March/April 2024
Features
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‘Altared’ Bliss – Black Sheep Shelter
If a rustic outdoor wedding is more your speed, South Haven’s Black Sheep Shelter might be just the place.
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Søvengård’s reopening inches closer to reality
Nearly two years of waiting will come to an end this spring for a heralded Grand Rapids restaurant.
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Memory Lane
Set among hundreds of Victorian-era mansions in Grand Rapids’ historic Heritage Hill neighborhood sits a lone Prairie- style home designed by globally famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Grand Rapids architecture through the eras
From Furniture City and Beer City USA to the birthplace of ArtPrize, Grand Rapids has garnered a national reputation for creativity, commerce and collaboration.
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Food + Drink
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Fancy a curry? Head to the Palace
At Palace of India, their goal is to present the same culinary delights that were relished in the palaces of the Maharajas.
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Irish Influence: Where to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day
It’s estimated that there are as many as 7,000 Irish pubs in the world outside of Ireland in as many as 53 countries.
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From food truck to restaurant
This winter, Kirel Shaw took his Street Chef Shaw food truck concept and opened up a full-blown restaurant.
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Recipe: Leg of lamb with root vegetables
Start with a 6-8-pound semi-boneless leg of lamb.
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A little Kentucky in West Michigan
When Corewell Health purchased Eastern Kille’s original Ottawa Avenue building, it provided owners Steve Vander Pol and Brandon Voorhees the opportunity to scale up their operation.
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American Katsu
Nestled at the vibrant intersection of Cherry and Diamond Street, KCM stands as a culinary gem, seamlessly blending the flavors of Korea and Japan with an American twist.
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Sip Shine tasting room taking shape
Sip Shine Moonshine, a national brand founded and headquartered in greater Grand Rapids, has quickly made its mark on the spirits scene since its inception in 2019.
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Look + Feel
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It’s Baaaa’aaack – weathering the rest of winter
Living in Michigan means experiencing all the seasons, sometimes in the same week!
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A human canvas
The world of creativity has far-reaching, sometimes unexpected outlets and while what comes to mind when imagining the design scene might not be your own face, that’s exactly what the lash and brow industry brings to a thriving Grand Rapids scene.
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Character, Detail & Flair
When a family of four approached Liz and Kevin Hoekzema with an idea for new construction, the design-build duo had just the spot.
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Designing our outdoor spaces
While you might not know Mark Vysoky personally, you’re surely familiar with his work. Vysoky is a landscape architect whose resume includes such green spaces as Thornapple Riverbend and Millennium Parks.
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Knapp’s Corner Standouts
When one thinks of Knapp’s Corner, the words “on the cutting edge of design” probably aren’t what comes to mind.
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Three ‘long-weekend’ getaways
With Memorial Day on the horizon, here are some curated travel ideas that offer a hassle-free way of getting there.
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People + Places
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Catalyzing Creativity
Grand Rapids Magazine spoke with Cindy Meyers Foley about her position at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
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Degrees in visual expression
It is no secret that Grand Rapids is a city flourishing with creativity.
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Total Eclipse of the Heartside?
Residents of Grand Rapids will be able to witness an eclipse on April 8, 2024.
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The price going cashless
In late December of 2023, an altercation outside J Burger N Wings, 2023 Eastern Ave. SE in the Seymour Square area ended in shots being fired at a woman and her son.
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Stacks of resources
“When in doubt go to the library,” said bestselling author J.K. Rowling of Harry Potter fame.
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