By C. Davis
Get out there and eat — and vote for your favorite Grandwich!
The Grandwich competition is a battle between area restaurants, delis, cafes, bakeries, etc. to create a sandwich that earns the title sandwich of the year for Grand Rapids, or “Grandwich”. Each participating business creates their version of what the Grandwich should be. It doesn’t have to be a savory, lunch time food. It can be a breakfast sandwich, a dessert sandwich. You get the idea.
Here’s how it works: Participating businesses put their sandwiches on their menus and the public goes to each establishment and vote on their favorite sandwiches. The top 10 sandwiches will go on to a judging event where a panel of judges will determine the winning sandwich.
This year’s Grandwich public vote runs from July 5th thru July 21st. The top ten finalists will be announced on the Grandwich website and social media outlets on July 24th. The competition will conclude with the third annual judges tour of the top ten restaurants on July 27th.
2017 Official Grandwich Particpants:
- 7 Monks Taproom
- Anna’s House
- Blue Dog Tavern
- Brick and porter
- Cheshire Kitchen
- Crepes by the Lakes
- Dad’s Classic Grill
- Elk Brewing LLC
- Fishlads of Grand Rapids
- Flat Landers
- Furniture City Creamery
- GP Sports @ Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
- Grand Rapids Brewing Company
- Grand Woods Lounge
- Hopcat Grand Rapids
- Long Road Distillers
- Matchbox Diner and Drinks
- Mazo
- Peppinos Pizzeria and Sports Grille
- Rockwell Republic
- San Chez Bistro
- Slows BBQ
- Social Kitchen & Bar
- Stella’s Lounge
- Sub Shack
- Tavern on The Square
- Terra GR
- The B.O.B.
- The Bull’s Head Tavern
- The Holiday Bar
- The Knickerbocker New Holland Brewing Co
- Two Scotts Barbecue
- Wheelhouse
How it all started
In 2011, Nicole Infante first presented the idea for Grandwich at a 5×5 Night competition. Since then, this sandwich competition has grown with support from local organizations who wanted to help make Infante’s concept a reality. Over 50 different businesses have competed in the competition’s six years of existence, many returning year after year to take their shot at the “Grandwich Winner” title.
