by Claire Chapin | Aug 26, 2026 | Food & Drink
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)....
by Claire Chapin | Feb 17, 2026 | Cityscene
If you’re looking for a way to gather your girlfriends for a weekend of fun, shopping, dining, laughter, and bonding while supporting local businesses, look no further than Downtown Holland’s annual Girlfriends Weekend, taking place March 6-8, 2026. Registration for...
by Claire Chapin | Oct 14, 2025 | Cityscene
Get ready, because November 14-16, 2025, Downtown Muskegon will come alive with the ultimate all-women escape: Girlfriends Getaway! Picture a weekend where art, entertainment, shopping, hands-on activities, and amazing food will collide with laughter, connection,...
by Claire Chapin | Sep 2, 2025 | Food & Drink
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...
by Claire Chapin | Sep 2, 2025 | Food & Drink
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...
