Celebrating Grand Rapids means lifting up the people, traditions, cultures and, of course, foods that contribute to the rich texture of our community. Black-owned restaurants are an integral part of…
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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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National Pizza Day is February 9 – and to celebrate, we asked our social media followers to recommend their favorite Grand Rapids pizza places. The first batch of pizzerias below got the most mentions…
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Finding places to dine out on Sundays and Mondays can be a challenge these days – but not in Grand Rapids. We’ve assembled this list of great dining destinations in the downtown area that are open for…
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Grand Rapids has seen an influx of themed bars and restaurants over the course of the past few years. Many are right downtown, but there are a variety that are outside the city’s core too. Spanning…
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Surveys generally put the count of vegans in the U.S. at 2-6% of the population. That may not seem like a lot, but it represents up to two million Americans. We don’t have a clue how many vegans…
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America celebrates National Nachos Day on November 6 every year, and we like to build up to the occasion by asking our social media followers to tell us where they go for their nachos fix around Grand…
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If you’re trying to shop locally more often, this list is for you. And if you love dessert, this list is for you, too! We asked our social media followers to tell us which sugar shops in town are the…
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Now that we have your attention – let’s “taco bout” tacos! We asked our social media followers and staff to share their favorite local taco joints with us, and these are the eight that got the most…
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Outdoor Dining in Any Season Grand Rapidians love the outdoors – so much so that local restaurants and craft beverage taprooms have devised ways for us (and our visitors) to dine al fresco…
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