Food + Drink

New Holland Brewing Co. is taking home major awards in the spirits world.

For Grand Rapids, Easter isn’t just a holiday weekend; it’s a sign that spring is coming. Say goodbye to snow tires and parkas and say hello to t-shirts and tulips (we’re looking at you, Holland). To help usher in equinox, we’ve compiled some of the tastiest Easter brunches for April 1 – and believe us, brunch isn’t something we joke about.

The husband-and-wife owners of Tamales Mary are opening their second location in Eastown.

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

A pair of Grand Rapids restaurants are being featured on the Travel Channel on Monday, Feb. 12, and both establishments are hosting launch parties to celebrate their turn in the spotlight.

Margaux at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids is launching its “Women Who Whiskey” 2022 series starting this week.

Gun Lake Casino unveiled the lineup for two restaurants and entertainment spaces, which is included in its most recent $100 million expansion project.

Tim Hortons U.S. is partnering with GrubHub to begin offering delivery in Grand Rapids.

A Wayland-based ice cream maker is launching a new flavor.

Brian Lesperance was in Colorado when he noticed several outstanding wines in an odd container: a can.

The Taste Plate Award winners have been chosen following the 16th annual Taste of Muskegon event held last weekend.

New restaurant Roam promises to take your taste buds on a journey around the world.

Meijer is offering a couple of premade Thanksgiving dinner choices for those who want a quick meal option.

A Midwest taqueria chain is opening its downtown Grand Rapids location this week.

Meet the new kids on the block. Grand Rapids has a blossoming culinary scene that continues to grow year over year. Increasingly, we’re seeing chefs take tasting expeditions to the regions their menu highlights, from the Basque Region of Spain to America’s low country coastline.

Defying the COVID-19 pandemic, husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Joel Wabeke and Sarah Wepman opened a pizzeria in Eastown called Quarantino’s.

Beer Month is coming to an end this week, but not without one last hurrah.

Choose from 25 different Brewery Vivant beers this week during the Brewery Vivant Holiday Extravaganza.

A Holland brewery is rereleasing four beers celebrating that outdoor adventure is never too far from home in Michigan.

In honor of the upcoming holiday, Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), which will be celebrated Feb. 21, I’m highlighting my top five favorite go-to’s for southern food in the city.