Cans filling station Taharka Brothers Ice Cream Annoula’s Kitchen Old Line Taco Love Grill Royal Farms World Famous Chicken phubs Southside Burger Bar List from Broadway Market website, 1/4/2020 Vikki’s Fells Point Deli Sophie’s Place European Deli Sal & Son’s Seafood Fat Tiger Old Boy The Verandah Taharka Brothers Ice Cream Connie’s Chicken and Waffles … Read more
Made my first contact with Grow with Google at the International Downtown Association conference. Later I introduced them to Main Street America where they participated for several years. The opening reception was held in the St. Paul Street “light tunnel.” This is where LIT City, a pop-up dance party, is also held. For this event, … Read more
This statue has a complex past. Originally part of the monument on Court Street commemorating the Battle of Monmouth, completed on November 13, 1884, it was damaged by lightning on August 15, 1894. The statue was removed and this bust was used as a model for an 1896 replica of the original statue. The Historical … Read more
Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine, a prominent Roman Catholic church, serves as a co-cathedral alongside the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton. The parish itself dates back to 1971. The present brick-clad church building was completed and dedicated in late 2002. It officially attained the status of … Read more
History photos enliven an otherwise blank wall. The Bijou is one of several theaters providing for the entertainment needs of the city and region. Water feature through the downtown steps from where the Farmers Market is held each week. Some of the public art commissioned, including a descriptive plaque with price tag. Water feature in … Read more
We only had a short time to visit so focused our walking and looking in the area around Van Andel Arena. This provided a surprisingly lively subject, even if it was a little top heavy with beer-related establishments. Grand Rapids Brewing Company HopCat J. Gardella’s Tavern Tavern on the Green Liked the touch of sign … Read more
The BOB – which stands for “Big Old Building” – is a go to social and entertainment venue in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. They have creatively repurposed the space with dining, indoor and outdoor entertainment, and the new 20 Monroe Live space for up to 2580 people. The outdoor beer garden is more open than … Read more
This open-air canopy provides a covered space for markets and community events to occur. Loved to see a playful public art element near the market. The murals were simple but effective filling the wall and bringing “a little bit of happy” to those who pass by. Loved this cinder block and beam bench. What a … Read more
Ferry Ride Lake Shore Drive Sainte Anne’s Catholic Church Downtown 8.2 Mile Bike Ride Grand Hotel
The Whiting Forest and their canopy walk are a relatively new addition to the much loved Dow Gardens. So popular, in fact, that my two boys insisted going not once or twice in a single week while visiting – but three separate times. I was lucky they brought me along for the third and final … Read more