Grove Restaurant | Living In The Loop

Grove Awarded Best Restaurant

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:04:12 GMT

Last week Grove received Grand Rapids Magazine's "Restaurant of the Year" Award. What an honor! Thank you to our wonderful guests, our dedicated team, and our devoted farmers and providers. Read the article here. This is very exciting for us at Essence Restaurant Group.

Cozy up to Red Wine for Fall

Thu, 8 Nov 2012 19:40:57 GMT

As we say hello to cool, crisp days, it's time to say goodbye to those chilled white wines and welcome the reds. There's nothing quite as wonderful as cozying up to a fall meal with a glass of red wine.

New York Visit: Food, Fun & Inspiration

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:03:17 GMT

With summer coming to an end, we thought it was a perfect time to get out of town and visit a restaurant city that has a ton to offer.

Grove Fashioned: Make Your Very Own!

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:07:59 GMT

Now you can learn how to make this classic cocktail—our most popular at Grove—by following our very own Tyler Kershek.

Rosé (Not White Zinfandel)

Thu, 31 May 2012 19:37:16 GMT

Today I am writing about something that is truly near and dear to my heart: WINE. Of course I have my favorite wines for each occasion, but what I am really into right now is rosé—that cold, pink wine that everyone assumes is white zinfandel.

From Shared Obsession to Ultimate Dining Experience

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:37:24 GMT

Grove has been open now for seven months and that begs for some reflection. When we first considered opening a new restaurant, about three years ago now, we had two things going for us: a vision that the best tasting food would spend the smallest amount of time in transit—so-called farm to table—and passion. Okay, maybe there was a third thing: Experience.

Grove: Meet the Team

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 19:25:22 GMT

One of my favorite parts of working in our Essence kitchens is teamwork. At Grove, for example, each personality in the kitchen is an important part of the creative process and provides input on what makes it onto our menu.

Inspiration Found: Chicago

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:59:14 GMT

It has been said that success is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration. Sometimes, when looking for inspiration in my search for the next delight to bring to Grove, there’s really nothing else to do but hit the road. With my wife, Becky, and good friends Nick and Amanda, we decided to head to Chicago.

Harvesting Grove: How it all began.

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 14:00:50 GMT

We planted the seeds several years ago when we first experienced the privilege of serving fresh and local ingredients at Bistro Bella Vita. There’s nothing quite like seeing your food arrive on the truck directly from the farm, preparing it with respect for its purity, and then serving it to your guests just a few hours later.