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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Several bars and distilleries in Grand Rapids have elevated the standard gin and tonic (G&T) by using local or house-made spirits and adding a variety of botanicals and other spices to create a unique…
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In Ireland, pubs are known for their casual and friendly atmosphere, free-flowing conversation, hearty food and drink, and often some Irish sports on the telly or a wee bit of traditional Irish music…
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Sometimes the weight of life calls for a healthy dose of the best medicine out there: laughter. If you’re on the prowl for a proper belly laugh, there are multiple venues and performance groups in…
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Thanks to the availability of high-quality craft spirits from local and global sources, the cocktail craze is booming -- especially right here, in Grand Rapids. Restaurants, distilleries and other…
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There are more than 100 live-music venues in Grand Rapids, ranging from the 12,000-seat Van Andel Arena to coffeehouses accommodating a few dozen patrons. One of the city’s most unique concert spaces…
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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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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 our social media followers. Whether you prefer the…
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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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Whether you’re a seasoned karaoke pro or a nervous novice, you’ll find plenty of restaurants and bars around Grand Rapids in which to sing your heart out. You don’t even have to get on stage yourself…
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