Brewery moving to Grand Rapids
A suburban brewery is moving into Grand Rapids and opening a taproom.
The Sovengard confirms move to new location
After six years in its current space, The Sovengard is solidifying plans to move to a new location further west on Bridge Street by this fall.
Couple Plans Lakeshore Brewery
A husband-and-wife team is planning to open a brewery at the lakeshore.
Bell’s Best Brown sports new look; fall offerings begin to arrive
Fall is almost here, and with the changing of the seasons, craft beer fans will see the return of Bell’s Brewery signature stouts and other fall offerings, along with a new look for a fall favorite.
Michigan Winery Produces Canned Wines
Brian Lesperance was in Colorado when he noticed several outstanding wines in an odd container: a can.
5 Mocktails to Power Through Dry January
We know that getting through a month without your favorite adult beverage isn’t easy. But we’re here to help with a few tasty mocktails — it’s all the flavor without the alcohol.
Restaurants brace for unknown amid virus outbreak
Though restaurants have scrambled to convert their businesses to carryout-only service, most of them say they will not be able to stay afloat for long — even the restaurants that have predominantly relied on carryout service for the majority of their revenue.
Big Lake makes moves south of the border
A popular Holland brewery is expanding its distribution footprint, and is now available to beer lovers across northern Indiana.
Pux Cider Pours Into West Michigan
A family with 160 years of apple orchard history is slowly building a hard cider brand.
Saugatuck restaurant launches dinner series with food, wine pairings
The Saugatuck restaurant Coast 236 is launching a dinner series that will feature visiting chefs and food and wine pairings made specially for the events.
Founders to release new Más Agave hard seltzer variety packs
Founders Brewing Company will start selling a new 12-pack of Más Agave hard seltzer flavors across Michigan next spring.
West Michigan Whitecaps Call on Fans to Create Concession Snack
Fancy yourself a chef? The West Michigan Whitecaps are once again calling on fans to contribute ideas for its 2018 concessions menu.
Big Lake Brewing brings back outdoor adventure beers
A Holland brewery is rereleasing four beers celebrating that outdoor adventure is never too far from home in Michigan.
“Best in the World” Gin Returns to West Michigan Shelves
A locally made gin, which has been named best in the world, is making its second appearance this week.
Harmony Hall reopens with new menu, layout (update)
Harmony Hall announced Thursday on its Facebook page that it will be temporarily closing both locations after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
HopCat’s Crack Fries Are Getting a New Name
You won’t be able to order Crack Fries at HopCat for much longer. Mark Gray, BarFly Ventures CEO, which owns the HopCat chain, announced on HopCat’s website that it is renaming its popular menu item.
Nutcase Vegan Meats earns organic certification
A local couple’s vegan meat business received U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certification.
Mojo pork in the Crock-Pot recipe
With a cookbook/memoir recently released, Tanya Eby was a definite must when Grand Rapids Magazine was looking for favorite fall recipes.
Local drag artist plans Grand Rapids’ first dry nightclub
Grand Rapids artist and drag performer Bux Dhyne (they/them) is embarking on a new creative venture: opening the city’s first LGBTQ dry bar and nightclub.
Wahlburgers to open downtown Grand Rapids location this summer
Wahlburgers will open its first West Michigan location this summer inside the new Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown.