Pampered like royalty
It’s no question the world of dining is quickly evolving to more casual atmospheres within the restaurants.
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.
Sugar fix
Pastry chef Annie Paul whips up tasty treats.
West Side sandwich shop wins Grandwich competition
A sandwich shop on the city’s West Side has won the 2019 Grandwich contest.
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.
Three restaurants, one dream
Brunch at Lady Bird in Saugatuck started with a raspberry mimosa and quickly spiraled into a delicious dilemma...
After 20 Years, Bistro Bella Vita Stays Fresh
Aaron Van Timmeren, head chef at Bistro Bella Vita, said there was a time when the Grand Rapids Griffins would play and the restaurant would be dead. Now on game nights, Bistro Bella Vita is packed - as it is most other nights of the week when something is going on in downtown Grand Rapids.
Downtown restaurant gains approval for dogs on patio
One of the city’s oldest establishments has secured county approval to legally allow dogs on its patio.
Morning Belle
New restaurant cracks the code (and eggs) on breakfast.
Morning Belle schedules opening
The first “garden-themed” brunch place by a Grand Rapids restaurant company is opening this month.
Bakery adds delivery service
A local bakery is now offering delivery during breakfast and lunch hours.
Comfort cooking
Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name — and if you are in the Creston neighborhood, that place is Lucy’s Café. Dani Scott said her goal as head chef is to create a cafe that becomes a source of comfort for the community.
Next ‘Detroit-style’ pizzeria set for West Michigan
A second "Detroit-style" pizza restaurant is in the works for West Michigan.
Cocktail Week GR is ready to mix it up
Local distilleries and their spirits soon will be featured across the city.
The Cheesecake Factory is opening in West Michigan
The Cheesecake Factory is set to open its first West Michigan location.
Littlebird: A love story of trains, ramen bars and delicious breakfast
The first thing you see when you enter Littlebird is the bar.
Danzón Cubano Transports Your Taste Buds to Havana
One of the best parts of traveling is trying the cuisines of other places. But for many people the ability to travel is limited. Stefan Nava said that is one of the inspirations behind Danzón Cubano.
A Cut Above!
Bridge Street. A sunny summer Sunday in Grand Rapids. Today's food and beverage destination: Butcher's Union.
Pizzeria opening on 28th Street
A restaurant company is opening its third fast-casual pizza franchise in West Michigan.
Former Hotel Gets New Life as French Brasserie
Walking into New Hotel Mertens is like stepping back in time. That’s because many of the building’s features harken back to previous decades, including the original flooring, which bares the building’s name and was first laid in 1914, when it opened.





















