I need GOOD food, but fun atmosphere!

Help! We%26#39;ll be hosting a rehearsal dinner in Kalamazoo, but don%26#39;t live in the area. The bride and groom are very fond of Bell%26#39;s Brewery, but the food isn%26#39;t what we%26#39;re looking food. Formality isn%26#39;t the thing, but a quality experience is... Can you help? THANKS!

I need GOOD food, but fun atmosphere!

You might consider Ole Peninsula, that is near the Bells Bar.

I need GOOD food, but fun atmosphere!

Try Food Dance. Great food and fun atmosphere. Also, very close to Bell%26#39;s.

www.fooddancecafe.com

Monocco Bay - last time I was there the food was good, is a dueling piano bar and has a great atmosphere.

Next to Monoco Bay is the The Wild Bull - your guests could ride the mechanical bull!

Food Dance is always good. Another idea would be Cosmo%26#39;s Cucina which is above an irish pub.

http://www.cosmoscucina.com/index.html

You might also consider Zazios at the Radisson - they have a small private room - we really enjoy the food and the experience. (They also have a %26#39;chef%26#39;s table%26#39; dinner, but it might be limited to 10-12 people)

Another top choice might be Bravo Restaurant - (on Portage Road, close to the airport, easy to find)

Or also in the downtown area - Epic Bistro or Fandangos (for Tapas)

Have fun!

Nan C

We will hosting a rehearsal dinner in Kalamazoo this June, I was wondering if there are any new places to consider along with the ones already mentioned? Also looking for good food and a fun atmosphere to accomodate a group of 35-40.

There is also a fairly new Wine Loft in downtown Kazoo. You might check this out - we really like the food, atmosphere and of course the wines.

Mangia, Mangia is also new. They are in offshoot of La Cantina in Paw Paw and have great Italian food. I haven%26#39;t been to Mangia Mangia yet, but am a frequent patron of La Cantina. BB

Burdicks downtown or in the Holiday Inn has good food...not really a party atmosphere so much, but you can watch sports on TV...Id say the downtown location is more ';fun';. Plus if you are a student you get 50% off on Sundays %26amp; Wednesdays.

I think Wild Bull and Monaco Bay are great...just keep in mind that Matt G. from American Idol worked at those places as well as Zazios and they tend to be quite busy on the days that American Idol is on...plus any other specials they are doing with AI...