.50, $7.50 seniors, kids under 1 free. 11 Sheldon Ave. NE, 235-4726, grcm. org.

Holland Museum: Special events: Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Deck the Halls. Permanent exhibitions: 17th- to 20th-century paintings, attractions from the “Old Country,” local history. Open Wed.-Sun. $7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 students, kids 5 and under free. 31 W. 10th St., 796-3329, hollandmuseum.org. Also, Cappon House: 228 W. Ninth St. Settlers House: 190 W. Ninth St.

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John Ball Zoo: More than 2,000 animals, including tigers, grizzly bears, chimps and monkeys, plus aquarium, petting zoo and gift shop. Open daily. $7 adults, $6 seniors and kids 2-12, kids under 2 free.

1300 W. Fulton St., 336-4300, jbzoo.org.

Meyer May House: Restored Frank Lloyd Wright 1909 prairie-style house includes original furnishings. Open for guided tours 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tue. and Thu.; 1-4 p.m. Sun. (last tour one hour before close).

Free. 450 Madison Ave. SE, 246-4821, meyermay house.steelcase.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY DOWNTOWN MARKET

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM (TOP); GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM (BOTTOM)

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts: Special exhibitions: Thru Nov. 26, “Women Warriors: Portraits

by Hung Liu.” Thru Dec. 31, “Kirk Newman Faculty Review.” Thru Jan. 21, “Circular Abstractions: Bull’s Eye Quilts.” Closed Mon. $5 adults, $2 students with ID; members and kids 12 and under free. 314 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, (269) 349-7775, kiarts.org.

Muskegon Museum of Art: Special events: Nov. 22-Dec. 3, Festival of Trees. Nov. 24, Family Day with Santa and kids activities. Nov. 25, Teddy Bear Breakfast. Nov. 26, Holiday Centerpiece Make & Take Workshop. Nov. 28, Senior Day. Special exhibitions: Thru Nov. 8, 89th Michigan Regional Exhibition. Thru Jan. 14, Points of Resonance: The Museum Project Gift. Thru Jan. 21, Shift: Daniel Clayman. Open daily. $10 adults, $7 college students, kids 16 and under free. 296 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, (231) 720-2570, muskegonartmuseum. org.

Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium: Shows use Digistar projection and surround sound. Shows include “Under Starlit Skies,” “Back to the Moon for Good,” “Dark Side: The Light Show,” “Violent Universe,” Sesame Street’s “One World, One Sky” and “Friday Meditation.” $4 with admission to museum, $5 planetarium shows only. Public Museum, 272 Pearl St. NW, 456-3977, grpm.org/planetarium.

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John Schuring and Julie Westra

Seth Steele and Katie Matheson

Catherine Gregg, Chris Syverson and Nancy Flower

Becky Zellmer and Janie Bergeron

Ron and Anna Bullis

Kim Shefferly and Aaron Turner

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FOUR BESTSELLING AUTHORS took to the stage for a memorable night of dinner, drinks and discussion at Kent District Library’s third annual Literary Libations Gala Fundraiser Sept. 7. Proceeds benefit KDL programs and services.

The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts offered a first look at its ArtPrize Nine exhibition, “Cultivate,” as well as a chance to meet the artists during its annual OddBall fundraiser Sept. 9.

Guests gathered to honor those who contribute to the growth of Kent County’s parks and trails at the Kent County Parks Foundation’s Firefly Ball, held Sept. 15 at Millennium Park.

Jaime Counterman, Jennifer Wilson, Lauren Nguyen and Allyson Mills

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHNNY QUIRIN

India Manns, Carolyn King, Bill Manns and Wayman Britt

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Guillermo and Amanda Cisneros

Sara Dhyne and Brandi Glaske

Quianna Babb and Kyd Kane

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BUCK (TOP); JOHNNY QUIRIN (BOTTOM)

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People mingling at UICA’s OddBall event

Alex Gezon and Jen Jurgens Madelon Hassberger and Joan Secchia

Bob and Deb Evett Sara and Brian Balke

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Not your average brewer: Chris Andrus, co-founder of The Mitten Brewing Co., is making a difference.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHNNY QUIRIN

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hris Andrus, a Grand Rapids native with an undergraduate degree from Alma College, spent several years as a special education aide in area public schools, as well as a touring singer-songwriter, before he and childhood friend Max Trierweiler decided to dabble in brewing — and the rest, as they say, is history.

“In 2010, after nearly a decade of playing gigs and touring with bands, I was ready to try something else,” Andrus said. “(Trierweiler) and I were looking for something to do together, and we settled on homebrewing.

Even from our first brew day in his garage, we were seeking perfection and professional quality. … We were fanatical about it.”

The pair opened The Mitten Brewing Co., a vintage baseball-themed microbrewery, on Grand Rapids’ West Side in 2012. Aside from serving great beer, the brewery works to help in the community through its charitable arm, Mitten Foundation Inc. Andrus and Trierweiler have received multiple awards for their charitable work and entrepreneurship. Andrus also was selected as a Grand Rapids Business Journal “40 Under 40” honoree for 2017.

BEST PART ABOUT YOUR JOB? Seeing the community that we’ve created. I love seeing our staff members become friends and roommates, being promoted, volunteering together and becoming active on the West Side. None of that would have happened had Max and I not bought a homebrew kit together back in 2010. You never know how your decisions may impact the lives of others.

PROUDEST MOMENT? Marrying my wife Shannon. Once I did that, I knew that whatever I accomplished (or didn’t) from that point forward, people would still say I did pretty well.

WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO TRY? I’ve always wanted to drive from coast to coast with no agenda or timeline. I’m a sucker for offbeat roadside attractions and esoteric minutiae.

BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER BEEN GIVEN? “Don’t aspire to be all things to all people.” Be honest with yourself and what your strengths are, and pursue those.

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THE VINEYARD

It ’s all about the wines!

ENJOY 1200+ WINES from around the world, six continents to be exact, in the Vineyard. It’s the largest tasting room experience you’ll ever find, with every variety under the sun. As you travel throughout the Vineyard, you can sample sweet reds, dry whites, colorful rosés and bubbling sparkling wines and champagnes without ever leaving Grand Rapids. Over 200 Michigan wines are sure to impress and prompt future travels around the state.

In the middle of the Vineyard you’ll find the Elite Collection where you can enhance your sampling experience

and impress your family and friends.

Here, sommeliers from Tasters Guild International have hand-picked the finest premium wines that typically sell for about $100 a bottle and offer you a taste for a fraction of the full price.

Tasting fees begin at a minimum of 10 tickets for these distinctive world-class wines, which are normally only available by the bottle.

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BEER CITY STATION EVERYONE IS GETTING on board with the craft beverage scene, especially here in Michigan and more specifically Grand Rapids. Located inside Exhibit Hall C off the Grand Gallery, Beer City Station is home to hundreds of beers, ciders, meads and flavored malt beverages from around the United States and beyond.

Meet the talented artists who craft these beverages and discover unique ways to pair them with your favorite snacks, meals and desserts.

CIDER ROW HARD CIDER (or simply cider, as producers call it) dates back to the 17th and 18th century emigrants to America from the British Isles. Fermented apples (cider) were safer to drink than water at that time.

Little did they know then that cider would become the fastest growing sector of the craft beverage market in the United States three centuries later. Michigan has a long-standing history in the apple industry and craft producers are serving up impressive award-winning ciders with vast flavor profiles. Sample Sponsored by from local, regional and national brands in Cider Row, located in Hall C along with the Beer City Station.

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HEMINGWAY HALL

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED author Ernest Hemingway’s love of Michigan and cocktails is legendary. The new Hemingway Hall pays tribute to his passion for craft—whether that was drinking, eating, writing or living life. Located outside the Vineyard along the Grand River concourse, craft producers and mixologists showcase their finest spirits, mixers, garnishes and cocktails. Two of Michigan’s award-winning distilleries, New Holland Spirits and Coppercraft Distillery, will bring their show on the road to offer hands-on workshops featuring creative ingredients and tricks of the trade and then serve their creations for tasting tickets.

DOWNLOAD THE APP: GR WINE FESTIVAL Browse the beverage list, book a pairing, build your tasting list and schedule, all from your smart phone!

It’s the Festival’s interactive guide and it’s available for iPhone and Andriod now!

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TRAVERSE COAST WINE TRAIL DISCOVER THE Traverse Wine Coast, where almost 40 unique wine destinations are closely located along the breathtaking shoreline of this coastal region. Two wine-friendly peninsulas, Leelanau and Old Mission, extend out into the waters of the Grand Traverse Bay and provide a fantastic backdrop of hills covered in vines.

WIN AN OVERNIGHT GETAWAY PACKAGE TO A MICHIGAN WINERY, courtesy of Traverse City Tourism. The packages include overnight accommodations, a winery tour and culinary experiences. Two winners will be drawn each day of the Festival!

Media Partners

GOLD MEDAL WINNING WINES GOLD MEDAL WINNERS FROM THE 2017 TASTERS GUILD International Wine Judging are featured at the Festival. Look for the Gold Medal bottles in the individual displays (and identified in the program listings) to taste these International award-winning wines.

For the past 40 years, the Michigan Grape & Wine Industry Council—operating under the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development—has hosted the state’s ultimate wine competition. The results are presented at the end of each summer and many of the Gold Medal wines (including several Best of Class) from Michigan’s five federally-recognized viticultural regions are available for sampling in The Vineyard.

THE 2017 BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU DAY!

LAKE MICHIGAN SHORE WINE TRAIL EXPLORE THE LAKE MICHIGAN SHORE Wine Trail, right at the Festival!

From deep reds to crisp whites, and everything in between, the flavors of these award-winning wines are as diverse as the wineries themselves. Each of the 21 wineries in the trail offer a unique tasting experience showcasing their wines.

WIN A BEER TAP FAST PASS! 101.3 THE BREW will be giving away 5 Fast Passes each day of the Festival to some lucky attendees to “skip the line” at the special beer tap area in Beer City Station.

STAY CONNECTED

THE THIRD THURSDAY of November is now the release date around the world for the most popular vin de primeur, fermented for just a few weeks before being released for sale: Beaujolais Nouveau. On the Festival’s opening day, Thursday Nov. 16 the Tasters Guild will recognize this day by hosting a special pouring by the Elite Collection presented by David Stanley and Meijer.

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WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL, LLC DOWNLOAD THE APP: GR WINE FESTIVAL — Browse the beverage list, book a pairing, build your tasting list and schedule, all from your smart phone! It’s the Festival’s interactive guide and it’s available for iPhone and Andriod now!

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2017 Pairings Menus ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE EXPERIENCES offered at the Festival each year is one hour seated multi-course meals that are paired with wine, beer or craft cocktails. Chefs and sommeliers, brewers and mixologists work together as they prepare, present and serve the meals, offering guests a unique opportunity to communicate with the chefs about their choices for the pairings.

Tickets for the pairings may be reserved online in advance at www.GRWineFestival.com or on-site at the Festival on a first-come, first-served basis.

Each pairing is limited to 20 seats.

Black Star Farms

Menu

Amuse-Bouche Bedazzled Sparkling Wine Grilled Squash Salad with Apples, Bacon, Fennel, Racelette, & Candied Cranberries 2016 Acturos Dry Riesling Black Star Farms Hard Apple Cider Braised Pork Loin Apple & Potato Gratin Crispy Brussel Sprouts Vintner’s Pinot Noir Pumpkin Cheesecake Pumpkin Marmalade & Maple Crunch Sirius Maple Dessert Wine SEATING TIMES Thursday: 5:30pm, 7:30pm Friday: 5:30pm, 7:30pm Saturday: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm & 9pm PRICE: $60 per person

Gilly’s Smokehouse

Menu

Smoked Scallops, Butternut Squash Puree, Hens of the Wood, Herbs, Apple Gastrique B.O.B’s Brewery Blondie Shaved Brussels, Buttermilk Bleu Cheese, Toasted Pepita, Pickled Chai Grapes, Herbs, Raspberry Green Tea Vinaigrette B.O.B’s Brewery Hoptics Gose Smoked Amish Chicken Confit, Poblano & Sweet Corn Spoon Bread, Tomato Chili Marmalade, Crispy Chicken Skin B.O.B’s Brewery Full on IPA Molasses Braised Creekstone Short Rib, Malted Demi, Black Pepper & Parsnip Biscuit, Bourbon Pickled Carrots & Roasted Fennel, Crispy Potato B.O.B’s Brewery 2016 Robert The Barrell (Bourbon Barrel Aged) Dark Chocolate Flourless, MI Maraschino Cherry, Lemon Tuile, Honey Hatch Chili Puree, Vanilla Stout Ice Cream B.O.B’s Brewery Tiramisu Stout SEATING TIMES Thursday: 5:30pm, 7:30pm Friday: 5:30pm, 7:30pm Saturday: 3pm*, 5pm, 7pm & 9pm PRICE: $45 per person *$35 per person Saturday 3pm Matinee

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Nibi

Menu

Bacon Shoyu Ramen Pork Belly, Cilantro, Shitake Kono Sauvignon Blanc Quail Confit Parsnip, Miso, Radish Cloudline Pinot Noir Hoisin Beef Cheek Greens, Yuzu, Ginger 1000 Stories Zinfandel Roasted Apple Cider, Ginger, Vanilla Texas Corners Dry Hard Apple Cider SEATING TIMES Thursday: 5:30pm, 7:30pm Friday: 5:30pm, 7:30pm Saturday: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm PRICE: $65 per person

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Reds At Thousand Oaks

Menu

Curried Squash Bisque, Spiced Pistachios, Lemon Crème Fraiche Sauvion Vouvray Cold Grilled Scallop, Spinach, Bacon, Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette, Whipped Goat Cheese, Spiced Candied Pecans Joseph Carr Carneros Chardonnay Dijon Rubbed Beef Tenderloin, Chive Potato Puree, Glazed Farm Carrots, Truffle Demi-Glace, Fried Shallots Josh Cellars North Coast Cabernet Carmel Apple Cheesecake, Streusel, Apple Chip, Sea Salt Carajillo: Espresso Poured Over Ice & Topped with ¾ Ounce Licor 43, Served in Rocks Glass SEATING TIMES Thursday: 5:30pm, 7:30pm Friday: 5pm, 7pm, 9pm Saturday: 3pm*, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm PRICE: $55 per person *$45 per person Saturday 3pm Matinee

Rockwell Republic

Menu

Egg Drop Soup, Hot & Sour Pork Dumpling Bells Lager of The Lakes Sushi: Big Eye Tuna Nigiri, Truffled Shishito Pepper, Yuzu Black Tobiko, Rosemary Gel Champagne Cocktail — Moutard Brut Champagne, Angostura Soaked Sugar Cube, Bruleed Lemon Peel, Pounded Rosemary Stalk Duck Proscuitto, Berber Rabbit Balantine, Lamb Boudin, Jalapeno Lime Marmalade, Asian Pear Chutney Orchards Negroni — Lairds Applejack Brandy, R&R Sweet Vermouth, Aperol, Campari, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, Orange Twist Jellyfish Cucumber Salad, Wafu, Frisse, Arugula, Poached Egg, Pickled Sprouts Water of Life — Long Road Old Aquavit, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, Fresh Lemon Juice, R&R Honey Syrup, Orange Wheel, R&R Brandy Cherry Gyudon Marinated Cow Tenderloin, Parsnip Puree, Sugiyaki Broth, Scallion Manhattan Spice Trade — Elijah Craig Bourbon, Orange Spice Tea Infused R&R Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, Flamed Lemon Peel Extract, Brandy Cherry Carrot Walnut Cake, Aquafaba & Coconut Frosting, Rum Cherry Gastrique, Candied Walnuts, Salted Almond Caramel Holiday from Real — Vanilla Infused Old Forester Bourbon, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Fresh Lemon Juice, Pineapple Juice, Simple Syrup, Bruleed Clove Studded Pineapple Wedge, R&R Brandy Cherry SEATING TIMES Thursday: 5:30pm, 7:30pm Friday: 5:30pm, 7:30pm Saturday: 2pm*, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm PRICE: $65 per person *$55 per person Saturday 2pm Matinee

San Chez

Menu

Guests will choose either wine or beer with pairing.

White Bean Cassoulet Northern Bean Stew flavored with Saffron, Garlic, Onion, & some other things too Wine — Faustino VII Blanco, Viura, Rioja, Spain Beer — Arbor Brewing Co, Euchre Pilsner, Ann Arbor, MI Harissa Roasted Organic Carrots Organic Rainbow Carrots Fire Roasted with Harissa Topped with Crumbled Feta, Serrano Crunch & Fresh Parsley Wine — Faustino I Gran Reserva, Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain Beer — Blackrocks Brewery, Coconut Brown Ale, Marquette, MI Apple Braised Pork Ribs Slow Cooked Pork Ribs with an Apple Barbeque Glaze Served with Smashed & Fried Red Skin Potatoes Topped with Mahon Cheese, Basil & Mint Wine — Gran Via 90, Tempranillo, La Mancha, Spain Beer — Uncle John’s Hard Cider, Apple Blueberry Hard Cider, St. John’s, MI Spiced Pumpkin Cake Vegan Pumpkin Cake Layered with Mock Buttercream Topped with Cashew Glaze & Caramel Corn Served with Fresh Cranberry Sauce Wine — Ripanoço, Aragonês blend, Alentejo, Portugal Beer — Atwatater Brewery, Vanilla Java Porter, Detroit, MI SEATING TIMES Thursday: 6pm, 8pm Friday: 6:30pm, 8:30pm Saturday: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm PRICE: $65 per person

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six.one.six

The Kitchen

Menu

“MIXED”: Each six.one.six. Pairing will include an Iron Bartender Competition!

Guests will be able to enjoy washed spirits & infusions while deciding which cocktail pairs best with each course.

Compressed Watermelon, Micro Basil, Feta Powder, Balsamic Pipette Frisee Pickled Red Onion, Toasted Pine Nuts, Strawberry, Shaved Manchego, Honey Truffle Vinaigrette Pressed Ox Tail Sweet Potato Puree, Chicharron, Natural Jus Almond Frangipane Vanilla Spiced Poached Pears, Candied Almonds SEATING TIMES Thursday: 6pm, 8pm Friday: 6:30pm, 8:30pm Saturday: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm

Menu

Spaetzle with Bacon and Gruyere Cheese Wiener Gemischter Satz, Stift Klosterneuburg 2014 Viennese Goulash Soup Gruner Veltliner, Herman Moser “Per Due,” Kremstal 2014 Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Red Cabbage and Austrian-style Potato Salad Gelber Muskateller, Herman Moser 2016 Apple Strudel with Vanilla Rum Sauce Evolucio Late Harvest, Tojaj 2015 SEATING TIMES Thursday: 6pm, 8pm Friday: 6:30pm, 8:30pm Saturday: 2pm*, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm PRICE: $50 per person *$40 per person Saturday 2pm Matinee

The Knickerbocker

Menu

Four Courses paired with beer, wine & spirits Pork & Pickles Charcuterie Barrel Knickerbocker Gin Martinez Pumpkin Pierogi Bourbon Brown Butter Ichabod Pumpkin Ale & Fenn Valley Chardonnay (true) Glumpki Polish Cabbage Roll Sauerkraut & Smoked Tomato Baltic Anomaly Porter & Marland Pinot Noir Apple Tart Tatin Apple Raisin Pastry Pilgrim’s Dole Wheatwine & Wyncroft Late Harvest Riesling SEATING TIMES Thursday: 6pm, 8pm Friday: 6pm, 8pm Saturday: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm PRICE: $50 per person

PRICE: $65 per person

NEW

THIS YEAR!

