It is that time of the year again! The seasons have changed— snow is falling, the wind is howling, lights are dancing, and the wood stoves are burning!
Grand Rapids Food Series: Chinese
We’ve previously touched on Italian and Mexican cuisine and this time we’re taking a trip to Asia and enjoying what most families here in America eat on New Years Eve, Chinese food. I love the warmth Chinese dishes bring to the table. It’s a food that brings friends and families together for a great night […]
Grand Rapids Brewery Series: Atwater Brewery
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 […]
10 Ski Slopes Michiganders Recommend
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 […]
Do Your Part and Support Local
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 Food Series: Mexican
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!
Unique Winter Activities in Michigan
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 […]
Best Outdoor Activities in Grand Rapids During the Winter
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 […]
Grand Rapids Food Series: Italian
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 […]
6 Must Visit Coffee Shops in Grand Rapids
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 […]