FOOD + DRINK
New Hotel Mertens owner launches new pop-up restaurant
Restaurants are hurting under the COVID-19 pandemic, but businesses are looking for creative ways to safely get food in the hands of customers.
Eastern Kille wins two awards at World Spirits Competition
A West Michigan distiller earned top honors at a global competition.
Virtue Cider offers pickup, delivery options
A West Michigan cidery is offering curbside pickup.
Restaurants brace for unknown amid virus outbreak
Though restaurants have scrambled to convert their businesses to carryout-only service, most of them say they will not be able to stay afloat for long — even the restaurants that have predominantly relied on carryout service for the majority of their revenue.
Find which local restaurants offer carryout, delivery services
Those who are self-quarantining at home still can find their favorite pub burgers and support local businesses during a state of emergency.
Garage Bar offering 100 free meals a day for laid-off workers
A local bar is offering free meals to recently downsized workers with the support of a variety of community funders.
Editor’s pick
I was impressed with Cooper's Hawk winery despite it being a national chain.
Take me out to the ballgame
The Mitten Brewing Company gears up for the season with Peanuts and Crackerjack beer.
‘Leelanau casual’
Forty Pearl brings a taste of Up North to the city.
Dinner party
Pistachio-crusted salmon with arugula citrus salad is “a relatively simple recipe that should impress your guests.”
Steeped in history
Café de Miro offers a taste of Kurdish culture.
