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The Grille Restaurant at Watermark Country Club in Cascade Michigan

         THE GRILLE RESTAURANT AT WATERMARK COUNTRY CLUB               

 The Grille is the closest restaurant to us and because I am at the golf course

 A LOT, we eat here on a pretty regular basis. I usually have the chicken salad

 but my wife always gets the lake perch. She says they are the best lake perch

she has ever orderd, bar none. Believe me, she has tried lake perch all over,

even in Switzerland.

the grille restaurant watermark country club cascade mi

         THE FRONT DOORS TO THE GRILLE RESTAURANT LOCATED AT

                       5500 CASCADE ROAD SE, GRAND RAPIDS MI

                                                 PH 616-949-9125

pizza oven at the grille watermark cc cascade real estate information

 They have a great casual menu, you can eat at the bar or on the patio

(weather permitting). And the dining room serves a list of wonderful entrees.

They recently put in a wood fired pizza oven, which offers 7 different types plus

a build-your-own, so you can get pizza just as you like it and hot from the oven.

 

the grill at watermark cascade michigan

 In the larger dining room, views of the golf course are seen from this bank of

windows. The huge blazing fireplace can't be seen on this picture, it is just to

my left.

The bar and lounge is behind this fireplace area with lounge chairs that cozy up

 to the fire, so nice on a cold winter's night. 

watermark entrance cascade mi

 

watermark entrance cascade mi

Large banquet rooms are straight ahead in the photo above.  Two smaller

banquet  or private party rooms are just off the lounge and entrance area in

 the photo on the right. 

 

Chef Eric Chatlin says: Food is sustenance for the soul and body. Here at The Grille

 we focus on providing the highest quality fresh ingredients, presented in an artistically

 pleasing wasy. I buy many foods locally and seasonally. Our menu changes with the

 seasons and with the foods that are available through local farmers. By purchasing l

ocally, we are supporting our community and enjoying the freshest produce and

meats Michigan can offer.

                          

Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty

Copyright 2008 All rights reserved                                                                

I have received no value or consideration for advertising The Watermark Grille

on my blog or for my testimonial.

photos by Bonnie Westbrook

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 The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan.  Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.

 We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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The Thornapple Daily Grill ~ Ada Michigan

  The Thornapple Daily Grill is located at 445 Ada Drive, Ada, MI nestled in the

 back of the commercial development on the banks of the Thornapple River

 in the heart of Ada and less than 10 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. 

 The Daily Grill is now part of The Gilmore Collection, a group who owns and

operates many retaurants in our area.

The Daily Grill Ada MI real estate information blog

 The restaurant boasts a wonderful bar, several dining rooms with different views,

an intimate wine cellar, and outside dining on the patio in summer. Serving lunch

or dinner, this restaurant has been a favorite of ours for over 25 years.  

       The Daily Grill restaurant Ada MI

 

The daily grill bar - lounge ada mi

 

 the daily grill restaurant ada mi

  

We were first introduced to White Chicken Chili here and the TBA sandwich,

 both favorites of ours. The menu offers simple fare and also complex delights

.......always delicious.  The wine list always has something to offer that is new.

The chef prepares dishes with locally grown products which is a plus for us.

We live in a diverse agricultural area and there are many small farms supplying

 food to our local restaurants and populace.

 

We have many memories of dinners, lunches, and good times with friends at this

 local eatery. Please try it if you are in our area. 

 Look around, I might be sitting near by enjoying some chili and a night out with friends.

 

Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty

Copyright 2008 All rights reserved                                                        

   Photographs by Bonnie Westbrook

No remuneration, value, or consideration has been received for advertising

 The Thornapple Daily Grill on my blog.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

 The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan.  Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.

 We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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            Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

                          Contact Terry   616-292-7263

The Real Food Cafe ~ Grand Rapids Michigan ~ Alger Heights Eatery

                          Where Something Good is Always Cooking    

                           Breakfast ~ Lunch~ Take-Out ~ Bakery   

The Real Food Cafe is THE REAL DEAL! We probably go there for lunch at

least once a week. They only serve breakfast and lunch but it is better than

 my Mom made. Their breakfasts are almost legendary. They serve

breakfast anytime and what a breakfast.....the home fries are just too

delicious to describe.

