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.
Max's South Seas Hideaway pu pu platter

A taste of tiki

Enjoy a South Seas adventure.
Friesian bar

Partners Opening Urban Gastropub

An “eclectic comfort food” restaurant with a rooftop deck is opening in town.
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.
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.
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.
Russo's International Market opens downtown location

Specialty Market Moves Into Downtown

A specialty market with a long reputation in the community has opened its doors downtown.
Main Street BBQ Express

Main Street BBQ Opening Express Location

After three years in Lowell, Main Street BBQ is opening its second location and there may be others to follow.
Juju Bird

Juju Bird Brings Fried Chicken to Downtown Market

Move over KFC and Chick-fil-A, there’s a new chicken joint in town. Juju Bird, located in the Grand Rapids Downtown Market, is officially open and ready for customers.
Grand Rapids Brewing Co.'s Hotline 1-800-Hotline-Beef sandwich is ready for its close up.

Travel Channel Makes Visit to GR Brewery

A local brewery said a popular Travel Channel series would be making a visit on Wednesday and will spotlight one of its sandwiches.

New Hotel Mertens Opens Rooftop Lounge Today

Drinks with a skyline view are now available in Grand Rapids with the opening of Haute at New Hotel Mertens. The rooftop opens at 4 p.m. today.
Ada Fresh Market interior

Grocery Store Opening in Ada Village

A new grocery store is about to be unveiled in Ada Village.
Noto's at the Bil-Mar pizza

Family Opens Restaurant on Lake Michigan

A Sicilian-American family has opened a new restaurant on the site of a former beachside destination.
Buddy's Pizza and beer glass

Detroit-style Pizza Restaurant Opens on 28th Street

A pizza chain from the state’s east side has opened its first West Michigan location.
Cyclops Bake Shop creates custom order cookies. Place your holiday order before its too late.

4 Places Where You’ll Find the Tastiest Vegan Cookies in Town

Grand Rapids Magazine's November 2018 issue offered up a list of the "Top 5 Places to Get Cookies." But what about vegan cookies? Here's a list of GR|MAG's top four places to score the tastiest vegan cookies in town.
Wikiwiki Poke brings Hawaiian cuisine to Wealthy Street.

Wikiwiki Poke Shop Opens

While it’s not the first restaurant to offer poke bowls in Grand Rapids, Wikiwiki Poke Shop is the first to put the popular Hawaiian cuisine front and center on its menu.
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.
Aperitivo charcuterie platter.

How to Create the Perfect Cheese & Charcuterie Platter for Valentine’s Day

There's something deeply romantic about wine, cheese and charcuterie. This simple but elegant spread can pose equally well as date night munchies or an appetizer to an indulgent meal.

Noco Provisions Opens Tomorrow

New restaurant Noco Provisions celebrates its grand opening tomorrow.
Fratelli's Kitchen & Bar wine bottle glass cheese

Couple Opening Italian Restaurant on the West Side

The husband-and-wife owners of a Sicilian pizza place that just re-opened on the city’s West Side are also opening a restaurant next door.

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