Principle Food and Drink Menu – Kalamazoo, MI

Type : New American restaurant

Location : Kalamazoo, MI

Rustic-chic hangout serving bespoke cocktails & elevated comfort grub made with local ingredients. Based on 826 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery

Principle Food and Drink 49007

Address:
230 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Phone: (269) 743-6563

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Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
 Closed
Tuesday 4:30–10 PM
Wednesday 4:30–10 PM
Thursday 4:30–10 PM
Friday 4–11 PM
Saturday 4–11 PM
Sunday 4:30–10 PM

Menu

Cocktails – Stirred
Smoked Sazerac
High proof, rustic, sweet bulleit rye – demerara angostura – peychauds absinthe mist – anise smoke		 $11.00
The Washington
Smoky, spirited, rich buffalo trace – carpano antica vya sweet-dolin rogue tawny port – cherrywood smoke		 $12.00
Sweetly, I Burn
Dried grape, vanilla, dark chocolate four roses bourbon – amaro dell’etna letherbee fernet – pierre ferrand 1840 pedro ximenez		 $10.00
Hidden Alpine
Smoldering, verdant, vivid lunazul blanco – banhez mezcal amaro monetnegro – dry curacao bruto americano – hibiscus bitters		 $13.00
Thyme To Shine
Invigorating, distinctive, intense beefeater gin – amaro nonino tubi 60 – honey thyme syrup combier kümme		 $11.00
A Pirate’s O.f
Warming, caramel, velvety browned butter plantation dark grilled pineapple – black walnut angostura – orange bitters		 $12.00
Cocktails – Shaken
The Traveler
Worldly, sweet, floral journeyman gin st. germain – aperol lemon – agave		 $10.00
Better Days
Refreshing, topical, vanolla titos vodka – dry curacao norden aquavit – liquor 43 pineapple – lime – ginger beer		 $13.00
Before, During, And After
Crisp, bright, grapefruit beefeater – aperol – lemon rhubarb shrub – dry curacao ginger beer		 $10.00
Violet Star
Vibrant, calming, piquant junípero gin – lemon lavender cordial green door blueberry liqueur strega – hibiscus bitters		 $12.00
Lo Mismo
Pungent, bold, stimulating wray & nephew – appleton estate passion fruit puree – velvet falernum aperol – grilled pineapple		 $12.00
Rir Doador
Clean, saccharine, tranquil cruzan white rum – cachaca 51 st.george raspberry liqueur – aperol white lime – egg		 $13.00
Cocktails – Classic & Borrowed Favorites
Industry Sour
Bitter, herbaceous, revitalizing green chartreuse – fernet branca lime – egg white		 $10.00
Otijom
Cooling, precise, fresh lunazul blanco – chareau strawberry shrub – lime – fresh mint		 $10.00
Sakura Season
Orchard fruit, marzipan, sarsperilla suntory toki whisky – cherry heering carpano antica – vya sweet-dolin rogue		 $11.00
French 95
Bright, effervescent, snappy four roses bourbon-lemon juice orange juice-chic barcelona		 $10.00
Pride 2019
Boulevardier
Rittenhouse rye – campari house vermouth
Spring In The Alps
St. George terroir gin – braulio strawberry – tomato – tarragon
Good Samaritan
Four roses bourbon-cinnamon banana – amontillado lemon
Last Word
Beefeater gin- green chartreuse maraschino liqueur – lime
Aviation
Ford’s gin-creme de violette maraschino liqueur – lemon
El Presidente
Cruzan rum – gran marnier dry vermouth – grenadine
Beef, Poultry, Pork
Porterhouse Pork Chop
Ham brine – cranberry bean mustard seed – dijon		 $17.00
Duck N’ Dumplins
Buttermilk – rainbow carrot duck confit – sage		 $17.00
Braised Beef Cheek
Stout marinade – sweet potato gnocchi tarragon – pearl onion – demi		 $16.00
Grilled Flat Iron
Peppercorn – shoestring potato roasted garlic – horseradish		 $24.00
Pork Belly Meatloaf
Smashed potato – molasses red wine vinegar – moody bleu		 $16.00
Fried Chicken
Pickled brine – cornbread mi peas – chevre		 $16.00
Seafood
Pan Seared Scallops
Butternut squash – brussel lemon – roasted beet		 $23.00
Wild Caught Shrimp
Black pepper pasta – grana padano artichoke – olive oil		 $17.00
Sockeye Salmon
Avocado – fingerling potato mango – tinga		 $18.00
Clam Chowder
Leek – potato – little neck clams bacon – garlic bread		 $15.00
Market Fish
Sustainably sourced seasonal preparation
Gnosh
Confit Duck Wings
Korean bbq – bok choy fermented chill – crushed peanut		 $9.00
Cheddar Biscuits
Aged michigan cheddar chive – bacon jam		 $8.00
Toast
Preserved tomato – buffalo mozzarella cipollini onion – avocado		 $9.00
House Meats
Duck pastrami – bologna – whipped cheddar – saltine – pickles		 $14.00
Carpaccio
Shaved beef – dressed arugula raw milk gouda – olive oil		 $13.00
Smoked Salmon Fonduta
Charred feta – everything focaccia preserved lemon – truffle		 $12.00
Veggies
Grilled Broccoli
Spicy mayonnaise – almonds		 $7.00
Seared Halloumi
Tikka masala – local honey – almond apricot – black garlic toast		 $13.00
Mushroom Fried Rice
Carrot – maitake mushroom radish gremolata		 $12.00
Beets & Kabocha
Shaved – pickled – pepita farmers cheese – beet greens		 $9.00
Mushroom Ravioli
Hand rolled – mushroom blend – chevre – brown butter		 $15.00
Vegan Jambalaya
Trinity – wild rice – seitan bbq jackfruit		 $14.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: exploretock.com

