Owner of New Hotel Mertens opens second pop-up restaurant
The owner of a local French restaurant, café and bakery have opened a pop-up pasta restaurant on-site.
Want unlimited coffee? New Hotel Mertens has an offer for you
Mertens Hospitality, owner of local French favorite restaurant New Hotel Mertens, announced it will offer an unlimited coffee membership.
Big Lake celebrates health care heroes with tribute beer
Holland-based Big Lake Brewing released Healthcare Heroes, a beer brewed in tribute to those working in the medical field during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Long Road celebrates five years with new release
Long Road Distillers will celebrate its fifth anniversary this weekend with a limited release of a new offering, Long Road Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Whisky.
Founders resumes curbside pickup
Founders Brewing Co. announced it will resume contactless, curbside to-go service on a limited basis in Grand Rapids only.
Editor’s pick
Harmony Brewing is one of only a few restaurants in town that offer a dog-friendly patio.
Kids’ Food Basket moves annual fundraiser online
Kids’ Food Basket is moving its annual Feast for Kids fundraiser to a virtual format with a silent and live auction and brief program.
Summer wines
Amy Ruis shares her top summer wines.
Kellogg’s rolls out snack-sized versions of cereals
A bunch of classic Kellogg’s cereal varieties are available as “jumbo-size” snacks.
Kellogg’s debuts birthday-inspired Pop-Tarts
A fresh new, birthday-inspired Pop-Tarts snack is about to hit the shelves at area retailers.
New Holland offers takeout growler and stein special
There’s no reason to miss stein night, even under lockdown.
Metro Health’s farmers market opens for season
The Metro Health Farms Market opened Thursday with some slight alterations.
Bar on the go
Rent this 1950s camper for your next party.
Mild giardiniera
Elevate your condiments with this recipe.
Popeyes fans rejoice — two new locations coming to Grand Rapids area
Two more locations of a restaurant chain known for serving “spicy New Orleans-style chicken” are coming to the area.
Social House
The new restaurant hopes to overcome the seemingly cursed location.
Founders’ newest offering is a twist on imperial golden ale
Founders Brewing Co. announced Marvelroast as the latest addition to the Limited Series lineup.
Marcona on Lyon closes permanently
The co-owner and chef of a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant that opened in Midtown in late 2018 said he and his business partner are permanently closing the restaurant.
New Holland plans virtual release for Dragon’s Milk
New Holland Brewing Co. announced the return of its legendary imperial stout, Dragon’s Milk Triple Mash, and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the brewery will implement its first-ever online beer release, honoring Triple Mash with a virtual “Day of the Dragon.”
Hudsonville Ice Cream rolls out limited-edition flavors
A locally based ice cream maker is releasing a new flavor and bringing back a prior favorite in celebration of summer.
