Farm to Fork

Farmer’s Markets in Grand Rapids: Bringing Farm-to-Table Home

by Kirsetin Morello May 9, 2013

Crisp Country Acres stand at the Grand Rapids Outdoor Market on opening day The farm to table movement in Grand Rapids continues to grow, as restaurants like Grove and Trillium Haven wow restaurant-goers with dishes like the Gazelle Perfect Protein Salad (Trillium Haven) and Jambalaya (Grove)— two of my go-to favorites. As more restaurants embrace sustainable cooking, [...]

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Watermark Grille gets creative for Cool Brews. Hot Eats.

by Kirsetin Morello January 31, 2013

Despite boasting almost a dozen local breweries and receiving national accolades (Beer City USA 2012 and 10 Best Vacation Cities for Beer Lovers), Grand Rapids’ beer community isn’t quaffing quietly this winter. Instead, in conjunction with the already sold out 8th Annual Winter Beer Festival on February 23, Grand Rapids restaurants are breaking out the [...]

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Interview with Peter Setterington, Executive Chef at Bistro Chloe Élan

by Kirsetin Morello November 26, 2012

When Christine Gill put her daughter, Chloe Élan, up for adoption in 1986 no one could’ve guessed that 23 years later they’d reunite and Gill would eventually name a restaurant after her. But to the delight of foodies in West Michigan, that’s exactly what happened. The result is Bistro Chloe Élan, an upscale spot with [...]

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Interview with Pat Wise, Executive Chef at Grove

by Kirsetin Morello November 9, 2012

On Wednesday, we filled you in on the don’t miss event of the weekend: the International Wine, Beer & Food Festival taking place right here in Grand Rapids. Today, we’re talking about food again, this time with Patrick Wise, the Executive Chef at Grove (named Grand Rapid’s “Best New Restaurant” in 2011 by Grand Rapids Magazine). Although Wise [...]

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Chef Interview with Aaron Van Timmeren, Head Chef at Bistro Bella Vita

by Kirsetin Morello October 24, 2012

When my husband and I moved to Grand Rapids almost 14 years ago, Bistro Bella Vita was our first favorite restaurant. It’s remained one of our favorites because it’s absolutely bankable: we know we’ll get a great meal there.

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Our video contest: thanks for all the great comments!

by Meagan Francis October 22, 2012

When we decided to celebrate our launch of five new videos featuring some of Grand Rapids’ most notable people and places, we knew we wanted to give back to all of you, the community made up of loyal locals and enthusiastic tourists. So we offered a prize of an iPad and an overnight stay in [...]

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Experience Food Trucks: Video Featuring Molly Clauhs of the Silver Spork

by Meagan Francis October 19, 2012

You don’t have to go to New York City to experience great food-truck culture! In this video, Molly Clauhs, owner of the Silver Spork Food Truck, talks about the local food she makes with farm-fresh ingredients served from her popular truck and what Grand Rapids’ food culture means to her.

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Experience Farm-to-Fork Dining: Video featuring Trillium Haven Restaurant

by Meagan Francis October 18, 2012

Farm-to-table restaurants are popping up all over the world. But how many of those restaurants are owned by the same farmers that grew the food? In this eye-opening (and mouth-watering) video, co-owner Anja Mast explains what makes Trillium Haven state-of-the-art – and why understanding where your food comes from is important.

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Sneak Peek of Grand Rapids – Win an iPad And Overnight Stay!

by Meagan Francis October 15, 2012

UPDATE: The contest is closed and a winner has been chosen. Please scroll to the bottom of the post to find out who won! It’s no surprise to local residents and loyal visitors that Grand Rapids is considered one of America’s most creative cities. So we decided to use a creative way to showcase some [...]

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Grand Rapids on HGTVGardens!

by Meagan Francis August 27, 2012

Recently Grand Rapids-area attractions were featured in two HGTVGardens.com articles by blogger Meagan Francis: Road Trip: Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park From its fascinating indoor gardens including a 15,000 square foot conservatory, a Victorian garden and the nation’s most complete collection of carnivorous plants to a magical “please touch” children’s garden that combines nature [...]

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