Chic decor, sophisticated menu at Holland's CityVu Bistro | MLive.com

by Jaye Beeler | The Grand Rapids Press

Really, we knew better.

When the food runner at CityVu Bistro delivered an amazing butternut squash bisque with marvelous applewood smoked bacon ($3), we experienced a powerful hunger for a bowlful of winter's earthy flavors.

We knew this serving of squash soup was meant for another table, considering only one person in our party had ordered it. But we graciously accepted the luscious soup, which is roasted until its sugars concentrate into a velvety smoothness.

CityVu Bistro

Where: 61 E. Seventh St., Holland (inside City Flats Hotel)

Hours: 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday (no Sunday hours)

When we dined: 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23

Wait to be seated: Five minutes

Wait for food to arrive: More than 25 minutes for appetizers

Dress code: If you're feeling city chic, by all means work your fashion.

Ambience: Holland-based Charter House Innovations introduces cutting-edge design and decor to this boutique hotel restaurant. The panoramic windows provide lots of scenery, with a foreground of this contemporary restaurant's inviting colors, custom furniture and overall refreshing feel.

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“The Italian word for fortress is fortezza,” said Scott.  “We Anglicized it with the ‘ss.’ We wanted a name that conveys solidity and strength with a flair for style.”

By the late 90’s, Fortessa was well established, and they started developing more of their products with factories all over the world.

Today, Fortessa is a leading designer, developer and marketer of quality tableware for the high-end commercial foodservice market globally, as well as for the luxury consumer market. Fortessais headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, site of its only outlet retail store.

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360° design - design appears on front and back on every piece; polished fork tines; finely serrated knife blade and solid handles knives
5 piece set includes: table fork, salad/dessert fork, table knife, dessert/soup spoon, coffee/ tea spoon; features heft, weight and balance in hand
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18/10 stainless steel:greater resistance to stains and rust, superior shine; polished handles, edges and fork tines for long wearing use
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5 piece set includes: table fork, salad/dessert fork, table knife, dessert/soup spoon, coffee/ tea spoon; features heft, weight and balance in hand
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Kitchen (Fortessa /Schott Zwiesel)
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List Price: $49.99
Price: $29.95
You Save: $20.04 (40%)

18/10 stainless steel:greater resistance to stains and rust, superior shine; polished handles, edges and fork tines for long wearing use
Dishwasher safe; makers mark on every item-craftsman symbol of quality
Lucca pattern features a plain contoured oval barrel handle, casual and modern design; full sized and bold weight