GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — MDRD in Grand Rapids opened up in February of 2021. Since then, the restaurant has already claimed a top spot on a national list of Best New Restaurants and are booked and busy as they celebrate one year of business.
"It's been a wild ride," MDRD general manager Parker Bulliment said.
MDRD, pronounced "Madrid", sits atop the Amway Grand Plaza overlooking Grand River, with high-rise views of Grand Rapids. The restaurant offers a unique dining experience with an emphasis on Spanish creations and imports.
You may have seen some of their deserts on social media including El Limon, a yuzu white chocolate mousse with meyer lemon marmalade, lime caviar and meringue. The deserts are shared all over social media as the community raves about the creativity of the menu and cocktails.
In January the restaurant took second place on USA Today's list of best new restaurants 2021, competing with major cities all across the country on a poll that was voted on by readers.
"It was an honor really just to be nominated," Bulliment said. "With cities like New York, San Francisco, LA - Grand Rapids is really coming up. And we're proud that the community really got behind us."
In the video above, morning anchor Ruta Ulcinaite has more on their coveted win and how they've persevered through COVID-19.
