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Grand Rapids’ 12 New Restaurants of 2018

Wow! What a year. 2018 feels like it lasted about 10 years—so long that you probably forgot that the Winter Olympics, the hottest debate (was it Yanny or Laurel?) and IHOB (likely the dumbest call for attention ever) were all JUST THIS YEAR.

Piling on the flavor

Entrepreneur opens cheesesteak restaurant.
Rose's outdoor patio

8 Outdoor Patios in Grand Rapids to Soak Up Summer

When you only have three months of summer (in a good year), it’s critical to take every opportunity to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. What better way to soak up summer than dining al fresco?

Five favorites for festive cocktails

When the days grow short and the nights grow long, a little holiday cheer in a glass may be just what the doctor ordered.
Field & Fire bakery breads

6 Grand Rapids Bakeries Worth Their Wheat

Put down the white bread and the uninspired donut. If you’re craving bread or sweets, there’s no better place than locally owned craft bakeries.

20 Happy Hours in GR By Neighborhood

From the North Quarter to Heartside, we scoured Grand Rapids’ 10 neighborhoods for the best happy hours around. Regardless of where you work or live, there’s always somewhere to score cheap drinks and tasty bites.
Stella's Creature Burger

5 Grand Rapids Restaurants Open Late to Satisfy Your Nighttime Cravings

In the April print issue of Grand Rapids Magazine, we ran a piece on places to satisfy your late-night munchies, like Lucky Luciano’s Pizza, Menna’s Joint and Yesterdog. But with so many late-night options in town we couldn’t include them all in the piece. Instead, we’ve added a few more of our favorites below for the next time you’re cruising for food after 10 p.m.
Photo by Michael Buck

Bake as the French Do

At French-trained pastry chef Susan VandenBerg’s kitchen table, she might present you with a petite dessert plate of raspberry pistachio tartlet, browned-butter almond cake crowned with Michigan blueberries and sliced almonds, and two delectable versions of buttery shortbread cookies — one lemon-pistachio-sesame, the other rosemary-pecan. The exquisite quartet captivates the senses at once.

The Sovengard expands into new dining space with lunch service

Known for its Nordic fare and biergarten (one of Grand Rapid’s coolest outdoor dining spots), The Sovengard has expanded to the storefront upstairs. Before, the main dining area was a bit hidden from the street – but now, it’s front and center on Bridge St.
Linear restaurant dining room

New Restaurant Linear Offers River View

Enjoy dinner by the river in the North Monroe neighborhood. Linear opened Wednesday night at the new Rivers Edge apartment complex, at 1001 Monroe Ave.
Green Wagon Farms

8 Memberships To Get Local, Farm-Fresh Veggies in Grand Rapids This Summer

If you’re looking for a convenient way get your hands on local produce while supporting local farmers, try out Grand Rapids' Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs or produce delivery services.
Furniture City, Dough flavor

8 Ice Cream Specials to Cool You Off This Summer

Summer weather is finally here and there is no better way to celebrate summertime than with a classic ice cream treat. Not sure where to go? Well, you are in luck because GR|MAG has located eight mouthwatering summer specials and fan favorites around West Michigan to satisfy your appetite.
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant exterior

Winery Plans Restaurant and Tasting Room on 28th Street

A wine and restaurant company is planning its first West Michigan location.
Fratelli's Pizza

West Side Pizzeria Re-Opens

A 10-year-old pizzeria on the city’s West Side has re-opened following a brief renovation.

10 Must Visit GR Coffee Shops

Whether it’s the buzz of creative conversations or the actual buzz from the caffeine, I always feel more productive at a coffee shop. Since Grand Rapid experiences nine months of colder weather, it’s a true java hotspot; there’s nothing better than a steaming cup of craft coffee on a crisp fall day, amirite?
Sur La Table offers cooking classes to help you impress your friends and family in the kitchen.

Become a Culinary Master with These 5 Grand Rapids Cooking Schools

A Harvard Business Review article late last year highlighted a shocking discovery. Ninety percent of people don't like to cook.
Zivio Grand Rapids

Wealthy Street Greets ‘Modern European’ Restaurant

A trio of family members have opened a Bosnian-inspired restaurant in town that promises to “never leave your belly empty.”
red chili peppers

You Can Handle Spicy Saturday

The Grand Rapids Downtown Market is featuring a long menu of spicy specials all day long on Saturday.
Mayan Buzz Cafe

Mayan Buzz Café Opening in Bridge Street Market

Have you heard the buzz around town? Your daily grind is about to get a lot more brew-tiful with Mayan Buzz Café opening inside the new Bridge Street Market this week.
Real Food Cafe pancakes

Grand Rapids’ Top 5 Best Places for Pancakes

Pancakes are the perfect sweet treat for breakfast — a platform for creativity, unique toppings and flavor combinations. Whether you’re looking for a classic, simple cake or one that breaks all the rules, here are our top picks for pancakes in Grand Rapids.

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