The Best of Beer & Pizza

For more than a decade, the Mitten Brewing Company has quietly built a lasting pizza and beer haven.

The Forager: ‘A Real Find!’

Oddly enough, I was in the middle of putting at Pebble Beach when the call of the wild gave way, leading me to a New York state of mind.

Bourbon and beyond!

Tucked into the evolving streetscape of Grand Rapids’ West Side, One Bourbon feels at once familiar and entirely unexpected—a place where whiskey reigns supreme.

Southern comfort!

Right in the center of East Grand Rapids—smack in the middle of Gaslight Village’s town square—is a restaurant that might look familiar at first glance.

Primed for success!

Since its grand debut in 2017, Mertens Prime has always stood out—not just for its historic charm but for its bold culinary ambitions.

Reserve reverses course with Allora: coastal Italian fare

The buzz around Grand Rapids’ culinary scene has reached a new high with the debut of Allora — a coastal Italian restaurant that marks a bold reimagining of the space formerly known as Reserve.

Three restaurants, one dream

Brunch at Lady Bird in Saugatuck started with a raspberry mimosa and quickly spiraled into a delicious dilemma...

Buon Appetito!

It was my birthday, and I had big plans to celebrate with a mix of close friends and family. The venue? A new-to-me spot...

Twenty Years of Excellence

Located at 60 Ottawa Ave NW, Leo’s Seafood Restaurant and Bar has been a beloved fixture in Grand Rapids for 20 years.

Puttin’ on the Rix

One of the more beautiful atmospheres among Greater Grand Rapids restaurants now sits on the third floor of the Ada Hotel.

Stylish & Delicious: Søvengård Reopens

For two years, there has been a lingering question about the Grand Rapids dining scene: “When is Søvengård re-opening?”

Steak-ing its claim

There are few restaurants that make one feel like a regular during one of their first visits.

MeXo: Pre-Columbian upscale cuisine

When Peter Krupp decided to open MeXo, he was seeking a level of Mexican cuisine he’d become familiar during his time in New York City and Chicago.

Fancy a curry? Head to the Palace

At Palace of India, their goal is to present the same culinary delights that were relished in the palaces of the Maharajas.

Scholar serves up old school favorites

Few restaurants have opened up in Grand Rapids with such a specific approach in mind, particularly one that fit its building so well.

A Cut Above!

Bridge Street. A sunny summer Sunday in Grand Rapids. Today's food and beverage destination: Butcher's Union.

Top-notch Italian

Less than a months after Paul Berglund opened the doors to his new restaurant, Myrth, the chef welcomed another new challenge to his life.

Seriously elevated cuisine

Just a few months ago, I was sitting at the same table Ernest Hemingway spent many days at in the heart of Madrid.

Pampered like royalty

It’s no question the world of dining is quickly evolving to more casual atmospheres within the restaurants.

Not your father’s Olive’s

I lived around the corner from Olive’s, 2162 Wealthy Street in East Grand Rapids, for years. I love cooking and entertaining in my home, so I didn’t eat there every week, but often enough to know the menu, what I liked and what didn’t suit my taste.

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