OUR PAIRING RESTAURANTS will be competing for “Bragging Rights” as the finest beverage and food pairing at the Festival. A collection of local food specialists will randomly partake in enjoying the many pairings and judge the winner.

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The Ultimate Dining Experience BRING YOUR APPETITE TO THE FESTIVAL, because we’ve got you covered no matter what you’re craving. Spread out throughout the Vineyard, Beer City Station, and the RendezBREW Café these local eateries offer up an unparalleled progressive dining experience. Restaurants are designated throughout the Festival by the knife and fork icon on the program map. Tasting tickets are required.

Featured Chef Creations below are 10 tickets or $5 | Most participating restaurants have additional offerings at the Festival

BOOTH #590R/BEER CITY STATION BOOTH #424R/RENDEZBREW CAFÉ

Housemade Chicken Salad* Bed of Romaine, with Raspberry Vinaigrette (Gluten Free, All-Natural Meats) *contains nuts

Dry-Aged Prime Meatloaf with Parmesan Whipped Potato & Red Eye Gravy Jambalaya Creole Rice Dish made with Andouille Dirty Rice, Peppers, Onions & Tomatoes with Shrimp, Chicken & Creole Style Sausage

Rice Cake Stirfry with Cabbage, Garlic, Gochujang Sauce & Scallion Affogato with Sweetened Condense Milk Ice Cream & Verona Dark Brew Coffee

Louisiana style Gumbo Tiger Shrimp, Tasso Ham, Okra, Holy Trinity, Dirty Rice, Pickled Peppers

BOOTH #130R/THE VINEYARD

BOOTH #180R/THE VINEYARD

Green Tea Soba Noodle Salad with Enoki & Shitaki Mushrooms, Sesame Seeds, Truffle Oil & Coriander

BOOTH #540R/BEER CITY STATIONV

BOOTH #50R/THE VINEYARD

Famous “Play Boy Roll” (Smoked in Flaming)* Tempura Shrimp, Spicy Tuna, Asparagus roll wrapped with Shrimp & Sweet, Spicy Sauce, 7 Seasonings

Tuna Salpicón de Atún: Sautéed Tuna, Spanish Olives, Tomatoes, Capers, Onion, Corn Chips, Avocado Sauce Chicken Flautas: Deep Fried, Shredded Chicken in Rolled Corn Tortillas, Topped with Chile Puya Salsa, Lettuce & Tomato

Combo (Special Roll, Regular Roll & Seaweed Salad)* *May Contain Raw or Under Cooked, Please Ask Us For Detail BOOTH #75R/THE VINEYARD

BOOTH #149R/THE VINEYARD

Butter Chicken with Rice Chana Masala with Rice

BOOTH #146R/THE VINEYARD

Duck Confit Empanadas with Smoked Tomato Cream and Petite Green Salad

BOOTH #570R/BEER CITY STATION

Two Tacos Mexicanos Combo Your choice of Protein, served in Corn Tortillas, topped with Onions, Cilantro, choice of Salsa and Lime: Carne Asada (Steak) Al Pastor (marinated Pork) Cilantro Lime Chicken (Pollo) Chips & Salsa

Rigatoni Bolognese Fresh Pasta with Pork Ragu, San Marzano Tomatoes, Sweet Peas, Cream & Parmesan Polpette di Carne Wood Fired Pork and Beef Meatballs, Basil, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Olive Oil & Pecorino

BOOTH #550R/BEER CITY STATION

Torched Scallop & Bacon Sushi Roll Retired Dairy Cow Tataki with Fall Vegetable & Cracker Nut Salad

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NEW

THIS YEAR! THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO VOTE on which restaurant has prepared the best small plate sample at the Festival! Each restaurant booth will have information regarding how to vote.

BOOTH #110R/THE VINEYARD

Toasted Rghaif with Currant & Carmelized Onions & a Chickpea Spread Fried Warqua with Duck Confit & Morel Powder, Cherry & Dijon Vinaigrette

BOOTH #560R/BEER CITY STATION

Half Cuban Sandwich with a Side of Arroz Con Gandules (Puerto Rican Rice)

BOOTH #90R/THE VINEYARD

Fabada Asturiana (North Western Asturian Bean Stew) Chorizo, Pork, Tomatos, Fabe Beans, Market Vegetables Country Bread Talo con Chistorra Fresh Chorizo Sausage, Piperade, Manchego, Flatbread

Seminar/Workshop Leaders CHEF ANGUS CAMPBELL A City and Guilds Master Craftsmen, with over 40 years of experience, Chef Angus Campbell was born and raised on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Beginning his professional career, Chef Campbell worked at the Bahamas Hotel Training College where he became the Department Chair for their Culinary Arts Department before moving to Grand Rapids where he taught food production at the acclaimed public restaurant “The Heritage.” He has won medals at many levels of food competitions and is an accomplished junior culinary team coach.

DAVID STANLEY With over 20 years of professional experience in fine wines, specialty beverages and quality foods, David helps customers pick great wine, beer or spirits as the Wine & Beverage Steward at Meijer. He assists with all aspects of planning a beverage menu or tips for planning an intimate dinner and how to pair each course perfectly.

NANCIE OXLEY Michigan’s first female winemaker, joined St. Julian Wine Company in 2002 as the Assistant Winemaker and moved up to Head Winemaker in 2010. She has been involved in the wine industry for the past 15 years and gained her knowledge primarily through hands-on experience in California and Michigan. Nancy has a Bachelor of Science in Food Manufacturing Operations, double minors in Agribusiness Management and Organizational Leadership & Supervision, and a Master of Science degree in Food and Agribusiness Management. In 2013, Nancie was awarded the Outstanding Food Science Alumni Award from Purdue University.

NEAL DIONNE Neal refers to himself as a “recovering” radio personality. Following a highly successful 45 year career in broadcasting, the last 24 of which were spent in West Michigan as the Morning Host on county powerhouse B93 and Mid-Day Talk Show Host on News Radio WOOD 1300, Neal decided to put all of his energy into his passion for great food. He has created his own website (nealdionne.com) to share his recipes and thoughts on everything from ingredients to techniques, family, the outdoors, music, literature and life in general.

PHILIP GREENE Philip is an authority on the life and favorite drinks of Ernest Hemingway, and has presented on this topic before the Smithsonian and Kennedy Center in Washington DC and at the Hemingway Home in Key West, as well as other locales around the world. His book, To Have and Have Another — A Hemingway Cocktail Companion, received critical acclaim from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Food & Wine and many others. He is also author of The Manhattan: The Story of the First Modern Cocktail. Greene is a Brand Ambassador and consultant for the Hemingway Rum Co., and their line of award-winning rums under the Papa’s Pilar brand. He is one of the founders of the Museum of the American Cocktail in New Orleans, is on the Board of Directors for the National Food & Beverage Foundation as well as the Museum of the American Cocktail’s Founders Board.

CHEF OLIVER HALE Chef Oliver Hale, or Chef O as he is known to his followers, comes to the Festival as an award winning chef, TV producer and Host with many years of experience.

He produced and hosted 315 episodes of “CHEF O’S PLACE” from 1999 thru 2011 airing in and around MI. GR Magazine voted him Best Chef in Grand Rapids in both 2003-2004 and 2004-2005. Chef O specializes in healthy cooking, including French cuisine, Italian, seafood & wild game.

GARRY BOYD Garry is the creative force behind BarFly Ventures’ Food, Beverage & Cultural Innovation team at HopCat, Stella’s Lounge, Grand Rapids Brewing Company, The Waldron and TikiCat — 5 concepts based (mostly) in Grand Rapids, but expanding rapidly throughout the nation.

Garry oversees all food & beverage menu development, as well as the sustainability and charity initiatives for the BarFly Ventures concepts. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Michigan Brewers Guild where he chairs both the Sustainability and Quality subcommittees. Outside of being a father of three, Garry feels his greatest contributions to society are the invention of HopCat’s Crack Fries™ and the famous Stuffed Burgers at Stella’s Lounge. He has a passion for bartending, craft cocktails, and Michigan craft beer.

See GRWineFestival.com for additional speakers

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Music at the festival

LIVE MUSIC WILL BE PLAYED throughout the Festival from talented local musicians in The Vineyard, the Grand Gallery, and the Beer City Station!

MELAPHOBIX

REALLY KEELY

The members of Melophobix are no strangers to the stage, which includes a seven-piece Funk/Rock/Reggae/Fusion band.

Within the group, they have accumulated decades’ worth of experience playing and performing across various cities, states, and countries. Their influences stem from a plethora of genres and artists, which contributes to the band’s portfolio of original music. They are considered primarily an original band, but one can still enjoy their covers, which honor some of their favorites in music both past and present.

Great beer. Great music. Relax with friends at the Beer City Station Music Stage while Really Keely performs!

While you sample some tasty brews enjoy the sounds of acoustic classic rock, pop and blues.

STEVE HILGER JAZZ QUARTET

VALENTIGER IN THE BEER CITY STATION Grand Rapids rock/pop band Valentiger has ascended the ranks to become one of the area’s most popular live acts, exuding a collective confidence meshed with on-stage wit and humor, something that’s also reflected in the trio’s studio recordings.

Boasting a who’s who lineup of regional players, the Steve Hilger Jazz Quartet plays straight ahead jazz, contemporary jazz, and jazz fusion with a modern flair. Guitarist Steve Hilger fronts this ensemble with Charlie Hoats on bass, Eddie Eicher on drums, and John Gist on saxophone.

BEER CITY STATION SPONSORED BY MUSIC STAGE SCHEDULE Thursday: Really Keely 6:30pm – 9:30pm Friday: Really Keely 7:00pm – 10:00pm Saturday: VALENTIGER 2:00pm – 5:00pm & 6:00pm – 9:00pm

THE VINEYARD MUSIC STAGE SCHEDULE Thursday: Melaphobix 5:30pm – 9:30pm Friday: Steve Hilger Jazz Quartet 5:30pm – 9:30pm Saturday: Melaphobix 1:00pm – 4:00pm & 5:30pm – 9:30pm

GRAND GALLERY MUSIC STAGE SCHEDULE Thursday: Sam Corbin 6:00pm – 9:30pm Friday: Mark Salas 6:00pm – 9:30pm Saturday: Brant Satala 1:00pm – 4:00pm Saturday: Chris Laskos 5:00pm – 9:00pm

RendezBREW at the COFFEE, CORDIALS & DESSERTS CAFÉ THE POPULAR GATHERING SPOT for the beginning, middle, or finale of your visit is where guests indulge their sweet cravings and discover new pairings; named, the RendezBREW Coffee, Cordials & Desserts Café. Coffees, teas and lattes are brewed on-site. Sip on cordials, savor chocolates, surrender to decadent offerings, and SPONSORED BY relax with soft musical sounds in the Grand Gallery.

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Craft Cocktail Workshops BLENDING TOGETHER award-winning spirits and mixers into craft artisan cocktails, the region’s noted mixologists and distillers will serve up hands-on workshops guaranteed to educate and entertain. These 15-minute workshops will amp up your bartending skills, just in time for holiday entertaining with family and friends. Held in Hemingway Hall along the river, each workshop is limited to the first 12 people who step up to the bar at the scheduled times.

New Holland Artisan Spirits Workshops THURSDAY

SATURDAY

6:00PM Simple & Sour: The power of citrus in cocktails 7:00PM Bubble & Squeak: Beertails & Mules 8:00PM The French 75 Connection: Mawby & New Holland Artisan Spirits

3:00PM Old Fashioned: The original cocktail 4:00PM Simple & Sour: The power of citrus in cocktails 5:00PM Bubble & Squeak: Beertails & Mules 6:00PM The French 75 Connection: Mawby & New Holland Artisan Spirits 7:00PM Old Fashioned: The original cocktail 8:00PM Simple & Sour: The power of citrus in cocktails

NOVEMBER 16

FRIDAY

NOVEMBER 17 5:00PM Old Fashioned: The original cocktail 6:00PM Simple & Sour: The power of citrus in cocktails 7:00PM Bubble & Squeak: Beertails & Mules 8:00PM The French 75 Connection: Mawby & New Holland Artisan Spirits

NOVEMBER 18

CopperCraft Distillery Workshops THURSDAY

SATURDAY

6:30PM Barrel Aged Cocktails 7:30PM Brandied Cherries

2:30PM Mixing Cocktails in Hemingway Fashion 3:30PM The Manhattan: The Story of the First Modern Cocktail 4:30PM Barrel Aged Cocktails 5:30PM Brandied Cherries 6:30PM Barrel Aged Cocktails

NOVEMBER 16

FRIDAY

NOVEMBER 17 6:30PM Mixing Cocktails in Hemingway Fashion 7:30PM The Manhattan: The Story of the First Modern Cocktail

NOVEMBER 18

Smithfield is a proud sponsor of the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival.

For more information, visit smithfield.com

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Wine & Beer Seminar Schedule APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MINUTES. Sampled wines and beers are complimentary.

Seminar Room D is hosted by Henry A. Fox. Seminar Room F is hosted by Traverse Wine Coast and Traverse City Tourism.

Thursday

NOVEMBER 16 7:00 PM SEMINAR ROOM D: There’s a BUG in my beer ... and WHY the brewery put it there! — Presented by Steve Smith, Henry A. Fox 7:30 PM SEMINAR ROOM E: Uncovering the Truth about Sparkling Wine — Presented by Aaron Harr, Fenn Valley Vineyards, Hosted by Lake MI Shore Wine Trail 8:00 PM SEMINAR ROOM F: Not Your Grandma’s Rosé: A Tasting of Traverse Wine Coast Rosés — Presented by Paul Hamelin, Verterra Winery, Leelanau Peninsula

Friday

NOVEMBER 17 5:00 PM SEMINAR ROOM D: When and Why to Splurge — Presented by David Stanley, Sommelier & Meijer Wine Steward 5:30 PM SEMINAR ROOM E: Michigan Fruit — Presented by Nancy Oxley, Wine Maker at St. Julian Winery, Hosted by Alliance Beverage

6:00 PM SEMINAR ROOM F: Rieslings: A Tasting of Traverse Wine Coast Rieslings from Sweet to Dry — Presented by Robert Brengman, Brengman Brothers, Leelanau Peninsula 7:00 PM SEMINAR ROOM D: Guinness: A Tale of Two Centuries — Presented by Annie Redmond, Guinness Brewery Ambassador 7:30 PM SEMINAR ROOM E: Cider 101 — Presented

by Troy Lewis, Vander Mill Cider, Hosted by Imperial Beverage 8:00 PM SEMINAR ROOM F: Pinot Noir: A Tasting of Pinot Noirs from the Traverse Wine Coast

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18

2:00 PM SEMINAR ROOM F: Holiday Wines 3:00 PM SEMINAR ROOM D: The World of Fruit Beers — Presented by Steve Smith, Henry A. Fox 3:30 PM SEMINAR ROOM E: Cider 101 — Presented by Troy Lewis, Vander Mill Cider, Hosted by Imperial Beverage

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4:00 PM SEMINAR ROOM F: Sparkling Wines: A Tasting of Bubblies from the Traverse Wine Coast 5:00 PM SEMINAR ROOM D: Develop Your Wine Sense with Blind Tasting — Presented by David Stanley, Sommelier & Meijer Wine Steward 5:30 PM SEMINAR ROOM E: A Taste of the Lake Michigan Shore — Presented by Dr. David Miller, White Pine Winery & Vineyards, Hosted by Lake MI Shore Wine Trail 6:00 PM SEMINAR ROOM F: Chardonnay: Unoaked vs Oaked — Presented by Todd Oosterhouse, Bonobo Winery, Old Mission Peninsula 7:00 PM SEMINAR ROOM D: Guinness: A Tale of Two Centuries — Presented by Annie Redmond, Guinness Brewery Ambassador 7:30 PM SEMINAR ROOM E: Wine, It’s Good for You: The Health Benefits of Drinking Wine — Presented by Dr. Steven Lasater and Bradford Hammerschmidt, Hosted by Imperial Beverage 8:00 PM SEMINAR ROOM F: A Tasting of Cool-Climate Reds

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6:00 PM Tipsy Turkey & Drunken Gravy — Presented by Garry Boyd, VP Food Beverage & Innovation — BarFly Ventures 7:00 PM Cooking with Wood & Smoke — Presented by Chef Angus Campbell, Culinary Consultant 8:00 PM Celebrate Out of the Box: Holiday Feasts — Presented by Chef Oliver Hale

2:00 PM Celebrating Michigan Fall Flavors — Presented

by Neal Dionne 3:00 PM Tipsy Turkey & Drunken Gravy — Presented by Garry Boyd, VP Food Beverage & Innovation — BarFly Ventures 4:00 PM Cooking with Wood & Smoke — Presented by Chef Angus Campbell, Culinary Consultant 5:00 PM “To Have and Have Another” — Presented by author Philip Greene/Papa’s Pilar Rum 6:00 PM Celebrating Michigan Fall Flavors — Presented

by Neal Dionne 7:00 PM Cooking with Wood & Smoke — Presented by Chef Angus Campbell, Culinary Consultant 8:00 PM Handmade Pasta — Presented by Chef Kelsey, Smithfield/Coppercraft Distillery 9:00 PM KBS Beer Fudge — Presented by Garry Boyd, VP Food Beverage & Innovation — BarFly Ventures

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NOVEMBER 17 5:00 PM Handmade Pasta — Presented by Chef Kelsey, Smithfield/Coppercraft Distillery 6:00 PM Cooking with Wood and Smoke — Presented

by Chef Angus Campbell, Culinary Consultant 7:00 PM Tipsy Turkey & Drunken Gravy — Presented by Garry Boyd, VP Food Beverage & Innovation — BarFly Ventures 8:00 PM Celebrate Out of the Box: Holiday Feasts — Presented by Chef Oliver Hale 9:00 PM “To Have and Have Another”— Presented by author Philip Greene/Papa’s Pilar Rum

