Teacher Plans Nonprofit Coffee Shop
A teacher who has a 12-year-old son with Down syndrome is gearing up to start a nonprofit cafĂŠ in Ada she hopes will provide jobs and a sense of belonging for individuals with disabilities.
Restaurateur Opens Lakeshore Barbecue Joint
A barbecue restaurant led by a national pit-smoking champion has opened on the lakeshore.
West Side Brewery is Single & Ready to Mingle
Because dating sites donât serve beer, a Grand Rapids brewery is hosting a new series of monthly singles nights for craft beer lovers.
Brewery Hosting Farmers Market
A West Michigan brewery is celebrating local goods all summer.
Sushi Caterer Rolls with Purpose
After earning a pre-social work degree, Bawi Sung felt whatever career she found next should center on helping her fellow Burmese orphans and refugees.
Hudsonville Ice Cream Creates Next ‘Artisan’ Flavor
A West Michigan ice cream maker is re-booting its small-batch âartisanâ flavor series.
Order Cookie Dough by the Cup
A new shop in the area promises to satisfy customer cravings for raw cookie dough thatâs safe to eat.
Restaurant Taps into Re-imagined Hudsonville
When âmultipreneurâ Garry VonMyhr took a look around Hudsonville a few years ago and noticed a dearth of good restaurants, he thought opening his own would fill the gap and bond him to the booming town.
Hudsonville Ice Cream Rolls Out Dairy-free Lineup
A West Michigan ice cream maker has created a line of vegan flavors.
‘Nashville Hot Chicken’ Restaurant Settles into Wealthy Street
A restaurant is bringing the heat of Nashville to Grand Rapids.
A New ‘Brunch Concept’ is Coming to East Beltline
A 9-year-old restaurant on East Beltline is closing and being converted into a brunch place.
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.
Get Your Tokens for Barley, BBQ & Beats
If you like whiskey and anything barbequed, there's an event for you downtown this weekend.
Restaurant Group Opening Pizza Franchise
A Michigan restaurant company is opening a fast-casual pizza franchise in town.
Try Beers from All Over West Michigan
Breweries from throughout West Michigan are coming together for a night of beer, food and music.
Doughnut Shop Plans Two More Locations
A local âgourmetâ doughnut business is expanding.
Winery Plans Restaurant and Tasting Room on 28th Street
A wine and restaurant company is planning its first West Michigan location.
Downtown Restaurant Opens Bakery and CafĂŠ
A French restaurant downtown has opened a bakery and cafĂŠ adjacent to its existing space.
Studio Park Names Restaurants and Retailers
Studio Park has named a group of restaurants and retailers that will call the development in downtown Grand Rapids home.
Sports Bar Opens Downtown
A sports bar with 84 television screens has opened in downtown Grand Rapids.