Food + Drink

Two more locations of a restaurant chain known for serving “spicy New Orleans-style chicken” are coming to the area.

MDRD brings a taste of Spain to the 27th floor of Amway Grand Plaza.

A trio of brothers has purchased and rebranded a downtown restaurant as a new “upscale pub food” concept.

For Grand Rapids, Easter isn’t just a holiday weekend; it’s a sign that spring is coming. Say goodbye to snow tires and parkas and say hello to t-shirts and tulips (we’re looking at you, Holland). To help usher in equinox, we’ve compiled some of the tastiest Easter brunches for April 1 – and believe us, brunch isn’t something we joke about.

Coinciding with Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, Olga’s Kitchen is opening grant applications to support women entrepreneurs in Michigan.

Rak Thai is tapping into a viral food trend to satisfy the public’s sweet tooth.

Still searching for a present that will satisfy your sweet-toothed loved one? To help make the process easier, GR|MAG has collected six unique holiday gift ideas from local businesses around Grand Rapids.

The daughter of Sparrows Coffee and Schuil Coffee owner Tim Volkema is launching her own line of coffee.

Long Road Distillers rolled out a new lineup of canned craft cocktails, based on a few of its most popular cocktails since opening its doors more than five years ago.

Echo Shao didn't move to Grand Rapids from China ten years ago with the intention of opening up a restaurant. Quite the opposite.

Madcap Coffee Company is beginning an expansion in northern Michigan with the acquisition of a café in Leland.

The first “garden-themed” brunch place by a Grand Rapids restaurant company is opening this month.

A Grand Rapids-based coffee company became a member of an initiative that supports environmental advocacy through donations to nonprofits.

Grand Rapids is one step closer to crowning this year’s Grandwich.

The family that owns Grand Central Market and Deli in downtown Grand Rapids is closing up shop permanently.

A few Grand Rapids beverage businessmen might be in on the next big drink in the U.S.

Gilmore Collection's Paddock Place, located at 1033 Lake Dr SE, has suspended restaurant operations to revitalize its kitchen and dining rooms, effective immediately. 

The Taste Plate Award winners have been chosen following the 16th annual Taste of Muskegon event held last weekend.

A Grand Rapids burrito is in the national spotlight once again.

St. Patrick’s Day is coming, and besides the obligatory drinking and garish green clothing, Grand Rapids has more than a firkin of festive events happening over the weekend.