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2017 Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival

Exhibitor Listing by Booth

1 Million Cuttings 100 Acre Winery 1000 Stories Wines 13 Celsius Vineyards 14 Hands Winery 19 Crimes Wines 6 Sense 60 Souls 7 Moons Wines

34 91 165 144 88 92 137 56 76

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Acrobat Wines 42 Alaskan Brewing 561 Alliance Beverage Distributing 26-29, 36-39, 46-49, 555-557, 560-579, 581- 584, 636-641, Elite Collection Allure Winery 48 Alta Vista Wines 72 Altus Wines 34 American Fifth Spirits 335 American Vintners 65 Anew Wines 73 Angry Orchard 643 Anna’s House Restaurant 424 Antinori Wine Company 87, Elite Collection Aqua Perfection Water Systems 559 Arbor Brewing 571 Arcadia Brewing 594 Argyle Winery 63 Arrowood Vineyards 122 Artesian Distillers 337 Atwater Brewery 566 Aurora Cellars 193, 648 Austin Brothers Beer 587 Ayinger Brewery 521

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B. Nektar 548 Babich Wines 49 Backwoods Carving 533 Balletto Vineyards 44 Ballist Point Brewing Co. 545 Banfi Vintners 47, 53 Barefoot Bubbly 127 Barefoot Cellars 129 Barefoot Refresh 128 Barista Wine 31 Baron De Ley Wine Cellar 152 Barossa Valley Estate 156 Barsmith 312 Beam Suntory 157 Beards Brewery 524 Beringer Vineyards Elite Collection Bertani Winery Elite Collection Biago Cru Wines 138 Bieler Pere et Fils Wine 133 Bier Distillery 526 Big Guy Wine Cellars 44 Big House Wines 139 Big Lake Brewing 558 Black Fly Beverage Co. 161 Black Ink Wine 158 Black Star Farms 215 Black Star Farms Hearth & Vine Café 160 Blacksmith Winery Elite Collection Blake’s Hard Ciderhouse & Winery 645 Blanc de Bleu 44 Blue Moon 552 Bodega Argento Winery 179 Bodega Piattelli Winery 159 Bodega Vistalba Winery 179 Bodegas Martin Codax Winery 107 Bodegas Norton Winery 158 Bogle Vineyards 64 Bonobo Winery 198 Bonterra Vineyards 67 Bootleg Cellars 122

Boston Beer Company 313, 586, 643 Bota Box Winery 99 Bowers Harbor Vineyards 197 Brady Vineyards 48 Brancott Estate Cellar Door 38 Brand Muscle 608 Breckenridge 597 Brengman Brothers at Crain Hill Vineyards 192 Brewery Terra Firma 523 Brewery Vivant 572 Brewt’s, LLC 323 Bull & Heifer 65 Bunker Hill Cheese C. 185 Butternut Winery 176

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C. K. Mondavi 51 Cakebread Cellars Elite Collection Califresca 513 Callaway Vineyard & Winery 58 Callie Collection 36 Ca’Marcanda Winery Elite Collection Camarena Tequila 308 Cambria Winery 28 Cameron’s Brewing 511 Canada Dry 310 Canella Wine 33 Cape Root Winery 19 Caposaldo Wine 37 Caribbean Distillers 54 Caricature Wine 66 Carmel Road Winery 122 Carmenet Reserve 153 Casa Vinicola Aldo Rainoldi Winery 148 Cascade Winery 634 Cask & Barrel 65 Castello d’ Albola Winery 159 Castello del Poggio Winery 159 Cavit Trento Wineries 46 Caymus Vineyards 123 Cellarman’s 557 Chalk Hill Vineyard 34 Chamisal Vineyards 151 Chandon Winery & Vineyard 97 Charles Krug Winery Elite Collection Charles Smith Wines 44 Chateau Chantal Winery & Inn 225 Chateau d’ Esclans 172 Chateau de Leelanau Vineyard & Winery 647 Chateau Grand Traverse Winery 196 Chateau Souverain 109 Chateau St Jean Winery 27 Cheboygan Brewing Co. 522 Cherry Pie Wines 91 Chimney Rock Winery Elite Collection Chloe Wines 143 Chocolates by Grimaldi 145 Chop & Boar 65 Ciacci Piccolomini D’Aragona Winery 19 Cigar Box Wine 101 Clifford Bay Estate 34 Cline Cellars 131 Clos de Nouys Winery 44 Clos du Bois Wines 76 Cloud Chaser Wine 83 Clown Shoes Beer 531 Cocobon Wine 144 Cody Kresta Vineyard & Winery 12 Cogdal Vineyards “Home of the Little Man Winery” 11 Col Salare Winery Elite Collection Collection Des Anges Vineyard 153 Common Cider 630 Compagnia del Vino Wines 73 Complicated Wines 133 Concannon Vineyard 139 Concrete Wine 101 Conn Creek Winery Elite Collection

Contessa Wine Cellars Conundrum Wines Copper Cane Wines Coppercraft Distillery Cosmic Candy Company Coup de Grace Crane Lake Cellars Cranes Winery Cranker’s Brewery Cupcake Vineyards Curry Kitchen Cutco Cutlery Cygnus27

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Da Vinci Wines Dablon Vineyards Dalmore Distillery Dan the SWAG Man Dark Horse Brewery Dark Horse Brewing Decoy Wines Delicato Family Vineyards Deor Wine Deschutes Brewery Detroit Brewing Co. Dissident Wines Dog Fish Brewery Domino Wines Don Miguel Gascon Winery Double Canyon Winery Downtown Courtyard by Marriott Dragonmead Microbrewery Dreaming Tree Wines Duckhorn Vineyards Dundee Brewing Co.

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E & J Gallo Spirits E&J Gallo Winery Ecco Domani Wines Edible Arrangements Edmeades Estate Winery Edna Valley Vineyard Ellison Brewery Elsa Bianchi Winery Elysian Emmolo Wines Erath Winery Esperto Winery Eufloria Winery

13 123 102 326 406 101 48 632 546 143 149R 182 146R 107 35 309 17 570 570 121 171 158 589 553 39 549 99 107 151 180R 561 36 121 535 310 108 107 307 28 108 563 41 598 123 73 164 47

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Fantini Vini Wines 33 Farm Napa Valley Wine 154 Faustino, Bodegas Wines 46 Federalist Wines 132 Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar 24 Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. 426 Fetzer Vineyards 67 Filus Winery 48 Fin and Shell 65 Finca El Origen Vineyards 152 Finca Las Nazarenas Wines 19 Finca Museum Winery 152 FireKeepers Casino Hotel 100R Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery 510 Forest Glen Winery 153 Founders Brewing 575 Franciscan Estate 93, 103 Frank Beer 584 Franklin Tate Estates 31 Fre Wines 59, 537 Freakshow Wine 137

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Gallo Signature Series Gallo Winery Garnet Vineyards

119 108 153

Gato Negro Wines 172 Genesse Brewing Co. 535 Ghost Pines Wines 119 Giesen Wines 173 Gilly’s Smokehouse & B.0.B.’s Brewery 500R Glove Apparel; The 525 Gluten Free Bar; The 321 Gonzo’s BiggDogg Brewery 556 Good Harbor Vineyards 648 Goose Island 596 Goose Ridge Vineyards 101 Grand Armory Brewing 567 Grand Rapids Cheesecake Co. 430 Grand Traverse Distillery 305 Gravity Taphouse Grille 590R Gray Skies Distillery 322 Great Lakes Brewing Co. 555 Great Lakes Wine & Spirits 45, 51-55, 61-65, 71-74, 81-83, 91-93, 101-103, 111-113, 121-123, 131-133, 141-144, 330-331, Elite Collection Green Bird Organic Cellars/Crows Hard Cider 633 Greenbush Brewery 547 Green’s Brewery 521 Groot Constantia Landgoed Wine Estate 31 Guinness 512

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H3 Wines 88 Hahn Winery 62 Hacker-Pschorr Brewery 582 Haraszthy Family Cellars 153 Harp Brewery 512 Harvey Automotive 100S, 101S Hawthorne Vineyards 225 Hayes Ranch Wines 43 Heaven Hill Brands 331 Heineken 583 Henry A. Fox Sales Co. 56-59, 66-69, 76-79, 87-89, 97-99, 107-109, 117-119, 127-129, 137-139, 147-148, 308-310, 510-514, 520-524, 530-532, 534-537, 630-631, Elite Collection Henry’s Hard Soda 551 Hess Collection Winery 113 Hidden Cove Winery 65 Hoegaarden 580S Hope Family Wines 61 Hope’s End Wine 133 Humble Pie Winery 176

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Ice Box Brand Ice Cream Bars 410 If You See Kay Wine 91 Il Viziato Winery 33 Imagery Estate Winery 144 Imperial Beverage 31-35, 41-44, 197, 301-302, 544-548, 551-554, 646, Elite Collection In Love Gourmet 593 Incognito Wine 137 Inkberry Mountain Estate Winery 63 Insurrection Wines 144 Intrinsic Wine 73 Iron Fish Distillery 320 Irony Wines 99

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J Vineyard Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails Jacobs Creek Wines Jaden James Brewery Jam Cellars Jargon Wine Jekel Vineyards Jimmy Luv’s Bloody Mary Mix

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Joel Gott Wines 133 John Anthony Vineyards 154 John Barr Spirits 309 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Elite Collection JU Sushi & Lounge 50R Jura Distillery 309 Just Peachy Wine 138 Justin Vineyards & Winery 162

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Kayla Rae Cellars Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate Kenwood Vineyards Kettmeir Winery King Estate Winery Kings Ridge - Union Wine Co. Kinky Beverages KlinkerBrick Winery Knee Deep Brewing Co. Korbel Champagne Cellars Krone Wines Kuleto Estate Winery

635 28 167 112 42 169 584 175 514 98 31 34

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La Crema Winery 28 La Grand Noir Wines 142 La Marca Winery 107 Lagunitas Brewing Co. 554 Lake MI Vintners 10 Lamole di Lamole Winery 112 Landmark Vineyards 162 LangeTwins Winery & Vineyards 66 Latitude 42 Brewing 560 Latitude Wines 168 Lawton Ridge Winery 12 Layer Cake Wines 91 Lazy Ballerina Winery 13 Lazzaroni Spirits 312 Leelanau Wine Cellars 205 Leffe 580 Left Foot Charley 197 Leinenkugel 552 Liberated Wines 28 Liberty School Wines 61 Lindemans Brewery 521 Lindemans Winery 27 Lindo Mexico Restaurante Mexicano 570R Lolailo Sangria 138 Lolea Winery 57 Long Road Distilling 540 Louis Jadot Vineyards 37 Louis M. Martini Winery 119 Love & Hope Wines 61 Love Wines 144 Luc Belaire Vineyards 83 Luccio Winery 69 Lush Gourmet Foods 303

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M. Chapoutier Winery 132 Mac Murray Estate Vineyards 118 MacRostie Winery & Vineyards 63 Madria Sangria 107 Maison Saleya Wine 72 Malene Wines 151 Mamma Mia Wines 73 Mark Anthony Brewing 579 Mark West Wines 36 Markham Cellar 132 Marquis De Riscal Winery 58 Maso Canali Winery 107 Matanzas Creek Winery 122 Matchbook Wine 71 Matua Winery 27 Mawby / M. Lawrence 195 McBride Sisters Wines 173 Meckley’s Cidery 630 Medici Ermete & Figli Srl Winery 72 Meijer 1M-10M, 420, 600S, Meijer Stage Meiomi Wines 93 Menage a Trois Wines 133 Mer Soleil Vineyard 123 Mercer Wine Estate 111 MeXo 130R Mi Brewery 635 Michael David Winery 137

Michigan Farmers Market Assn.

16 Migration Wines 121 Mindo Chocolate Makers 306 Mionetto USA 164 Mirabeau Wine 56 Miss Mary’s 310 Moet et Chandon Elite Collection Monte Antico Wines 33 Moto Wines 73 Mumm Napa Winery 38 Murrita’s Well Winery 43 Myx Fusions 55

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Nanna’s Shortcake Nebraska Brewing Co. Nestle Waters North America

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5, 311, 520 New Age Wine 41 New Amsterdam Spirits 308 New Holland Artisan Spirits 314 New Holland Brewing Co. 515 Newman’s Own Wines 78 Nexus Wine 177 Neyers Vineyards 133 Nickel Brook Brewing Co. 511 Nicolas Feuillatte Champagnes 74 Nielson Wines 122 Niner Wine Estates 48 Niro Wines 46 Noble Vines 171 North by Northwest Wine 42 Northstar Winery 88 Notable Wine 36 Nothing Bundt Cakes 408

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Oberon Wines 167 Old Nation Brewing 553 Oliver Winery 81 One Hope Wine 82 O’Neill Vinters & Distillers 174 Opaque Wines 155 Opus One Winery Elite Collection Orval Brewery 520 Osteria Rossa 75R Oyster Bay Wines 156

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Pabst Brewing Co. 530 Pacific Coast Vineyards 631 Page Woodworking Elite Collection Papa’s Pilar Rum 301 Paraduxx Winery 121 Penfolds Wines 27 Perrin Brewing Co. 580 Picket Fence Vineyards 48 Pine Ridge Vineyards 151 Pino Cellars 153 Poderi Marcarini Winery 33 Point North Wines 32 Pomelo - Mason Cellars 133 Popcorn Cellars 101 Prophecy Wines 117 Prospectors Cold Brew Coffee 304 Provence Selections 44 PRP Wines International 19 Prunotto Vineyards 74 Puerto Viejo Wines 39

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Ravage Wines 36 Red Rock Winery 109 Red Truck Winery 48 Reds at Thousand Oaks 40 Redd’s 551 Reed’s Winery 59, 537 Renwood Winery 179 Republic National Distributing Co. 151159, 161-169, 171-179, Elite Collection Rib Shack Wine 56 Ridge Cider Co. 644 Risata Wine 142 Robert Mondavi Private Selection 77 Robert Mondavi Winery Elite Collection Robert Oatley Vineyards 173

Robertson Winery 31 Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery 642 Rocca Delle Macie Winery 46 Rochefort Brewery 520 Rockwell Republic 30, 550R Romanet Wines 19 Root: 1 Wines 52 Roots Run Deep Winery 101 Roscato Wine 46 Rose All Day Wine 138 Round Barn Winery 25 Rove Estate 199 Rustenberg Wines 31

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Sacha Lichine Winery Safie Specialty Foods Co. Sam Adams Brewery Samuel Smith Brewery San Chez Bistro San Simeon Wines Sanctuary Vineyards Sand Point Wine Sandeman Wine Sandy Point Beach House Sans Liege Wines Santa Carolina Winery Santa Christina Winery Santa Margherita Wines Santa Rita Winery Sassoregale Estate Wines Saugatuck Brewing Schaendorf Cattle Co. Schmohz Brewing Co. Scotto Cellars Sean Minor Winery Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Seghesio Family Vineyards Senegence/Lipsense Seven Daughters Wine Seven Falls Cellars Seven Hills Winery Shady Lane Cellars Shock Top Short’s Brewing Co. Siegel Jewelers Sierra Nevada Brewing Sierra Rose Ciders Sierra Rose Winery Silver Palm Winery Simi Winery six.one.six./JW Marriott Grand Rapids Skeleton Wine Skinnygirl Wine Collection Sleight of Hand Cellars Slo Down Wines Slow Press Wines Small Town Brewing Smirnoff Smithwick’s & Sons Beer Social Enjoyments Wine Soleil Wine Sophora Wines Soul Squeeze Cellars Speciation Artisan Ales Speri Wines St Francis Winery & Vineyards St Hallett Winery St. Julian Winery St. Killians Starcut Cider Starling Castle Wine Stave & Steel Winery Stella Artois Stella Rosa Wines Sterling Vitners Stone Brewing Stonestreet Winery Stormcloud Brewing Co. Stout Brewing Stroh’s Brewery Sunshine Meadery Surf Swim Wine Sutter Home Winery

172 325 586 520 60 155 165 66 38 110 147 152 87 112 163 112 573 332 532 178 32 34 151 436 132 74 151 191 599 544 540 574 634 634 122 93 200R 83 157 147 147 143 576 513 512 54 141 63 181 525 33 37 63 26 568 544 142 143 580 155 68 565 28 588 581 577 18 158 79

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Tabor Hill Winery 25 Taittinger Winery Elite Collection Taken Wine 133 Talbott Vineyards 117 Tanglewood Winery 21 Temperance Distilling Co. 328-329 Tempus Fugit Spirits 312 Tenet Wines 74 Tenshen Wines 158 Tenuta Di Corte Giacobbe Winery 33 Tenuta Il Poggione Estate Elite Collection The Beach House Winery 56 The Bistro 180R The Bridge Vineyard 65 The Counselor Wines 63 The Infamous Goose Winery 72 The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck 120R The Knickerbocker 515R The Rule Wine 176 The Seeker Wines 72 Three Thieves Wine 78 Toasted Head Winery 76 Tom Gore Vineyards 76 Toro De Piedra Wines 39 Torres Vineyards & Wineries 74 Torresella Winery 112 Tosti Wines 69 Trail Point Brewing Co. 539 Traverse Bay Winery 196 Treana Winery 61 Tri City Brewing Co. 514 Trinchero Family Estates 133 Troublemaker Wines 61 Truly Spiked & Sparkling 313 Twee Jonge Gazellen 31 Two Birds Artisan Spirits 310 Two Sisters Vineyard 34

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Ulysses Vineyard Elite Collection Underwood Wines 169 Uniquely Michigan, Under The Vines 440 US Distilled Products Co 330

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V2 Wines 35 Valiano Wine 34 Vander Mill Cider Mill & Winery 646 Vegneti Sella & Mosca Vineyard 46 Verterra Winery 194 Veuve Clicquot Cellars Elite Collection Vigneti di Voltare Winery 33 Villa Maria Winery 74 Vina Casablanca Wines 152 Vina Eguia Winery 41 Vina San Pedro Vineyard 172 Vineyard 2121 23 Vinos de Los Muertos Wines 141 Vintage Wine Co. 183-189 Virgil’s Vineyard 59, 537 Volunteer Wine 176

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Warner Vineyards Winery & Event Center 11 Waugh Cellars Elite Collection Weingut Reichgraf Von Kesselstatt Vineyard 32 Wente Family Estates 43 West Side Beer Distributing 580, 587, 588, 594-599 Westmalle Brewery 520 White Pine Winery & Vineyards 14 William Hill Estate Winery 118 Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula 15 Wither Hills 63 Woodbridge Wines 77 Wyncroft Marland Estate Wine 14

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OFFICIAL WINE, BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL PROGRAM

