REGISTER NOW: Uncomfortable Conversations: The Skills Crisis
REGISTER: 8THIRTYFOUR Skills Survival School Founding Cohort

Our Favorite Outdoor Patios

Written by

Share This Post:

An Edison light hangs from a ceiling while text reads, "Our favorite outdoor patios in Grand Rapids"

Patio Season is Here!

With Michigan summers being so fleeting, our team spends as much time outdoors as possible as soon as the snow melts. We make it our mission to test every restaurant patio in Grand Rapids. It’s a tough job, but we are up to the task. No need to thank us: around here, it’s all about YOU.
The next time you are looking for a great patio to catch up on emails or enjoy a drink with friends, here are a few of our favorites to try:

Sarah

Every year I eagerly await the opening of the jdek at the JW Marriott! I love sitting on the water (there aren’t that many places to do it in GR), taking in the beautiful view of the Public Museum, and soaking up some sun. The service is always incredible, and they have a great cocktail list.

Emily

I love nothing more than chips, guacamole and one (or two) fresh margaritas. Sitting outside under the twinkly lights at Donkey Taqueria with friends is the perfect way to spend a summer day, and evening. I love all the different margarita options too! Always something different to try.

Alex

I love the Fulton Street Madcap location for two specific reasons. First, they have waffles that you can eat with your hands. Second, in the summer they open up the garage doors and allow for outdoor seating. This gives you a spacious, picturesque place to drink coffee and eat waffles without utensils.

Kayden

Sand, water, palm trees, beach volleyball, live music, and 100+ beers on tap. What more could you possibly want in a patio? The Score, hands down.

Chelsea

I love the The Knickerbocker – New Holland Brewing’s courtyard on a beautiful night. Even if it’s a little chilly, the courtyard is filled with heaters and fire pits you can cozy up next to, and they often have live music.

Kim

Graydon’s Crossing is my go-to patio because it has a mix of seating in the sun and shade, and awesome servers who don’t look at me weird when I ask for ice for my wine.
Ok – if we are being honest, any patio that is outside is our favorite! Share yours in the comments, or better yet, shoot us an email to schedule a meeting on your favorite patio to chat about your marketing needs. Cheers!

Responses

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Search

Recent Posts

Something on Your Mind?

This is your Monday reminder that nobody has it all figured out at first.

Owning what makes you weird and unique takes time... and work. 

You can start that work at a Big Deal Energy workshop. First one is on June 23. Link in bio.
The brands winning in AI search aren't doing anything new; they just never stopped doing what worked.

Kim was quoted in @incmagazine alongside business leaders talking about generative engine optimization, and her message is one worth hearing right now. The terminology is different, the tools are different, but the foundation is exactly the same.

Full article at the link in bio.
Big Deal Energy starts with questioning the status quo and the rules you've been told to follow. They were built for blending in, not standing out.

Thank you to @fox17morningmix for the spotlight on our upcoming workshops. 

Watch the full segment at the link in bio.
Being open and being honest aren't the same thing, and according to Grace Gavin, most leaders haven't figured that out yet.

Grace is the co-founder of Know Honesty, and she joined Maddie on the Happy Hour Hustle podcast to talk about the communication gaps costing teams more than they realize.

If you lead people, this episode is for you. Link in bio.
Nobody will remember your job title, and frankly, it's not what's interesting about you, anyway. 

The reason you're in those rooms is to be memorable, so find what that is and embrace it.

Thank you to @sheleadssocietymi for having us at your monthly meeting to talk Big Deal Energy

Come to an upcoming workshop, it'll be fun. Link in bio.
Fixing the skills gap means changing how we do things... not more AI 'solutions.' 

In her latest blog, Kim talks about the need for mentorship, a framework, better job descriptions, and (this one's really important) managers who aren't afraid to give honest, timely feedback.

Read the full blog at the link in bio.