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Michael Goessman loves the ingredients he can find in West Michigan.

Amy Ruis shares her top summer wines.

Field and Fire Café in the Monroe North neighborhood is one of my favorite lunch spots in the city.

One of my favorite restaurants in Grand Rapids is Chez Olga.

Gettin’ Fresh introduces Roll Call to the food truck lineup.

Soak up the summer sun.

Celebrate love at these establishments.

Most Americans haven’t been to Cuba.

Drinks and snacks we can’t wait for this season.

MudPenny offers a variety of breakfast and lunch items that are great to-go.

Harmony Brewing is one of only a few restaurants in town that offer a dog-friendly patio.

Grand Rapids enjoys a plethora of small markets offering everything from everyday items to specialty foods not easily found anywhere else in the city.

One of my favorite summer treats is ice cream.

The couple behind the El Caribe food truck opened a brick and mortar Caribbean restaurant over the summer.

There's a love story behind One Stop Coney Shop.

You no longer have to drive to Wyoming for the best tamales in the area.

The Lemon Bowl is a great local source for recipes.

Kolaches meet your sweet or savory craving.

The weather is cold, but thankfully Grand Rapids restaurants are serving up a tasty array of soups to keep diners warm. From a hearty stew to a broth-y ramen, here are some of the best the city has to offer.

GRCC student bakes up a new enterprise that’ll satisfy your sweet tooth.