2017 Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival

Product Listing by Varietal

DRY WHITE Albarino, Martin Codax, Spain Campo Orvieto, Santa Christina, Italy Chardonnay, 19 Crimes, 2016, Hard Chard, Australia Chardonnay, Babich, 2016, Hawke’s Bay, NZ Chardonnay, Bogle Vineyards, 2013, Clarksburg/Monterey/ Lodi, CA Chardonnay, Bonterra, Mendocino, CA Chardonnay, Butternut, 2015, CA Chardonnay, C. K. Mondavi, 2014, CA Chardonnay, Caedeto, Italy Chardonnay, Callaway, CA Chardonnay, Callie Collection, 2015, CA Chardonnay, Caricature, Lodi, CA Chardonnay, Carmenet Reserve, 2015, CA Chardonnay, Chalk Hill, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Chamisal Vineyards, 2015, Stainless, Central Coast, CA Chardonnay, Charles Smith Wines, Eve, WA Chardonnay, Chateau Chantal Winery, MI Chardonnay, Chateau St Jean, 2016, Creamy, CA Chardonnay, Chateau St Jean, 2016, Crisp, CA Chardonnay, Cline Cellars, 2015, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Clos du Bois, CA Chardonnay, Cody Kresta Vineyard, 2015, Lake MI Shore Chardonnay, Concannon, Founders, CA Chardonnay, Concannon, SV, CA Chardonnay, Decoy, 2015, Sonoma, CA Chardonnay, Delicato Family Vineyards, 2016, Noble Vines 446, CA Chardonnay, Duckhorn, 2014, Napa Valley Chardonnay, Edna Valley, CA Chardonnay, Elsa Bianchi, Mendoza, Argentina Chardonnay, Farm Napa Valley, 2015, Napa Valley, CA Chardonnay, Federalist, 2016, Sonoma

Booth 107 Booth 87 Booth 92 Booth 49 Booth 64

Booth 67 Booth 176 Booth 51 Booth 148 Booth 58 Booth 36 Booth 66 Booth 153 Booth 34 Booth 151 Booth 44 Booth 225 Booth 27 Booth 27 Booth 131 Booth 76 Booth 12 Booth 139 Booth 139 Booth 121 Booth 171 Booth 121 Booth 108 Booth 41 Booth 154 Booth 132

Chardonnay, Fetzer, CA Chardonnay, Franklin Tate Estates, Alexander Vineyard, Margret River Chardonnay, Gallo Signature, CA Chardonnay, GWP, NV, Surf Swim, CA Chardonnay, H3, WA Chardonnay, Hahn Winery, 2014, Monterey Co., CA Chardonnay, Hahn Winery, 2014, SLH, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA Chardonnay, Hawthorne Vineyards, MI Chardonnay, Hess Collection, 2015, Napa, CA Chardonnay, Hess, 2015, Select, Monterey, CA Chardonnay, Hope Family, 2016, Treana, CA Chardonnay, Imagery, 2016, CA Chardonnay, Irony, Napa, CA Chardonnay, J Vineyard, CA Chardonnay, Jam Cellars, 2016, Butter, CA Chardonnay, Kayla Rae Cellars, 2017, MI Chardonnay, Kendall Jackson, 2016, Avant, CA Chardonnay, Kenwood, 2015, Sonoma Chardonnay, Landmark, 2015, Overlook, Sonoma County, CA Chardonnay, Lawton Ridge Winery, 2016, Lake MI Shore Chardonnay, Louis Jadot, 2015, Macon Village, Burgundy, France Chardonnay, Mac Murray, Sonoma, CA Chardonnay, Macrostie, 2014, Sonoma Coast, CA Chardonnay, Marland Estate, Lake MI Shore Chardonnay, Matchbook, 2015, CA Chardonnay, Meiomi, 2014, Central Coast Chardonnay, Mer Soleil, 2015, Reserve Select, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA Chardonnay, Mer Soleil, 2015, Reserve, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA Chardonnay, Mer Soleil, 2015, Silver Screw Cap, Monterey, CA Chardonnay, Mercer Canyons, 2013, WA Chardonnay, Newman’s Own, CA

Tasters Guild Gold Medal Michigan Wine Competition Best of or Gold Medal Meijer carries this beverage

Booth 67 Booth 31 Booth 119 Booth 158 Booth 88 Booth 62 Booth 62 Booth 225 Booth 113 Booth 113 Booth 61 Booth 144 Booth 99 Booth 118 Booth 154 Booth 635 Booth 28 Booth 167 Booth 162 Booth 12 Booth 37 Booth 118 Booth 63 Booth 14 Booth 71 Booth 93 Booth 123

Booth 123 Booth 123 Booth 111 Booth 78

Chardonnay, Nexus, 2015, Replica Retrofit Chardonnay, North by Northwest, Columbia Valley Chardonnay, Notable, 2015, CA Chardonnay, Notable, 2016, AUS Chardonnay, Oberon, 2014, Napa Chardonnay, One Hope, 2013, CA Chardonnay, O’Neill, 2016, Harken, CA Chardonnay, Oyster Bay Wines, 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand Chardonnay, Paul Hobbs Wines, 2015, Felino, Mendoza, Argentina Chardonnay, Paul Hobbs Wines, 2016, CrossBarn, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Picket Fence Vineyards, 2014, Russian River Valley, CA Chardonnay, Riva Ranch Vineyard, Arroyosecco, Monterey Chardonnay, Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Bourbon B, CA Chardonnay, Robert Mondavi, 2015, Napa Chardonnay, Robert Oatley, 2015, Aussi Chardonnay, Rove Estate Winery, 2016, Unoaked Chardonnay Estate, MI Chardonnay, Rustenberg, Stellenbosch Chardonnay, San Simeon, 2015, Monterey, CA Chardonnay, Sanctuary, 2014, Carneros Chardonnay, Santa Rita, 2015, 120, Chile Chardonnay, Scotto Cellars, Anthony And Dominic, CA Chardonnay, Sean Minor Winery, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Simi, 2016, CA Chardonnay, Slo Down, Broken Dreams Chardonnay, Slow Press, 2015, Monterey County Chardonnay, Soul Squeeze Cellars, 2016, I, Old Mission Peninsula, MI Chardonnay, Soul Squeeze Cellars, 2016, U, Old Mission Peninsula, MI Chardonnay, Souverain, CA Chardonnay, St Francis, 2016, Sonoma Valley Chardonnay, Sterling Vintners, CA

Booth 177 Booth 42 Booth 36 Booth 36 Booth 167 Booth 82 Booth 174 Booth 156 Booth 45 Booth 45 Booth 48 Booth 43 Booth 77 Booth 103 Booth 173 Booth 199 Booth 31 Booth 155 Booth 165 Booth 163 Booth 178 Booth 32 Booth 93 Booth 147 Booth 143 Booth 181 Booth 181 Booth 109 Booth 37 Booth 68

Chardonnay, Sterling, CA Chardonnay, Talbott, CA Chardonnay, Talbott, Kali, CA Chardonnay, The Arsonist, 2013, Dunnigan Hills, CA Chardonnay, The Beach House, CA Chardonnay, The Oak, 2013, CA Chardonnay, Three Thieves, CA Chardonnay, Toasted Head, CA Chardonnay, Tom Gore, CA Chardonnay, Toro De Piedra, 2015, Chile Chardonnay, Trinchero, 2014, Neyers, Carneros Chardonnay, Two Sisters, Barrel Fermented, Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay, Vineyard 2121, 2016, Chardonnay Reserve, Lake MI Shore Chardonnay, Vintage Pointe, 2014, Popcorn, CA Chardonnay, Wente Family Estates, Morning Fog, Livermore Valley Chardonnay, William Hill, North Coast, CA Chardonnay, Woodbridge, CA Chenin Blanc, Clos de Nouys, Vouvray Demi-Sec, Loire Valley Dry Riesling, Chateau Grand Traverse, 2016, Whole Cluster Riesling, Old Mission Dry Riesling, Cogdal Vineyards, 2016, Lake MI Shore Dry Riesling, Fenn Valley Vineyards, 2016, Lake MI Shore Dry Riesling, North by Northwest, Columbia Valley Dry Riesling, Soul Squeeze Cellars, 2016, Rapt, Old Mission Peninsula, MI Dry Riesling, Soul Squeeze Cellars, Summertime Hottie, Old Mission Peninsula/WA Dry Riesling, White Pine, MI Fume Blanc, Robert Mondavi, 2015, Oakville, CA Garganega, Corte Giocobbe, Soave, Veneto Gewurztraminer, Dry, Verterra Winery, 2016, Leelanau Peninsula, MI Gewurztraminer, Green Bird Organic Cellars/Crows Cider, Leelanau Peninsula Grechetto, Caedeto, Italy

Booth 68 Booth 117 Booth 117 Booth 71 Booth 56 Booth 65 Booth 78 Booth 76 Booth 76 Booth 39 Booth 133 Booth 34 Booth 23 Booth 101 Booth 43 Booth 118 Booth 77 Booth 44 Booth 196

Booth 11 Booth 24 Booth 42 Booth 181 Booth 181

Booth 14 Booth 103 Booth 33 Booth 194 Booth 633 Booth 148

OFFICIAL WINE, BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL PROGRAM Gruner Veltliner, Shady Lane Cellars, 2016, Leelanau Peninsula Gruner Veltliner, Skeleton, 2015, Burgenland, Austria Marsanne, Cody Kresta Vineyard and Winery, 2015, Lake MI Shore Mueller Thurgau, Kettmeir, 2013, Alto Adige, IT Orvieto, Caedeto, Italy Pinot Bianco, Kettmeir, 2014, Alto Adige, IT Pinot Blanc, Verterra Winery, 2016, Leelanau Peninsula, MI Pinot Grigio, 14 Hands, WA Pinot Grigio, Barefoot Cellars, CA Pinot Grigio, Big House, CA Pinot Grigio, Caedeto, Italy Pinot Grigio, Callie Collection, 2015, CA Pinot Grigio, Chateau Grand Traverse, 2016, Old Mission Pinot Grigio, Cranes Winery, 2016, Fennville, MI Pinot Grigio, Da Vinci, Italy Pinot Grigio, Dark Horse, CA Pinot Grigio, Domino, CA Pinot Grigio, Ecco Domani, Italy Pinot Grigio, Esperto, 2014, Italy Pinot Grigio, Fenn Valley Vineyards, 2016, Lake MI Shore Pinot Grigio, Forest Glen, 2015, Tehachapi Clone, CA Pinot Grigio, Hawthorne Vineyards, MI Pinot Grigio, Hayes Ranch, CA Pinot Grigio, Latitude Wines, Lila, CA Pinot Grigio, Leelanau Cellars, 2016, LP, MI Pinot Grigio, Luccio, Italy Pinot Grigio, Marland Estate, Lake MI Shore Pinot Grigio, Maso Canali, Italy Pinot Grigio, Prophecy, Italy Pinot Grigio, Robert Mondavi Private Selection, CA Pinot Grigio, Santa Christina, Italy Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita, 2015, Valdadige, IT Pinot Grigio, St. Julian Winery, Reserve, Lake MI Shore Pinot Grigio, Sutter Home, CA Pinot Grigio, The Beach House, Della Venezia, IT Pinot Grigio, The Falls, 2014, CA Pinot Grigio, Three Thieves, CA

Booth 191 Booth 83 Booth 12 Booth 112 Booth 148 Booth 112 Booth 194 Booth 88 Booth 129 Booth 139 Booth 148 Booth 36 Booth 196 Booth 632 Booth 107 Booth 108 Booth 99 Booth 107 Booth 164 Booth 24 Booth 153 Booth 225 Booth 43 Booth 168 Booth 205 Booth 69 Booth 14 Booth 107 Booth 117 Booth 77 Booth 87 Booth 112 Booth 26 Booth 79 Booth 56 Booth 65 Booth 78

Pinot Grigio, Torresella, 2015, Veneto, IT Pinot Grigio, Verterra Winery, 2016, Leelanau Peninsula, MI Pinot Grigio, Vigneti di Voltare, Greco Fiano, Friuli Pinot Gris, Acrobat, OR Pinot Gris, Babich, 2016, Marlborough, NZ Pinot Gris, Carmel Road, Barrymore, CA Pinot Gris, J Vineyard, CA Pinot Gris, King Estate Winery, Willamette Valley Pinot Gris, La Crema, 2016, Monterey, CA Pinot Gris, Mac Murray, CA Pinot Gris, Mercer Estates, 2014, WA Pinot Gris, Pacific Hwy, 2016, Giesen, NZ Pinot Gris, Shady Lane Cellars, 2016, Leelanau Peninsula Pinot Gris, Soul Squeeze Cellars, 2016, Good Fight, Columbia Valley, WA Pinot Gris, Union, 2015, Kings Ridge, OR Pinot Gris, Union, 2016, Underwood, OR Riesling, Dablon Vineyards, Dry, Lake MI Shore Riesling, Left Foot Charley, Dry, Old Mission Peninsula Riesling, Left Foot Charley, OMP Medium Dry, Old Mission Peninsula Sauvignon Blanc, 100 Acres, 2015, CA Sauvignon Blanc, 13 Celsius, 2015, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, 14 Hands, WA Sauvignon Blanc, 1865, 2015, Chile Sauvignon Blanc, Babich, 2016, Marlborough, NZ Sauvignon Blanc, Babich, 2016, Organic Headwaters, Marlborough, NZ Sauvignon Blanc, Bogle Vineyards, 2013, Clarksburg, CA Sauvignon Blanc, Bonterra, Mendocino, CA Sauvignon Blanc, Brancott, 2016, Flight Song, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Callaway, CA Sauvignon Blanc, Clifford Bay, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Dark Horse, CA Sauvignon Blanc, Decoy, 2015, Sonoma County, CA Sauvignon Blanc, Dreaming Tree, 2016, CA Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn, 2015, Napa Sauvignon Blanc, Fenn Valley Vineyards, 2016, Lake MI Shore Sauvignon Blanc, Fin and Shell, 2013, Cooking Connection, CA

Booth 112 Booth 194 Booth 33 Booth 42 Booth 49 Booth 122 Booth 118 Booth 42 Booth 28 Booth 118 Booth 111 Booth 173 Booth 191 Booth 181 Booth 169 Booth 169 Booth 14 Booth 197 Booth 197 Booth 91 Booth 144 Booth 88 Booth 172 Booth 49 Booth 49 Booth 64 Booth 67 Booth 38 Booth 58 Booth 34 Booth 108 Booth 121 Booth 36 Booth 121 Booth 24 Booth 65

Sauvignon Blanc, Giesen, 2016, NZ Sauvignon Blanc, Groot Constantia, Constantia Sauvignon Blanc, Hess, 2016, Select, CA Sauvignon Blanc, Hope Family, 2016, Troublemaker, Central Coast, CA Sauvignon Blanc, John Anthony, 2016, Estate, Napa Valley, CA Sauvignon Blanc, Justin, 2016, Paso Robles, CA Sauvignon Blanc, Kenwood, 2014, Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc, Kobrand, 2015, The Seeker, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Kobrand, 2016, Infamous Goose, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Latitude Wines, Lila, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Matanzas Creek, 2016, Sonoma, CA Sauvignon Blanc, Matchbook Wine Co., 2016, Chasing Venus, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Matua, 2016, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Oberon, 2014, Napa Sauvignon Blanc, One Hope, 2013, CA Sauvignon Blanc, O’Neill, 2016, Line 39, CA Sauvignon Blanc, Oyster Bay Wines, 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Prophecy, CA Sauvignon Blanc, Puerto Viejo, 2014, Chile Sauvignon Blanc, Robertson, Fresh Burst, Robertson Sauvignon Blanc, Root: 1 Wines, 2016, Chile Sauvignon Blanc, Sandpoint, Lodi, CA Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Rita, 2015, 120, Chile Sauvignon Blanc, Sean Minor Winery, CA Sauvignon Blanc, Sebastiani, Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc, Souverain, CA Sauvignon Blanc, St. Francis, 2015, Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Ste Michelle Wine Estate, 2014, Villa Maria Private Bin, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Sterling, CA Sauvignon Blanc, The Beach House, Western Cape, SA Sauvignon Blanc, Tom Gore, CA Sauvignon Blanc, Trinchero, 2016, Pomelo, CA

Booth 173 Booth 31 Booth 113 Booth 61

Booth 154 Booth 162 Booth 166 Booth 72 Booth 72 Booth 168 Booth 122 Booth 71

Booth 27 Booth 167 Booth 82 Booth 174 Booth 156

Booth 117 Booth 39 Booth 31 Booth 52 Booth 66 Booth 163 Booth 32 Booth 34 Booth 109 Booth 37 Booth 74

Sauvignon Blanc, Vina Casablanca, 2015, Nimbus Estate, Valle de Casablanca, Chile Sauvignon Blanc, Wagner Family of Wines, 2015, Emmolo, CA Sauvignon Blanc, Wente Family Estates, Louis Mel, Livermore Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Wither Hills, 2015, Marlborough, New Zealand Seyval Blanc, Lake MI Vintners, 2015, Lake MI Shore Traminette, Cascade Winery, Traminette, MI Traminette, Tanglewood Winery, MI Viognier, Caedeto, Italy Viognier, Cline, 2016, North Coast White Blend, Banfi, 2016, Vermentino, Italy White Blend, Big House, CA White Blend, bigLITTLE Wines, 2016, Mixtape, Leelanau Peninsula, MI White Blend, Blindfold, 2015, CA White Blend, Chateau Grand Traverse, 2015, Mich Mash White, USA White Blend, Cogdal Vineyards, Whitecap, Lake MI Shore White Blend, Contessa Wine Cellars, Divino, Lake MI Shore White Blend, Good Harbor Vineyards, Fishtown White, MI White Blend, Hope Family, 2015, Treana Blanc, Central Coast, CA White Blend, Murrita’s Well, The Whip, Livermore Valley White Blend, Piccolomini, 2016, Duca D’Amalfi, Valdadige, Italy White Blend, Round Barn Winery, Vineyard Tears, MI White Blend, Rove Estate Winery, 2016, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, MI White Blend, Sans Liege, Cotes du Coast White Blend, Scotto Cellars, Rare Wines, CA White Blend, Wagner Family of Wines, 2015, Conundrum 25th Anniversary, CA

Booth 152

Booth 123 Booth 43 Booth 63 Booth 10 Booth 652 Booth 21 Booth 148 Booth 131 Booth 47 Booth 139 Booth 195 Booth 103 Booth 196 Booth 11 Booth 13 Booth 193 Booth 61 Booth 43 Booth 19 Booth 25 Booth 199

Booth 147 Booth 178 Booth 123

SWEET WHITE Booth 68 Booth 56 Booth 76 Booth 133

Chardonnay - Effervescent, Clos du Bois, CA Chardonnay/Moscato, Sutter Home, CA Gewurztraminer, Fetzer, CA Gewurztraminer, Starling Castle, Germany Gewurztraminer, Sutter Home, CA Gewurztraminer, Tabor Hill Winery, 2016, Lake MI Shore

