Yesterdog’s Vibe Still Rocks After 50 Years
Walk into Yesterdog in Eastown and nothing much has changed.
Tasty never retired
If you venture to the Breton Meadows Shopping Center at 2269 44th St SE, you'll find a glorious mecca of Mediterranean food and much more.
Not Pulp Fiction
On a dark Friday evening, after three months of recovering from a broken ankle, I was ready to rejoin society once more.
Best Bangkok for your buck
Today finds me laid up recovering from a broken ankle, thanks to Michigan winter and a treacherous icy sidewalk.
Great Lakes a-FISH-ianado
When Jenison native Marissa Fellows moved to Boston, she found herself surrounded by tinned fish.
Pickle perfect!
Now that cold weather has officially set in, there’s a new drive-through you’re going to want to try.
Late nights, crispy bites
Some of the best food discoveries happen when you least expect them.
Bring on the BBQ
If late summer has you thinking about picnic food—the real kind, there's a place in Kentwood you simply must try!
Fresh seafood, affordable, too!
When Zully Vielma and Louis Hamper settled in Greenville in 2016, for Louis Hamper, whose mother lived there, it was a homecoming.
Your New Favorite: Side Piece
When Steven Martinez opened Basalt, a Tex-Mex brunch spot, in Grand Rapids’ Fulton Street Market in 2020, he had no idea it would lead him to a late-night bodega.
From Panned to Popular
If you’ve ever found yourself looking late-night pizza in Grand Rapids, you’ve probably heard of Topper’s Pizza on Wealthy Street.
Gluten Free & Fast
On 28th street, just west of Breton is Papa Chops – a fast casual food spot specializing in gluten-free fare.
Schoolhouse Rocks
O'Brien's Schoolhouse, located at 7430 River St SE, in Ada, is the perfect one-stop shop for everyone.
Art of the Burger
Hark! My adventures have brought me to a Grand Rapids food truck treasure: Lost Art Burger!
Chugga chugga!
First opened in 1946, Choo Choo Grill has been a Grand Rapids hidden treasure for nearly 80 years.
American Katsu
Nestled at the vibrant intersection of Cherry and Diamond Street, KCM stands as a culinary gem, seamlessly blending the flavors of Korea and Japan with an American twist.
West Africa on South Division
Sixteen countries make up West Africa, and all 16 are represented in Grand Rapids. That means a lot of weddings and other special occasions — and a lot of demand for traditional food to get the party started.
My Thai: Little Bangkok
Ever notice that the first time you taste a dish, if you like it, that’s what you expect it to taste like in perpetuity at every other restaurant that serves it?
5 Knives replaces Rico’s at Riverview Center
Imagine walking into a café, grabbing a drink, ordering an apple cranberry turkey panini that’s ready in five minutes and then walking out without ever opening your wallet.
Aperitivo to go?
It’s hard to pinpoint a favorite at Aperitivo, as the menu is always changing.
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
