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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Dishwasher safe; makers mark on every item-craftsman symbol of quality
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List Price: $49.99
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Dishwasher safe; makers mark on every item-craftsman symbol of quality
360° design - design appears on front and back on every piece; polished fork tines; finely serrated knife blade and solid handles knives
18/10 stainless steel:greater resistance to stains and rust, superior shine; polished handles, edges and fork tines for long wearing use