Hard seltzer continues to attract new fans across the nation and is one of the hottest new trends in boozy drinks. Hard seltzer, or spiked seltzer, is an alcoholic beverage containing carbonated…
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Already internationally acclaimed for its craft beers, Grand Rapids is now earning recognition for its fast-growing production of hard ciders. Quality ciders start with quality apples, and Grand…
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Said to have originated in London in the late 1980s, the espresso martini is currently riding a fresh wave of popularity. It overtook the Long Island iced tea to become America’s sixth most popular…
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Grand Rapids’ status as the Craft Beverage Capital of the U.S. may be grounded in our decade-plus (and counting) reign as Beer City USA, but our artisanal drink expertise extends far beyond the 40+…
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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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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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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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Beer isn’t the only brew Grand Rapids does exceptionally well – local coffee roasters also enjoy widespread acclaim. And like the area’s renowned beer scene, our coffee culture is rooted in community…
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A fizzy, fruity mimosa is the true test of a good brunch, if you ask us. (No offense to Bloody Mary fan, of course.) Cool, crisp and refreshing, mimosa are a sparkling start – or middle or end – of…
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Grand Rapids is home to many locally owned and operated LGBTQIA+ businesses. The city is now a destination to live and work for people of all ages and identities as more inclusive businesses open…
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