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  • Bistro Bella Vita Downtown
    44 Grandville Ave SW (at Weston)
    Grand Rapids, MI

    Bistro Bella Vita is downtown Grand Rapids at the corner of Grandville Ave and Weston, just west of the Van Andel Arena

    Take US-131 to the Market Street exit. Go north toward downtown approximately two blocks to Weston. Turn right. You can either take an immediate right and park along Grandville Ave or continue on Weston past the Bistro Bella Vita and park in the adjacent lot.

  • Media1
    605 Elliott Street, Suite 3
    Grand Haven, MI 49417
    616-393-0028

  • Brann’s in Holland
    12234 James Street
    Holland, MI 49424
    616-393-0028

    The Holland Brann's is just south of the Westshore Mall on the north side of Holland.

    Go to the Holland and get on US-31. Go to James Street, the main intersection south of the mall. Go east on James Street, Brann's is on the south side of the road.

  • Dematic's Schoolhouse Facility
    423 Plymouth Avenue NE
    Grand Rapids, MI

    The Dematic Schoolhouse is located on the corner of Michigan Ave. and Plymouth Rd. in Grand Rapids . Entry to the Dematic Schoolhouse building is off Plymouth Road .

    From the intersection of Michigan and Plymouth roads, go north on Plymouth (down the hill) and turn left into the first drive that you can, driving between two black iron gates. Drive straight ahead, turning left just before the fence and guardshack. Follow the road around the building you just passed and up the hill to the schoolhouse parking area.

  • Brann's at Leonard
    401 Leonard NW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49504

    Mike and Johnny Brann's is just north of downtown Grand Rapids at the corner of Leonard and Turner, just west of the US-131 exit on Leonard (the first exit north of the I-196 interchange).

    Take US-131 to the Leonard Street exit. Brann's is on the north side of Leonard. Parking is behind the restaurant.

  • The B.O.B
    20 Monroe Ave NW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    The BOB (Big Old Building) is downtown Grand Rapids at the corner of Monroe and Fulton, just west of the Van Andel Arena

    Take US-131 to the Market Street exit. Go north toward downtown approximately three blocks to Fulton. Look for parking along side streets or in several nearby parking lots and structures.

  • Club Car Restaurant & Banquet Hall
    6225 W D Ave
    Kalamazoo, MI 49009

    From Kalamazoo: Take US-131 north to exit 44, D Avenue. Take D Avenue west about one mile.

    From Grand Rapids: Take US-131 south to exit 44, D Avenue. Take D Avenue west about one mile.

  • Sam's Joint in Plainwell
    675 10th St
    Plainwell, MI 49080

    From Kalamazoo: Take US-131 north to exit 49A. Take exit 49A and follow M89 east towards Plainwell. Turn left onto N. Main Street. Follow N. Main past the Plainwell Municipal Airport, approximately 1.8 miles. (N. Main becomes 10th St.) Sam’s Joint is on the right side of the road just past Plainwell Municipal Airport.

    From Grand Rapids: Take US-131 south to exit 50. Take exit 50 and turn east onto 106th Ave. Follow 106th Ave. approximately .6 miles to the stop at 10th St./A45. Turn left onto 10th St., and follow it .3 miles. Sam’s Joint is just past Plainwell Municipal Airport on the right side of the road.

  • Famous Dave’s Barbeque
    1501 E Beltline Avenue NE
    Grand Rapids, MI 49525

    Famous Dave's is on the East Beltline, a few blocks north of Leonard Street, on the west side of the road.

    From the west, take I-196 to where it merges into I-96. The next exit is E Beltline. Go north past Leonard.

    From the north, take I-96 East to Leonard. Turn left (pesky Michigan turn) onto E Beltline.