GRBC round 2

Sorry I haven't posted in a couple of weeks. It has been crazy around here after one of our cars died and we had to try and buy a new one. Anyway a couple of weeks ago (3/2) Mel and I went back to Grand Rapids Brewing Company with her sister Emily and her husband Jordan. Here is a quick rundown of what Mel and I had.

We started with the fried dill pickles with avocado ranch. The batter was crispy and light, and the pickles were sliced perfectly. It seems trivial but having the right thickness of pickle really affects how a fried pickle turns out. The avocado ranch was a perfect dipping sauce for the pickles. As a southern boy, I have had a lot of fried pickles and these definitely pass the test.

Mel got the braised beef and smoked cheddar sandwich. The beef was braised in stout beer and was tender and falling apart. It was also very tasty. The sandwich also featured the cheddar cheese and caramelized onions. It was, as Mel put it, "Sexy." The fries were good too; nice and crispy and seasoned.

I got two of their hand cranked sausages: the duck sausage and the chorizo. The duck sausage came with an orange sauce and the chorizo with beans. I also got a pretzel bun to go with them. The duck sausage was good, although I preferred it without the orange sauce. It was well spiced and the duck flavor really came through. The chorizo was very good. It was spiced very nicely without the pepper being overpowering. The heat was still there, but in balance to everything else. With the beans on the bun it was fantastic.

For dessert we had the salted caramel pudding with whipped cream and chocolate streusel. Salted caramel anything is already off to a great start, but the whipped cream and chocolate really added to it. A fine ending to the dinner.

Once again GRBC impressed with food unique and well executed. I still highly recommend this place.