You don't have to be a foodie to be bummed out by how many restaurants have closed their doors in Grand Rapids this year.

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Last night I went out with my wife and friends to The Greenwell for one last meal before they closed permanently on Saturday, August 16th.

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On my way home I noticed something that looked different so I pulled over to take a closer look.

Curry Kitchen located at 961 Fulton Street E has been closed since my wife and I bought our house just down the road a few years ago.

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But it looks like something is happening, and a new restaurant could soon take its place.

Credit: Big Joe Pesh / TSM Grand Rapids
Credit: Big Joe Pesh / TSM Grand Rapids
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There is now paper up on the windows that wasn't there before.

Credit: Big Joe Pesh / TSM Grand Rapids
Credit: Big Joe Pesh / TSM Grand Rapids
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And the former sign above the entrance that once said Curry Kitchen now has new name and logo on it that reads Dirty Plate Bistro.

Credit: Big Joe Pesh / TSM Grand Rapids
Credit: Big Joe Pesh / TSM Grand Rapids
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I walked up to the covered windows and tried to see if I could get a look at the inside.

Credit: Big Joe Pesh / TSM Grand Rapids
Credit: Big Joe Pesh / TSM Grand Rapids
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After reaching as high as I could, I was able to snap this picture of the inside.

I'm not sure if this is what it's looked like since Curry Kitchen closed or if new work is being done.

I searched online and was able to find this Facebook post from The Dirty Plate Bistro

While I'm not a betting man, my gut tells me this will be their new location.

If so I can't wait to check them out.

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