Booth 76 Booth 79 Booth 67 Booth 142 Booth 79 Booth 25

OFFICIAL WINE, BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL PROGRAM Late Harvest Vignoles, Fenn Valley Vineyards, 2013, Lake MI Shore Moscato D’ Asti, Cupcake, Italy Moscato d’ Asti, Luccio, Italy Moscato di’ Asti, Luccio, Pink, Italy Moscato, 14 Hands, WA Moscato, Barefoot Cellars, Pink, CA Moscato, Caposaldo, NV, Veneto, Italy Moscato, Cavit, 2016, Italy Moscato, Domino, CA Moscato, LangeTwins, Clarksburg, CA Moscato, Leelanau Cellars, Tall Ship, MI Moscato, Madria, CA Moscato, Oliver Winery, Vine Series, IN Moscato, O’Neill, 2016, Allegro, CA Moscato, Risata, Sweet Red, Italy Moscato, Seven Daughters, 2015, Piedmont, Italy Moscato, Seven Daughters, Moscato, Italy Moscato, Skinnygirl, 2016, CA Moscato, Woodbridge, CA Muscato, Cascade Winery, MI Riesling, Aurora Cellars, 2016, Leelanau Peninsula Riesling, Barefoot Cellars, CA Riesling, Bowers Harbor, Medium Dry, Old Mission Peninsula Riesling, Charles Smith Wines, Kung Fu Girl, WA Riesling, Chateau Chantal Winery, Late Harvest, MI Riesling, Chateau Grand Traverse, 2016, Late Harvest, MI Riesling, Chateau Grand Traverse, DNR Great Outdoors Waters, USA Riesling, Giesen, 2013, NZ Riesling, Good Harbor Vineyards, 2013, Late Harvest, Leelanau Peninsula Riesling, Green Bird Organic Cellars/Crows Cider, Semisweet, Leelanau Peninsula Riesling, Jekel, Monterrey, CA Riesling, Kayla Rae Cellars, 2017, MI Riesling, Lawton Ridge Winery, Lake MI Shore Riesling, Left Foot Charley, OMP Riesling “La Cabon” Medium Sweet, Old Mission Peninsula Riesling, Marland Estate, Late Harvest, Lake MI Shore Riesling, Pacific Rim, 2015, WA

Booth 24 Booth 143 Booth 69 Booth 69 Booth 88 Booth 129 Booth 37 Booth 46 Booth 99 Booth 66 Booth 205 Booth 107 Booth 81 Booth 174 Booth 142 Booth 132 Booth 132 Booth 157 Booth 77 Booth 652 Booth 193 Booth 129 Booth 197 Booth 44 Booth 225 Booth 196 Booth 196 Booth 173 Booth 193

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Booth 67 Booth 635 Booth 12 Booth 197

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Riesling, Reichgraf Von Kesselstatt, RK, Mosel Riesling, Rove Estate Winery, 2015, MI Riesling, St. Julian Winery, Late Harvest, Lake MI Shore Riesling, Starling Castle, 2016, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany Riesling, The Seeker, 2014, Germany Riesling, Union, 2014, Kings Ridge, OR Riesling/Moscato, Sutter Home, CA Sangria, Califresca, Red, USA Sangria, Lolailo, Red Traminette, Vineyard 2121, 2016, Sucre’ Blanc, Lake MI Shore Traminette, White Pine Winery, MI Vidal Blanc, Fenn Valley Vineyards, 42 Ice Wine, Lake MI Shore Vignoles, Verterra Winery, 2016, Late Harvest, Leelanau Peninsula, MI White Blend, Aurora Cellars, Luminous, MI White Blend, Cline Cellars, 2015, Cashmere, CA White Blend, Eufloria, 2016, WA White Blend, Gato Negro, 2016, Fruity White, Chile White Blend, Hawthorne Vineyards, Delish, MI White Blend, Lake MI Vintners, 2016, Wavelength White, Lake MI Shore White Blend, Lawton Ridge Winery, Just Peachy, Lake MI Shore White Blend, Lazy Ballerina Winery, Sweet Nita’s White, Lake MI Shore White Blend, Leelanau Cellars, Winter White Cherry Chill, MI White Blend, New Age, Mendoza, Argentina White Blend, Pine Ridge, 2016, Chenin Blanc-Viognier, CA White Blend, South Western, Vinos de Los Muertos Blanco, Spain White Blend, St. Julian Winery, Envy, Lake MI Shore White Blend, St. Julian Winery, Michcato, Lake MI Shore White Blend, Ste Michelle Wine Estate, 2015, Mamma Mia, Italy White Blend, Tabor Hill Winery, Classic Demi Sec, MI White Blend, Verterra Winery, 2014, Chaos White, Leelanau Peninsula, MI White Frizzante Sangria, Lolea, Spain White Sangria, Lolailo

Booth 32 Booth 199 Booth 26 Booth 142 Booth 72 Booth 169 Booth 79 Booth 513 Booth 138 Booth 23 Booth 14 Booth 24 Booth 194 Booth 193 Booth 131 Booth 47 Booth 172 Booth 225 Booth 10 Booth 12 Booth 13 Booth 205 Booth 41 Booth 151 Booth 141 Booth 26 Booth 26 Booth 73 Booth 25 Booth 194

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Zinfandel, Vintage Pointe, Booth 101 2012, Concrete Old Vine, Lodi, CA

ROSÉ Blend, Castello del Poggio, NV, Sweet, Piedmonte, Italy Blend, Collection Des Anges, 2016, Provence, France Blend, Eufloria, 2016, WA Blend, Finca El Origen, 2016, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina Blend, Malene, 2016, Central Coast, CA Blend, Nexus, 2016, Dry, Canada Cabernet Franc, Verterra Winery, 2016, Dry Rosé Cabernet Franc, Leelanau Peninsula, MI Catawba, Vineyard 2121, Blush, Lake MI Shore Charmat, Semi-Dry, Chateau Chantal Winery, Celebrate, MI Gamay, Louis Jadot, 2015, Beaujolais Village - Soft Red, Burgundy, France Gamay, Louis Jadot, 2016, Burgundy, France Malbec, Piattelli, Reserve, Argentina Mourvedre, Cline Cellars, 2016, Mourvedre, Contra Costa Pinot Noir, CGT Eclectic, 2016, Vin Gris, Old Mission Pinot Noir, Chateau St Jean, 2016, CA Pinot Noir, Good Harbor Vineyards, 2016, Dry, Leelanau Peninsula Pinot Noir, Matua, 2016, New Zeeland Pinot Noir, Shady Lane Cellars, 2014, Pinot Noir Rosé, Leelanau Peninsula Red Blend, Cascade Winery, Symphony Blush, MI Red Blend, Roscato, 2016, Italy Rosé Blend, bigLITTLE Wines, 2016, Open Road Rosé, Leelanau Peninsula, MI Rosé Blend, Chateau d’ Esclans, 2016, Whispering Angel, Provence Rosé Blend, Noble Vines, 2016, 515, CA Rosé Blend, Sacha Lichine, 2016, SLS, Provence Rosé, Aurora Cellars, 2016, Dry, USA Rosé, Babich, 2017, Marlborough, New Zealand Rosé, Banfi Products Co., 2014, Natura - Blush, Chile Rosé, Barefoot Cellars, CA Rosé, Bota, CA Rosé, Cloud Chaser, 2016, Cotes de Provence, Provence, France Rosé, Contessa Wine Cellars, Prediletto Blush, Lake MI Shore

Booth 159 Booth 153 Booth 47 Booth 152 Booth 151 Booth 177 Booth 194

Booth 23 Booth 225 Booth 37 Booth 37 Booth 159 Booth 131 Booth 196 Booth 27 Booth 193 Booth 27 Booth 191 Booth 652 Booth 46 Booth 195

Booth 172 Booth 171 Booth 172 Booth 193 Booth 49 Booth 53 Booth 129 Booth 99 Booth 83 Booth 13

Rosé, Copper Cane, 2016, Elouan, OR Rosé, Dark Horse, CA Rosé, Edna Valley, CA Rosé, GWP, 2015, Black Ink, CA Rosé, Hope Family, 2016, Love & Hope - Paso Robles, CA Rosé, KlinkerBrick, 2016, CA Rosé, Latitude Wines, Lila, France Rosé, Leelanau Cellars, Summer Sunset, MI Rosé, Lolea, Spain Rosé, M. Chapoutier, 2016, Cuvee Belleruche’ - Cotes du Rhone, France Rosé, Maison Saleya, 2016, Cotes du Provence, France Rosé, Mirabeau, Provence, France Rosé, Mirabeau, PURE, Provence, France Rosé, New Age, Mendoza, Argentina Rosé, North by Northwest, Columbia Valley Rosé, O’Neill, 2016, Day Owl, CA Rosé, Rose All Day, CA Rosé, Sable d’Azur, Provence Rosé, Semi-Sweet, Hawthorne Vineyards, MI Rosé, The Seeker, 2016, Provence, France Rosé, Union, 2016, Underwood, OR Syrah, Mourvèdre, iognier, GWP, 2016, Tenshen, Central Coast, CA White Zinfandel, Sutter Home, CA

Booth 102 Booth 108 Booth 108 Booth 158 Booth 61 Booth 175 Booth 168 Booth 205 Booth 57 Booth 132 Booth 72 Booth 56 Booth 56 Booth 41 Booth 42 Booth 174 Booth 138 Booth 44 Booth 225 Booth 72 Booth 169 Booth 158 Booth 79

DRY RED Amarone, Tenuta Santa Maria, Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy Baco Noir, Leelanau Cellars, 2015, MI Blaufrankisch, Left Foot Charley, Benzie County Blaufrankisch, Shady Lane Cellars, 2014, Leelanau Peninsula Brunello, Antinori, Pian, Tuscany, Italy Brunello, Il Poggione, 2010, di Montalcino Riserva, Tuscany, Italy Cabernet Franc, Cogdal Vineyards, 2016, Cogdal Vineyards, Lake MI Shore Cabernet Franc, Shady Lane Cellars, 2013, Leelanau Peninsula Cabernet Franc, Tabor Hill Winery, 2015, Lake MI Shore Cabernet Franc/Sauvignon, Marland Estate, Lake MI Shore Cabernet Sauvignon, 100 Acres, 2012, If You See Kay, Italy

Elite Collection Booth 205 Booth 197 Booth 191 Elite Collection Elite Collection Booth 11 Booth 191 Booth 25 Booth 14 Booth 91

OFFICIAL WINE, BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL PROGRAM Cabernet Sauvignon, 100 Acres, 2012, Layer Cake, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, 1865, 2014, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon, 19 Crimes, 2015, Australia Cabernet Sauvignon, Alta Vista, 2015, Classic, Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon, Altus, Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, Arrowood, 2013, Knights Valley, Sonoma, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley Estate, 2015, Barossa Valley, Australia Cabernet Sauvignon, Bennett Lane, 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Beringer, 2013, Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Beringer, 2013, Private Reserve, Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, Black’s Station, 2014, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Bogle Vineyards, 2013, Clarksburg, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonterra, Mendocino, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Bota, Nighthawk, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Bramare, 2015, Mendoza, Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon, C. K. Mondavi, 2014, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Cakebread, 2013, Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, Callaway, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Cape Root, 2017, South African Cab, Paarl, South Africa Cabernet Sauvignon, Cask & Barrel, Bourbon, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus, 2014, Special Selection, Napa Valley, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus, 2015, Napa Valley, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Smith, WA Cabernet Sauvignon, Chimney Rock, 2014, Stags Leap District, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Cigar Box, 2015, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon, Copper Cane, 2015, Napa Quilt, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Crossbarn, 2014, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Dablon Vineyards, Lake MI Shore Cabernet Sauvignon, Decoy, 2014, Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Divining Rod, 2014, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Double Canyon, 2015, Horse Heaven Hills, WA

Booth 91 Booth 172 Booth 92 Booth 72 Booth 34 Booth 122 Booth 156

Elite Collection Elite Collection Elite Collection Booth 71 Booth 64 Booth 67 Booth 99 Booth 45 Booth 51 Elite Collection Booth 58 Booth 19 Booth 65 Booth 123

Booth 123 Booth 44 Elite Collection Booth 101 Booth 102 Booth 45 Booth 14 Booth 121 Booth 51 Booth 151

Cabernet Sauvignon, Earthquake, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Edna Valley, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Educated Guess, 2013, Hypothesis, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Elsa Bianchi, Mendoza, Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon, Farm Napa Valley, 2015, Napa Valley, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Federalist, 2015, Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon, Felino, 2015, Mendoza, Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon, Fenn Valley Vineyards, 2015, USA Cabernet Sauvignon, Franciscan, 2014, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Franklin Tate, Alexander Vineyard, Margret River Cabernet Sauvignon, Freakshow, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, G3, 2010, Columbia Valley, WA Cabernet Sauvignon, Gallo Signature, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Ghost Pines, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, H3, WA Cabernet Sauvignon, Hahn, 2014, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Hess Collection, 2014, Allomi Vineyard, Napa, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Hess, 2014, Select, North Coast, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Humble Pie, 2014, Central Coast, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Imagery, 2016, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Irony, Napa, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Jackson Estates, 2013, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Jam Cellars, 2014, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Janzen, Tokalon Vineyard, Napa, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Joseph Phelps, 2014, Insignia, Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, Joseph Phelps, 2014, Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin, 2015, Paso Robles, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Kayla Rae Cellars, 2017, MI Cabernet Sauvignon, KlinkerBrick, 2014, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, LangeTwins, Lodi, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Liberated, 2012, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Liberty School, 2014, Paso Robles, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Liberty School, 2014, Select, CA

Booth 137 Booth 108 Booth 101 Booth 41 Booth 154 Booth 132 Booth 45 Booth 24 Booth 93 Booth 31 Booth 137 Booth 101 Booth 119 Booth 119 Booth 88 Booth 62 Booth 113 Booth 113 Booth 176 Booth 144 Booth 99 Booth 28 Booth 154 Elite Collection Elite Collection Elite Collection Booth 162 Booth 635 Booth 175 Booth 66 Booth 28 Booth 61 Booth 61

Cabernet Sauvignon, Lindeman, 2015, Gentlemans Collection, Australia Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis Martini, Alexander Valley, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis Martini, Napa, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis Martini, Sonoma, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Macauley, Tokalon Vineyard, Napa, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Matchbook, 2015, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Mercer Canyons, 2013, WA Cabernet Sauvignon, Mercer Estates, 2012, WA Cabernet Sauvignon, Natura, 2014, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon, Newman’s Own, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Noble Vines, 2015, 337, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, North by Northwest, Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, North

by Northwest, Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon, One Hope, 2013, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Penfolds, Max’s, Australia Cabernet Sauvignon, Perrymore, Paragon Vineyard, Napa, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Puerto Viejo, 2014, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon, Ravage, 2015, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, River Pass Vineyard, 2013, The Counselor, Alexander Valley, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Bourbon B, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi Private Selection, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi, 2013, Reserve, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi, 2014, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Root 1, 2015, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon, San Simeon, 2014, Paso Robles, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Carolina, 2014, Reserva De Familia, Maipo Valley, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon, Sean Minor Winery, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Sean Minor Winery, Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Palm, 2012, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi, 2012, Landslide Vineyard, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Sleight of Hand, Illusionist Cabernet Sauvignon, Slow Press, 2015, Paso Robles

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OFFICIAL WINE, BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL PROGRAM Cabernet Sauvignon, Smith & Hook, 2014, Central Coast, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Souverain, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, St Francis, 2014, Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Stave & Steel, 2014, Bourbon Barrel Aged, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Ste Michelle Wine Estate, 2013, Motto Backbone, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Ste Michelle Wine Estate, 2014, Intrinsic, Columbia Valley, WA Cabernet Sauvignon, Ste Michelle Wine Estate, 2016, Seven Falls Vintage Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling Vintners, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling, Napa, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Stonestreet, 2014, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, The Rock Reserve, 2013, Reserve, Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon, The Rock, 2012, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, The Rule, 2015, North Coast, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, The Seeker, 2015, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon, Three Thieves, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Tom Gore, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Toro De Piedra, 2014, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon, Treana, 2014, Paso Robles, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Ulysses, 2013, Napa in Wood, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Volunteer, 2015, Napa Valley, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Waugh, Napa Valley, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Wente, Charles Wetmore Vineyard, Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Wente, Southern Hills, Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, William Hill, North Coast, CA Cabernet Sauvignon, Z Alexander Brown, 2015, CA Cabernet Sauvignon/ Cabernet Franc, Potro De Piedra, 2012, Chile Cabernet, Brady Vineyards, 2014, Paso Robles, CA Cabernet, Jacobs Creek, 2013, Double Barrel, Australia Cabernet, Kenwood, 2013, Sonoma Cabernet, Oberon, 2014, Napa Cabernet, Robert Oatley, 2014, Australia

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Cabernet, Sanctuary, 2014, Napa Cabernet, Santa Rita, 2014, 120, Chile Cabernet, Silver Totem, 2014, WA Cabernet/Syrah, Toro De Piedra, 2013, Chile Cannonau, Sella & Mosca, 2013, Cannonau Riserva, Italy Carmenere, Root: 1 Wines, 2015, Chile Carmenere, Toro De Piedra, 2014, Chile Carneros, Balletto, Carmenere, CA Chambourcin, Cody Kresta Vineyard and Winery, 2015, Lake MI Shore Chianti Classico Reserva, Antinori, Marchese, Tuscany, Italy Chianti Classico, Antinori, Reserva, Italy Chianti Classico, Lamole di Lamole, 2011, Blue Label, Tuscany, Italy Chianti Classico, Lamole di Lamole, 2011, Grey Label, Tuscany, Italy Chianti Classico, Rocca Delle Macie, 2014, Italy Chianti Classico, Santa Margherita, 2012, Riserva, Tuscany, Italy Chianti, Antinori, Peppoli, Italy Chianti, Da Vinci, DOCG, Italy Chianti, Marcarini, Barbera, Tuscany Chianti, Santa Christina, Italy Gamay Noir, Hawthorne Vineyards, MI Guado Al Tasso, Antinori, WA Lambrusco, Medici Ermete, 2015, I Quercioli ‘Dolce’ Reggiano, Emila Romagna, Italy Malbec, 100 Acres, 2013, Layer Cake Malbec, Argentina Malbec, Alta Vista, 2015, Classic, Argentina Malbec, Argento, 2016, Argentina Malbec, Barefoot Cellars, CA Malbec, Bodega Norton, 2014, Reserve, Argentina Malbec, Bramare, 2013, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec, Cigar Box, 2015, Old Vine, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec, Crocus L’Atelier, 2014, Cahors, France Malbec, Don Miguel, Argentina Malbec, Elsa Bianchi, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec, Felino, 2015, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec, Filus Winery, 2015, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec, Finca El Origen, 2016, Reserva, Valle de Uco, Argentina

