January/February 2026
Features
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One Bride’s vision is one for the books
In October, downtown Grand Rapids glowed with the kind of warmth that happens only during Michigan’s fleeting fall—golden light caught the brickwork of the old Harris Building.
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Food + Drink
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Now, that’s Italian!
In Grand Rapids, Italian dining tells a story that stretches from Old World family recipes to game‑day pies and polished coastal plates.
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Great Lakes a-FISH-ianado
When Jenison native Marissa Fellows moved to Boston, she found herself surrounded by tinned fish.
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Staggeringly good restaurants worth the drive
Some meals stick with you—not because they’re flashy, but because every detail feels intentional.
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A cider to smile about!
Sometimes the sweet smell of success has the scent of blackberries.
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What Makes a Great Breakfast Spot?
What makes a great breakfast spot? Discover how Anna’s House and Grand Rapids brunch culture combine inclusive menus, family-friendly dining, and welcoming comfort locals love.
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Whitefish parmigiana with angel hair
Brought to us courtesy of Homecooked, a community-supported recipe driven quarterly published in Oregon…
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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.
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GR Gems: A scoop of history
“By golly, they were celebrating something—but we’re not sure what!”
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Look + Feel
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Wellness: Know your history
Megan considered herself healthy. She exercised most days, ate well, and took pride in taking care of herself.
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Snowy escapes to melt away the holiday haze
If you’re anything like me, winter comes with two competing impulses: burrow into a blanket fort or blaze out the driveway on a mission.
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Your nest on Bridge Street
“There’s a fog upon L.A.,” George Harrison sang from his house on Blue Jay Way. I remember that street…
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Engraving NASCAR history in West Michigan
In a quiet corner of West Michigan, where the Pere Marquette Highway cuts through apple orchards and towering wind turbines, Rex Pedersen is hard at work.
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People + Places
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Finding Bliss at Ole Miss
Grand Rapids native Trinidad Chambliss was major college football’s feel-good story last fall.
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Author goes hyperlocal for children’s book
Estelle Slootmaker, a fifth-generation Wyoming resident, decided to keep things local when it came time to write her children’s book “Places Where the Sun Don’t Shine.”
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Elder care resources lend a helping hand
My father had been in assisted living and memory care at Edison Christian Life Services for a year and a half before he passed away in November 2025.
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Artists in exile
At Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids, the idea that “art is literacy of the heart” comes vividly to life in “The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk,” an upcoming production that portrays the entwined lives of painter Marc Chagall and his wife, writer Bella Rosenfeld. Opening in early February, the evocative production raises its curtain just days after […]
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Museums honor Black history
Downtown Grand Rapids comes alive each February as residents celebrate Black History Month.
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