FOOD + DRINK
Michigan residents favor apple pie over pumpkin pie
Data collected via Twitter this month shows that Michiganders prefer apple pie over pumpkin pie during the holidays.
Survey: Nearly half of Michigan men admit they miss drinking with friends this year
A new survey from AlcoholRehab.com found 42% of men in Michigan have felt depressed as a result of having limited contact with friends during the pandemic.
Outdoor dining spots
Where to dine when the snow starts falling.
First Black-owned Michigan brewery launches inaugural IPA
Black Calder Brewing Company, Michigan’s first Black-owned brewery, will celebrate its launch with the release of Black IPA on “The Blackest Friday,” scheduled for Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.
Long Road Distillers, Malamiah Juice Bar collaborate on to-go drink kits
Long Road Distillers and Malamiah Juice Bar announced a collaboration that will bring their two locally made products together into a take-home drink kit.
A sweet venture
GRCC student bakes up a new enterprise that’ll satisfy your sweet tooth.
City Built joins worldwide partnership with hip-hop group
City Built Brewing Company is one of 13 breweries across the world teaming up with hip-hop group Run The Jewels to release 12 versions of a craft beer named after the group’s new single, “No Save Point.”
Herbed chèvre cheese ball recipe
Kathy Price developed her love of cooking as a kid watching her grandmothers in the kitchen.
Kitchen hustle
Irie Kitchen is the passion project of chef Vince McIntosh.
Dan’s Diner closes doors
A local diner is closing its doors for good due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local restaurants offer to-go Thanksgiving meals
With dine-in service temporarily banned in Michigan, Grand Rapids-area restaurants are offering special to-go meals for Thanksgiving.
