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Eastside meets westside where Atwater Brewery is concerned. Atwater Brewery was founded in Detroit in 1977 and was bought in 2002 by Mark Rieth, an alum from Michigan State University. Atwater Brewery has three locations: Grand Rapids, Grosse Pointe Park, and Detroit. Detroit is known as Motor City, but at one time it did have […]

As the snow falls lightly blanketing our mitten state, Michiganders light their fires, turn on the heat and layer up for the chilly months ahead. Winter is a magical time of year when everything goes dormant and still—animals find a warm place to sleep, birds fly south, rushing water freezes, and skiers and snowboarders bring […]

It begins again. But really did it ever stop? With new guidelines put in place by Michigan that began November 18th, we will be experiencing another type of quarantine for the next three weeks. For most, many things are staying open: gyms, hairdressers, retail, elementary schools, professional sports, construction, public transport, and jobs that must […]

Grand Rapids is a wonderful city to experience delectable cuisine from a plethora of different cultures. With restaurants around every corner, there’s always something new. This week we’re dipping our toes into the world of Mexican food and talking about Grand Rapids favorite restaurants that keep us coming back for more!

Winter is usually the time of the year when we Michiganders pack things up and hibernate for the season. We only come out on sunny days when the snow is a light fluff adorning our trees and lawn, while the sun is shining just enough to keep us warm. We might make a snowman, snow […]

We all know Michigan winter can be the hardest. Snow shoveling, icy roads, cold cars, freezing breath, bundled up coats, and chilly drafts, Winter isn’t exactly the season that Michiganders look forward to. It instead is the season where we hibernate inside our homes and stick to the indoors as much as possible. That’s understandable […]

We know Grand Rapids as the beer city, but the city’s selection of food can almost top it. We’re kicking off the end of the year with a Grand Rapids food series highlighting the city’s most popular restaurants. This week we’re beginning with my favorite food that’s also one of the most abundant, Italian. Italian […]

It is no secret that Grand Rapids has been crowned and titled beer city, USA, however beer doesn’t scream morning as much as 8am coffee. This Grand Rapids scene has been stepping up its game with local shops and nation-known roasters sprouting from its streets. Next time you’re strolling the city, make sure to stop […]

If you read last Thursday’s blog then you might find this one super similar. And it is, but also it’s not. Grand Rapids has a variety of pros for living in the area, and there are a couple that are worth noting that are personal to my own experiences in the area. Grand Rapids is […]

The cold weather has officially engulfed West Michigan and with November’s arrival, it is time to pack away the Halloween decorations and prepare for Thanksgiving! When you think of Thanksgiving desserts, what’s thought of first? Did you think of pumpkin pie? Me too. Pumpkin pie, while a fall staple and possessing mouthwatering qualities, is needed […]