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Atwater in the Park restaurant

The entrance to the former church turned restaurant and tap room.
The entrance to the former church turned restaurant and tap room.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
An exterior of the restaurant, which was the former Grace United Church.
An exterior of the restaurant, which was the former Grace United Church.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
The former Grace United Church is now the Atwater in the Park restaurant in Grosse Pointe Park.
The former Grace United Church is now the Atwater in the Park restaurant in Grosse Pointe Park.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Patrons enjoy dinner at Atwater in the Park, in Grosse Pointe Park, October 12, 2017. The restaurant and tap room was once the Grace United Church.
Patrons enjoy dinner at Atwater in the Park, in Grosse Pointe Park, October 12, 2017. The restaurant and tap room was once the Grace United Church.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Michael Fellberg, of Grosse Pointe, left, and Noah Hall, of Grosse Pointe Park hang out at the restaurant.
Michael Fellberg, of Grosse Pointe, left, and Noah Hall, of Grosse Pointe Park hang out at the restaurant.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Merchandise is sold in the front foyer of the former church.
Merchandise is sold in the front foyer of the former church.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
The former Grace United Church is now the Atwater in the Park restaurant, specializing in beer.
The former Grace United Church is now the Atwater in the Park restaurant, specializing in beer.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Patrons enjoy dinner and drinks at the former church.
Patrons enjoy dinner and drinks at the former church.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Beer vats rest under the stained glass of the former church.
Beer vats rest under the stained glass of the former church.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Menu items include the fish tacos with cod, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, cilantro cream and jalapeños.
Menu items include the fish tacos with cod, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, cilantro cream and jalapeños.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Menu items include the German platter with bratwurst, Vienna sausage, potato pancakes, apple cabbage and sauerkraut.
Menu items include the German platter with bratwurst, Vienna sausage, potato pancakes, apple cabbage and sauerkraut.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
The brewery containers sit in front of the stained glass of the former church.
The brewery containers sit in front of the stained glass of the former church.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Chris Franz, general manager and executive chef of Atwater in the Park.
Chris Franz, general manager and executive chef of Atwater in the Park.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
The restaurant slogan sits amongst the ivy crawling up the stone walls of the former church.
The restaurant slogan sits amongst the ivy crawling up the stone walls of the former church.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News