With over 40 bars and restaurants participating in Cocktail Week this year, you’ll want to be sure to map out your strategy for trying as many beverages as you can stomach.
Category: Food & Drink
11 Brunch Spots Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Lauded by weekend warriors everywhere, brunch has become more than just a meal. It’s an experience, an ordeal, an event. It’s not a stumble-out-of-bed kind of meal – no, here in Grand Rapids, it’s an Instagram occasion and a foodie sensation.
Pux Cider Pours Into West Michigan
A family with 160 years of apple orchard history is slowly building a hard cider brand.
“Best in the World” Gin Returns to West Michigan Shelves
A locally made gin, which has been named best in the world, is making its second appearance this week.
JW Hires New Chef with Midwest Background
Chef Keith Bryant came to his craft early. As a youngster, living in Ohio, Bryant said he watched his uncles “break down venison,” using all parts of the animal to make “unique and delicious dishes.”
Fork Fest Dishes Out Local Fare
Grab a fork and get ready to dig into some delectable local fare. The seventh annual Local First Fork Fest event takes place on Thursday.
Pho 616 is a Family Affair
Some men might not want to admit stopping into their parents’ house on a regular basis for a home cooked meal, but Ty Nguyen said he regularly goes to his parents’ house for lunch and dinner.
Mom and Pop Sandwich Shop Opens in Grand Rapids
On the West Side of Grand Rapids sits “a mom-and-pop shop with a twist,” as co-owner, Sylene Wilkining described it.
It’s Time to Stock Up on West Michigan Honey
The buzzing never stops at Grand Valley State University’s two apiaries as bees from 13 hives constantly churn out honey.
Brewery Partners with Fire Station on New Beer
New Holland Brewing’s Knickerbocker and the Grand Rapids Fire Department collaborated on a new project that brings together beer and the Great Lakes Burn Camp.