Cheers

Creston Brewery opened a year ago and quickly became a neighborhood hotspot. This week, the brewery, located in the Creston Business District at 1504 Plainfield Ave. NE, celebrates its one-year anniversary, culminating in an outdoor celebration on Saturday in conjunction with the Best of Creston Festival.

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

The co-founders of a West Side restaurant sold their managing shares, and the establishment is now majority woman-owned.

Longtime annexation by Russia didn’t fare well for your knowledge of anything about Georgia, one of the original wine-growing countries.

A popular Grand Rapids distillery opened a new cocktail bar in the East Hills neighborhood.

Brian Lesperance was in Colorado when he noticed several outstanding wines in an odd container: a can.

A popular seasonal brew by Founders Brewing co. is being released for the "last" time this fall.

Bell’s Brewery will shine a spotlight on a group of its employees and the Latinx community with a special beer release and event.

A new brewery in the area is embracing the great outdoors.

A Holland brewery is rereleasing four beers celebrating that outdoor adventure is never too far from home in Michigan.

A Michigan winery announced plans to open a tasting room north of Grand Rapids later this year.

Margaux at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids is launching its “Women Who Whiskey” 2022 series starting this week.

A local nonprofit will host its annual beer fundraiser this month.

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

A locally made gin, which has been named best in the world, is making its second appearance this week.

With over 40 bars and restaurants participating in Cocktail Week this year, you’ll want to be sure to map out your strategy for trying as many beverages as you can stomach.

Bell’s Brewery is adding a new beer to its lineup, called Rind Over Matter, this month as Oberon season comes to an end.

A coffee shop downtown has added something a little stronger to its drink menu.

This year's reigning champ of the Battle of the West is Jeremy Williams of the Lumber Baron bar, at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, for his cocktail named, "The Spyglass.

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