After taking in all that gorgeous architecture and design we were parched! We managed to locate a delicious eatery just a few miles from the Meyer May house (FREE tours of a Frank Lloyd Wright House!), The Winchester!
I am literally STILL dreaming about that meal! Have you ever eaten something that just tastes so fresh, crisp, and delicious that you just wanted to savor every morsel? That is precisely how I felt about every bite of food I had at The Winchester.
The Winchester is a gastro pub.
What is a gastropub? A gastropub is a bar that also serves high-quality cuisine. Gastropubs, which offer gastronomy in a pub setting, have become extremely popular in recent years. Chefs are now leaving fancy restaurants behind, trading them in for laid-back pubs with accessible price points so they can attract regular customers rather than sporadic diners who only come on special occasions. Gone are the days of greasy “pub grub”….Gastropubs serve a higher standard of food than you’ll find at your average watering hole. SOURCE
We started off lunch with a shareable, Roasted Vegetable. And, get this, some of the veggies actually came from the garden across the street! Talk about local, organic, & FRESH!!
The Winchester definitely quenches the sophisticated palate, and with some of the most simplistic dishes, like the Classic Burger and Fries. Those are fresh, hand cut, homemade, pure deliciousness of a fry! True I gave up carbs but I will make exceptions when it comes to food this delightful!
And the salad I order was nothing short of spectacular! The color, freshness, crispy texture, and unbeatable taste, it was like a symphony for my taste buds.
My taste buds are still singing The Winchester’s praises! I can’t wait to go back!
After Lunch we stopped in at a neighboring establishment, Nourish to grab some ingredients for some Paleo cookies.
Speaking of Paleo how cool is this? Nourish offers a Paleo Farm Basket….
The Paleo Farm Basket
Now in its third season, this basket is already an old favorite with members who are serious about a traditional way of eating.
Each basket in this plan includes:
- A gorgeous bouquet of local organically grown vegetables and fruit.
- An added selection of some paleo must-have foods like avocados, sweet potatoes and peppers.
- Some healthy and interesting traditional fats like lard or coconut oil, along with nuts and fruits.
- A supply of healthy local grass-fed locally-grown meat and sustainably caught fish.
Just what the doctor ordered! This basket is for you! $75 a week
Available for convenient free delivery or in-store pickup.
Of course it includes a weekly newsletter that provides great recipes, tips and paleo-healthy information.
Wish they delivered to Toledo, how cool would that be? I want this! (Might have to do some researching and see if there is any local organic health food store that offers a Paleo home delivered basket.)
I also thought it was pretty cool that they had photographs of the actual farmers in the store….it is always nice to put a face with the name of the individual who is putting all their time, energy, and hard work into growing your food.
And last put not least, dessert! Or at least my kind of dessert, a cappuccino!! A REAL cappuccino! At Rowster’s!!
It was so smooth and oh so delicious!
I was sad to see our day in Grand Rapids end. There was so much more I wanted to see and do.
I can’t wait to go back!
Speaking of going back, if you plan on visiting next week you will be in town during Grand Rapids Restaurant Week!! (August 12-23)
Going with the family? Then be sure to check out Grand Rapids Kids before you go for some fun kid friendly hot spots!
Getting a babysitter? Then grab some friends and enjoy the Great Lakes Pub Cruiser! There is so much to do in Grand Rapids! Enjoy! And please feel free to share your adventures in the comments.
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