November/December 2024
Every issue
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A Big Move!
Grand Rapids’ northeast side has been home to Licari’s Sicilian Pizza Kitchen since 2012 when the first location opened at 2869 Knapp St.
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Features
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Let’s Talk Shops!
Whether you’re in town for a convention or visiting family, or you’re a local looking for fresh ideas, this directory is for you.
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Food + Drink
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MeXo: Restaurant of the Year 2024
The Grand Rapids restaurant scene seemed to finally turn around in 2024, with multiple exciting openings helping reinvigorate what had been a tough several years following the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Gluten Free & Fast
On 28th street, just west of Breton is Papa Chops – a fast casual food spot specializing in gluten-free fare.
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Sangria: A Festive Use of Cranberries
There’s something to be said about holiday food and drinks. Filling, flavorful, and most importantly, food and drinks bring people together
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A Cross-Cultural Fusion Fiesta!
To understand Peruvian cuisine — and its culture — consider the potato.
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Puttin’ on the Rix
One of the more beautiful atmospheres among Greater Grand Rapids restaurants now sits on the third floor of the Ada Hotel.
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Five Must-Visit Latin American Hotspots
Ready to ditch the holiday leftovers and treat yourself to something exciting?
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Look + Feel
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Small Wonder: Exploring ‘East’ at Christmastime
Did you know that East Grand Rapids has its own mayor?
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Sun-grown cannabis; the way nature intended
Since the “Marihuana Tax Act of 1937” the cultivation of cannabis, a centuries-old herbal remedy, has been relegated to back rooms and basements, forced to thrive under grow lights in hush- hush locations.
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Custom Threads: Buying a New Suit!
There comes a time in every young man’s life when he needs a nice-looking suit.
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A Luxurious Ada Staycation
My husband and I met at a hotel. One that we both worked in, in NYC. We have stories we could tell, boy, it’s an exciting ride. We helped provide excellent service to celebrities and tourists and everyone in between.
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People + Places
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Empty Wallets Lead To Full Shelters
A little under a year ago, Michele’s Rescue made headlines when she and another animal advocate saved 31 dogs and cats from Roatán
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In Harmony with a Legacy
Grand Rapids’ St. Cecilia Music Center stands as a testament to the vision of a pioneering group of women who, 141 years ago, established an institution dedicated to enriching the city’s cultural landscape through music.
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The Mayor Who Moved the City Forward
When Mayor Rosalynn Bliss says she is “active with a lot of groups,” she means it.
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Remembering the Reason for the Season
Bought the gifts, trimmed the tree, made the eggnog. Now, what am I forgetting?
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Swing, Serve and Socialize
You can’t go long without hearing about pickleball, and while mostly known for being an outdoor warm-weather sport, Grand Rapids will soon be able to keep the game going year-round.
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