MeXo Highlights Mesoamerican Cuisine with Bold Flavors and Bright Colors
If you think you know Mexican food, think again. MeXo brings pre-Hispanic, Mesoamerican cuisine (think before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors to Mexico) to Grand Rapids in a way that still says 2018.
Littlebird: A love story of trains, ramen bars and delicious breakfast
The first thing you see when you enter Littlebird is the bar.
Partners open The New Forty Pearl restaurant
An expanded partnership is bringing a new restaurant downtown.
Butcher’s Union, Metropolitan on the Outside, Midwestern Charm on the Inside
"Butcher’s Union is a place where you can get a square meal and a stiff drink at an affordable price.”
Suburban brewery schedules opening
A new brewery in the area is embracing the great outdoors.
The art of cake
Lincoln Alexander creates more than delectable goodies; his cakes are sculptural feats.
‘Balcony’ bar opens in Grand Rapids
There's a new "retro-themed" bar in downtown Grand Rapids.
Black Rock steakhouse opens
A new steakhouse has opened in town.
One Twenty Three tavern opens downtown
A tavern serving up American cuisine has opened downtown.
‘Patriotic’ barbecue restaurant opening on East Beltline
A “patriotic”-themed barbecue chain that gives back to “America’s heroes” is opening a Grand Rapids location this month.
Next ‘Detroit-style’ pizzeria set for West Michigan
A second "Detroit-style" pizza restaurant is in the works for West Michigan.
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.
Pampered like royalty
It’s no question the world of dining is quickly evolving to more casual atmospheres within the restaurants.
Couple Brings Authentic Greek Food to Alger Heights
A local husband and wife team has brought traditional Greek food to Grand Rapids. Eklectico Greek Kouzina, located in Alger Heights, has always been a dream of Andreas Papangelopoulos and his wife, Nicole Thrasher-Papangelopoulos.
Morning Belle schedules opening
The first “garden-themed” brunch place by a Grand Rapids restaurant company is opening this month.
A cultural collision
City Built Brewing’s menu travels from Puerto Rico to Germany.
Jonny B’z is closing
Jonny B'z is making way for a new restaurant.
Dinner Reservations
On a sunny evening in September, Reserve Beverage Director Ben Vanderwaal and Executive Chef Josh Verhulst helped guide a number of dedicated diners through a special Italian Wine Dinner.
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.”
Chophouse dining
Slow down for an evening at Bowdie’s Chophouse.