Drinks with Pat: The road not taken
One of my more vivid memories as an adult, for a reason I’ll never be able to understand, is sitting at a bar in Louisville with Long Road Distillers founders Jon O’Connor and Kyle Van Strien.
Founders to release fourth Bottle Shop Series brew
This summer, Founders will release a sweet-and-spicy beer as the next installment in its Bottle Shop Series.
Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits takes silver medal for gin
A Kentwood brewery and distillery won a silver medal from a national spirits competition.
Dressing out of the box
Personal stylist at A.K. Rikk’s and host of the local luxury retailer’s “Where to Wear” video series Ben Tobar presents a confident, clean style with a twist, pulling subtle bold details into his outfits to instill some pep into the monotony of everyday dressing.
Asian-Pacific festival brings cultural awareness to Grand Rapids
A celebration of Asian and Pacific culture will return for its six-year anniversary.
Meijer partners with Revolution Farms for fresh greens
Produce from a local hydroponic farm now is available on Meijer store shelves.
Le Macaron sets grand opening date
A franchise location of a French pastry shop will open next week in downtown Grand Rapids.
Turn the page
Some ironic news hit in March when Amazon announced it was ending its endeavor to open brick-and-mortar bookstores — the very establishments it hoped would wipe out bookstores’ endangered-species status.
Brewery Vivant to launch Farm Hand Tart Tangerine
Brewery Vivant will release a new variation of its classic saison this week.
Social House Kitchen & Bar opening second location
A downtown Grand Rapids new American-style restaurant is expanding to a lakeshore town.
Sister cities gala to return after hiatus
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, an annual celebration will return in June.
Breakfast essentials
I don't know about you, but my husband and I are always talking about a way to add a cozy breakfast nook into our home. Whether it's built-in or just in the kitchen, I love to have both an eat-in kitchen and an additional dining area — probably because I love variety.