GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Colorful board game boxes adorn shelves around where customers sip Vietnamese coffee and pass around Colombian empanadas while debating their next move.
Kobold’s Kitchen, 2450 Plainfield Ave. NE in Grand Rapids’ north side, combines a library of more than 800 board games with a menu inspired by cuisines from around the world.
Owners Teo Geiger and Ashley Wilson say the concept is built around discovery and accessibility, encouraging guests to step outside their comfort zones whether choosing a next meal or the next game…