Review:

Brewery Vivant invites you to indulge in beer culture European style. Small farmhouse breweries in Wallonia, the French-speaking Belgian countryside, serve as the inspiration for their beer. This LEED-certified brewery is located in the historic East Hill neighborhood in an artistically renovated locale that was a former funeral parlor.

Both the functional brewery and the pub where they show off their award-winning beers are on the same site. In the pub, they have recreated the atmosphere of an old Belgian or French monastery, but instead of monks you see cheerful servers running around with full steins of beer and platters of fabulous food. They match the tasty dishes with the distinct flavors of their various beers, and you can expect much more than standard pub fare.

For a starter, try their Duck Confit Nachos with duck confit, Brie cream, caramelized onions, tomato concasse, and duck craklings sprinkled with citrus. All of the restaurant’s ingredients are fresh and seasonal, and they work with a number of local farms and artisans.

925 Cherry St, Grand Rapids, MI, Phone: 616-719-1604

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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