Juice bar moves into new space downtown
A local juice bar is breaking into its new space downtown and expanding its menu.
New barbecue restaurant closes
An “urban barbecue” restaurant has closed after being open for five months.
Heritage Hill Restaurant Offers Nostalgia with ‘70s Theme
If you fondly remember eating dinners off of TV trays while settled into the family room couch watching the evening's sitcoms, you’re going to love the newest addition to the Heritage Hill neighborhood.
Pinktail Poke coming to Downtown Market
The owner of a seafood emporium and a butcher shop inside the Grand Rapids Downtown Market is planning a restaurant concept.
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.
The Grand Woods Lounge is planning another location
The Grand Woods Lounge in downtown Grand Rapids plans to open a second location in West Michigan.
After 20 Years, Bistro Bella Vita Stays Fresh
Aaron Van Timmeren, head chef at Bistro Bella Vita, said there was a time when the Grand Rapids Griffins would play and the restaurant would be dead. Now on game nights, Bistro Bella Vita is packed - as it is most other nights of the week when something is going on in downtown Grand Rapids.
Putting The Soul Back In Soul Food
Ever since Trimell Hawkins started spending time with his grandmother in her kitchen, cooking has been an important part of his life. As he grew up, Hawkins noticed he always ended up being the chef for his friends because he loved to entertain.
Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen Focuses on Authentic Cuisine
Chef Tom Pugh ate his way through Charleston, South Carolina – the heart of low country cuisine - to ensure the authenticity of his newest venture.
Downtown tavern schedules opening
A new downtown eatery is popping up in a major development.
Steeped in history
Café de Miro offers a taste of Kurdish culture.
Zoko 822 Draws Inspiration From Spain’s Basque Region
Basque Country is nestled in the north of Spain near the western border of France. The autonomous community sits at the foot of the Bay of Biscay and celebrates a culinary culture that’s unique to mainstream exported Spanish cuisine.
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.
It’s a family affair at Živio
At Živio Modern European Tavern and Grill, brothers Dino and Denis Duratovic like to feed people who want to eat — really eat.
Brann’s is renovating its West Side steakhouse
The Brann’s Steakhouse and Grille on Grand Rapids' West Side is getting a makeover.
Morning Belle
New restaurant cracks the code (and eggs) on breakfast.
Love’s Ice Cream creates new gelato line
A local ice cream vendor has rolled out a line of frozen dairy-free and vegan desserts geared toward diabetics and keto diet followers.
Pizzeria opening on 28th Street
A restaurant company is opening its third fast-casual pizza franchise in West Michigan.
Chophouse dining
Slow down for an evening at Bowdie’s Chophouse.
Chef Clark Introduces New Take on Italian Cuisine
Chef Clark Frain is excited to bring contemporary Italian cuisine, including crudo offerings, which means raw in Italian, to downtown Grand Rapids.