Text: R. Collins For many people, New Year’s Eve might feel extra special this year, and since 2021 begins on a Friday, there’s an entire weekend to celebrate the occasion. While the holiday... Read More
Year: 2020
Text: R. Collins Even if the holidays look different this year, West Michigan’s community of small businesses and artisans are still uniting to bring holiday shoppers a manifold of holiday markets. The past... Read More
Text: R. Collins Located on the 27th floor of the recently renovated glass tower at the Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton, the new full-service, Spanish-inspired restaurant, MDRD—pronounced “Madrid”—opened to the public... Read More
Text: Karla Jeltema The enjoyment of fine, French dining, complete with tender steaks, decadent mushroom mixtures, potato creations stacked high—and so flaky and delicately draped in creamy sauce that they melt in your... Read More
Text: R. Collins Many know the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan as the downtown, riverside convention and exhibit hub that has hosted everything from Grand Rapids Comic Con to auto shows and... Read More
Text: R. Collins When asked what he enjoys most about the age-old practice of astronomy, David DeBruyn, president of the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association says, “I’m tempted to say ‘all of it.’” ... Read More
Text: R. Collins Scooped sorbet mimosas and generously proportioned Bloody Marys; an unhurried walk along the Grand River and a pristine view as diners graze family-style brunch plates: this is just some of... Read More
Text: Karla Jeltema The taste of melt-in-your mouth pastry piled high with powdered sugar is a New Orleans favorite—a beloved French doughnut called a beignet—and is now available at the newly reopened Cafe Mertens... Read More
Text: Karla Jeltema Be prepared to be spellbound as John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan hosts two Wizarding Weekends this fall, enchanting fans of the most famous of wizards, Harry Potter. Come... Read More
Text: R. Collins At the end of last season, no one could have guessed that Michigan golf courses would be experiencing record turnout numbers this year, or why. As the state rephases its... Read More
