Recent Food & Drink Articles
Throughout summer, new businesses across West Michigan have been opening doors, from sit-down restaurants to takeout eateries, clothing boutiques and vintage warehouses. Check it out. Watusi opened at 1220 College Ave. NE, Grand Rapids (which briefly held Mai’s Thai)....
As vibrant spring vegetables and early summer fruits find their way into the sun, it’s the perfect time for farmers market season to begin in earnest. Produce is never better than when it’s in-season, and at farmers markets, just about everything is. That’s not to...
Traverse City Tourism has announced an initial event lineup for the second annual Traverse City Food & Wine, an annual celebration of northern Michigan’s agricultural and culinary excellence. Building on the enthusiastic response to the celebrated inaugural year,...
In any city, there are eateries that become big names through word of mouth, marketing and familiarity. And then are the hidden gems. By “hidden,” we don’t necessarily mean they’re tucked away on a random corner in the middle of nowhere. Call them underrated, or...
Nothing cures a case of the winter blues like a piping hot bowl of soup. Whether it’s a creamy bisque, a hearty stew or a light broth, there’s something magical about the stuff that warms our heart and bones. When the temperatures drop, an innate craving rises once...
Since at least 2012, breweries have been deeply intertwined with West Michigan’s culture. That was the year Grand Rapids was voted by readers as Beer City, USA, and it only spurred dozens more craft breweries to open across the region. While some spots sadly didn’t...
Thanksgiving for many is a chance to gather with friends and family, enjoy delicious dishes, and cheer on the Detroit Lions. But before we dig in and step into this time of year that for most is filled with memories and time spent with loved ones, it’s important not...
Coffee isn’t just coffee, and tea isn’t just tea. They’re experiences that bring people together. We have a massive amount of fantastic cafes here in Grand Rapids—more than we cover here, and each offering something a little different, whether it’s an atmosphere...
If you haven't been to Kalamazoo lately, you're missing out on a whole lot of new food 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. Whether...
In West Michigan, where food is as much about community as it is about taste, restaurants are finding creative ways to make the dining table more welcoming. Anna's House—a locally founded breakfast-and-lunch favorite and finalist for Best Breakfast...