Reviews

Erinn Proehl
This place is excellent! High quality food prepared with highest quality west Michigan ingredients. We had the half chicken and mi trout, with the CHEDDAR BISCUITS and Grilled Halloumi as starters. This is upscale comfort food that doesn’t leave you regretting your food choices. The outdoor patio was serene, and it’s a great part of town. It’s a real winner. My wife also enjoyed a N/A Mocktail.

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Keith
This is a 1st class place to go for food and drinks. It is a elegant yet casual place that offers unique selections of dishes that were excellent. The smoked Sazerac was amazing and the presentation was really neat. They have a great selection of cocktails and brews. Bartenders were great and the food was delicious!

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Athira
Amazing food and drinks! The ambience is so elegant and cozy. A great choice for special occasions or even a simple date night.

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Chase Jancek
This place was incredible. I have eaten many places and I am confident this was the best meal I’ve ever had. The wait staff was incredibly friendly, helpful and attentive. Our food arrived timely and was DELICIOUS. I had the pork chop and it was divine. My dad had the steak and shared a similar sentiment. We also got the duck wings and a cocktail and all were incredible. I will be back and recommending this place to anyone looking for a great place to eat in KZoo!

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Alex
If you’re looking for elegance and Adventure this is the place to go. You need to understand they are always creating new things. And unfortunately when this happens it’s not always perfect but it is different. I have a lot of respect for the people who run this place. They really do come up with some original ideas. I brought my kids here and they liked it. They are kid-friendly. But this type of atmosphere is really not suitable for kids. We got the confit duck wings oh, and the squid. We ended up with the chocolate pudding and the cheesecake. Most things on the menu will not come out as you expect and that is the surprise. You might find out something about yourself that you might not like surprises. if you are someone who likes surprises this place is perfect. The thing that is in Vogue now is smoked drinks. One of the cool things they did was bring a flask that was smoked and left the smoke flask for me. See photo

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Derek
Have visited many times. Each time I had an equally amazing experience. Drinks are perfect and food options are unique and delicious.

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Victoria Blevins
We were in town for our anniversary and Principle is one of 4 places I told my husband I wanted to try. I’m so glad he chose Principle. We started off with with the cheddar biscuits. What I had in my mind didn’t even come close to how amazing these were. Melted in my mouth like a little croqueta. My husband was going to get the steak or pork. He couldn’t decide, then last minute got the mushroom risotto and he said he didn’t regret his decision. I had the red pepper ravioli. For dessert, peanut banana split. We decided we could make the drive from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo just for this and it would be worth it. We sat outside. Got there about 7:30 on a Saturday night and were seated right away with no reservation.

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Anna Glasgow
Great atmosphere, waitresses are welcoming and friendly, I only ordered one drink ( the only one that comes in a mug) and it was perfect.

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Pat Link
This was a delightful farm to table experience. Intriguing cocktails have flavor profiles listed for easy pickings. It’s quite pricey, but in range of other similar restaurants.

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Nico Mara-McKay
Great drinks, good food, good service, and if had gender inclusive washrooms.

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