Brewery Vivant Wood Aged Beer Fest beer glass

Sample away at the Wood Aged Beer Fest

Brewery Vivant is celebrating barrel-aged brews this weekend.
Arvon Brewing Co. Mosaic Drops IPA beer can and glass

Brewery moving to Grand Rapids

A suburban brewery is moving into Grand Rapids and opening a taproom.
Founders Brewing Co. CBS bottle and glass beer

Try to get Founders’ CBS for the ‘last’ time

A popular seasonal brew by Founders Brewing co. is being released for the "last" time this fall.
Divani wine glass and charcuterie board

Grand Rapids’ top 5 tasting rooms

If you are looking for something fun to do this fall, consider stopping in at one of the many tasting rooms around Grand Rapids. Here are our top five picks to get you started.
the golden apple alcohol-free cocktail

Lowering the bar

There’s been a great movement in reducing alcohol consumption across modern dining culture, for physical health, social health and a general sense of balance.
Qvevri or traditional Georgian wine jugs

Georgia on my mind

Longtime annexation by Russia didn’t fare well for your knowledge of anything about Georgia, one of the original wine-growing countries.
Long Road Distillers cocktails

Long Road is a finalist in 4 national polls for ‘best’ spirits

A Grand Rapids spirits maker is a contender to be the country's "best" distillery in several categories.
MIX East Grand Rapids shakes

Suburban shake shop opens

A new health-oriented shake shop has opened in the area.
Founders Brewing Co. Civilized Brut can

Brewery releasing ‘bubbly’ IPA

A Grand Rapids brewery is releasing a new seasonal beer.
Big Lake Brewing Sparti Parti and Haze & Blue beer cans

Brewery releasing rival IPAs

A West Michigan brewery is kicking off college football season with two IPAs inspired by an in-state rivalry.
Wonderland Distilling spirits tasting room exterior Muskegon

Spirits maker plans tasting room

A distillery is planning to open a tasting room at the lakeshore.
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Ferris Coffee diversifies with beer, wine

For being a coffee roaster, Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. has made a deep dive into the craft beverage industry this year.
Vitality Bowls

‘Superfood café’ coming to Grand Rapids

A new "superfood café" has found a space in the city.
Boatyard Brewing Co. brewpub

Brewery closing its doors

A West Michigan brewery is going out of business.
Social House Grand Rapids burger

American-style restaurant and bar opening downtown

A “casual pub” serving American-style food is hosting a grand opening this week in downtown Grand Rapids.
Round Barn Filling Station wine tasting room

Winery opens tasting room

A winery has opened a tasting room in an old service station in the region.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar dishes on table

Southern restaurant and bar coming downtown

A Southern restaurant and bar has signed a lease to occupy the ground floor of a downtown Grand Rapids hotel development.
Russo's International Market wine

Russo’s International Market is closing

A local market is closing after almost 115 years in business.
Rak Thai bubble boba tea cups

Thai food vendor expanding at Downtown Market

The brothers behind a Thai restaurant at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market are expanding to sell more bubble tea.
Long Road Distillers Grand Haven tasting room exterior

Spirits maker opens lakeshore taproom

An award-winning Grand Rapids distillery has opened a third location and its first lakeshore presence.

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