GR GEMS

A giant among women

People visiting downtown Grand Rapids for ArtPrize this month may be interested to know that the subject of the towering mural on Monroe Avenue NW is a towering figure in the city’s history.

Black Napkin sears competition

Grand Rapids Magazine has been a fan of The Black Napkin since the day they opened their doors.

New chapter for historic chapel

Tucked away in the heart of Allegan County, the Chapel at New Richmond is a hidden gem that offers an enchanting blend of history and charm.

Smitten with the Mitten at hidden gem

I recently happened upon a restaurant I hadn’t been to before, and wow, what a delicious surprise it was!

The brick-by-brick reassembly of Engine House No. 5

Originally constructed in 1880 along the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Engine House No. 5 was once a beacon of service to the community.

A Honey of a Roadside Inn

It's never too early to start thinking about Valentine's Day, and what better place to take your honey than...Honey Creek Inn!

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.

Visit This Historic Haven!

Decades of personal dining, lodging, snowmobiling, Christmas shopping, hot cocoa to hot buttered rum tasting.

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.

Significant snowfall boosts business for Caberfae

One of the country's oldest destination ski resorts located in lower Michigan just announced eight inches of new snow. 

‘Tis the season at Broadway Bar!

Ever been to the Broadway Bar during the Christmas season? It’s truly a sight to behold.

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 ISSUE