New Noodle Shop Welcomes Slurping Your Meal
When Sapporo Ramen & Noodle Bar opens on Saturday at 5570 SE 28th Street, it’s owners hope there will be a regular sound of slurping as patrons enjoy their meals.
Brass Ring Brewing Schedules Opening
You’ll want to head to Alger Heights after work Thursday, Jan. 11 to check out the Brass Ring Brewing, which opens its doors at 4 p.m. for its official grand opening celebration.
Butcher’s Union, Metropolitan on the Outside, Midwestern Charm on the Inside
"Butcher’s Union is a place where you can get a square meal and a stiff drink at an affordable price.”
Watch GR Chefs Cook Up Delicious Cuisine
In case you missed any of GR|MAG's chef demos this year, we've compiled them here. Check out these talented chefs at work, and if you're daring enough, give one of their recipes a try.
Beer & Donuts Make a Great Pair
GR|MAG can’t think of a better pairing than beer and donuts and thankfully, neither can the Grand Rapids Public Museum.
Holiday Extravaganza Taps 25 Beers
Choose from 25 different Brewery Vivant beers this week during the Brewery Vivant Holiday Extravaganza.
Grand Rapids’ 17 New Restaurants of 2017
Meet the new kids on the block. Grand Rapids has a blossoming culinary scene that continues to grow year over year. Increasingly, we’re seeing chefs take tasting expeditions to the regions their menu highlights, from the Basque Region of Spain to America’s low country coastline.
Rendezvous’ Smoked Old Fashioned Is One of the City’s Most Instagrammable Cocktails
Our sister publication Grand Rapids Magazine recently set out to find the city’s most Instagrammable cocktails. One of its finds is the Smoked Old Fashioned from Amway’s recently opened Rendezvous bar. The cocktail is a fun spin on the classic Old Fashioned, which it turns out, is the original cocktail.
Butcher’s Union Chef Shares His Family’s Holiday Traditions
Butcher’s Union is one of the hottest restaurants in town these days; even at 2 o’clock in the afternoon, the dining room is bustling. GR|MAG asked executive chef Alexis Rocha to share how he and his family will be spending the Christmas holiday and most importantly – what will be on their plates.
Zoko 822 Draws Inspiration From Spain’s Basque Region
Basque Country is nestled in the north of Spain near the western border of France. The autonomous community sits at the foot of the Bay of Biscay and celebrates a culinary culture that’s unique to mainstream exported Spanish cuisine.
Amore’s Chef Jenna Shares Her Menu for Christmas Dinner
Ever wonder what Grand Rapids’ chefs do for the holidays? GR|MAG spoke with chef Jenna Arcidiacono, of Amore Trattoria Italiana, to find out what she’ll be cooking this year.
Matchbox Diner Delights Over Drinks, Deli Sandwiches and Dill Havarti Omelets
Matchbox Diner and Drinks owner and executive chef Eric Chaitin knows the Grand Rapids food scene better than most. Originally from the North Shore of Chicago, he served as the executive chef at Rose's on Reeds Lake and later at the Watermark Country Club. He’s since snapped up West Michigan favorites like Ottawa Beach Inn in Holland and the dockside Mermaid Bar and Grill in Saugatuck.
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.
Lakeshore Brewery Relocates & Expands
A brewery along the lakeshore announced today that it is relocating into a larger location.
A Tropical Spot in a Blustery Winter
In the heart of a Michigan winter, it’s difficult to imagine a warm, island paradise. Unless of course, you’re stepping into Citizen, an inviting new tiki bar and restaurant.
UberEATS Rolls Out Across Grand Rapids
Have a hankering for a burger or some fish tacos? Now you can have those items and more delivered right to your door from some of the best restaurants in town.
Devastating Fire Burned Building to Ground but Sparked Hope
A little over a year ago, firefighters responded to a building engulfed in flames. Rising Grinds, a café set to open in Spring 2017, had suddenly caught fire and burned to the ground.
Local Author Talks “Building Beer City”
Local author and GR|MAG contributor Pat Evans will host a series of talks throughout December on the history of beer in Grand Rapids.
Gray Skies Distillery Releases a “Whiskey Drinker’s Whiskey”
Gray Skies Distillery is set to release its first aged whiskey on a large scale, but not without some controversy.
Restaurant Trading American Fare for Cali-Mex Menu
After six years, the Crooked Goose in Standale is closing its doors, but the restaurant space won’t be empty for long.