July/August 2021
Every issue
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Editor’s letter: Grand Rapids is sweet
Grand Rapids has an abundance of bakeries, custom cupcake, cookie and cake designers, and retailers with plenty of sweets for sale.
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‘Where friends meet’
The Apartment Lounge is a haven for those in need of community.
Features
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Lipstick Jodi realigns around new sound
For Karli Morehouse, founding member of Lipstick Jodi, 2020 was supposed to be a year of performing, writing, recording and releasing new material.
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Local music prepares for a rebound
After a year of livestreams, writing and recording new music, Grand Rapids musicians are ready to return to the stage.
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Chronicling music during a pandemic
Nearly every industry was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but one of the hardest hit was the music industry.
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Nathan Walton switches gears but doesn’t lose momentum
Singer-songwriter Nathan Walton was in Alabama when the nation went into lockdown.
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Music is the only option for Gianna Stansell
Gianna Stansell was gaining momentum as a young artist when the pandemic hit last year.
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Paying for your future
College costs continue to rise, and student loans are burdening families for decades as a result.
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Food + Drink
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Restaurant revival
Gaia Café is cooking once again thanks to Andrea Bumstead’s determination.
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Filipino BBQ recipe
Compared to other types of barbecue, which can take hours or days to make, Filipino barbecue is quick and easy.
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Creative alternative for Beer City, USA
While the craft beer scene in Grand Rapids has exploded over the last two decades, two “Beer City” brothers noticed there was one community getting left behind.
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Food truck revamp
Gettin’ Fresh introduces Roll Call to the food truck lineup.
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Eat local at these must-try Grand Rapids drive-thru restaurants
Whether you’re in search of breakfast, lunch or dinner, we share the best places to grab a bite while on wheels.
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Editor’s pick
One of my favorite desserts in town is the tiramisu at Osteria Rossa.
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Look + Feel
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Summer seasonings
Fresh herbs are a great addition to your summer meals — and can be grown in your backyard.
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Camp cooking
Turn your next camping trip into a boundless buffet.
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Healing the whole person
Body Mind Being Institute guides participants into a new way of living.
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Earth-conscious entertaining
Combine comfort with eco-friendly products for an outdoor entertaining oasis.
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People + Places
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People and places: Treehouse in Ottawa County, free Wi-Fi in GR parks and more
Ottawa County plans to add a treehouse to one of its parks, free Wi-Fi is available in 10 Grand Rapids parks and Grand Valley State University aims to transform a road into a pedestrian mall.
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The ethical consumer’s guide to recreational cannabis in Grand Rapids
It’s been a long and bumpy road for the cannabis plant. From being completely illegal and demonized to later decriminalized and only allowed for medical use and, finally, to the legal sale of recreational marijuana in the city.
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She’s got confidence
Young entrepreneur Lexi Austin is helping girls feel good about themselves.
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Downtown living
Recent graduate Kendal Browne wants to be where the action is.
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Summer reads
Summer is a great time to pick up a page-turner and engross yourself in a story.
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