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The Web, 644 Richmond St NW, Grand Rapids ~ January 28, 2025

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Back in December, some patrons at  The Pubb  recommended The Web for its food so since we couldn't get food at  The Flamingo Lounge  we headed over to The Web. We didn't use the front door but went to the back and through the smoking section 😏 In January 2024, a fire broke out on the second story of this building so The Web was closed for repairs for a long time and has recently reopened. We don't know what the food selection was before but it is very limited at the moment and food preparation is strictly via the microwave. So we ordered three appetizers which were served hot and came out one at a time: crab rangoons, pizza rolls, and nachos. It was all adequate and we especially liked the bourbon sauce paired with the crab rangoons. We accompanied our appetizers with Coors Banquet and PBR. The place is rather bright and roomy with a nice bar in the middle. It's not a cozy space but it has clean lines and a brand new wooden floor. The one and only bartender/server/c...
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The Flamingo Lounge, 930 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids ~ January 28, 2025

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Also known as "The Dirty Bird" this is an old school West side bar. Apparently it's still a biker bar but there wasn't evidence of that tonight. The space is divided into two sections, the bar area and a larger room with a pool table. They've got a nice album collection up on the wall. We thought we'd be able to order food because the bar advertises specific food available each day on its facebook page. But that food is available at lunch time only, something the bar regulars would know. So we settled on the free popcorn and snack mix which were both nice touches. Another patron had brought in a Brownie Bar that was available to all. The drinks are cheap and we ordered a vodka, a Two-Hearted, and a special Deb Jeffers drink: Bourbon, Diet Coke, and a lime. Pretty, pretty good 😊 As luck would have it, the owner was there hanging out with his friends so we were able to have a nice chat about the bar. Brent Wasker brought the bar from his Dad (Donald Wasker) in ...
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The Pubb Food and Spirits, 1568 Broadway Ave NW, Grand Rapids ~ 12/17/24

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In 1904 Louis Shader ran a saloon here and these are other establishments that once operated here: Olree's Saloon, Wilson Brothers Soft Drinks, Tommy's Tavern, and West Side Bar.  West Side Bar was a biker bar that closed in 2011. In February of 2012 Jason and Steve Jenkins bought the bar and did an extensive remodel. The Jenkins sold the business about a year ago and that's about all the history we could dig up, other than the current name. The Jenkins had a friend who passed away in 2011 by the name of Robb, with 2 B's. Hence "The Pubb" with 2 B's.  The space is long and narrow, divided into two areas by the bar. We started with a Blue Moon, Voodoo Ranger, and a Bells Two-Hearted. The menu is concise, which is a smart move for a smallish bar. We like to start with tater tots but the Pubb was out tonight. Our server, Heather, recommended the waffle fries, and since tacos were on the menu, we asked if the kitchen could make our appetizer into a nacho dish,...
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