Cheers

When it comes to holiday entertaining, no one wants to spend the night making drinks instead of enjoying their guests.

Your friend calls you up and says, “Hey, let’s go to happy hour at Last Chance Tavern & Grill.” You reply, “Where’s that?”

There’s something quite refreshing about popping into a local tasting room unannounced to find that the guy behind the bar serving the drinks is the owner.

Step inside Bob’s Bar on the corner of Michigan St. in Grand Rapids and you’ll be immediately welcomed in by its down-to-earth atmosphere and homey presence.

Alger Heights has long been a great place to combine a Saturday trip to the hardware store with a stop at Ken’s Fruit Market after meeting a friend for breakfast at Real Food Café. But as a late-night spot, there weren’t many options.

It’s the time of year that many organizations recognize the past year's achievements and present awards.

Nick Adams, formerly a bartender at Founders Brewery, has opened a new cocktail lounge on Bridge Street called, Drip Drop.

Brett VanderKamp is steadfast in his push to make New Holland Brewing Company one that lasts for the ages.

Schlafly Beer, an independent craft brewery based in St. Louis, widened its distribution footprint.

Scotch can be an intimidating beverage to start exploring, but the iconic drink is fairly accessible with a little bit of knowledge.

Cedar Springs Brewing Company’s old-world German beer finally is coming to Bridge Street.

Storytime isn’t just for kids.

Naughty Bettie and Social Misfits are teaming up again for National Couples Day.

‘Tis the season to introduce new beer at Brewery Vivant.

More than 100 brands and varieties of tequila and mezcal can be experienced at a festival in downtown Grand Rapids.

Silly Gose, a new beer conceived by one of the serving staff members at Big Lake Brewing makes its debut Thursday.

New Holland Brewing Co. is taking home major awards in the spirits world.

Imagine being so allergic to a substance that just kissing someone who had ingested it makes you sick for days. 

A local cocktail kit brand that took off on Etsy, after making Oprah Winfrey’s 2020 stocking stuffer list, now has opened a brick and mortar gift shop in Grandville.