This year’s reigning champ of the Battle of the West is Jeremy Williams of the Lumber Baron bar, at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, for his cocktail named, “The Spyglass.
Author: Austin Langlois
Austin Langlois is a freelance writer, ambitious photographer, adventurous foodie and addicted to podcasts.
8 Rainy Day Comfort Foods To Cheer You Up During Spring
April showers (or snow?!) bring May flowers — but when you live in Grand Rapids, it can feel like the May flowers will never come. To cheer up your gray spring days, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite comfort foods. From mac and cheese to cookies, waffles to soup — by the time you eat your way through the list, you’ll be ready for our long-awaited summer.
Brengman Brothers’ Maggie Thompson On Putting Michigan Wine Country On The Map
Having just opened up a tasting room in Grand Rapids earlier this year, we chatted with Brengman Brothers’ winemaker, Maggie Thompson, to learn more about their wine and the blossoming Michigan wine culture.
8 Memberships To Get Local, Farm-Fresh Veggies in Grand Rapids This Summer
If you’re looking for a convenient way get your hands on local produce while supporting local farmers, try out Grand Rapids’ Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs or produce delivery services.
Grand Rapids Ranks Within Top 30 of World’s Most Hipster Cities
We all know that Grand Rapids is a midwest hipster haven, but now the world knows, too. According to MoveHub’s annual International Hipster Index, Grand Rapids rings in at No. 28 (out of 446 cities).
8 Hotels to Book for Your Next Grand Rapids Staycation
A unique way to spend your vacation (or a weekend) is as a tourist in your own town. Treat it like a real vacation: unplug from email and try visiting places you’ve never been. And, for the ultimate vacation, check-in to a hotel in town. Plus, you’ll be able to try out a cozy spot to put up the in-laws when they come to town.
7 Must-Try Easter Brunches in Grand Rapids
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.
6 Places to Celebrate Pi Day In Grand Rapids
March 14 is known as Pi Day, which celebrates all things 3.14. To us, it sounds a lot more like PIE day, since math just confuses us – and makes us hungry.
7 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Grand Rapids
Believe it or not, there is more to celebrate in Grand Rapids on St. Patrick’s Day than Irish on Ionia. Yes, most are boozy events — and yes, most are decked in the green. However, if you’re looking to avoid the craziness that is Ionia, then we have a few alternatives to help you celebrate all things Irish.
16 Instagram Pictures that Show Grand Rapids is the Best City on Earth
There are two types of people. Those who are here, and those that WANT to be here.