This is a new restaurant in Grand Rapids and it. is. fantastic. It is my favorite, and I have never really had a favorite restaurant. In the area of Grand Rapids where I live there are not many non-chain restaurants (Logans, Applebees, TGI Fridays, Olive Garden, BW3's, Panera, Perkins, Golden Corral, Steak and Shake are all within throwing distance). Amore is a breath of fresh air because of its authentic recipes, friendly atmosphere and owners, and homemade recipes. I have visited 3 times and had a wonderful experience each time.
Visit 1
Amore was my pick for our weekly dinner club. Our table ordered:
Layers of fresh pasta, meat sauce, béchamel and Grana (2 of these)
Penne with peppers, eggplant patties, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato cream sauce & smoked provolone
Grilled homemade sausage in a light tomato cream sauce
Everybody loved their respective meal.
Visit 2
Kylah and I went for a girls night when she was in town for the holidays. We enjoyed the bread and a bottle of red wine along with:
Fresh mussels cooked in white wine with garlic, fresh tomatoes, parsley and a touch of anisette
Half of a slow roasted chicken marinated in beer, garlic and fresh garden herbs
Egg nog tiramisu (this was divine)
It was perfect because we got to sit and chat while enjoying great wine and food. Perfect.
Visit 3
Josh and I went back for a nice New Year's Eve dinner before our party. We split the calamari (which was OK) and the same chicken as above and it was delicious the second time too!
Here is a review from MLive.com. I encourage you to go have a meal at Amore for a few reasons. 1) I would like them to stay in business, and 2) you will love it. If you go be sure to read the newspaper article on the wall near the hostess stand to learn the back story about the owners.
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