While downtown Grand Rapids boasts the city’s largest concentration of shopping and dining destinations, there are numerous neighborhood business districts offering their own distinct pleasures. Many…
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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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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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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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Get more out of your getaway by doing less. That’s the idea behind “soft travel,” a trend that encourages vacationers to slow down, enjoy local culture and savor the simple pleasures of a destination…
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Want a New Year’s resolution you can stick to? Resolve to have more fun in 2025. Make time for play, try something you’ve always wanted to do, indulge in a treat now and then, and visit someplace new…
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“Where should I eat and drink?” “What’s fun to do around town?” “Where do I park?” These questions don’t need to weigh you down when you’re adventuring around Grand Rapids. Each question can be…
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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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No matter who you are or who you love, you’ll find a warm welcome in Grand Rapids. What was once a conservative Rust Belt town has transformed into a diverse, progressive and prosperous “new urban”…
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Byron Center is a friendly, family-oriented community with a growing commercial presence. The 2015 opening of a Tanger Outlet Mall has drawn huge crowds to the area – and those that venture beyond the…
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