Oct. 4, 2025 at Calder Plaza One of the most surprising features of Grand Rapids’ award-winning beer scene is how well the people making and selling the beer get along. They may battle each other for…
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With so many nightlife options around Grand Rapids – everything from concerts and theater shows to bars and nightclubs – you may find yourself too busy to bother with food until well after dark. Or…
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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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Enjoying the Downtown Refreshment Area with Your Dog Hey, dog people – if you like to bring your furry friend(s) with you as you explore a city’s food and drink scene, you’re going to love Grand…
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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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Vegan and vegetarian lifestyles often go hand in hand with a desire to live, work and even travel in an environmentally responsible fashion. If that’s true of you, you’ll be glad to know that Grand…
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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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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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