Booth 165 Booth 163 Booth 47 Booth 39 Booth 46 Booth 52 Booth 39 Booth 44 Booth 12 Booth 87 Booth 87 Booth 112 Booth 112 Booth 46 Booth 112 Booth 87 Booth 107 Booth 33 Booth 87 Booth 225 Elite Collection Booth 72

Booth 91 Booth 72 Booth 179 Booth 129 Booth 158 Booth 45 Booth 101 Booth 45 Booth 107 Booth 41 Booth 45 Booth 48 Booth 152

Malbec, Finca Las Nazarenas, 2016, Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec, Matchbook Wine Company, 2014, Black’s Station, Yolo County, CA Malbec, Piattelli, Reserve, Argentina Malbec, Red Rock, Argentina Malbec, Santa Rita, 2015, Reserve, Chile Malbec, Skeleton, 2016, Mendoza, Argentina Meritage, Estancia, 2014, CA Meritage, Sterling Vitners, CA Merlot, Bogle Vineyards, 2013, Clarksburg/Lodi/ Monterey, CA Merlot, Bonterra, Mendocino, CA Merlot, Callaway, CA Merlot, Charles Smith Wines, Velvet Devil, Columbia Valley Merlot, Chloe, 2016, CA Merlot, Cody Kresta Vineyard, 2013, Lake MI Shore Merlot, Concannon, SV, CA Merlot, Dablon Vineyards, Lake MI Shore Merlot, Duckhorn, 2013, Napa Valley, CA Merlot, Edna Valley, CA Merlot, Emmolo, 2015, CA Merlot, H3, WA Merlot, Irony, Napa, CA Merlot, Kenwood, 2012, Jack London, Sonoma Merlot, Liberty School, 2011, CA Merlot, Markham, 2014, Napa Valley Merlot, Mercer Estates, 2011, WA Merlot, Northstar, WA Merlot, Oberon, 2014, Napa Merlot, One Hope, 2013, CA Merlot, Red Rock, CA Merlot, Sandpoint, Clarksburg, CA Merlot, Silver Palm, 2013, North Coast, CA Merlot, Souverain, CA Merlot, Sterling Vitners, CA Merlot, Sterling, CA Merlot, The Hidden Cove, 2012, Lodi Merlot, Toro De Piedra, 2013, Chile Merlot, TPWC, 2014, Thorn, Napa Valley, CA Merlot, William Hill, CA Merlot, Woodbridge, CA Montepulciano, Niro, 2015, Italy Mourvedre, Cline, 2014, Ancient Vines, Contra Costa Nebbiolo, Pertinace, 2012, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Booth 19 Booth 71 Booth 159 Booth 109 Booth 163 Booth 83 Booth 93 Booth 68 Booth 64 Booth 67 Booth 58 Booth 44 Booth 143 Booth 12 Booth 139 Booth 14 Booth 121 Booth 108 Booth 123 Booth 88 Booth 99 Booth 166 Booth 61 Booth 132 Booth 111 Booth 88 Booth 167 Booth 82 Booth 109 Booth 66 Booth 122 Booth 109 Booth 68 Booth 68 Booth 65 Booth 39 Booth 103 Booth 118 Booth 77 Booth 46 Booth 131 Elite Collection

Petite Sirah, Soul Squeeze Cellars, 2015, Parable, Livermore Valley, CA Pinot Noir, 100 Acres, 2013, Cherry Pie 3 Vineyards, CA Pinot Noir, 100 Acres, 2014, Cherry Pie Stanly Ranch, Napa Valley, CA Pinot Noir, 100 Acres, 2014, Layer Cake, CA Pinot Noir, 60 Souls, Willamette, OR Pinot Noir, Acrobat, OR Pinot Noir, Alto Limay, 2014, Patagonia, Argentina Pinot Noir, Argyle, 2014, Willamette Valley, OR Pinot Noir, Babich, 2015, Marlborough, NZ Pinot Noir, Bogle Vineyards, 2013, Russian River/ Monterey/Clarksburg, Clarksburg, CA Pinot Noir, Bowers Harbor, Nicholas Vineyard, Old Mission Peninsula Pinot Noir, Butternut, 2013, CA Pinot Noir, Cambria, 2014, Bench Break, CA Pinot Noir, Chalk Hill, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, Charles Krug, 2013, CA Pinot Noir, Cline, 2015, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, Clos du Bois, CA Pinot Noir, Complicated, 2015, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, Concannon, SV, CA Pinot Noir, Copper Cane, 2014, Belle Glos Clark & Telephone, Santa Maria Valley, CA Pinot Noir, Copper Cane, 2014, Belle Glos Las Alturas, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA Pinot Noir, Copper Cane, 2014, Elouan, OR Pinot Noir, Copper Cane, 2015, Boen, Russian River Valley, CA Pinot Noir, CrossBarn, 2014, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, Dablon Vineyards, Lake MI Shore Pinot Noir, Dark Horse, CA Pinot Noir, Decoy, 2014, Sonoma County Pinot Noir, Divining Rod, 2014, Willamette Valley, CA Pinot Noir, Domaine Serene, Evanstat Reserve, Willamette Valley, OR Pinot Noir, Edna Valley, CA Pinot Noir, Gallo Signature, CA Pinot Noir, Garnet, 2014, Monterey, CA Pinot Noir, Ghost Pines, CA Pinot Noir, Hahn, 2014, Monterey Co., CA Pinot Noir, Hahn, 2014, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA

Booth 181 Booth 91 Booth 91 Booth 91 Booth 56 Booth 42 Booth 45 Booth 63 Booth 49 Booth 64

Booth 197 Booth 176 Booth 28 Booth 34 Booth 51 Booth 131 Booth 76 Booth 133 Booth 139 Booth 102

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Booth 102 Booth 102 Booth 45 Booth 14 Booth 108 Booth 121 Booth 51 Elite Collection Booth 108 Booth 119 Booth 153 Booth 119 Booth 62 Booth 62

OFFICIAL WINE, BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL PROGRAM Pinot Noir, Hirsch, East Ridge, Sonoma Coast, CA Pinot Noir, Imagery, 2016, CA Pinot Noir, Irony, Black, CA Pinot Noir, Irony, Monterey, CA Pinot Noir, J Vineyard, CA Pinot Noir, Jargon, CA Pinot Noir, Jekel, Monterrey, CA Pinot Noir, Joel Gott, 2014, Willamette Valley, OR Pinot Noir, Kenwood, 2014, Russian River, Sonoma Pinot Noir, King Estate Winery, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, La Crema, 2015, Monterey, CA Pinot Noir, Landmark, 2015, Overlook, Santa Barbara, Sonoma County, CA Pinot Noir, Le Grand Noir, 2012, LanguedocRoussillon, France Pinot Noir, Love Noir, 2014, CA Pinot Noir, Mac Murray, Sonoma, CA Pinot Noir, Mark West, 2016, Black, Monterey, CA Pinot Noir, Meiomi, 2016, CA Pinot Noir, Migration, 2014, Russian River Valley, CA

Elite Collection Booth 144 Booth 99 Booth 99 Booth 118 Booth 79 Booth 67 Booth 133 Booth 166 Booth 42 Booth 28 Booth 162

Booth 142 Booth 144 Booth 118 Booth 36 Booth 93 Booth 121

Pinot Noir, Nexus, 2014, Replica Misbehaved Pinot Noir, Nexus, 2015, Rascal Pinot Noir, Nielson, 2013, Santa Barbara, CA Pinot Noir, One Hope, 2013, Pinot for Paws, CA Pinot Noir, O’Neill, 2015, Line 39, CA Pinot Noir, O’Neill, 2016, Austerity, CA Pinot Noir, Oyster Bay Wines, 2015, Marlborough, New Zealand Pinot Noir, Picket Fence Vineyards, 2014, Russian River Valley, CA Pinot Noir, Pino, 2014, OR Pinot Noir, Point North, OR Pinot Noir, Prophecy, Marlborough, New Zealand Pinot Noir, Puerto Viejo, 2015, Chile Pinot Noir, Red Rock, CA Pinot Noir, Robert Mondavi, 2014, Napa Carneros, CA Pinot Noir, Robertson, Fresh Burst Pinot Noir, Root 1, 2014, Chile Pinot Noir, Sanctuary, 2014, Carneros Pinot Noir, Sandpoint, CA Pinot Noir, Scotto Cellars, Anthony And Dominic, CA

Booth 177 Booth 177 Booth 122 Booth 82 Booth 174 Booth 174 Booth 156 Booth 48 Booth 153 Booth 32 Booth 117 Booth 39 Booth 109 Booth 103 Booth 31 Booth 52 Booth 165 Booth 66 Booth 178

Pinot Noir, Sean Minor Winery, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, Ste Michelle Wine Estate, 2013, Erath, OR Pinot Noir, Ste Michelle Wine Estate, 2014, Villa Maria Private Bin, New Zealand Pinot Noir, Sterling Vintners, CA Pinot Noir, Sutter Home, CA Pinot Noir, Talbott, Kali, CA Pinot Noir, Talbott, Logan, CA Pinot Noir, The Fog, 2013, SBC-Monterey County Pinot Noir, The Seeker, 2015, France Pinot Noir, Three Thieves, CA Pinot Noir, Treana Proprietary Red, Central Coast, CA Pinot Noir, Union, 2015, Kings Ridge, OR Pinot Noir, Union, 2015, Underwood, OR Pinot Noir, Wente, Riva Ranch Vineyard, Arroyosecco, Monterey Pinot Noir, Z Alexander Brown, 2015, CA Pinot Nor, Louis Jadot, 2014, Burgundy, France Pinotage, Barista, Coffee, Robertson

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Booth 68 Booth 79 Booth 117 Booth 117 Booth 65 Booth 72 Booth 78 Booth 61 Booth 169 Booth 169 Booth 43 Booth 171 Booth 37 Booth 31

Port, Sandeman, Sandeman Founders, Port Proximo, Marquis Riscal, Spain Red Blend, 1 Million Cuttings, Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon, Victoria Red Blend, 100 Acres, 2015, Layer Cake Sea of Stones, Mendoza, Argentina Red Blend, 1000 Stories, 2014, Gold Rush, CA Red Blend, 19 Crimes, 2015, Australia Red Blend, 19 Crimes, 2015, The Banished, Australia Red Blend, 19 Crimes, 2015, The Warden, South East Australia Red Blend, 19 Crimes, 2016, Uprising Red - Rum Barrel Aged, Australia Red Blend, 2013, Magnificat Red, Napa Valley, CA Red Blend, 2013, Saved Red, CA Red Blend, 7 Deadly, CA Red Blend, Antinori, Scalabrone Rosato, Italy Red Blend, Antinori, Villa Toscana Rosso, Italy Red Blend, Aurora Cellars, Radiance, MI Red Blend, Babich, 2013, Patriarch, Hawke’s Bay, NZ

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Booth 38 Booth 58 Booth 34 Booth 91

Booth 165 Booth 92 Booth 92 Booth 92 Booth 92 Booth 93 Booth 93 Booth 137 Booth 87 Booth 87 Booth 193 Booth 49

OFFICIAL WINE, BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL PROGRAM Red Blend, Banfi, 2014, ASKA Super Tuscan, Italy Red Blend, Banfi, 2014, Italian Blush Via Rosa, Germany Red Blend, Barossa Valley Estate, 2014, GrenacheShiraz-Mourvedre, Barossa Valley, Australia Red Blend, Bertani, 2007, Amarone Classico, Italy Red Blend, Bieler Pere et Fils, 2015, La Jassine’ Cotes du Rhone Villages Red Blend, Big Guy, CA Red Blend, Big House, CA Red Blend, Blacksmith, Red Bourbon Aged, CA Red Blend, Bootleg, 2013, CA Red Blend, Bootleg, 2014, Prequel, Sonoma, CA Red Blend, Bowers Harbor Vineyards, 2896 Meritage, Old Mission Peninsula Red Blend, Bull & Heifer, Cooking Connection, 2013, CA Red Blend, C. K. Mondavi, 2013, Purple Heart, CA Red Blend, Ca’Marcanda, 2014, Magari, Italy Red Blend, Chateau Chantal Winery, Naughty Red, MI Red Blend, Chateau Grand Traverse, 2013, Silhouette, Old Mission Red Blend, Chateau Grand Traverse, 2015, Mich Mash Red, USA Red Blend, Cline, 2015, Cashmere Black Magic, CA Red Blend, Cline, 2015, Cashmere Rhone Blend, CA Red Blend, Clos St Jean, 2014, Chateauneuf Du Pape Red Blend, Cocobon, 2016, Dark, CA Red Blend, Cogdal Vineyards, 2016, Big Lake, Lake MI Shore Red Blend, Col Salare, WA

Booth 47 Booth 53 Booth 156

Elite Collection Booth 133 Booth 44 Booth 139 Elite Collection Booth 122 Booth 122 Booth 197 Booth 65 Booth 51 Elite Collection Booth 225 Booth 196 Booth 196 Booth 131 Booth 131 Elite Collection Booth 144 Booth 11

Elite Collection Red Blend, Conn Creek, Elite Anthology, Napa Valley, CA Collection Red Blend, Contessa Wine Booth 13 Cellars, Lago Rosso, Lake MI Shore Red Blend, Contessa Wine Booth 13 Cellars, Rosa d’amore, Lake MI Shore Red Blend, Conundrum, Booth 123 2014, CA Red Blend, Cranes Winery, Booth 632 Montage, Fennville, MI Red Blend, Cupcake, Booth 143 2015, Black Forest, CA Red Blend, Dissident, Booth 39 2014, Chile Red Blend, Divining Rod, Booth 51 2012, Devine Red, CA Red Blend, Dreaming Tree, Booth 36 2015, Crush, CA Red Blend, Fantini, Booth 33 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Abruzzo

Red Blend, Faustino, 2005, Gran Riserva, Spain Red Blend, Fenn Valley Vineyards, 2015, Meritage, Lake MI Shore Red Blend, Fenn Valley Vineyards, Capriccio, Lake MI Shore Red Blend, Freakshow, CA Red Blend, Ghost Pines, CA Red Blend, Good Harbor Vineyards, Harbor Red, MI Red Blend, H3, WA Red Blend, Hahn, 2014, GSM, Central Coast, CA Red Blend, Haraszthy, 2014, Bearitage, Lodi, CA Red Blend, Hayes Ranch, CA Red Blend, Hess Collection, 2014, Lion Tamer, Napa, CA Red Blend, Hess, 2014, Select Treo, CA Red Blend, Hope’s End, 2016, Barossa Valley, South Australia Red Blend, Il Viziato, Rosso, Italy Red Blend, Incognito, CA Red Blend, Kuleto Estate, Frog Prince, Napa Red Blend, Lake MI Vintners, 2015, Inaugural, Lake MI Shore Red Blend, LangeTwins, Midnight RSV, Lodi, CA Red Blend, Lawton Ridge Winery, 2015, AZO Red, Lake MI Shore Red Blend, Lazy Ballerina Winery, 2015, Midnight Swan, Lake MI Shore Red Blend, Le Grand Noir, GSM Wood Box, France Red Blend, Leelanau Cellars, Witches Brew, MI Red Blend, Lindeman, 2014, Gentlemans Collection, Australia Red Blend, Luccio, Bello Rosso, Italy Red Blend, Mamma Mia, 2015, Italy Red Blend, Martin Codax, Spain Red Blend, Mc Bride Sisters, 2015, CA Red Blend, Ménage a Trois, 2015, Midnight, CA Red Blend, Mercer Canyons, 2013, WA Red Blend, Monte Antico, Rosso, Tuscany Red Blend, Motto, 2013, Gung Ho, CA Red Blend, Murrita’s Well, The Spur, Livermore Valley Red Blend, Nexus, 2014, Replica Pickpocket Red Blend, Niner Wine Estates, 2014, Paso Robles, CA Red Blend, North by Northwest, Columbia Valley Red Blend, Oliver Vine, Series, IN

Booth 46 Booth 24 Booth 24 Booth 137 Booth 119 Booth 193 Booth 88 Booth 62 Booth 153 Booth 43 Booth 113 Booth 113 Booth 133 Booth 33 Booth 137 Booth 34 Booth 10 Booth 66 Booth 12 Booth 13 Booth 142 Booth 205 Booth 27 Booth 69 Booth 73 Booth 107 Booth 173 Booth 133 Booth 111 Booth 33 Booth 73 Booth 43 Booth 177 Booth 48 Booth 42 Booth 81

Red Blend, Oliver, Soft Red, IN Red Blend, O’Neill, 2016, Line 39 Excursion, CA Red Blend, Opaque, 2014, Darkness, Paso Robles, CA Red Blend, Opus One, Napa, CA Red Blend, Paraduxx, 2013, Proprietary Red, Napa Valley, CA Red Blend, Petite Petite, CA Red Blend, Prophecy, WA & CA Red Blend, Rainoldi, Nebbiolo Rosso IGT, Italy Red Blend, Rainoldi, Valentellina Prugnolo DOCG, Italy Red Blend, Rainoldi, Valentellina Sasella RSV DOCG, Italy Red Blend, Ravage, 2015, CA Red Blend, Red Truck Winery, 2015, CA Red Blend, Robert Mondavi, 2011, BDX, CA Red Blend, Robert Mondavi, 2014, Maestro 50th Anniversary, CA Red Blend, Romanet, 2016, Chevalier de Bayard, Herault, France Red Blend, Root: 1 Wines, 2015, Heritage, Chile Red Blend, Round Barn Winery, Vineyard Red, MI Red Blend, Rove Estate Winery, 2014, Cabernet Franc/Merlot, MI Red Blend, Rustenberg, John X Merriman, Stellenbosch Red Blend, Sans Liege, The Offering Red Blend, Santa Christina, Toscanna Rosso, Italy Red Blend, Santa Rita, 2013, Secret Reserve, Chile Red Blend, Santa Rita, 2013, Triple C Red Blend, Santa Rita, 2014, Heros Salute 120, Chile Red Blend, Sartori, 2014, L’Appassione Ripasso, Italy Red Blend, Scotto Cellars, Rare Wines, CA Red Blend, Sean Minor Winery, Nicole Marie Red Blend, Seghesio, 2015, Defiant, Sonoma County, CA Red Blend, Seven Hills, 2014, Walla Walla, WA Red Blend, Sleight of Hand, Red Conjurer Red Blend, Sleight of Hand, Spellbinder Red, Sonoma, CA Red Blend, Slo Down, Standout, Sonoma, CA Red Blend, Speri, Ripasso, Valpolicella, Veneto Red Blend, St Francis, 2015, Claret, Sonoma Valley

