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THE KALAMAZOO FOODIE |
100 WEST MICHIGAN AVENUE, KALAMAZOO, MI | 269. 343.4444 Tuesday – Thursday 4 PM – 10 PM Friday – Saturday 4 PM – 11 PM
Downtown Kalamazoo has transformed so much in the last two years. We have lost some favorite local restaurants, but we have gained quite a few new restaurants, and some have gone under some major construction. Two of our favorite restaurants decided to join forces into an existing space, and it’s absolutely wonderful. Kalamazoo’s beloved Zazio’s & Webster’s, located in the Radisson hotel downtown Kalamazoo, has transformed both concepts into a MAGNIFICENT new restaurant, Brick & Brine. AS ALWAYS, WE WERE SPOILED WITH EXCELLENT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE, AND DELICIOUS DRINKS! HERE’S THE RUNDOWN OF WHAT WE TRIED!
The bread and
the BRICK-FIRED
butter is still
MEATBALLS.
Zazio’s “breads and spreads” or bread with salted truffle oil, it’s just
BEGINNINGS
CHARRED OYSTERS My most frequently asked question where can I find oysters in Kalamazoo? Half-dozen chefselected oysters charred with scallion-garlic ash butter, grana, and lemon. Now traditionally, we love raw oysters and wouldn’t have opted for the charred oysters at first. All I can say is WOW! I will forever be a fan of charred oysters after trying these. The flavors were incredible together, and it reminded me a little of escargot (another favorite dish of mine.) *You can also order them raw with mignonette, house hot sauce, lemon.
as wonderful.
Anything served in a mini castiron skillet has my name all over it! I love the presentation of
If you loved
fabulous and now served as an adorable mini loaf of focaccia. Next, we tried the
BEEF TARTARE, which featured beef tenderloin with roasted garlic aioli, crispy capers, pickled shallots, garlic chips, and truffle oil served with toasted baguettes. OMG! This appetizer makes my mouth water just typing it. It’s the truffle oil and garlic aioli for me, but all of the flavors absolutely melt in your mouth, and I couldn’t put it down.
These house-made beef and pork meatballs were covered with tomato brodo, fontina, and herbs then served in a mini cast-iron skillet with grilled focaccia.
COCKTAILS Unique in its smokey flavor and presentation, the
FIRE HOUSE NO 4
is named after one of Kalamazoo’s oldest fire stations. It is a high-end oldfashioned featuring Four Roses small batch bourbon, luxardo syrup, orange + ango bitters, and smoked cherry wood.
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