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September gave us plenty to celebrate. From bringing back old favorites for Back to the Well at , celebrating Negroni W...
09/30/2026

September gave us plenty to celebrate.

From bringing back old favorites for Back to the Well at , celebrating Negroni Week at@bistrobellavita, and all the way to taking @ on the road to , it was a month full of good food, special moments, and plenty of reasons to gather around the table.

Thank you to our teams, guests, and Grand Rapids community for being part of it all. We’re grateful for another great month together, and looking forward to what October has in store!

This week, we’re celebrating a very special milestone for Executive Chef Dan Blanchard: 25 years at ! If you’ve dined at...
09/27/2026

This week, we’re celebrating a very special milestone for Executive Chef Dan Blanchard: 25 years at !

If you’ve dined at BBV sometime over the last two and a half decades, Dan has been part of your experience. He’s led the kitchen through countless nights of service, private events, menu changes, a country concert or two, and more orders of Rotini Con Pollo than we could ever begin to count.

Beyond the food, Dan has spent 25 years leading our chef team and helping shape the people, kitchen, and experiences that have made BBV what it is today. His leadership and dedication have made an incredible impact on the restaurant and on Essence as a whole.

Please join us in congratulating Chef Dan on 25 incredible years! We’re so grateful for everything you’ve brought to the EHG family.

Negroni Week is here, and we’re putting our spin on the classic. 🥃 Make the rounds and try our features today through S...
09/21/2026

Negroni Week is here, and we’re putting our spin on the classic. 🥃 Make the rounds and try our features today through Sunday, September 27.

At , the Bridgetown Negroni features Planteray Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple Rum, Planteray Cut & Dry Coconut Rum, Campari, and Dolin Dry Vermouth.

At , All the Rage Back Home features Banhez Mezcal, dried mango-infused Suze, Cocchi Americano, and Ancho Reyes Verde.

What did our guests order, sip, and love most this summer? 😎We looked back at a few of the season’s standout favorites a...
09/06/2026

What did our guests order, sip, and love most this summer? 😎

We looked back at a few of the season’s standout favorites and asked our teams to share a few of their picks, too. Head to the link in bio to read the full newsletter!

September in Grand Rapids is gonna be a good one! 🍂There’s a plenty to look forward forward to this month—from ArtPrize ...
09/02/2026

September in Grand Rapids is gonna be a good one! 🍂

There’s a plenty to look forward forward to this month—from ArtPrize and a packed concert lineup to soaking up the final days of patio season, fall starting to make its way in, and plenty happening across Essence Hospitality Group. What is at the top of your list? 👀

There’s still plenty of West Michigan summer left to soak up. ☀️We asked our team what’s on their end-of-summer bucket l...
08/20/2026

There’s still plenty of West Michigan summer left to soak up. ☀️

We asked our team what’s on their end-of-summer bucket list, and they delivered. From local favorites to a few must-dos before the season slips away, there’s still time to make the most of it.

Click the link to see what made our list: https://mailchi.mp/essencerestaurants/q3-newsletter-1

Did you know we make all of our ice cream in-house at Essence Hospitality Group? 🍨✨ With the seasons changing, so are ou...
06/23/2026

Did you know we make all of our ice cream in-house at Essence Hospitality Group? 🍨✨ With the seasons changing, so are our flavors. Using fresh ingredients and a little creativity, our teams are constantly dreaming up new scoops to complement the menu.

At grove restaurant, our Pastry Lead, Allison, makes the rotating flavor! All of the ice creams and sorbets at Bistro Bella Vita and Lucy's are crafted in-house by the Lucy's bakery team! 🫐

Have you tried Lucy's Rainbow Among the Clouds yet? 🌈☁️☕ There's still time to sip for a cause. Throughout June, a porti...
06/20/2026

Have you tried Lucy's Rainbow Among the Clouds yet? 🌈☁️☕ There's still time to sip for a cause. Throughout June, a portion of the proceeds from this featured Pride Month drink benefits and their work supporting youth in our Grand Rapids community. Stop by, grab a latte, and celebrate Pride with us. 🫶

RAINBOW AMONG THE CLOUDS: espresso, choice of milk, lavender syrup, white chocolate, lavender cold foam, and fruity pebbles.

Cheers to Pride Month! 🥂🏳️‍🌈 This month, our restaurants are raising a glass in support of with featured Pride cocktail...
06/09/2026

Cheers to Pride Month! 🥂🏳️‍🌈 This month, our restaurants are raising a glass in support of with featured Pride cocktails at Bistro Bella Vita, grove, and Lucy's.

A portion of proceeds from each cocktail sold will benefit AYA and their work supporting youth in Grand Rapids, including LGBTQIA+ young people who deserve care, advocacy, belonging, and joy! Which cocktail are you most excited to try? Let us know below. 🍸👇

May, you were a good one! 🫶 From a successful w**e dinner to kicking off patio season and so many memorable meals shared...
05/30/2026

May, you were a good one! 🫶 From a successful w**e dinner to kicking off patio season and so many memorable meals shared around our tables—thank you to everyone who spent part of their month with us. We’re endlessly grateful for this community and for every guest who continues to support our restaurants, events, and teams.

We can’t wait for June. Be sure to tag us in your stories and posts so we can follow along with your EHG moments. ☀️

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