February 2021
Every issue
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Editor’s letter: Dating in Grand Rapids
In the February 2021 issue, we look at dating in Grand Rapids, the new South East Market, the Division Avenue Arts Collective and more.
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Breaking barriers
Dr. Eugene Browning paved the way for Black doctors in Grand Rapids.
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Features
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Dating in Grand Rapids
Find out what singles in Grand Rapids are looking for.
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Growing the South East Market
New market with big ambitions joins the southeast community.
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Setting the table for nutrition
Our Kitchen Table works with the community to improve health.
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Food + Drink
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A ‘Luxe’ cocktail
Kimberly Slaikeu infuses her preserves with herbs and alcohol to create unique flavor profiles.
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At-home drinks
Let’s Stay Home Cocktail Kits creates unique cocktail concoctions for a fun night in.
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Bulk dry goods store opens
Intending to limit the environmental impact of packaging, a local family opened Proprietary in June 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mimosa mornings
Get your fix of fresh OJ with a twist of bubbly at one of these local brunch spots.
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Editor’s pick
You no longer have to drive to Wyoming for the best tamales in the area.
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Sensory awakening
MDRD brings a taste of Spain to the 27th floor of Amway Grand Plaza.
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Look + Feel
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Athlete-level fitness
Former University of Miami footballer Daimond Dixon and his wife Regina Dixon opened a new workout facility that brings together athletes and nonathletes alike.
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Planning for a renovation
With spring around the corner, you might be contemplating your own renovation project.
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Vintage vibe
Incorporate past decades’ styles into your wardrobe today.
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Bathroom oasis
Transform your bathroom with these simple tips.
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People + Places
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People and places: More parking and S. Nicole Esthetics
A startup aims to help local individuals and businesses make the most of expensive parking spaces, and Grand Rapids native Shanae Gooch fulfilled her dream of going to esthetician school and starting her own business.
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Reviving ‘Ecliptic’ at Rosa Parks Circle
“Ecliptic” at Rosa Parks Circle is getting a $2 million restoration that will increase the lifespan of the materials used in the art installation.
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Representing the Black community
Dr. Charles Gibson is one of only a few Black trauma surgeons in the country.
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Your guide to West Leonard Street
Grand Rapids’ West Side has seen massive expansion over the past decade, becoming a new hub for some of the city’s best dining and entertainment.
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The Division Avenue Arts Collective is back
After many years of closure, the Division Avenue Arts Collective will reopen at its new permanent location, 1553 Plainfield Ave. NE, in the funky Creston neighborhood.
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