Food + Drink

Margaritas get top billing on Cinco de Mayo, but their star turn shouldn’t end with the holiday.

As the weather warms, sometimes a quick, light lunch is all that’s needed.

Grand Rapids is not flush with seafood spots.

A few years back, I was sitting in the office of Founders Brewing co-founder and President Dave Engbers when my phone buzzed.

Long Road Distillers has launched its second annual Happy Holidays Cocktail Pop-Up Menu.

This week, I caught up with Essence Restaurant COO and Beverage Director Tristan Walczewski, one of the only Master Sommeliers around West Michigan, to see what he’s thinking about his wine choices heading into the holiday season.

Bourbon glazed Pork Chops with roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli

This dish is perfect to enjoy in the early cold months of the winter, and a wonderful main for a dinner party.

It might not be often — or ever — that Marky Mark is walking around Grand Rapids.

The latest installment in Founders’ Bottle Shop Series is a Belgian tripel.

Coinciding with Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, Olga’s Kitchen is opening grant applications to support women entrepreneurs in Michigan.

The reimagined bakery that’s part of the redevelopment of a former paper mill in Kalamazoo County now is open.

A local museum is tapping into community support for future programs and exhibits.

A Kellogg snack brand is marking 90 years with a new flavor.

A new stout brewed with chocolate and caramel notes will help Women’s Resource Center move to larger digs.

Sweet and savory chips for a psychedelic good time.

The Cheesecake Factory is planning to open its first West Michigan location.

Founders Brewing Co. has a new summer beer with a fruity, floral profile. 

Local farms are evolving to meet the community’s needs.

Aaron Van Timmeren, head chef at Bistro Bella Vita, said there was a time when the Grand Rapids Griffins would play and the restaurant would be dead. Now on game nights, Bistro Bella Vita is packed - as it is most other nights of the week when something is going on in downtown Grand Rapids.