FOOD + DRINK
Update: New Date for Taste of Gaines
Food, music and community spirit will once again take center stage as Taste of Gaines returns this fall.
Yesterdog’s Vibe Still Rocks After 50 Years
Walk into Yesterdog in Eastown and nothing much has changed.
Clean Cuisine
There’s a certain kind of meal that doesn’t just impress you—it lingers afterward in a quieter way.
A taco shop takeover
There are few places in Grand Rapids where a group of people can walk in hungry and completely disagree about what they want to eat — and somehow everybody still wins.
It’s a wrap!
The meal that was once largely associated with octogenarians and bottomless coffee has gotten a pretty serious makeover in recent years.
What’s Cooking?
One of the great privileges of my job and my life is how much I get to travel, and when I do, I put a premium on cultural experiences and especially experiences around food.
A slice of Culture
I’ve always believed cheese deserves more than a supporting role on the plate. So when a shop dedicated entirely to cheese landed on my radar, I knew I had to investigate.
Lovejoy opens in Holland
I wish I were Lucas Grill’s cousin – because then his grandma could be my grandma, too. And, if I were lucky, some of his delightful memories of her would also be mine.
Recipe: Blueberry sangria + a mocktail
Here's a local twist on a time honored traditional Spanish drink—sangria!Â
15 burgers worth biting into
Grand Rapids Burger Week has arrived, giving burger lovers the chance to enjoy creations from 15 participating restaurants, with burgers priced at $7-$10 through the official app.
Tasty never retired
If you venture to the Breton Meadows Shopping Center at 2269 44th St SE, you'll find a glorious mecca of Mediterranean food and much more.
NEWSLETTERS
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
