Spice up your summer

Margaritas get top billing on Cinco de Mayo, but their star turn shouldn’t end with the holiday.
IDC I Don't Care bar balcony

‘Balcony’ bar opens in Grand Rapids

There's a new "retro-themed" bar in downtown Grand Rapids. 
Third Nature Brewing Co. exterior

Suburban brewery schedules opening

A new brewery in the area is embracing the great outdoors.
There's a new steakhouse in town. Black Rock Bar & Grill opened today in a 9,000-square-foot space in the new Van Maur wing of Woodland Mall in Kentwood, at 3195 28th St. SE. It is the first Black Rock in West Michigan. The chain has eight other locations in the state. Black Rock allows guests to sear their steak or seafood on "volcanic granite" at their table. Other menu items include burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs and salads. The restaurant’s bar features over 20 beers on tap and a signature cocktail menu. Black Rock Bar & Grill also operates restaurants in Ohio, Illinois, Maryland and Florida.

Black Rock steakhouse opens

A new steakhouse has opened in town.
Bowdie's Chophouse East Grand Rapids steak and cocktail on bar

Suburban steakhouse opens

A West Michigan-based steakhouse chain has opened a location in a suburb of Grand Rapids.

Beverage retailer blends old and new

The former Russo’s International Market is gone, but if the new tenants have their say, it will not be forgotten.
Russo's International Market wine

Russo’s International Market is closing

A local market is closing after almost 115 years in business.
High Tide Soda partial Downtown Market

High Tide Soda coming to Downtown Market

A new craft soda shop is coming to the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.
MIX East Grand Rapids shakes

Suburban shake shop opens

A new health-oriented shake shop has opened in the area.
Cafe de Miro

Turkish restaurant settles into space

A restaurant that serves food and beverages from the Kurdish region of Turkey has settled into Grand Rapids.
The Cheesecake Factory Woodland Mall sign

The Cheesecake Factory is opening in West Michigan

The Cheesecake Factory is set to open its first West Michigan location.
Knapp's Corner Nutrition protein shakes

Shake shop opens doors

A new health-minded shake shop has opened in town.
Texas de Brazil interior

Brazilian steakhouse plans location

A retail project downtown has anchored its first tenant.
Vitality Bowls Grand Rapids

‘Superfood café’ opening doors

A “superfood café” is about to open in Grand Rapids.
The New Forty Pearl dish entree

Partners open The New Forty Pearl restaurant

An expanded partnership is bringing a new restaurant downtown.
Brody's be Cafe exterior

Brody’s be Cafe opens in Ada Village

A new café is aiming to give employment opportunities to people with disabilities.
Marco New American Bistro table

Marco New American Bistro is under new ownership

A longtime restaurant in the area that serves French and American fare has new owners.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar dishes on table

Southern restaurant and bar coming downtown

A Southern restaurant and bar has signed a lease to occupy the ground floor of a downtown Grand Rapids hotel development.
Rak Thai bubble boba tea cups Downtown Market

Rak Thai expands space for more bubble tea

A Thai restaurant at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market has completed an expansion to sell more bubble tea.
Mayan Buzz

7 Spring Coffee Drinks to Try

Toast to the start of spring! As the days become longer, why not share a cup of coffee to celebrate? GR|MAG brewed up a list of seven special spring coffee drinks around Grand Rapids.

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