MoKAYA

MoKAYA Chocolate Boutique Expands for Sweeter Customer Experience

Grand Rapids is about to get a whole lot sweeter! MoKAYA chocolate boutique is expanding its space with plans to host events, roll out a new dessert menu, and offer customers a tastier experience!
Railtown Brewing

Railtown Brewing Opens Expanded Taproom

Railtown Brewing is accomplishing goals.
Blue Dog Tavern Sweet Hot Mess Grandwich 2018

Grandwich Contenders Narrowed to Top 10

Grand Rapids is one step closer to crowning this year’s Grandwich.
Fenn Valley becomes first Michigan winery to offer canned wine.

Michigan Winery Produces Canned Wines

Brian Lesperance was in Colorado when he noticed several outstanding wines in an odd container: a can.
Clean Juice in Gas Light Village.

New Juice Bar Opens in Gaslight Village

Clean Juice, a franchise founded in North Carolina, opens its first Michigan location this weekend. 
Restaurant Week, Photo courtesy of Experience Grand Rapids

Restaurant Week Cooks Up Creative Menus

Grand Rapids restaurants are getting creative with their menus in honor of Restaurant Week, which takes place Aug. 8 - 19.
Haute at New Hotel Mertens.

New Hotel Mertens Elevates Dining with Rooftop Lounge

You can enjoy your next charcuterie plate, oysters on the half shell or other delicious French cuisine with a skyline view. New Hotel Mertens announced that it has opened a rooftop lounge, Haute at New Hotel Mertens.
Soldadera Coffee

Soldadera Coffee Debuts Spiced Cold-Brew Coffee “With a Purpose”

A new player has decided to jump into Grand Rapids’ strong craft coffee scene. Family-owned Soldadera Coffee recently debuted its cold-brew coffee inspired by “café de olla,” which traces its origins back to the 1900s during the Mexican Revolution.
Ridge Cider & Coppercraft Distillery partner on tasting room.

Coppercraft Distillery & Ridge Cider Team Up on Tasting Room

If you are spending time in Saugatuck this summer be sure to check out the new venture by Coppercraft Distillery and Ridge Cider.
CoreLife Eatery features a menu for "active lifestyles."

CoreLife Eatery Opens at Breton Village

CoreLife Eatery is the latest addition to the growing Breton Village shopping center.
Rose's outdoor patio

8 Outdoor Patios in Grand Rapids to Soak Up Summer

When you only have three months of summer (in a good year), it’s critical to take every opportunity to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. What better way to soak up summer than dining al fresco?
Rockwell Republic's Grandwich 2018 entry

It’s Time to Crown This Year’s Grandwich

We hope you are hungry because for the next 14 days restaurants throughout Grand Rapids will be competing for this year’s Grandwich title.

Brunch is a Drag with Grand Rapids’ Favorite Queens

While brunch definitely isn’t a drag – it’s the reason we get out of bed on Saturday and Sunday morning, honestly – Drag Brunch Grand Rapids debuts this weekend and promises some terrific drag performances.
Fifth Third Ballpark introduces roasted crickets to the menu.

Whitecaps Introduce Roasted Crickets to Menu

A recent addition to the Fifth Third Ballpark menu had us wondering if it was “Survivor” night at the ballpark.
Outside Coffee

Outside Coffee: Relax. Unwind. Be Kind.

In a perfect world or in a dream—those are the only two places where you might find something like Outside Coffee. The third spot was in Erica Lang’s heart, which leads us to the fourth spot: The Wealthy Street reality.
Harmony Brewing Company

Harmony Opens Indoor/Outdoor Beer Garden

Harmony Brewing in Eastown opens its new indoor/outdoor beer garden today.

Fulton St. Farmers Market Introduces Summer Nights Series

Your Wednesday nights are about to get a lot more fun. That’s because the Fulton St. Farmers Market is introducing the Summer Night Series.
Brunch at Slows BBQ

Slows BBQ Serves Up Brunch

The best thing about getting out of bed on the weekend is knowing brunch is just around the corner. Now, Grand Rapidians have another option to get them out of bed.
Bloop Frozen Yogurt Photo by Mike Buck

Grand Rapids’ Top 5 Froyo Shops

What better way to cool off on a hot summer day than with a bite — or bowl — of frozen yogurt?
Malamiah Juice Bar

Malamiah Juice Bar Orders Up Convenience

Jermale Eddie is committed to bringing Malamiah Juice to his customers, not the other way around.

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