Handmade Mexican fare spices up Ada

The owners of a Mexican restaurant in downtown Grand Rapids are planning to open a new eatery in Ada Village.

Chili aficionados to compete at annual festival

Teams of professional and amateur cooks will compete March 21 for the best chili in Grand Rapids during the eighth annual Chilly, Blues and Brews East.
IDC Soul Song cocktail

Soul song

This month, try the Soul Song cocktail from IDC at the Amway Grand Plaza.

Rose’s Express reopens after yearlong hiatus

A Gaslight Village takeout joint reopened after a yearlong hiatus.

Spanish restaurant opening in Amway hotel tower (update)

A Spanish-inspired restaurant with views of the Grand River will open next week in the recently renovated glass tower at the Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton.

Russo’s International Market Closes Downtown Location

Russo's International Market announced the closure of its downtown Grand Rapids location on Friday after just over eight months in operation.

Black-owned spirits company hits Meijer’s shelves

Motu Viget Spirits, a Black-owned wine and spirits company based in Grand Rapids, announced a partnership with Meijer grocery stores.

Atwater Brewery adds fruity IPA to year-round roster

Detroit's Atwater Brewery announced its fruit-forward IPA POG-O-LICIOUS exceeded initial sales projections and, as a result, will remain on tap and on store shelves as the newest addition to the brewer's year-round craft beer portfolio.

Owner of New Hotel Mertens opens second pop-up restaurant

The owner of a local French restaurant, café and bakery have opened a pop-up pasta restaurant on-site.

Survey: Eggnog voted as Michigan’s favorite Christmas cocktail

A new survey from alcohol.org shows that Michiganders prefer eggnog over other traditional holiday alcoholic drinks.

Organizers announce Kalamazoo Ribfest food truck event

Townsquare Media and Gull Meadow Farms changed this year’s Ribfest BBQ event into a food truck event.
Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery

Beer & Donuts Make a Great Pair

GR|MAG can’t think of a better pairing than beer and donuts and thankfully, neither can the Grand Rapids Public Museum.
Long Road Distillers bartender bar gasses tray

Spirits Maker Plans Lakeshore Tasting Room

Residents of a lakeshore town soon won’t have to go far to be able to enjoy handcrafted cocktails from an award-winning distillery.
Perrin Brewing Co. Amber of the Arts beer glass bar tap

Perrin Creates Limited-edition Beer

A brewery is tapping into its artistic side.
meal table setting place settings

Come together

Use our helpful tips to prepare your holiday table.
Photo by Johnny Quirin

Seasonal Sipping

With the biggest meal of the year on the calendar this month, West Michigan brewers are ready to feast.

Green Well, Bistro Bella Vita to reopen this month

A local company is reopening two of its restaurants and gearing up to convert a third into a new concept by this fall.
Obstacle No. 1 cocktail glass

Cocktail lounge opening at lakeshore

A new cocktail lounge is set to open at the lakeshore.
Cider Week GR hard cider glasses Vander Mill

Cider Week GR is Kicking Off

A weeklong celebration of all things hard cider is about to take over Grand Rapids.
New Holland Spirits Lake Life Vodka bottle partial

Spirits Maker Releases Vodka

A distillery is gearing up for lake season with a new summer-themed spirit.

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