Reserve reverses course with Allora: coastal Italian fare

On Tuesday, April 22, the buzz around Grand Rapids’ culinary scene crescendoed with the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Allora.

An emerald worth guarding

In the land of ales and oak-aged legends, there’s one name that has loomed large for over two decades—Dragon’s Milk.

GR brunch staple debuts new drinks menu

Here in Grand Rapids, we love our brunches—and the beverages that go with them.

Fan favorite pinwheels roll into Grand Haven

New Holland Brewing is rolling some- thing new into downtown Grand Haven this summer—Pinwheel Kitchen, a takeaway shop

Strawberry season in full swing

If you’ve stepped outside city limits recently—maybe headed west toward Hudsonville or up toward Sparta—there’s a good chance your nose picked up something sweet on the breeze.

East Hills eatery earns nod from Newsweek

Grand Rapids Magazine readers are no strangers to this East Hills Gem that's up for a national nod from Newsweek Magazine.

Gotta try The Gritzmaker

A dark, rainy day. Lunchtime. My good friend Jeff Schaap and I were on a mission to find some pub grub and maybe a beer or two.

A ‘grey hare’ you’ll love

Something unexpected has taken root on Wealthy Street— a bar-meets-gallery that channels New York cool into what was once a craft brewery.

A decade among the vines

A decade ago, the gently rolling hills of Southwest Michigan welcomed a new name to its fertile soil.

Three restaurants, one dream

Brunch at Lady Bird in Saugatuck started with a raspberry mimosa and quickly spiraled into a delicious dilemma...

Your new morning crush

With three existing locations in the Grand Rapids area, Morning Belle continues to build on its reputation as a premier brunch destination.

Fresh seafood, affordable, too!

When Zully Vielma and Louis Hamper settled in Greenville in 2016, for Louis Hamper, whose mother lived there, it was a homecoming.

Recipe: Spring’s Bounty

Spring brings with it more than just warmer weather and blooming flowers—it ushers in the season of mushrooms.

The Big Easy meets Monroe Center

Want to spot the difference between Cajun food and Creole food? Raphael Jones says to check for tomatoes.

1873: ‘Like stepping into a different era’

Nestled in the heart of Grand Haven, Michigan, the Kirby House is more than just a restaurant—it’s a living piece of the city’s history.

More seating, same hush-hush indulgence

Located at 80 Ottawa Ave NW, Sidebar is one of Grand Rapids' best-kept secrets.

Celebrate 4/20 with ‘high’-ly creative breadstick flavors

At Grand Rapids Magazine, we pride ourselves on keeping our readers in-the-know about the best food deals in town.

For the best bread, Challah!

This year, Easter Sunday and the end of Passover happen to fall on the very same day — a rare overlap of calendars and a beautiful reminder

Save the date: Cider Week 2025

Cider enthusiasts, get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of craft cider in the heart of Michigan’s apple country!

These pretzels are making me thirsty for baseball

Baseball season is here, and while we all love the excitement of the Whitecaps and, of course, the dream of a Detroit Tigers World Series run, there's another kind of excitement this spring

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