Another year down, and despite economic challenges, West Michigan’s local scene is looking as strong as ever.
In 2025, people go to breweries not just for the beer (and sometimes not at all for the beer), but for the food, the games, the patios, the events, the music, and even the family-friendly atmospheres. And the same goes for cideries, making use of Michigan’s natural beauty and many apple orchards to provide a similar yet different experience.
If you’ve ever wished happy hour could last a little longer—like, all the way down the street—West Michigan has you covered.
The Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival is back for its 18th year! Returning to the DeVos Place Convention Center from November 21-22, this annual event is Michigan's premier tasting destination, perfectly timed for the holiday season.
As people look for a chance to gather around beverages while expanding their palate beyond beer, cocktail lounges have become hot spots for a night out.
A round-up of the new restaurants and other businesses in Grand Rapids and across West Michigan, as well as closings and other changes.
Coffee isn’t just coffee, and tea isn’t just tea. They’re experiences that bring people together.
If you haven’t been to Kalamazoo lately, you’re missing out on a whole lot of new offerings. From brunch cafés and cocktail bars to Turkish flatbreads and deep-dish pizza, the local dining scene has been buzzing with fresh flavors and creative concepts.
For 15 years, Fuji Yama Asian Bistro has been changing and evolving its approach to sushi and hibachi on the East Beltline.
Warm weather opens up a whole new world of dining in West Michigan: Patios and decks.
