Take me out to the ballgame
The Mitten Brewing Company gears up for the season with Peanuts and Crackerjack beer.
St. Patrick’s Day pubs
Experience one of these authentic Irish spots.
Editor’s pick
Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts, and Amore Trattoria Italiana is one of my favorite places in the city to get it.
Valentine’s Day restaurants
Celebrate love at these establishments.
Creston Brewery diversifies
Taproom offers coffee during morning and daytime hours.
Editor’s pick
The Commons is a favorite spot of mine. Open for just over a year now, I’ve found myself craving its Street Corn Mac and Cheese on more than one occasion.
Hottest cocoas
’Tis the season for hot chocolate. There is nothing better than a steaming cup of hot cocoa following an afternoon on the slopes or...
A taste of tiki
Enjoy a South Seas adventure.
Restaurant and tasting room opening doors
A wine and restaurant company is opening its first West Michigan location.
Try Every Grandwich Entry
It’s time to rev up your taste buds and tie on a bib — voting has begun for the best Grand Rapids-made sandwich.
Thai Restaurant Changes Hands and Rebrands
A local Thai takeout place has undergone a rebranding after changing hands within a family of restaurateurs.
Former Tiki Bar Reopens as ‘Family-friendly’ Pub
A local restaurant that closed last fall is reopening under a new concept to appeal to a wider demographic.
Brothers Give New Life to Downtown Restaurant
A trio of brothers has purchased and rebranded a downtown restaurant as a new “upscale pub food” concept.
Teacher Plans Nonprofit Coffee Shop
A teacher who has a 12-year-old son with Down syndrome is gearing up to start a nonprofit café in Ada she hopes will provide jobs and a sense of belonging for individuals with disabilities.
Restaurateur Opens Lakeshore Barbecue Joint
A barbecue restaurant led by a national pit-smoking champion has opened on the lakeshore.
West Side Brewery is Single & Ready to Mingle
Because dating sites don’t serve beer, a Grand Rapids brewery is hosting a new series of monthly singles nights for craft beer lovers.
Brewery Hosting Farmers Market
A West Michigan brewery is celebrating local goods all summer.
Sushi Caterer Rolls with Purpose
After earning a pre-social work degree, Bawi Sung felt whatever career she found next should center on helping her fellow Burmese orphans and refugees.
Hudsonville Ice Cream Creates Next ‘Artisan’ Flavor
A West Michigan ice cream maker is re-booting its small-batch “artisan” flavor series.
Order Cookie Dough by the Cup
A new shop in the area promises to satisfy customer cravings for raw cookie dough that’s safe to eat.