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Michael Raymond
Grand Rapids Pizza & Delivery (GRPD) 340 State St. S.E. Grand Rapids, MI. 49503 616-742-GRPD (4773) www.grandrapidspizza.net From Revue Magazine. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2009The Other Famous GRPDBad pizza is a crime, according to Mike Raymond, owner of Grand Rapids Pizza & Delivery (or GRPD). In fact, the week-old pizzeria has a guarantee in order to prevent bad pizza experiences. If a bad pizza experience arises, the customer can bring in the uneaten portion (the pizza must be recently-ordered) and GRPD will make their version of the recipe for free. "We're just trying to get our product out there and in the community," Raymond said. "There are a lot of times when the box tastes better than the actual product." That being said, Raymond and his pizza team create original pies from scratch, adding their own twist along the way. Some of their signatures include Jalapeno Chicken Pizza, Hawaii 5-O and an olive oil pizza, which Raymond explains, "Is a nod to Italy." GRPD shows love to the uniformed men and women that protect our city by creating a Grand Rapids Fire Department pizza and sub - with every imaginable hot substance covering both creations - and painting their delivery truck to look like a police vehicle, which has gained notice. This past weekend, an actual GRPD vehicle pulled over one of the pizza-toting GRPD vehicles. "They pulled over our driver and said 'We need to talk to you.' She was worried, but they just wanted to take a picture with the truck," Raymond said. "There has really been an outpouring of support from the GRPD." Raymond said he's been wanting to expand for the past year. His opportunity came when his contract with Peppino's was up in February. Raymond chose to opt out of the franchise and create his own restaurant - with help from his son, who is a chef. "So far it's been great. The kids like it, the cops like it," Raymond said. GRPD (the pizzeria) is located at 340 State St. in Grand Rapids. The Web site, grandrapidspizza.net - where you can order online (!) - will be up and running within the next couple weeks. Call (616) 742-GRPD to order your Hawaii 5-O or other tasty creation.POSTED BY LINDSAY AT 4:53 PM ON THE TOWN The Arts and Entertainment Magazine of West Michigan article Click Here |
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