Falling in Love with Beer with Creston’s Scott Schultz
As the beer world shrinks with breweries on every corner, it’s more important than ever for the industry to also expand its world.
Love’s Ice Cream Expands with New Products
Love’s Ice Cream is expanding to include chocolates and candy confections.
5 Grand Rapids Restaurants Open Late to Satisfy Your Nighttime Cravings
In the April print issue of Grand Rapids Magazine, we ran a piece on places to satisfy your late-night munchies, like Lucky Luciano’s Pizza, Menna’s Joint and Yesterdog. But with so many late-night options in town we couldn’t include them all in the piece. Instead, we’ve added a few more of our favorites below for the next time you’re cruising for food after 10 p.m.
SoCal Menu Comes to Standale Eatery
The former Crooked Goose restaurant in Standale is reopening this week as Stan Diego Baja Taco Kitchen.
Six.One.Six Transforms Into French Bistro
Get ready to savor the splendor of French cuisine right here in Grand Rapids. JW Marriott’s restaurant, six.one.six, is transforming into a French bistro with new menu offerings of curated French cuisine.
Furniture City Creamery’s New Ice Cream Truck Hits the Streets
If you thought you were too old to get excited about seeing the ice cream truck cruising the streets, think again. Furniture City Creamery has purchased a vintage truck and will be taking its frozen treats around Grand Rapids this summer, so get ready to feel that joy once more.
Sparrows Bridge Street Location Closes
The Sparrows Bridge Street location is closed, according to a message posted on the coffee shop’s Instagram page this week.
Burly Bison Bakery Boasts Allergy-Friendly Desserts
The up and coming Burly Bison Bakery is whipping up treats just like Grandma used to make . . . if food allergies were a thing back in her day.
Lumber Baron’s Jeremy Williams Wins Best Bartender in West Michigan
This year's reigning champ of the Battle of the West is Jeremy Williams of the Lumber Baron bar, at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, for his cocktail named, "The Spyglass.
8 Rainy Day Comfort Foods To Cheer You Up During Spring
April showers (or snow?!) bring May flowers -- but when you live in Grand Rapids, it can feel like the May flowers will never come. To cheer up your gray spring days, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite comfort foods. From mac and cheese to cookies, waffles to soup -- by the time you eat your way through the list, you’ll be ready for our long-awaited summer.
Brengman Brothers’ Maggie Thompson On Putting Michigan Wine Country On The Map
Having just opened up a tasting room in Grand Rapids earlier this year, we chatted with Brengman Brothers' winemaker, Maggie Thompson, to learn more about their wine and the blossoming Michigan wine culture.
8 Memberships To Get Local, Farm-Fresh Veggies in Grand Rapids This Summer
If you’re looking for a convenient way get your hands on local produce while supporting local farmers, try out Grand Rapids' Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs or produce delivery services.
Battle of the West Prepares to Crown GR’s “Best Bartender”
Bartenders from eight Grand Rapids bars and restaurants will compete for the title of “best bartender.”
Celebrate National Beer Day with These Fun Beer Themed Activities
April 7 is National Beer Day, the perfect excuse to spend today celebrating the great beer of West Michigan.
Winery Announces Tasting Room North of GR
A Michigan winery announced plans to open a tasting room north of Grand Rapids later this year.
Second Garage Bar & Grill Location Opens
The doors are open and the grill is lit at Garage Bar & Grill’s new Godwin Height’s location.
Wood Fired Pizzas Coming to Harmony Hall
“Where’s your pizza,” is a common question Harmony Hall has been fielding since first opening in 2015.
Whitecaps Announce 2018 Menu Lineup & Fan Favorite
Mt. Wing-Suvius, the Wing Ring Volcano scored the most votes in the annual fan food favorite contest and will be available at the West Michigan Whitecaps home opener on April 5.
Global Street Food is the Focus of San Chez Owners’ New Restaurant Roam
New restaurant Roam promises to take your taste buds on a journey around the world.
7 Must-Try Easter Brunches in Grand Rapids
For Grand Rapids, Easter isn’t just a holiday weekend; it’s a sign that spring is coming. Say goodbye to snow tires and parkas and say hello to t-shirts and tulips (we’re looking at you, Holland). To help usher in equinox, we’ve compiled some of the tastiest Easter brunches for April 1 – and believe us, brunch isn’t something we joke about.
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