West Michigan's Arts & Entertainment Guide
Taste of Chicago: Italian Beef in Grand Rapids
Written by Josh Veal | Monday, 20 November 2023 12:19 |Italian beef sandwiches are the past, the present, and the future. While this iconic dish has been a household name in Chicago for nearly a century, the popularity exploded with the success of The Bear, a Hulu show centered on an Italian beef shop.
You don’t have to go down south for great barbecue—West Michigan is full of it.
Fundraising with Flavor: A Taste of Hope
Written by Zachary Avery | Tuesday, 10 October 2023 15:53 |This same time last year, Frederik Meijer Gardens opened its doors to some of West Michigan’s top culinary experts for a cooking competition and charity drive called “Taste of Hope.”
Bites on the Bay: Waterfront Dining Around West Michigan
Written by John Kissane | Monday, 24 July 2023 10:47 |We all have to eat. So why not do it on the waterfront? Sitting with friends and family while looking out at the water… something about it just feels right. Luckily, West Michigan has a number of restaurants offering views that are nearly as impressive as the food.
Whether you’re vegan, lactose intolerant or looking to try something different, you deserve a sweet summer treat just as much as anyone else.
Some of the best patios, beer gardens, and outdoor scenes to get your summer on.
Dear Grand Rapidians: Have you taken a stroll down Bridge Street lately? Not only are springtime-loving crowds beginning to form outside all of your regular favorites, like New Holland Brewing and Butcher’s Union, but a fresh, new group of local businesses are starting to open up or renovate during this warming season.
A Restaurateur's Unlikely Case for Gratuity-Free Restaurants
Written by Alec Payleitner, owner of GROW Cafe + Bistro | Monday, 24 April 2023 11:15 |My name is Alec. Since 2016, my wife (chef) Lindsay and I have owned and operated GROW Café + Bistro, a contemporary American brunch and lunch spot in downtown Saugatuck.
A Tourist's Guide to Food in Grand Rapids
Written by Allison Kay Bannister | Monday, 10 April 2023 10:47 |Greater Grand Rapids has begun to make a name for itself for its dining scene, but before it was ranked as a Best Foodie City or crowned Beer City, there were institutions that paved the way for these esteemed designations.
Unlike bartenders and servers, restaurant cooks tend to do all the work behind the scenes, where their incredible work can go unappreciated by guests.
