MeXo guac

MeXo Highlights Mesoamerican Cuisine with Bold Flavors and Bright Colors

If you think you know Mexican food, think again. MeXo brings pre-Hispanic, Mesoamerican cuisine (think before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors to Mexico) to Grand Rapids in a way that still says 2018.
Littlebird opened in November 2017 at Monroe Center.

Littlebird: A love story of trains, ramen bars and delicious breakfast

The first thing you see when you enter Littlebird is the bar.
The New Forty Pearl dish entree

Partners open The New Forty Pearl restaurant

An expanded partnership is bringing a new restaurant downtown.
Butcher's Union

Butcher’s Union, Metropolitan on the Outside, Midwestern Charm on the Inside

"Butcher’s Union is a place where you can get a square meal and a stiff drink at an affordable price.”
Third Nature Brewing Co. exterior

Suburban brewery schedules opening

A new brewery in the area is embracing the great outdoors.

The art of cake

Lincoln Alexander creates more than delectable goodies; his cakes are sculptural feats.
IDC I Don't Care bar balcony

‘Balcony’ bar opens in Grand Rapids

There's a new "retro-themed" bar in downtown Grand Rapids. 
There's a new steakhouse in town. Black Rock Bar & Grill opened today in a 9,000-square-foot space in the new Van Maur wing of Woodland Mall in Kentwood, at 3195 28th St. SE. It is the first Black Rock in West Michigan. The chain has eight other locations in the state. Black Rock allows guests to sear their steak or seafood on "volcanic granite" at their table. Other menu items include burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs and salads. The restaurant’s bar features over 20 beers on tap and a signature cocktail menu. Black Rock Bar & Grill also operates restaurants in Ohio, Illinois, Maryland and Florida.

Black Rock steakhouse opens

A new steakhouse has opened in town.
One Twenty Three tavern bar bartender

One Twenty Three tavern opens downtown

A tavern serving up American cuisine has opened downtown.
Buddy's cheese pizza

Next ‘Detroit-style’ pizzeria set for West Michigan

A second "Detroit-style" pizza restaurant is in the works for West Michigan.
Mission BBQ Grand Rapids exterior

‘Patriotic’ barbecue restaurant opening on East Beltline

A “patriotic”-themed barbecue chain that gives back to “America’s heroes” is opening a Grand Rapids location this month.
Roam's satay, tamales and chips 'n dips.

Global Street Food is the Focus of San Chez Owners’ New Restaurant Roam

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

Pampered like royalty

It’s no question the world of dining is quickly evolving to more casual atmospheres within the restaurants.
Eklectico Greek Kouzina

Couple Brings Authentic Greek Food to Alger Heights

A local husband and wife team has brought traditional Greek food to Grand Rapids. Eklectico Greek Kouzina, located in Alger Heights, has always been a dream of Andreas Papangelopoulos and his wife, Nicole Thrasher-Papangelopoulos.
Morning Belle interior rendering

Morning Belle schedules opening

The first “garden-themed” brunch place by a Grand Rapids restaurant company is opening this month.

A cultural collision

City Built Brewing’s menu travels from Puerto Rico to Germany.
hot dog with relish ketchup mustard on plate

Jonny B’z is closing

Jonny B'z is making way for a new restaurant.

Dinner Reservations

On a sunny evening in September, Reserve Beverage Director Ben Vanderwaal and Executive Chef Josh Verhulst helped guide a number of dedicated diners through a special Italian Wine Dinner.
Georgina's offers Asian & Latin fusion

Georgina’s Brings Taste of Nicaragua to Wealthy Street

Whether you are trying something new like tallarines y chorizo (homemade chorizo sautéed with lo mien noodles and baked with queso fresco) or you want a more typical taco, chef Tony Craig said at Georgina’s you’ll find “comfort food.”

Chophouse dining

Slow down for an evening at Bowdie’s Chophouse.

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