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.
Stylish & Delicious: Søvengård Reopens
For two years, there has been a lingering question about the Grand Rapids dining scene: “When is Søvengård re-opening?”
Three restaurants, one dream
Brunch at Lady Bird in Saugatuck started with a raspberry mimosa and quickly spiraled into a delicious dilemma...
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.
Chop shop
E.A. Brady’s is a craft butchery serving up fresh cuts for your winter platters.
Take a Taste of East Grand Rapids
The Taste of East Grand Rapids is this week.
Georgina’s Brings Taste of Nicaragua to Wealthy Street
Whether you are trying something new like tallarines y chorizo (homemade chorizo sautéed with lo mien noodles and baked with queso fresco) or you want a more typical taco, chef Tony Craig said at Georgina’s you’ll find “comfort food.”
Grand Rapids’ top 5 places for pho
Pho (pronounced fuh) is a traditional Vietnamese soup made with broth, noodles, spices and herbs, and meat — beef or chicken primarily.
Southern restaurant and bar coming downtown
A Southern restaurant and bar has signed a lease to occupy the ground floor of a downtown Grand Rapids hotel development.
Indian restaurant opening downtown
A “fine dining” Indian restaurant will open soon in downtown Grand Rapids.
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.
Heritage Hill Restaurant Offers Nostalgia with ‘70s Theme
If you fondly remember eating dinners off of TV trays while settled into the family room couch watching the evening's sitcoms, you’re going to love the newest addition to the Heritage Hill neighborhood.
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.
Chef Profile: No Shortcuts
At Sapporo Ramen & Noodle Bar, chef and co-owner Patrick Rubley wants you to start with the hakata modern — a bowl of ramen in a gorgeous pork bone broth (tonkotsu) that takes 12-18 hours to simmer.
A new groove
When East Hills favorite Grove, owned by Essence Restaurant Group, reopened this past spring, it was nearly unrecognizable from its former self.
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.
New Amway Grand Plaza Bar Hints at Historic Past
The new Rendezvous bar at Amway Grand Plaza has quickly become a hot spot since opening two weeks ago.
Pampered like royalty
It’s no question the world of dining is quickly evolving to more casual atmospheres within the restaurants.
MudPenny opening second location in Ada Village
A successful Grand Rapids café whose origins sprang from a coffee cart in downtown Grand Rapids is opening a suburban location.
Smokin’ with Kevin VanderMeer
Kevin VanderMeer has been in the culinary business for more than 36 years. Today, his catering business is smoking.





















