Food & Drink

West Michigan's Arts & Entertainment Guide

Taco Town: 10 awesome spots to find tacos in West Michigan

Written by Alexandra Kadlec | Friday, 24 January 2014 16:23 |

The taco has gained increasing popularity as of late; no longer mere street food option, it's now a ubiquitous nosh in no-frills and trendy dining locales alike. When it comes to tacos, where does the value lie? Overall, authenticity trumps ambiance. And, West Michigan is serving up plenty of authentic tacos.

February Microbrews: Cascade Winery & Jaden James Brewery

Written by Ben Darcie | Friday, 24 January 2014 11:48 |

Microbrews

Many breweries struggle with catering to the entire demographic of their customers. It's just a fact of life that some people don't like beer (WHAT!?), and it can become a very daunting task trying to make all of your customers happy.

Where to get a Hot Toddy

Written by Alexandra Kadlec | Friday, 20 December 2013 10:54 |

Dining

January is a cold, bleak month sprinkled with sniffles. Warm up and fight off free radicals with a hot toddy, a drink commonly made with whiskey or bourbon, lemon and ginger ale.

Cookie Monster at The Union Cabaret & Grill

Comfort Food: Desserts

Written by Alexandra Kadlec | Friday, 27 December 2013 12:20 |

Dining

Dessert: No meal is complete without it. But, you don't have to endure a whole meal in order to indulge in a taste bud-tickling dessert, though. Here are some tasty treats you can find around West Michigan.

Bacon and Potato Pizza at New Holland Brewing Company

Comfort Food: Pizza

Written by Alexandra Kadlec | Friday, 27 December 2013 12:13 |

Dining

Does anyone not like pizza? No...everyone likes pizza. Thanks to some awesome restaurants around West Michigan, you are not at the mercy of the national pizza chains. Here is some delicious 'Za available around our neck of the woods.

Comfort Food: Entrees

Written by Alexandra Kadlec | Friday, 27 December 2013 12:04 |

Dining

Your entree is the star of your meal. So, if you are on the hunt for something that will provide the down home comforts of the dinners your mom used to make, try some of these suggestions.

Tap House Mac & Cheese at Central City Tap House

Comfort Food: Mac 'n' Cheese

Written by Alexandra Kadlec | Friday, 27 December 2013 12:00 |

Dining

Mac 'n' Cheese doesn't have to come out of the box — even though that can be delicious, too. Here are some places that provide a refreshing spin on this classic comfort food.

The Big Country at Uncle Cheetah's Soup Shop

Comfort Food: Soups and Stews

Written by Alexandra Kadlec | Friday, 27 December 2013 11:34 |

Dining

Are you ready to warm up your body and fill up your belly at the same time? West Michigan has plenty of establishments that offer soups and stews to die for. Here are a few.

Comfort Food: Waffles and Pancakes

Written by Alexandra Kadlec | Friday, 27 December 2013 11:20 |

Dining

Nothing says 'Good morning' like some carb-loaded pastries slathered in butter, syrup and powdered sugar. Whether you're just waking up, or trying to soak up the alcohol after a night at the bar, here are some must-try pancakes.

January Microbrews: Osgood Brewing Co.

Written by Ben Darcie | Friday, 27 December 2013 10:58 |

Microbrews

Osgood owner Ronald Denning had been a homebrewer for years, and, like most homebrewers, gained a passion for opening his own brewery. It wasn't until downtown Grandville started a beautification project in early 2012 that the idea for his brewery took shape.