Russo’s International Market is closing
A local market is closing after almost 115 years in business. Russo’s International Market in Grand Rapids announced yesterday over Facebook it will close its doors some time in September. After much...
View ArticleSpirits maker plans tasting room
A distillery is planning to open a tasting room at the lakeshore. Wonderland Distilling, a new Muskegon-based craft distillery, recently announced the location of its new tasting room and cocktail bar...
View ArticleLong Road is a finalist in 4 national polls for ‘best’ spirits
A Grand Rapids spirits maker is a contender to be the country’s “best” distillery in several categories. Long Road Distillers has been nominated for four polls on spirits as part of the 10Best Readers’...
View ArticleLowering the bar
There’s been a great movement in reducing alcohol consumption across modern dining culture, for physical health, social health and a general sense of balance. I, for one, am greatly in favor, not only...
View ArticlePartners open The New Forty Pearl restaurant
An expanded partnership is bringing a new restaurant downtown. The New Forty Pearl is scheduled to open at 3 p.m. on Oct. 4, to begin serving dinner. The eatery opened for lunch last month. In February...
View ArticleCocktail lounge opening at lakeshore
A new cocktail lounge is set to open at the lakeshore. Lucas Grill, owner of the Holland-based restaurant group 1983 Restaurants, will open Obstacle No. 1 in Holland, at 92 W. 8th St., on Nov. 4,...
View ArticleLong Road releases Grand Absinthe
A local distillery is rolling out a historically controversial spirit. Grand Rapids-based Long Road Distillers has released Long Road Grand Absinthe, a bright-green, wormwood-infused spirit. Until...
View ArticleCocktail Week GR is ready to mix it up
Local distilleries and their spirits soon will be featured across the city. Experience Grand Rapids is producing Cocktail Week GR from Nov. 13-24. During the 12-day Cocktail Week GR, a list of...
View ArticleSample away at the Wine, Beer & Food Festival
It’s almost time for the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival. At 12th-annual festival next week, attendees can sample from more than 1,500 wines, beers, spirits and hard ciders...
View ArticleSpirits maker opening cocktail bar
A beer bar in town is partnering with the oldest distillery in Detroit. Starting in December, 7 Monks Taproom will host a cocktail bar by Two James Spirits inside its Grand Rapids location, according...
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