St. Patrick’s Day pubs

Experience one of these authentic Irish spots.
CoreLife Eatery features a menu for "active lifestyles."

CoreLife Eatery Opens at Breton Village

CoreLife Eatery is the latest addition to the growing Breton Village shopping center.

Asian Restaurant Opens on West Side

A new restaurant is serving up Asian cuisine with a modern flair on the West Side.
Happy Henna offers henna tattoos.

Coffee Bar Offers Weekly Wine & Henna Nights

Let your creativity shine on Wednesday evenings with Wine & Henna Nights at Squibb Coffee Bar.

Editor’s pick

There is a new burger shack in town, and it is living up to its name: Hall of Fame Burgers.
The Cheesecake Factory Woodland Mall exterior rendering

The Cheesecake Factory is Coming to West Michigan

The Cheesecake Factory is planning to open its first West Michigan location.
Sweet Caroline sandwich at Hot Box BBQ.

BBQ Joint Opens in Rockford

A new restaurant has opened in Rockford and it’s serving up barbeque and smoked meats.
The Candied Yam tartlets

Sample a City at Taste of Kentwood

Kentwood is bringing many of its local flavors under one roof this week.
Kona Ice Truck

Couple Brings Shaved Ice Treats to Grand Rapids

After receiving a new hip, Damion Parker began thinking about making a career change. A security police officer for 13 years, Parker said he began considering that “carrying a gun, wearing a bulletproof vest, and being in potentially violent situations daily needed to change.”

All hands on deck

On the shores of Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids sits an eatery both steeped in nostalgia and current with the desires of today’s diners.
Photo by Johnny Quirin

Seasonal Sipping

With the biggest meal of the year on the calendar this month, West Michigan brewers are ready to feast.
Ada Fresh Market interior

Grocery Store Opening in Ada Village

A new grocery store is about to be unveiled in Ada Village.
Photos by Johnny Quirin

Treats for a Cause

Almond ’Bout That Bass, Join the Movemint, Tara-Misu — these are just a few of the colorful names Tara VanWagoner gives to her homemade ice cream flavors.
Bloop Frozen Yogurt Photo by Mike Buck

Grand Rapids’ Top 5 Froyo Shops

What better way to cool off on a hot summer day than with a bite — or bowl — of frozen yogurt?
Sixth Street Bridge downtown Grand Rapids

Party On a Bridge

Grand Rapids is a city built on beer, and a brewery is shutting down a downtown bridge in honor of its second anniversary and the community that helped grow it.
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.

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