Chocolate & Wine Pairings in Southwest Michigan

Let the interesting and unexpected relationship between chocolate and wine inspire the romance of your relationship. If you're in West Michigan on February 9, there are two events that will get you in the mood for Valentine's Day:

At Food Dance Restaurant, which is in Kalamazoo about 30 minutes southeast of our inn in Allegan, MI, a Chocolate and Wine tasting begins at 6pm. Guests will be invited to circulate among five different and imaginative combinations of chocolate flavors; each offered with just the right wine. $35 per person. These events tend to sell out, so advance reservations are recommended.

At Warners Vineyard Tasting Room in Holland, about 30 minutes northwest of our romantic Michigan B&B, a Chocolate and Wine pairing will be held at both 6 and 7:30pm. Pre-sale tickets are available through February 2 for $25 per couple.

Downtown Holland Ice Sculptures

Downtown Holland, a really cool winter venue about 30 minutes north of our Inn, hosts a Collegiate Invitational Ice Sculpting Competition annually. We gave the camera to one of our housekeepers, Kaileigh, who went out with her mother Deb to see what was up. The weather was ideal: sunny yet cold enough to keep the ice from melting. The video shows a little of the ice carving process and an assortment of sculptures.

Downtown Holland utilizes a snowmelt system to keep their main street and sidewalks clear of snow or ice, so it is always a good place to visit in the winter.