Editor's Letter

As we step into November and we find ourselves on the brink of the election of our next president, I'm reminded of Abraham Lincoln's words from 1859...

As an artist at heart, the annual Arts issue of Grand Rapids Magazine has always been my favorite. This edition, brimming with creativity and inspiration, showcases the vibrant culture of our hometown and is a true joy to put together.

There’s an old adage, a suggestion for would-be authors that goes like this: write what you know.

I don’t know about you, but in the summertime I come alive.

Changes. They are all around us. In the way we educate and the way we consume everything from information to medicine, adjustments are constantly being made to our society, hopefully for the better.

Aloha! Welcome to my inaugural issue of Grand Rapids Magazine.

Hi everyone. It’s been a good ride, but unfortunately this issue is a bittersweet goodbye as my time at the helm of Grand Rapids...

A few weeks ago, I mentioned Cork & Fork at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.

Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of tasting some delicious beers from St. Louis-based Schlafly Beer.

Before Atwater Brewery opened its location in Grand Rapids, I ventured over to Detroit to chat with then-owner Mark Rieth to see what it was all about for Grand Rapids Business Journal.

One of my favorite breweries in the area is Cedar Springs Brewing Co.

Today is International Beer Day — yes, yet another made-up holiday that encourages us to drink or eat more.

One of my favorite things about the world of food and beverage is terroir.

There’s an argument that Woodford Reserve is one of the first true craft distilleries.

A downtown Grand Rapids eatery has teamed up with a local lingerie boutique to take dinner theater to a new level.

The craft beer scene in West Michigan was completely different in the mid-90s.

This week, a pretty cool whiskey brand founder was in town.

Somehow, we’re deep into summer 2022. How did that happen?

It’s summertime, and sometimes there’s nothing better on a hot, humid evening than a scoop of ice cream.

There’s a really cool whiskey event in Grand Rapids this weekend.