Said to have originated in London in the late 1980s, the espresso martini is currently riding a fresh wave of popularity. It’s now the fourth most popular cocktail in the U.S. according to the most…
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The Wild West is having a cultural moment. From TV’s Yellowstone universe, to Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning foray into country music, to fashion magazine Vogue declaring 2024 the Year of the Cowboy…
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Grand Rapids is home to a number of pro sports teams, including the West Michigan Whitecaps (baseball), Grand Rapids Griffins (hockey), Grand Rapids Gold (basketball) and Grand Rapids Rise (women’s…
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National Margarita Day is February 22 – and we’re celebrating with this list of the area’s best versions of the classic cocktail, as recommended by the Experience Grand Rapids team and our social…
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Another year, another round of crowd-sourcing Grand Rapids’ favorite Bloody Mary destinations. Each year in advance of National Bloody Mary (January 1), we ask our social media followers to tell us…
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Let the spirits move you to Grand Rapids, where excellent local distilleries play a vital role in maintaining the city’s status as America’s Craft Beverage Capital. Whether you enjoy your spirits…
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The term “dive bar” used to conjure up images of a seedy, run-down place in a not-so-nice neighborhood. That’s changed, as dive bars are increasingly recognized as authentic, unpretentious spots full…
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Grand Rapids is Beer City USA, home to 40+ craft breweries offering an astonishing array of beer styles and types. But our beverage scene extends far beyond beer. In fact, we’re recognized as…
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These days, most everyone who enjoys good beer knows that Grand Rapids produces some of the country’s finest brews. But did you know that we also craft a wide range of other amazing beverages? In…
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Michigan is one of America’s top three apple-producing states – and Grand Rapids is one of the state’s best apple-growing regions. Our apples are distributed far and wide, but some are kept right here…
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