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.
Taste of East Grand Rapids

Take a Taste of East Grand Rapids

The Taste of East Grand Rapids is this week.
Georgina's offers Asian & Latin fusion

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.”
chicken pho from Pho 616

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.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar dishes on table

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.
Pind Indian Cuisine buffet

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 sandwich chips and drink on patio Grand Rapids

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.
Patrick Rubley right and Derian Frutos left

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.
Rendezvous bar in the Amway Grand Plaza

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.

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