Grand Cocktail Contest Kicks Off Today
Restaurant Week Grand Rapids has moved its dates this year, and has added a brand new element to the two week long celebration of food. While Restaurant Week itself doesn't kick off until August 15th, the new part of the celebration, The Grand Cocktail Contest, kicks off Wednesday, August 1st!Nineteen participating Restaurant Week restaurants will be competing in a contest to determine which restaurant has the "best" cocktail made with Bacardi Oakheart Rum - and - Grey Goose Cherry Noir, two new spirits products on the market. The contest is sponsored by Great Lakes Wine and Spirits. Starting on August 1 through Restaurant Week you can taste each cocktail from the restaurant who has entered in order to determine your favorite.
Participating restaurants include:
Amore Trattoria Italiana
Bistro Bella Vita
CityFlats Hotel
Cygnus 27
Gilly's At The B.O.B.
Grand Woods Lounge
HopCat
J Bar
Mangiamo!
McFadden's
Monkey Bar
Pietro's
Rose's On Reeds Lake
San Chez
six.one.six
SpeakEZ Lounge
Spinnaker Restaurant
Tavern On The Square
The Landing At Riverfront Hotel
The Viceroy