January/February 2026
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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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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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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