
Year-End Biz Beat 2025: New Restaurants in West Michigan

West Michigan Brewery Guide 2025

As of this month, West Michigan is one distillery richer.
Two James Spirits was finally able to open its Grand Rapids tasting room, despite the pandemic halting things for months.
For years, canned cocktails have been on the rise. Everyone wants to have a Moscow mule from their favorite distillery while relaxing on the beach.
A local dry bulk goods store is ready to show the area that health is wealth.
Light, refreshing, fruity — seltzer has taken the world by storm.
Our Nightlife & Activities categories constitute practically anywhere you go when your friends say, “Hey, let’s do something fun tonight!”
Has our drinking scene reached an equilibrium? Are we doomed to glue our winners on their podiums and bow to their perennial, unimpeachable reigns?
Would you be the least bit surprised if we told you Dining is our most popular group of categories?
Let’s not lie: Gluten-free and vegan menu options can often feel like an afterthought when dining out.


