Wine tasting to benefit St. Cecilia’s
St. Cecilia Music Center’s wine tasting fundraiser is returning.
A hard kombucha convert
There’s something quite refreshing about popping into a local tasting room unannounced to find that the guy behind the bar serving the drinks is the owner.
Drive-thru coffee location opens
A new coffee shop with a drive-thru has opened in a Grand Rapids suburb.
Perrin releases Disco Knights IPA
Perrin Brewing Company released another brew in its small-batch Side Hustle series.
Turkish restaurant settles into space
A restaurant that serves food and beverages from the Kurdish region of Turkey has settled into Grand Rapids.
Big Lake Brewing partners on Lemongrass IPA
Big Lake Brewing partnered with a Virginia brewery to release a citrus- and hop-forward IPA.
DIY Wedding Cocktails
As someone who started his career as the same bored, black-tied bartender watching fathers of the bride get blackout drunk on nonalcoholic beer that they didn’t realize was nonalcoholic (yes, this really happened), I’m happy we’re starting to find value in smaller, more personal DIY wedding parties. With this shift, I love to share some tips and ideas for downsizing and upscaling your wedding bar!
Create a DIY Bar Your Guests will Love
When it comes to holiday entertaining, no one wants to spend the night making drinks instead of enjoying their guests.
Brann’s is renovating its West Side steakhouse
The Brann’s Steakhouse and Grille on Grand Rapids' West Side is getting a makeover.
Raise a Glass During Beer Month GR
Beer City’s brewers are emptying their cellars for a month-long celebration of craft beer and food.
Founders to debut chill new IPA
Founders Brewing Co. has a new summer beer with a fruity, floral profile.
The Grand Woods Lounge is planning another location
The Grand Woods Lounge in downtown Grand Rapids plans to open a second location in West Michigan.
Brody’s be Cafe opens in Ada Village
A new café is aiming to give employment opportunities to people with disabilities.
A boozeless future?
Nonalcoholic beverages are coming into their own, providing an option for those who want to avoid alcohol for whatever reason they choose.
Gluten-free Brewery Nyx opens taproom
Imagine being so allergic to a substance that just kissing someone who had ingested it makes you sick for days.
Nonprofit to host outdoor beer fundraiser
A local nonprofit will host its annual beer fundraiser this month.
Drinks with Pat: One big prediction
A few Grand Rapids beverage businessmen might be in on the next big drink in the U.S.
Perrin Brewing offers seasonal beers, Black Friday deals
Perrin Brewing Company is running specials at its pub and offering limited-edition festive beers this month in celebration of Thanksgiving.
Michigan Winter Beer Festival returns to West Michigan
The Michigan Brewers Guild will host the Winter Beer Festival this weekend.
Brewt’s releases new cocktail mixes
A local maker of bloody mary mix has expanded its lineup.
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MARCH/APRIL 2024 ISSUE