                                  real food cafe grand rapids mi

 

The pancakes are made with real buttermilk, fresh eggs and served with real

butter.  Below is the picture of my two eggs scrambled and home fries. 

                                                                                                                          

 Real Food Cafe 2419 Eastern Ave. SE Grand Rapids Mi 49507

The home made soups are

always delicious.

The burgers are 1/3 lb. of

Angus beef.

 

The sandwiches are huge and  definitely satisfying.

The omelets are mouth-watering.

 

    real food cafe baked goods grand rapids mi

 

The baked goods such as cookies, cakes and pies are all home made on site

and worth sacrificing the diet for.    The crew and wait staff are all friendly and

 genuinely happy at work.  It just makes you feel good to be there. It is

always full of people eating "real food" and enjoying themselves.

Rosie at Real Foods Grand Rapids Mi

 

One of our favorite people at Real

Food  is "Rosie."  She has known

 the chef, Frank, since  he was a little

boy and is always busy seating

people, getting drinks, and generally

bustling around with a friendly word

and smile to all.

Our gastronomic friend, Eric Webster,

has a post on Real Food Cafe also, if

you would like to read more about it.

 

They have recently expanded and added an additional location: Real Food Cafe

at 5430 Northland Dr. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525   (616)361-1808

If you  like  "real food made with real ingredients  by real  people,"

this is the place to go.   

    Real Food Cafe Grand Rapids Mi

  

       We are there often, so we hope to see you , too.    

 

    The Real Food Cafe   2419 Eastern Ave.

Grand Rapids MI 49507     (616)241-4080

 

Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~      Westbrook Realty                     

No consideration or value has been exchanged for the advertising of Real Food Cafe

on my blog or stating of my testimonial.        photos by Bonnie Westbrook

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

 The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan.  Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.

 We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

search for Grand Rapids homes                Find Grand Rapids Home Value                Grand Rapids Relocation Guide

            Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

                          Contact Terry   616-292-7263

Zeytin Restaurant in Ada Michigan ~ Turkish Delights

 Zeytin means "Olive" in Turkish, and on the olive tree, the branches and fruit

represent peace   and goodwill. Please enjoy our friendly hospitality and

authentic Turkish-American Food - quoted from the Zeytin Menu

                                                                                                                    

 

           zeytin restaurant ada mi 49301 ada mi

     

  zeytin turkish american restaurant ada mi

Zeytin is a fairly new restaurant in Ada, Michigan. The atmosphere is warm

and inviting, the food is marvelous and in case your cardiologist never told

you, Middle Eastern food is very heart-healthy food.

 

They have Kebabs,  gyros, meatballs, lamb shank, Seafood, Vegetarian

choices, Salads, many Appetizers, a children's menu with gyro, cheeseburger 

or chicken nuggets served with fries.  Wraps and Sandwiches are available also.

 

I usually order the Chicken Shish Kebab and my wife loves their Lentil Soup.

We like to finish our meal off with the traditional baklava, rice pudding or a

caramel baked custard dessert with a cup of Turkish coffee. 

Aaahhh! That's  it!  I'm heading out for dinner tonight at Zeytin's.

Maybe I'll  see you there.                                                                                         

 ZEYTIN RESTAURANT 400 ADA DR. SE 

 ADA, MICHIGAN 49301 PH. 616-682-2222      

Grand Rapids Ada Real EstateWestbrook Realty                                   

 Copyright 2008 All rights reserved

   Zeytin photographs by Bonnie Westbrook

No remuneration, consideration or value was received for advertising

Zeytin Turkish Restaturant on my blog.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

 The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan.  Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.

 We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

search for Grand Rapids homes                Find Grand Rapids Home Value                Grand Rapids Relocation Guide

            Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

                          Contact Terry   616-292-7263