Lunch Bunch

Join the Lunch Bunch for a fun afternoon trip around Greater Grand Rapids. We will find a fun place for lunch, an interesting tour, some great shopping, or all three! we travel with a Rockford School bus to various locations.

F26-5160A- Heritage Restaurant GRCC Fine Dining Experience: Thursday, September 17 $45
The Heritage Restaurant on the GRCC campus is a unique fine dining experience with world-class service. It is staffed by culinary school students under the direct supervision of Chef Professors and Table Service Professors. Truly a 5-star dining experience at an affordable price. You will need to choose your lunch entree at the time of registration. The number of entrée choices is limited to balance entrées across the group. Entrée Choices are: AMISH COQ AU VIN- Chicken, pearl onions, Bordeaux reduction, buttery pancetta polenta. CEDAR PLANKED SALMON (GF)- Butterbeans, shishito peppers, pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, basil pistou. STUFFED QUIAL AL MALTA- Filled with fennel-scented Mediterranean sausage and fresh herbs, sweet potatoes, garden vegetables, Marsala glaze reduction. PORTUGUESE STYLE CAMAROES RECHEADOS- Crab stuffed shrimp, garlic herb sauce, root vegetables, chili flakes, saffron rice. JAPANESE BEEF TERIYAKI- Marinated beef strips, mirin, sake, soy, sesame, stir-fry vegetables. HAUTE STYLE BEEF- Beef tenderloin will be cooked to medium unless a guest requests a different temperature. Transportation provided by RPS. Activity level: MED.

F26-5160B- TANGER OUTLETS GR: Tuesday, September 22 $15
Knock out that holiday shopping early or just wander and browse with us for a fun day shopping at Tanger Outlet Grand Rapids. Over 50 outlet stores featuring a wide variety of goods. Lunch is on your own at any of the delicious on-site dining spots. Transportation provided by Rockford Public School Bus. Activity level: HIGH.

F26-5160C- EASTERN KILLE DISTILLERY TOUR AND TASTING: Tuesday, September 29 $20
Step inside the world of small-batch spirits and discover what goes into every bottle. On this guided distillery tour, you’ll follow the journey from raw ingredients to finished pour—walking through each stage of the production process with the people who craft it. Along the way, you’ll gain insight into the techniques, traditions, and creative decisions that shape each spirit. The experience concludes with a thoughtfully guided tasting, where you’ll sample a selection of house-made spirits and learn how to appreciate their distinct character, aroma, and finish. After our tour we will stay for lunch. Each guest will receive 20% off food and cocktails. Transportation provided by Rockford Public School Bus. Activity level: MED.

F26-5160D- FRED MEIJER GARDEN CHIHULY EXHIBIT: Wednesday, October 14 $48
Join us to visit one of the Midwest's leading cultural destinations right here in West Michigan. Our trip will include a guided tram tour around the Chihuly exhibits in the garden as well as admission to view all the Chihuly Glass installations inside. Lunch is available in the café on your own. Meijer Garden Membership cannot be applied for this trip. Transportation provided by Rockford Public School Bus.
Activity level: MED

F26-5160E- FALL COLOR, COVERED BRIDGES< FOOD< AND CIDER TOUR: Friday, October 23 $40
Enjoy the fall color as we wind our way through the beautiful countryside of Eastern Kent County, including stops at the iconic Fallasburg Covered Bridge, a 100-foot-long historic span across the Flat River built in 1871. The Orchards at Red Barn, whose apple orchards include a farm store, ice cream parlor, bakery, and are home to Painted Turtle Hard Cider. We will also stop at Townsend Park in Cannonsburg to view the 1926 stone-and-timber pavilion along the scenic Bear Creek. Along the way, we will enjoy a selection of meats and cheeses, fresh apples, and a boxed lunch. Transportation provided by Rockford Public School Bus. Activity level: MED.

F26-5160F- CHRISTKINDLE MARKT AT THE GRAND RAPIDS MARKET: Wednesday, December 16 $15
Christkindl Markt is a Christmas village lined with artisan gift and food vendors, live holiday entertainment, and festive family fun. Inspired by traditional European Christmas markets, this winter wonderland is filled with unique holiday experiences illuminated with international flair. Adjacent to the Grand Rapids Downtown Market, a 138,000 square foot public market with 17 individual merchants featuring dine-in, carry-out, specialty grocery, and retail options from a culinary collective of butchers, bakers, ice cream makers, and more (lunch is at your own expense) Transportation provided by Rockford Public School Bus. Activity level: MED.