Grand Rapids’ 12 New Restaurants of 2018
Wow! What a year. 2018 feels like it lasted about 10 years—so long that you probably forgot that the Winter Olympics, the hottest debate (was it Yanny or Laurel?) and IHOB (likely the dumbest call for attention ever) were all JUST THIS YEAR.
Brody’s be Cafe opens in Ada Village
A new café is aiming to give employment opportunities to people with disabilities.
Russo’s International Market is closing
A local market is closing after almost 115 years in business.
French restaurant re-launches
The French bistro inside a downtown hotel has been re-imagined.
Local restaurants offer to-go Thanksgiving meals
With dine-in service temporarily banned in Michigan, Grand Rapids-area restaurants are offering special to-go meals for Thanksgiving.
City of Walker approves plans for Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A has received approval to proceed with plans for a new restaurant in the Westown at Wilson development in Walker.
Atwater Brewery announces return of fruit favorite
Atwater Brewery announced Whango, its mango wheat fruit ale and most popular seasonal, is returning to market for the first time in two years.
2020 Grand Rapids Magazine Dining Awards
Experience Grand Rapids’ Top 10 Restaurants, Restaurant of the Year and Best New Restaurant.
Eastern Kille Distillery named Michigan Whiskey Distillery of the Year
A Grand Rapids-based distiller was named Michigan Whiskey Distillery of the Year upon receiving its first double gold award from the New York International Spirits Competition.
Next ‘Detroit-style’ pizzeria set for West Michigan
A second "Detroit-style" pizza restaurant is in the works for West Michigan.
Seafood chain opens Grand Rapids-area location
The Saucy Crab, a Louisiana- and Cajun-style seafood chain, now has a location in greater Grand Rapids.
Atwater Brewery adds fruity IPA to year-round roster
Detroit's Atwater Brewery announced its fruit-forward IPA POG-O-LICIOUS exceeded initial sales projections and, as a result, will remain on tap and on store shelves as the newest addition to the brewer's year-round craft beer portfolio.
Tupelo Honey celebrates grand opening with VIP tasting
A Southern restaurant chain is hosting a VIP menu tasting to celebrate the grand opening of its new Grand Rapids location later this month and is inviting the public to apply for a seat at the table.
Restaurant Celebrates 50 Years of Flipping Burgers, Offers 50% Off Deals
A Grand Rapids restaurant staple is celebrating 50 years of flipping burgers with several 50 percent off deals.
Bell’s partners with racial justice initiative
Bell’s Brewery announced it joined the Black is Beautiful initiative, an effort to help bring awareness to the injustices people of color face daily.
The Grand Woods Lounge is planning another location
The Grand Woods Lounge in downtown Grand Rapids plans to open a second location in West Michigan.
Long Road releases first line of canned cocktails
Long Road Distillers rolled out a new lineup of canned craft cocktails, based on a few of its most popular cocktails since opening its doors more than five years ago.
Allegan-based brewery finds new facility
Tantrick Brewing Co. is investing $133,725 to redevelop a downtown Allegan building.
Chophouse dining
Slow down for an evening at Bowdie’s Chophouse.
‘Balcony’ bar opens in Grand Rapids
There's a new "retro-themed" bar in downtown Grand Rapids.
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