Booth 81 Booth 174 Booth 155 Elite Collection Booth 121 Booth 137 Booth 117 Booth 148 Booth 148 Booth 148 Booth 36 Booth 48 Booth 103 Booth 103 Booth 19 Booth 52 Booth 25 Booth 199 Booth 31 Booth 147 Booth 87 Booth 163 Elite Collection Booth 163 Booth 53 Booth 178 Booth 32 Booth 151 Booth 151 Booth 147 Booth 147 Booth 147 Booth 33 Booth 37

Red Blend, St. Julian Winery, Cockof the Walk, Lake MI Shore Red Blend, Ste Michelle Wine Estate, 2013, Prunotto Barbera d’Asti Fiulot, Italy Red Blend, Ste Michelle Wine Estate, 2014, Seven Falls ‘Rapids’ Vintage Select, WA Red Blend, Tempus Fugit, Alessio Vermouth Chinato, Italy Red Blend, The Arsonist, 2012, CA Red Blend, The Bridge, 2013, Syrah/ Cabernet, CA Red Blend, The Cleaver, 2014, CA Red Blend, TPWC, 2016, Prisoner, Napa Valley, CA Red Blend, Treana Proprietary Red, 2014, Proprietary Red, Paso Robles, CA Red Blend, Trinchero, 2012, Forte Bordeaux Blend, Napa Red Blend, Trinchero, 2014, Taken Red, Napa Red Blend, Troublemaker Red, CA Red Blend, Verterra Winery, 2015, Reserve Red, USA Red Blend, Verterra Winery, 2016, Chaos Red, Leelanau Peninsula, MI Red Blend, Vineyard 2121, Third Time’s a Charm, Lake MI Shore Red Blend, Vintage Pointe, 2011, G3, WA Red Blend, Vintage Pointe, 2012, Coup de Grace, Lodi, CA Red Blend, Vistalba, 2013, Corte C, Argentina Red Blend, Waugh, Six Degrees, CA Red Blend, White Pine Winery, Dune Shadow, MI Red Blend, White Pine Winery, Serendipity, MI Red Blend, Z Alexander Brown, 2015, Uncaged, CA Red Blend, Zabu, Il Passo, Tuscany Rioja Spanish Red, Marquis Riscal, Reserva, Spain Rioja Spanish Red, Torres, 2013, Altos Ibericos Crianza Rioja, Spain Rioja Spanish Red, Torres, 2016, Verdejo Rueda, Spain Sangiovese, Castello d’ Albola, 2012, Chianti Classico, Tuscany Sangiovese, Montevertine, Le Pergole Torte, Tuscany Sangiovese, Sassoregale, 2014, Maremma, Italy Sangiovese, Valliano, Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany Sangiovese/Cabernet/ Merlot, Ruffino, 2013, Modus, Super Tuscan, Italy

Booth 26 Booth 74

Booth 74

Booth 312 Booth 71 Booth 65 Booth 179 Booth 103 Booth 61

Booth 133 Booth 133 Booth 61 Booth 194 Booth 194 Booth 23 Booth 101 Booth 101 Booth 179 Elite Collection Booth 14 Booth 14 Booth 171 Booth 33 Booth 58 Booth 74 Booth 74 Booth 159 Elite Collection Booth 112 Booth 34 Booth 103

OFFICIAL WINE, BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL PROGRAM Sangria, Myx Fusions, Classico, Spain Sangria, Myx Fusions, Classico, USA Shiraz, 100 Acres, 2013, Layer Cake, South Australia Shiraz, 19 Crimes, 2016, Australia Shiraz, Barossa Valley Estate, 2013, Barossa Valley, Australia Shiraz, Groot Constantia, Constantia Shiraz, Jacobs Creek, 2014, Double Barrel, Barossa Valley, Australia Shiraz, St. Hallett, 2015, Faith, Barossa, Australia Shiraz/Cabernet, Inkberry, 2013, Central Ranges, Australia Shiraz/Cabernet, Insurrection, 2015, Australia Sirah, Bogle Vineyards, 2013, Petite, Clarksburg, CA Syrah, 6 Sense, CA Syrah, Charles Smith Wines, Boom Boom, WA Syrah, Grenecha, Petite, GWP, 2015, Tenshen, Santa Barbara, CA Syrah, Kayla Rae Cellars, 2017, MI Syrah, KlinkerBrick, 2014, Farrah, CA Syrah, Matchbook, 2013, CA Syrah, Merlot, Zinfandel, GWP, 2015, Black Ink, CA Syrah, Ste Michelle Wine Estate, 2014, Tenet The Pundit, Columbia Valley, WA Tempranillo, Baron De Ley, 2011, Reserva Tinto, Rioja, Spain Tempranillo, Finca Museum, 2010, Reserva Tinto, Cigales, Spain Tempranillo, Vina Eguia, Rioja Reserve, Rioja, Spain Tempranillo, Vina Eguia, Rioja, Spain Tinto Fino, Emilio Moro, Malleolus Sanchomartin, Ribera del Duero, Spain Tinto Fino, Emilio Moro, Malleolus Valderimero, Ribera del Duero, Spain Zinfandel, 100 Acres, 2011, Layer Cake Primitivo, Puglia, Italy Zinfandel, 1000 Stories, 2014, CA Zinfandel, 7 Deadly, CA Zinfandel, Big House, CA Zinfandel, Bogle Vineyards, 2013, Old Vine, Clarksburg, CA Zinfandel, Cascade Winery, Old Vine, MI Zinfandel, Chop and Boar, 2013, Cooking Connection, CA Zinfandel, Cline, 2015, Ancient Vines, Contra Costa Zinfandel, Cline, 2015, Lodi

Booth 55 Booth 55 Booth 91 Booth 92 Booth 156 Booth 31 Booth 38 Booth 63 Booth 63 Booth 144 Booth 64 Booth 137 Booth 44 Booth 158 Booth 635 Booth 175 Booth 71 Booth 158 Booth 74

Booth 152 Booth 152 Booth 41 Booth 41 Elite Collection Elite Collection Booth 91 Booth 165 Booth 137 Booth 139 Booth 64 Booth 652 Booth 65 Booth 131 Booth 131

Zinfandel, Copper Cane, 2014, CA Zinfandel, Dark Horse, CA Zinfandel, Edmeades, 2013, CA Zinfandel, Federalist, 2014, Bourbon Barrel, Mendocino Zinfandel, Ghost Pines, CA Zinfandel, Hahn Winery, 2014, Boneshaker, Lodi, CA Zinfandel, Kenwood, 2012, Jack London, Sonoma Zinfandel, KlinkerBrick, 2015, Old Vine, CA Zinfandel, LangeTwins, Lodi, CA Zinfandel, Nanna’s Shortcake, 2014, Lodi, CA Zinfandel, One Hope, 2013, CA Zinfandel, Renwood, 2015, Old Vine, CA Zinfandel, Sean Minor Winery, Amador/Lodi Zinfandel, Sebastiani, Sonoma Zinfandel, St Francis, 2014, Old Vine, Sonoma Valley

Booth 102

Zinfandel, The Pier, 2013, Lodi

Booth 65

Booth 108 Booth 28 Booth 132 Booth 119 Booth 62 Booth 166 Booth 175 Booth 66 Booth 176 Booth 82 Booth 179 Booth 32 Booth 34 Booth 37

SWEET RED Concord, Leelanau Cellars, Great Lakes Red, MI Frontenac, Tanglewood Winery, MI Moscato, Barefoot Cellars, CA Red Blend, 14 Hands, Hot To Trot, WA Red Blend, 14 Hands, Stampede, WA Red Blend, 7 Moons, CA Red Blend, Banfi, 2014, Italian Blush Via Rosa, Italy Red Blend, Banfi, 2016, Via Rosa, Italy Red Blend, Barefoot Cellars, CA Red Blend, Callie Collection, 2014, CA Red Blend, Caricature, CA Red Blend, Cascade Winery, Symphony Red, MI Red Blend, Chateau Grand Traverse, DNR Great Outdoors Woods, USA Red Blend, Cody Kresta Vineyard, 2016, Rudy’s Red, Lake MI Shore Red Blend, Cogdal Vineyards, South Beach, Lake MI Shore Red Blend, Crane Lake Cellars, Non Vintage, CA Red Blend, Cranes Winery, The Homestead, Fennville, MI Red Blend, Gato Negro, 2016, Red Velvet, Chile Red Blend, Lazy Ballerina Winery, Sweet Nita’s Red, Lake MI Shore Red Blend, Lolea, Red Frizzante Sangria, Spain

Booth 205 Booth 21 Booth 129 Booth 88 Booth 88 Booth 76 Booth 53 Booth 47 Booth 129 Booth 36 Booth 66 Booth 652 Booth 196 Booth 12 Booth 11 Booth 48 Booth 632 Booth 172 Booth 13 Booth 57

Red Blend, Myx, Sinner Semi-Sweet Red Blend, USA Red Blend, New Age, Sweet Red, Mendoza, Argentina Red Blend, Newman’s Own, The Common Good, CA Red Blend, Ribshack Red, Western Cape, SA Red Blend, Roscato, 2016, Rosso Dolce, Italy Red Blend, South Western, Vinos de Los Muertos Rojo, Spain Red Blend, St. Julian Winery, Sunset Michcato, Lake MI Shore Red Blend, St. Julian Winery, Sweet Revenge, Lake MI Shore Red Blend, Stella Rosa, NV, Stella Black, Italy Red Blend, Tabor Hill Winery, Classic Demi Red, MI Red Blend, Three Thieves, CA Red Blend, White Pine, Red Expression, MI Red Blend, Woodbridge, CA Sangria, Barefoot Cellars, CA Sangria, Latitude Wines, Mija, CA Sangria, Madria, CA Sangria, Sol de Ibiza Sangria, South Western, Soleil Sangria, USA Sangria, Sutter Home, CA

Booth 55 Booth 41 Booth 78 Booth 56 Booth 46 Booth 141 Booth 26 Booth 26 Booth 155 Booth 25 Booth 78 Booth 14 Booth 77 Booth 129 Booth 168 Booth 107 Booth 138 Booth 141 Booth 79

SPARKLING Asti Spumante, Tosti, Italy, Meijer Berry, Barefoot Bubbly, CA Blanc de Blanc, Belaire Luxe, Burgundy, France Blanc de Noir, Chandon, CA Blend, Verterra Winery, 2016, Sparkling Brut Rose’, Leelanau Peninsula, MI Blue Label Brut, Nicolas Feuillatte, Reserve Gold Compass, France Brut Dundee, Argyle, 2014, Willamette Valley, OR Brut Rose, Korbel, CA Brut Rose, Krone, Tuldagh Brut, Barefoot Bubbly, CA Brut, Belaire, Burgundy, France Brut, Blanc de Bleu, CA Brut, Chandon, CA Brut, Korbel, CA Brut, Krone, Borealis, Tuldagh Brut, Mumm, Napa Brut, Taittinger, 2008, Millesime, France Champagne, Besserat, Blanc de Blanc Champagne, Guy Larmandier, Brut Rose Vertus NV, Cote de Blanc Champagne, Moet, Dom Perignon Rose, France

Booth 69 Booth 127 Booth 83 Booth 97 Booth 194 Booth 74 Booth 63 Booth 98 Booth 31 Booth 127 Booth 83 Booth 44 Booth 97 Booth 98 Booth 31 Booth 38 Elite Collection Elite Collection Elite Collection Elite Collection

Champagne, Moet, Dom Perignon, France Champagne, Mousse Fils, L’Or D’Eugene Brut NV, Vallee de la Marne Champagne, Mumm, Cuvee M, Napa Champagne, Vilmart et Cie, Grand Cellier Brut NV, Montagne de Reims Chardonnay, Jam Cellars, Toast, CA Crisp Red, Barefoot Refresh, CA Crisp White, Barefoot Refresh, CA Extra Dry, Barefoot Bubbly, CA Extra Dry, Korbel, CA Fruit Wine, Just Peachy Hibiscus Cucumber, Social Enjoyments, Social Hibiscus Cucumber, MN Merlot, Tai Rosso, Raboso, GWP, 2016, Deor Cuvee Rose, Italy Moscato Spumante, Barefoot Bubbly, CA Moscato, American Vintners, Lemonchatta Lemon, Italy Moscato, Barefoot Refresh, CA Moscato, Castello del Poggio, 2015, Moscato d’ Asti, Piedmonte Moscato, Mionetto, IL Moscato, Italy Moscato, Myx Fusions, USA Natural, Korbel, CA Peach Moscato, Myx Fusions, USA Peach, Allure Bubbly, CA Peach, Barefoot Bubbly, CA Phantom Red, Bogle Vineyards, 2012, Phantom, Clarksburg, CA Pineapple, Barefoot Bubbly, CA Pink Grapefruit Ginger, Social Pink, MN Pink Moscato, Barefoot Bubbly, CA Pink Moscato, Tosti, Italy Pink, Allure Bubbly, CA Pinot Grigio, Barefoot Bubbly, CA Pinot Noir, Bowers Harbor, Sparkling Brut Rose, Old Mission Peninsula Prosecco, Barefoot Bubbly, CA Prosecco, Bolla, 2015, Italy Prosecco, Canella, Veneto Prosecco, Castello del Poggio, Glera, Piedmonte Prosecco, Chloe, Italy Prosecco, Col de’Salici, 2016, Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG, Italy Prosecco, La Marca, Italy Prosecco, Luccio, Italy Prosecco, Lunetta, Italy Prosecco, Ménage a Trois, Italy Prosecco, Mionetto, Brut, Italy

Elite Collection Elite Collection Booth 38 Elite Collection Booth 154 Booth 128 Booth 128 Booth 127 Booth 98 Booth 138 Booth 54 Booth 158 Booth 127 Booth 65 Booth 128 Booth 159 Booth 164 Booth 55 Booth 98 Booth 55 Booth 48 Booth 127 Booth 64 Booth 127 Booth 54 Booth 127 Booth 69 Booth 48 Booth 127 Booth 197 Booth 127 Booth 53 Booth 33 Booth 159 Booth 143 Booth 73 Booth 107 Booth 69 Booth 46 Booth 133 Booth 164

OFFICIAL WINE, BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL PROGRAM Prosecco, Mionetto, Dolce, Italy Prosecco, Mionetto, Organic, Italy Prosecco, Ruffino, Italy Prosecco, Santa Margherita, Valdobbiadene, IT Prosecco, Torresella, Italy Prosecco, Tosti, Italy Red Blend, Barefoot Refresh, CA Red Blend, Bogle Vineyards, 2013, Essential Red, Clarksburg, CA Red Blend, Mionetto, Gran Rose, Italy Red Moscato, Barefoot Bubbly, CA Red Sangria, Barefoot Refresh, CA Riesling, Good Harbor Vineyards, Trillium, MI Riesling, Shady Lane Cellars, 2016, Sparkling Riesling, Leelanau Peninsula Rose, ANEW, 2016, WA Rose, Barefoot Refresh, CA Rose, Belaire, Provence, France Rose, Chandon, CA Rose, Cupcake, Italy Rose, Le Grand Noir, Select, France Rose, Ruffino, Italy Rose, Sophora, New Zealand Sangria, Capriccio, Bubbly, NY Sangria, MYX Fusions, Tropical, USA Soft Red, Oliver Bubblecraft, IN Soft White, Oliver Bubblecraft, IN Sparkling Brut, One Hope, CA Sparkling Moscato, Risat, D’Asti, Italy Sparkling, Krug Grande Cuvee, Gift Box, France Sparkling, Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, France Sweet Rose, Chandon, Sweet Star, CA Sweet Rose, Korbel, CA Sweet Rose, Social, Toasted Coconut Almond, MN White Blend, Barefoot Refresh, CA

Booth 164 Booth 164 Booth 93 Booth 112 Booth 112 Booth 69 Booth 128 Booth 64 Booth 164 Booth 127 Booth 128 Booth 193 Booth 191

Booth 73 Booth 128 Booth 83 Booth 97 Booth 143 Booth 142 Booth 93 Booth 63 Booth 54 Booth 55 Booth 81 Booth 81 Booth 82 Booth 142 Elite Collection Elite Collection Booth 97 Booth 98 Booth 54 Booth 128

FRUIT WINE Apple, Cranes Winery, Fennville, MI Black Cherry, Oliver Orchard, IN Cherry Sparkling, Chateau Chantal Winery, Bubbly Cherry, MI Cherry Wine, Riesling, Traverse Bay, MI Coconut, Myx Fusions, USA Cranberry, Lazy Ballerina Winery, Lake MI Shore

Booth 632 Booth 81 Booth 225 Booth 196 Booth 55 Booth 13

Cranberry, Round Barn Winery, Farm Market, MI Fruit Blend, Myx Fusions, Limited Edition Myxotica, USA Fruit Blend, Stella Rosa, Berry, Italy Fruit Blend, Tanglewood Winery, Blue Blood, MI Fruit Blend, Tanglewood Winery, Blue Silk, MI Mango Mimosa, South Western, Soleil Mango Mimosa, USA Mango, Myx Fusions, USA Moscato, Caposaldo, Sparkling Peach, Veneto, Italy Orange Mimosa, South Western, Soleil, USA Peach Moscato, Luccio, Italy Peach, Myx Fusions, USA Peach, Oliver Orchard, IN Peach, Stella Rosa, Italy Pineapple Mimosa, South Western, Soleil, USA Pomegranate Mimosa, South Western, Soleil, USA Prosecco, Canella, Bellini, Veneto Raspberry, Leelanau Cellars, Dessert Port, MI Strawberry Moscato, Luccio, Italy Strawberry, Oliver Orchard, IN White Blend, Beam, Skinnygirl White Wine, CA

Booth 25 Booth 55 Booth 155 Booth 21 Booth 21 Booth 141 Booth 55 Booth 37 Booth 141 Booth 69 Booth 55 Booth 81 Booth 155 Booth 141 Booth 141 Booth 33 Booth 205 Booth 69 Booth 81 Booth 157

SPECIALTY BEVERAGE Applejack, Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails, USA Beverage Wine, Heaven Hill Brands, O’Mara’s Irish Crème, USA Black Jack Cola, Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails, USA Black Walnut Creme, Round Barn Winery Caramel, Heaven Hill Brands, O’Mara’s Irish Crème Caramel, USA Cherry Limeade, Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails, USA Dessert Wine, Temperance Brands, Silk Cherry Chocolate, MI Dessert Wine, Temperance Brands, Silk Chocolate Wine, MI Dessert Wine, Temperance Brands, Silk Mint Chocolate, MI Dessert Wine, Temperance Brands, Silk Spice Nog, MI Dessert Wine, Temperance Brands, Silk Vanilla Wine, MI Downhome Punch, Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails, USA Grape, Smirnoff, USA Green Apple, Smirnoff, USA Henry’s Hard Soda Hurricane, Smirnoff, USA

