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If you venture down Fulton in Grand Rapids near Grand Valley, you'll come across the new Shift Coffee + Culture. While it's not unusual to find a coffee shop anywhere close to where college students regularly roam, Shift and its owner, Deanna Bossenbroek, have taken an intentional and refreshing approach.

Some say the history of distillation dates all the way back to ancient Mesopotamia. A little further down the line in 1405, the first record of "whisky" appears in the Irish Annals of Clonmacnoise. By 1494, whiskey distilling in Scotland is thriving, and eventually is made available to the general public beginning in 1536, thanks to monks needing to make a living after the monasteries were closed by King Henry VIII of England.

When you think of traditional holiday recipes, you might think of the decadent spreads depicted in nearly every classic holiday film (minus perhaps the turkey from Christmas Vacation). But more often than not, "traditional" means something different to everyone—and we think that's pretty awesome.

If Mediterranean cuisine is your favorite, take note! A favorite family-owned Kurdish-style Mediterranean restaurant has officially opened the doors of their second location, residing inside the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.

Though the classic dirt cups are a childhood staple and are still a seriously delicious party option, you may be looking for some more grown up options for your adults-only Halloween gathering this year. Fear not! We've got all the creepy cocktails and frightening fare you could ask for.

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