Scholar serves up old school favorites

Few restaurants have opened up in Grand Rapids with such a specific approach in mind, particularly one that fit its building so well.
IDC I Don't Care bar balcony

‘Balcony’ bar opens in Grand Rapids

There's a new "retro-themed" bar in downtown Grand Rapids. 
Zoko 822 brings Basque Country cuisine to Grand Rapids.

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.
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.
Love's Ice Cream gelato pints

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.
Palace of India chana masala

Spectrum of spice

Dining review.
Forty Acres Chef Trimell

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.
red wine glass and bottle

French restaurant re-launches

The French bistro inside a downtown hotel has been re-imagined.

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.
The New Forty Pearl dish entree

Partners open The New Forty Pearl restaurant

An expanded partnership is bringing a new restaurant downtown.
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.
Bryan Esler

Kitchen hustle

Irie Kitchen is the passion project of chef Vince McIntosh.

Steadfast Supper Club

Chef Matt Overdevest brings the restaurant experience to your home.

Singing and supper

This winter, Grand Rapids’ first Korean barbecue and karaoke joint opened at 169 Louis Campau Promenade in the heart of downtown.
Cafe de Miro

Turkish restaurant settles into space

A restaurant that serves food and beverages from the Kurdish region of Turkey has settled into Grand Rapids.

Chop shop

E.A. Brady’s is a craft butchery serving up fresh cuts for your winter platters.
Bowdie's Chophouse Saugatuck

Bowdie’s Chophouse coming to Gaslight Village

The Gaslight Village shopping district in East Grand Rapids will be the home of West Michigan’s newest steakhouse.

Comfort cooking

Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name — and if you are in the Creston neighborhood, that place is Lucy’s Café. Dani Scott said her goal as head chef is to create a cafe that becomes a source of comfort for the community.
hot dog with relish ketchup mustard on plate

Jonny B’z is closing

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

A cultural collision

City Built Brewing’s menu travels from Puerto Rico to Germany.

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