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The Cottage Bar, a staple in the downtown Grand Rapids dining scene, was temporarily closed last week following what one former employee said was as a dispute over a bounced paycheck.
The Cottage Bar, a beloved Grand Rapids establishment since 1927, has sadly closed its doors after decades of service, leaving many shocked by the sudden decision.
Grand Rapids Business Journal 1 of 4 Courtesy Experience GR Courtesy Dan and Lisa Verhil New Cottage Bar and One Trick Pony owner Jaswinder “Jassi” Dhami, left, bought the restaurants from Dan Verhil. Courtesy Jaswinder Dhami Courtesy Jaswinder Dhami The owners of the Cottage Bar and One Trick Pony in downtown Grand Rapids sold the establishments to a neighboring business owner. Dan Verhil and his wife Lisa Verhil on Feb. 24 sold the Cottage Bar and the adjacent restaurant, One Trick Pony to Jaswinder “Jassi” Dhami, who owns the Palace of India next door to One Trick Pony, at 138 E. ...
Mar 2, 2021 After it was put up for sale in February 2020, downtown Grand Rapid's longest-running restaurant and bar has new owners. Cottage Bar and One Trick Pony Grill and Taproom were purchased by Jassi and Sandeep Dhami, who own Palace of India. Dan Verhil bought the restaurant from his father in 1980 and opened One Trick Pony in 1996. Verhil says it was important that the owners were local and that they planned to retain his staff. View the full story on WOOD TV
The Cottage Bar and One Trick Pony, two staples in the downtown Grand Rapids dining scene, have been sold by retiring owner Dan Verhil.