Duke's Bar, 700 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids ~ 8/15/23

So, we finally walked into Duke's and had a great experience. Before we noticed the menu on the wall, we asked our server (Carlie) for menus. She was a little taken aback and said "this is a dive." Haha. But they did have menus, although with many prices crossed out. Hazy IPA, Oberon, Sam Adams Cherry Wheat and vodka started us off along with some nicely prepared fried pickles. Although still listed on the board, neither the Philly Stack nor the French Dip were available this summer. Not a problem 😉 We ordered two bacon cheeseburgers. I asked if my onions could be grilled, and since Carlie was not only our server but also our chef, she said she'd be happy to oblige. The juicy burgers were excellent and came with a fresh tomato slice. The onion rings deserve special mention as the onion did not pull out on first bite but stayed with fried exterior. That may sound like a strange compliment but it's a pet peeve. Well done for a small kitchen and our server/chef! T...