Spice up your summer
Margaritas get top billing on Cinco de Mayo, but their star turn shouldn’t end with the holiday.
Shake shop opens doors
A new health-minded shake shop has opened in town.
Russo’s International Market is closing
A local market is closing after almost 115 years in business.
Partners open The New Forty Pearl restaurant
An expanded partnership is bringing a new restaurant downtown.
Cocktail Week GR is ready to mix it up
Local distilleries and their spirits soon will be featured across the city.
City Built Brewing Partners with Coffee Company on Beer
Two Grand Rapids beverage makers have joined forces on a specialty brew.
Wine tasting to benefit St. Cecilia’s
St. Cecilia Music Center’s wine tasting fundraiser is returning.
The Cheesecake Factory is opening in West Michigan
The Cheesecake Factory is set to open its first West Michigan location.
Long Road releases Grand Absinthe
A local distillery is rolling out a historically controversial spirit.
7 Coffee Shops Sure to Help You Get Your Study On
Heading back to school? We’ve got seven coffee shops that will give you the jolt you need to help you stay focused and ace all those tests and projects ahead. Plus, all have free wifi!
Brengman Brothers’ Maggie Thompson On Putting Michigan Wine Country On The Map
Having just opened up a tasting room in Grand Rapids earlier this year, we chatted with Brengman Brothers' winemaker, Maggie Thompson, to learn more about their wine and the blossoming Michigan wine culture.
Black Rock steakhouse opens
A new steakhouse has opened in town.
Brass Ring Brewing Schedules Opening
You’ll want to head to Alger Heights after work Thursday, Jan. 11 to check out the Brass Ring Brewing, which opens its doors at 4 p.m. for its official grand opening celebration.
Suburban brewery schedules opening
A new brewery in the area is embracing the great outdoors.
Founders to roll out All Day Vacay in 16-ounce cans
Founders Brewing Co. will bring back All Day Vacay in a new format this year.
High Tide Soda coming to Downtown Market
A new craft soda shop is coming to the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.
Founders to debut chill new IPA
Founders Brewing Co. has a new summer beer with a fruity, floral profile.
Vivant brews up stout in support of Women’s Resource Center
A new stout brewed with chocolate and caramel notes will help Women’s Resource Center move to larger digs.
5 Mocktails to Power Through Dry January
We know that getting through a month without your favorite adult beverage isn’t easy. But we’re here to help with a few tasty mocktails — it’s all the flavor without the alcohol.
Founders’ Cellar Raid Taps Rare Beers
If there’s an event that helps highlight why Founders Brewing Co. continues to be one of the most-respected and fast-growing breweries in the country, it’s the annual Cellar Raid.