The Green Well
The Green Well is the ultimate stop on your trip to Grand Rapids if you desire a good meal with the benefit of eating it in an eco-friendly building. According to their website, "Our building is LEED® certified inside and out which means it's environmentally safe, ultra efficient and leaves behind the smallest possible carbon footprint." They have an expansive menu with a separate kid's menu if you are traveling with your family. Dinner entrees include favorites with a twist such as Mac and Cheese, Fish Tacos, soups, sandwiches, and world cuisine such as Pad Thai. Prices range between $2.99 and $17.99 on the dinner menu. Don't forget to check out their lunch menu, a pared-down version of their dinner menu, and their variety of cocktails and micro-brews. Also consider their Wine Tier Testing concept -- three 2-oz samples of wine from each of their three tiers.
924 Cherry Street
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
(616) 808-3566
www.thegreenwell.com
Restaurant Bloom
If you are looking for a dining experience that captures the true essence of Michigan-grown produce, look no further. Restaurant Bloom focuses on locally-grown organic produce in their environmentally sustainable outfit. Pause for a moment and savor an appetizer such as steamed mussels with white wine cream sauce, or perhaps an heirloom lettuce salad as a starter. Entrees range from seared whitefish to rack of lamb. Stop in on Tuesday evenings for a weekly special event called "What the Chefs Eat" for $20. Regular menu prices range between $5.00 for an appetizer to a $28.00 entrée. Don't forget to try one of their signature cocktails or a glass of wine with your meal.
Restaurant Bloom
40 Monroe Center
Grand Rapids, Mi 49503
(616)632-2233
www.bloomgr.com
San Chez Bistro
Tapas have become a wildly popular style of dining in the last decade, effortlessly blending sophisticated cold or hot Spanish appetizers with good conversation. Grand Rapids has its own local tapas bistro in San Chez Bistro. In addition to delicious food, they have a published Greening Plan and Responsibility flyer on their website outlining the corporation's mission statement and efforts to use local, organic foods and be environmentally conscious. San Chez serves high-quality breakfast, lunch, and dinners along with a children's menu of choices. They specialize in food allergy menus, catering to customers who wish to have a great dining experience without worrying about an allergic reaction. Try their selections of several samplings of food for four to six people, such as the Seleccion de Jamón y Queso featuring Spanish Serrano, cheeses, fruits, and Marcona almonds. Prices range from $2.95 to $43.95 with many choices around $10 or less. There is so much to choose from, the menu contains 10 full pages of drinks, specials, and endless variations of tapas.
San Chez Bistro
38 West Fulton
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
( 616) 774-8272
www.sanchezbistro.com