Booth 536 Booth 331 Booth 536 Booth 411 Booth 331 Booth 536 Booth 328 Booth 328 Booth 328 Booth 328 Booth 328 Booth 536 Booth 513 Booth 513 Booth 551 Booth 513

Lynchburg Lemonade, Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails, USA Mint Chocolate, Heaven Hill Brands, O’Mara’s Irish Crème Mint Chocolate, USA Raspberry, Smirnoff, USA Red, Smirnoff, USA Redberries Sangria, Myx Fusions, USA Sangria, Oliver Classic, IN Sangria, Round Barn Winery, Round Barn Sangria, MI Screwdriver, Smirnoff, USA Sexual Chocolate, Slo Down Southern Peach, Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails, USA Tropical Sangria, Myx Fusions, USA Variety, Smirnoff Seltzer, USA White Sangria, Califresca, USA

Booth 536 Booth 331

Booth 513 Booth 513 Booth 55 Booth 81 Booth 25 Booth 513 Booth 147 Booth 536 Booth 55 Booth 513 Booth 513

CIDER OR PERRY Antique Apple Blend, Robinette Cellars, 2017, Heirloom Cider, MI Apple Blend/Hops, Soul Squeeze Cellars, Bot, Old Mission/Traverse City, MI Apple Blend/Juniper, Soul Squeeze Cellars, Bip, Old Mission/Traverse City, MI Apple Blend/Tart Cherry, Soul Squeeze Cellars, Boo, Old Mission/Traverse City, MI Apple Cider, Vander Mill Cider Mill & Winery, Bon Chretien, MI Apple, Angry Orchard, Easy Apple Apple, Aurora Cellars, Hard Pressed Heirloom Cider, MI Apple/Peach Cider, Starcut Cider, Phuzz Apple Peach, Bellaire, MI Blackberry Hard Cider, Kayla Rae Cellars, 2017, MI Blackberry, Sierra Rose, MI Blood Orange Tangerine, Common Cider, CA Blueberry Sangria, Green Bird Organic Cellars/Crows Cider, Leelanau Peninsula Blueberry Zinfandel, Pacific Coast, CA Blueberry, Sierra Rose, MI Blueberry-Apple, Cranes Winery, Fennville, MI Bone Dry, Pacific Coast, CA Bourbon Barrel Aged Cider, Angry Orchard, Orchard’s Edge Old Fashioned Bushwacker, Meckley’s, MI Cherry Barrel Aged, Cranes Winery, The Liason Barrel Aged, Fennville, MI Cherry Bomb, Meckley’s, MI Cherry, Pacific Coast, CA

Booth 642 Booth 181 Booth 181 Booth 181

Booth 646 Booth 643 Booth 648 Booth 544 Booth 635 Booth 634 Booth 630 Booth 633 Booth 631 Booth 634 Booth 632 Booth 631 Booth 643 Booth 630 Booth 632 Booth 630 Booth 631

Cherry-Apple, Cranes Winery, Cherry Hard Cider, Fennville, MI Cider, Pacific Coast, Pinot Grigio, CA Cider, Vander Mill Cider Mill & Winery, Chapman’s Blend, MI Cider, Vander Mill Cider Mill & Winery, Fluff Pine, MI Cider, Vander Mill Cider Mill & Winery, Totally Roasted, MI Ciderye, Green Bird Organic Cellars/Crows Cider, Leelanau Peninsula Cinnamon Spiced Apple Cider, Left Foot Charley, Cinnamon Girl, MI Citrus, Ridge Cider Co., 2017, Hop’D, MI Dry Apple Barrel Aged, Cranes Winery, The Nepotist Barrel Aged, Fennville, MI Green Apple Cider, Angry Orchard Hard Cider, Angry Orchard, Crisp Hibiscus, Common Cider, CA Mango Moscato, Pacific Coast, CA Modern Apple Blend, Robinette Cellars, 2017, Apple Cherry, MI Modern Apple Blend, Robinette Cellars, 2017, Bill’s Special, MI Modern Apple Blend, Robinette Cellars, 2017, Hopped Cider, MI Cider, Vander Mill Cider Mill & Winery, Puff, MI Peach Hard Cider, Green Bird Organic Cellars/Crows Cider, Leelanau Peninsula Peach, Meckley’s, MI Peach, Sierra Rose, MI Pear Cider, Angry Orchard Raspberry Hard Cider, Ridge Cider Co., 2017, MI Semi Dry Cider, Starcut Cider, Pulsar Apple, Bellaire, MI Semi Sweet Cider, Starcut Cider, Octorock Apple, Bellaire, MI Semi-Sweet Apple, Cranes Winery, Apple Hard Cider, Fennville, MI Strawberry, Pacific Coast, CA Strawberry, Sierra Rose, MI Vanilla & Cinnamon, Ridge Cider Co., 2017, Porch Sittin’, MI White Wine Barrel Aged Cider, Angry Orchard, Orchard’s Edge Knotty Pear

Booth 632 Booth 631 Booth 646 Booth 646 Booth 646 Booth 633 Booth 197 Booth 644 Booth 632

Booth 643 Booth 643 Booth 630 Booth 631 Booth 642 Booth 642 Booth 642 Booth 646 Booth 633 Booth 630 Booth 634 Booth 643 Booth 644 Booth 544 Booth 544 Booth 632 Booth 631 Booth 634 Booth 644 Booth 643

BEER Alaskan Brewing Arbor Brewing Arcadia Brewing Atwater Brewery Austin Brothers Beer Ayinger Brewery

Booth 561 Booth 571 Booth 594 Booth 566 Booth 587 Booth 521

OFFICIAL WINE, BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL PROGRAM Ballist Point Brewing Co. Beards Brewery Bell’s Brewery Bier Barrel Big Lake Brewing Breckenridge Blue Moon Brewery Terra Firma Brewery Vivant Cameron’s Brewing Cellerman’s Cheboygan Brewing Co. Clown Shoes Beer Constellation Brands Cranker’s Brewery Dark Horse Brewing Deschutes Brewery Detroit Brewing Co. Dog Fish Head Brewery Dragonmead Microbrewery Dundee Brewing Co. Ellison Brewery

Elysion Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery Founders Brewing Frank Beer Genesse Brewing Co. Gonzo’s BiggDogg Brewery Goose Island Grand Armory Brewing Great Lakes Brewing Co. Green Bird Organic Cellars/ Crows Cider Greenbush Brewery Green’s Brewery Guinness Hacker-Pschorr Brewery Harp Heineken Hoegaarden Knee Deep Brewing Co. Lagunitas Brewing Co. Latitude 42 Brewing Leffe Leinenkugel Lindemans Brewery Mark Anthony Brewing Mi Brewery Nebraska Brewing Co. New Holland Brewing Co. Nickel Brook Brewing Co. Old Nation Brewing Orval Brewery Pabst Brewing Co. Perrin Brewing Co. Redd’s Rochefort Brewery Sam Adams Samuel Smith Brewery Saugatuck Brewing Schmohz Brewing Co.

Shock Top Short’s Brewing Co. Sierra Nevada Brewing Small Town Brewing Smithwick’s & Sons Speciation Artisan Ales St. Killians

Booth 545 Booth 524 Booth 564 Booth 526 Booth 558 Booth 597 Booth 552 Booth 523 Booth 572 Booth 511 Booth 557 Booth 522 Booth 531 Booth 578 Booth 546 Booth 570 Booth 589 Booth 553 Booth 549 Booth 561 Booth 535 Booth 563 Booth 598 Booth 510 Booth 575 Booth 584 Booth 535 Booth 556 Booth 596 Booth 567 Booth 555 Booth 633 Booth 547 Booth 521 Booth 512 Booth 582 Booth 512 Booth 583 Booth 580S Booth 514 Booth 554 Booth 560 Booth 580S Booth 552 Booth 521 Booth 579 Booth 635 Booth 534 Booth 515 Booth 511 Booth 553 Booth 520 Booth 530 Booth 580 Booth 551 Booth 520 Booth 586 Booth 520 Booth 573 Booth 532 Booth 599 Booth 544 Booth 574 Booth 576 Booth 512 Booth 525 Booth 568

Stella Artois Stone Brewing Stormcloud Brewing Co. Stout Brewing Stroh’s Brewery Tri City Brewing Co. West Side Beer Westmalle Brewery

Booth 580S Booth 565 Booth 588 Booth 581 Booth 577 Booth 514 Booth 596-599 Booth 520

MEAD Mead, B. Nektar, Dudes Rug, Ferndale, MI Mead, B. Nektar, Necro, Ferndale, MI Mead, B. Nektar, Tuco Style Freakout, Ferndale, MI Mead, B. Nektar, Zombie Killer, Ferndale, MI Mead, Oliver Winery, Camelot Mead Honey Wine, IN Mead, Sunshine Meadery, Hakuna Matata, MI Mead, Sunshine Meadery, Maple Crisp, MI Mead, Sunshine Meadery, Mayan Fire, MI Mead, Sunshine Meadery, Minnehaha, MI Mead, Sunshine Meadery, Monarch, MI Mead, Sunshine Meadery, Snow Cherries, MI Mead, Sunshine Meadery, Strait, MI

Booth 548 Booth 548 Booth 548 Booth 548 Booth 81 Booth 18 Booth 18 Booth 18 Booth 18 Booth 18 Booth 18 Booth 18

SPIRIT OR LIQUEUR Absinthe, Bier Distillery, Henry’s Absent Absinthe Verte, MI Amaro, Bier Distillery, Brillari Amaro Americano, MI Applejack, Coppercraft Distillery, MI Aquavit, Long Road Distillers, MI Aquavit, Long Road Distillers, Old, MI Bourbon, Beam, Beam & Cola Classic Cocktail, USA Bourbon, Beam, Beam & Ginger Classic Cocktail, USA Bourbon, Coppercraft Distillery, MI Bourbon, Heaven Hill Brands, Elijah Craig Small Batch, USA Bourbon, Heaven Hill Brands, Larceny, USA Bourbon, Long Road Distillers, MI Bourbon, New Holland Artisan Spirits, Beer Barrel, MI Bourbon, Temperance Brands, Davenport’s Straight, MI Cocktails, Kinky Beverages Cordials, US Distilled Products Co, Kinky Green, MN Cream Liqueur, Round Barn Winery, Black Walnut Crème, MI

Booth 333 Booth 526 Booth 326 Booth 541 Booth 541 Booth 157 Booth 157 Booth 326 Booth 331 Booth 331 Booth 541 Booth 314 Booth 329 Booth 584 Booth 330 Booth 411

Cream Liqueur, Temperance Brands, Tolly’s Peanut Butter Cup, MI Cream Liqueur, Temperance Brands, Tolly’s Vanilla Spice, MI Gin, American Fifth Spirits, MI Gin, Bier Distillery, Mum’s Ruin, MI Gin, Coppercraft Distillery, MI Gin, Dry, US Distilled Products Co, Greenall’s, Warrington, England Gin, Grand Traverse Distillery, Small Batch Botanical, MI Gin, Long Road Distillers, MI Gin, Long Road Distillers, Michigan, MI Gin, New Amsterdam Spirits, New Amsterdam, USA Gin, New Holland Artisan Spirits, Barrel Aged Knickerbocker, MI Gin, New Holland Artisan Spirits, Knickerbocker, MI Gin, Two Birds Artisan Spirits, Greyling, WI Gin, US Distilled Products Co, Opihr Oriental, USA Limoncello, US Distilled Products Co, IL Tramonto, Amalfi, Italy Liqueur, Heaven Hill Brands, Domaine De Canton, USA Liqueur, New Holland Artisan Spirits, Clockwork Orange, MI Margarita Cocktail, Beam, Skinnygirl Spicy Lime, USA Margarita Cocktail, Black Fly Beverage Co., Margarita Mixed Cocktail, Beam, Skinnygirl Cranberry Cosmo, USA Mixed Cocktail, Black Fly Beverage Co., Long Island Iced Tea Moonshine, Bier Distillery, JusttheShine Moonshine, MI Rum Cocktail, Black Fly Beverage Co., Rum Punch Rum, Bier Distillery, Devil’s Message Obsidian Spiced, MI Rum, Bier Distillery, Devil’s Message Planked, MI Rum, Coppercraft Distillery, MI Rum, New Holland Artisan Spirits, Freshwater, MI

Booth 329 Booth 329 Booth 335 Booth 526 Booth 326 Booth 330 Booth 305 Booth 541 Booth 541 Booth 308 Booth 314 Booth 314 Booth 310 Booth 330 Booth 330 Booth 331 Booth 314 Booth 157 Booth 161 Booth 157 Booth 161 Booth 526 Booth 161 Booth 526 Booth 526 Booth 326 Booth 314

Booth 301 Rye Whiskey, New Holland Booth 314 Artisan Spirits, Beer Barrel, MI Scotch, Dalmore Distillery, Booth 309 12 Year, Scotland Scotch, Dalmore Distillery, Booth 309 15 Year, Scotland Scotch, Dalmore Distillery, Booth 309 18 Year, Scotland Scotch, Glen Moray, 12yr Booth 330 Single Malt, Elgin, Scotland

Rum, Papa’s Pilar

Scotch, John Barr, Black Label, Scotland Scotch, Jura Distillery, Superstition, Scotland Seltzer, Truly Spiked & Sparkling, Colima Lime Seltzer, Truly Spiked & Sparkling, Grapefruit & Pomelo Seltzer, Truly Spiked & Sparkling, Lemon & Yuzu Seltzer, Truly Spiked & Sparkling, Sicilian Blood Orange Tequila, Camarena Tequila, Silver, Mexico Tequila, Camarena, Reposado, Mexico Vodka Cocktail, Black Fly Beverage Co., Grapefruit Vodka Flavored, Grand Traverse Distillery, True North Cherry, MI Vodka Infused, Temperance Brands, Liquor Whipped Candy Cane, MI Vodka Infused, Temperance Brands, Liquor Whipped Caramel, MI Vodka Infused, Temperance Brands, Liquor Whipped Chocolate, MI Vodka Infused, Temperance Brands, Liquor Whipped Pumpkin Spice, MI Vodka Infused, Temperance Brands, Liquor Whipped Strawberry, MI Vodka Infused, Temperance Brands, Liquor Whipped Vanilla, MI Vodka Unflavored, Grand Traverse Distillery, True North Rye, MI Vodka Unflavored, Grand Traverse Distillery, True North Wheat, MI Vodka, American Fifth Spirits, MI Vodka, Bier Distillery, Heart Cut, MI Vodka, Coppercraft Distillery, MI Vodka, Long Road Distillers, MI Vodka, Long Road Distillers, Wendy Peppercorn, MI Whisky, Long Road Distillers, Straight Rye Whisky, MI Whisky, Long Road Distillers, Wheat, MI Vodka, New Amsterdam Spirits, 100 Proof, USA Vodka, New Amsterdam Spirits, 80 Proof, USA Vodka, New Amsterdam Spirits, Apple, USA Vodka, New Amsterdam Spirits, Mango, USA Vodka, New Amsterdam Spirits, Peach, USA Vodka, New Amsterdam Spirits, Pineapple, USA Vodka, New Holland Artisan Spirits, MI Awesome, MI

Booth 309 Booth 309 Booth 313 Booth 313 Booth 313 Booth 313 Booth 308 Booth 308 Booth 161 Booth 305 Booth 329 Booth 329 Booth 329 Booth 329 Booth 329 Booth 329 Booth 305 Booth 305 Booth 335 Booth 526 Booth 326 Booth 541 Booth 541 Booth 541 Booth 541 Booth 308 Booth 308 Booth 308 Booth 308 Booth 308 Booth 308 Booth 314

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HOLIDAY CARRIAGE RIDES December 7, 8, 14, & 15

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Friday, December 15

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OFFICIAL WINE, BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL PROGRAM Vodka, Temperance Brands, 6th Element Apple, MI Vodka, Temperance Brands, 6th Element Citrus, MI Vodka, Temperance Brands, 6th Element Peanut Butter, MI Vodka, Temperance Brands, 6th Element, MI Vodka, US Distilled Products Co, Kinky Red, MN Whiskey, American Fifth Spirits, Bourbon, MI Whiskey, American Fifth Spirits, Signature Malt, MI Whiskey, Bier Distillery, Sole Cry Barrel Reserve Rye, MI Whiskey, Davenport’s American Blended Whiskey, American, MI Whiskey, Grand Traverse Distillery, 100% Straight Rye, MI Whiskey, Grand Traverse Distillery, GTD Cherry, MI Whiskey, Grand Traverse Distillery, GTD Straight Bourbon, MI Whiskey, Single Malt, New Holland Artisan Spirits, Zeppelin Bend, MI Whiskey, Temperance Brands, Davenport’s Wildfire Cinnamon, MI

Booth 329

Whiskey, US Distilled Products Co, The Dubliner Irish

Booth 330

Booth 329 Booth 329 Booth 329 Booth 330 Booth 335 Booth 335 Booth 333 Booth 329 Booth 305 Booth 305 Booth 305 Booth 314 Booth 329

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 120 NA, Schmohz, MI Bloody Mary Mix, Brewt’s, MI Bold & Spicy Bloody Mary, Miss Mary’s, USA Cold Brew Coffee, Prospectors Specialty Beverage, Almond Maple, MI Cold Brew Coffee, Prospectors Specialty Beverage, Extra Strength, MI Cold Brew Coffee, Prospectors Specialty Beverage, Nitro, MI Cold Brew Coffee, Prospectors Specialty Beverage, Original, MI Cold Brew Coffee, Prospectors Specialty Beverage, Toasted Coconut, MI Cold Brew Coffee, Prospectors Specialty Beverage, Vanilla, MI Cream Soda, Virgil’s, USA Dry Vermouth, Gallo, USA Extra Ginger, Reed’s, USA

Booth 532 Booth 323324 Booth 310 Booth 304

Booth 304

Booth 304 Booth 304 Booth 304

Booth 304

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Booth 59, 537 Booth 310 Booth 59, 537

Root Beer, Virgil’s, USA Soda, Canada Dry, USA Sparkling Brut, Fre, CA

Booth 304 Booth 304 Booth 304 Booth 304 Booth 59, 537 Booth 642 Booth 59, 537 Booth 312 Booth 312 Booth 312 Booth 310 Booth 59, 537 Booth 59, 537 Booth 59, 537 Booth 59, 537 Booth 310 Booth 59, 537

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Booth 311, 520 Booth 311, 520 Booth 310 Booth 310 Booth 311, 520 Booth 59, 537

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