Celebrate ‘Art’ tonight at Riverfront Cafe

Local gourmet store, Art of the Table and the Riverfront Café @ the Blue Bridge have joined forces to give Grand Rapids more  food options downtown.  Riverfront Café already offers many hot and cold breakfast options, lunch sandwiches, soups and salads for on-site or take out.  Art of the Table brings their expertise in food staples including milk, eggs & artisan cheeses along with snacks like cookies, crackers, chips, dips, chocolates, mints and home accessories.  The shelves will also include quick meal options like pastas and sauces, rice abd curries that can be quickly prepared upon arrival in ones’ downtown condo or apartment.

Riverfront Café @ the Blue Bridge opened in 2008 and has specialized in coffee drinks. Upon new management, they have focused their efforts on developing gourmet sandwiches, delicious soups, and healthy salads. Recently they have begun catering to local businesses and downtown events. To learn more and to see a menu visit www.riverfrontcafegr.com

Art of the Table opened in October 2003 to brisk business and has been growing ever since. Art of the Table is a specialty retail shop full of gourmet foods like olive oils, cheese & chocolate, tabletop accessories like placemats, candles and serving pieces, and also cool, smaller batch wines, beers & liquors.  Art of the Table has become a trusted name nationally and locally in the giftware, food and beverage industry and is located at 606 Wealthy Street in Grand Rapids and at www.artofthetable.com

Customers can find the Riverfront Café and Art of the Table collaboration at 235 W. Fulton just behind FedEx Office, an easy walk from many downtown businesses.  Outside patio seating is available and ½ hour of free parking is always included.  Hours at this location are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

A Grand Opening celebration will take place tonight from 5:30-8 p.m. and will feature free samples of favorite foods & beverages from Riverfront Cafe and Art of the Table.