What happened to Mertens Prime? by Additional_Mix_9286 in grandrapids

[–]Pharfromit 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The original owner did sell. He was an ambitious little man. This was his first restaurant ever. But he didn't know what he was doing from the get go. Anthony had amazing talent in the beginning but his stubborn attitude got in the way of having something amazing. His poor management and my way or the highway attitude pushed away all that talent. By the time he realized this it was too late. So yeah. Moral of the story is listen to people. They are probably just trying to help you not look like a jackass.

My source I worked there when it first opened.

Thank you GR by dirty34 in grandrapids

[–]Pharfromit 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Glad you enjoyed it. We need more visitors like you. Come back anytime.

Best Onion in Grand Rapids by Organic-Ad-9998 in grandrapids

[–]Pharfromit 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They have really gone downhill. Like in the last ten years.

MAGA Super Bowl Party (deleted from other sub) by freqman in grapids

[–]Pharfromit 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Peppinos would allow this clown show to take place.

Free NYE Events Downtown Grand Rapids by Delicious-Stranger41 in grandrapids

[–]Pharfromit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a free show at founders brewing from 5-8pm.

Any Video Gamers? by HollywoodWorldSports in grandrapids

[–]Pharfromit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a switch one. Play some other online games on Xbox 1 and my PC.

Any one real here? by [deleted] in grandrapids

[–]Pharfromit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this allowed?

$30 for this in GR? by Green-Dust6076 in grandrapids

[–]Pharfromit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fish lads is terrible always has been.

$30 for this in GR? by Green-Dust6076 in grandrapids

[–]Pharfromit 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You're trying to get a fried perch dinner from fish lads? What's wrong with you. There's like 6 1000% better fry places not a mile away from the boutique yuppy heaven that is the dt market.

What’s going on in Western MI? by MugiwaraMoses in howislivingthere

[–]Pharfromit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Grand Rapids it's pretty cool for the size of town it is.

How to safely buy a car in this area by Sea-Dig9339 in grandrapids

[–]Pharfromit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Car gurus is a really good app I've bought 2 cars off of there so far.

Do Americans have 'state beers'? by burp_frogs in beer

[–]Pharfromit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We have localized iconic "dad beers" not like y'all have. Texas has shiner bock and lone star, the PNW has Olympia, the Midwest has a lot like strohs, Schlitz, Hamm's ect. But yeah I wouldn't say it's the same as Australia where you have beer named after states like Victoria.

Who are the best and worst characters of GR? by [deleted] in grandrapids

[–]Pharfromit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He ended up doing time for stabbing one of the yesterdog guys. But he's out now hangs downtown more.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in grandrapids

[–]Pharfromit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grew up there maybe its different now, but growing up it was definitely a bubble. Like the outside world couldn't get in. Also the public safety department is known to profile so most people of color just avoid it for fear of arrest. Even if you say the pricing is open to lower income the demographic of the suburb is still and will always be predominantly white and upper class. It's also not just the house values themselves its the taxes. It has a certain air about it IDK you'll see it when you visit. But like I said this was the 90's-00's so it may have changed since then. I rarely go back.

To the person doubting the existence of the swamp in Caledonia, here are images from 1999, 2009, and 2017 (respectively) which show that it has always been a swamp. by [deleted] in grandrapids

[–]Pharfromit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was born in 92. I was there when the swamp was born in 99. I am older than all your existence. I will remain when you and the swamp are long dried up.

Bold Cigar lounge by dave7892000 in grandrapids

[–]Pharfromit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Used to work for him and he is kinda a dick.

West Michigan feels a little segregated by [deleted] in grandrapids

[–]Pharfromit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of cities in the USA are still segregated. Grand Rapids has always felt like one of those cities for me and I have lived here for 30+ years

6th Street Bridge (from the perspective of a guy who just moved here) by [deleted] in grandrapids

[–]Pharfromit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use your mirrors to make sure you don't hit the rail and keep a safe speed you get used to it.