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New Grand Rapidian Molly Clauhs rises as notable culinary asset

by Emma Higgins (eschroeder)

Submitted 05-14-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

For Molly Clauhs the role of food is not just one of sustenance or creativity; it is also a way to connect with her community. When Clauhs and her partner, apple farmer Joel Crist, made the decision to move to Grand Rapids in March 2011 for work-...

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In Season - Week of May 21, 2012

by Fulton Street Farmers Market (FultonStMarket)

Submitted 05-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

Currently at the Market: Strawberries Celery Root Rhubarb Greenhouse Tomatoes Carrots Granola Hummus, Tabouli, Quinoa Salad Asparagus Green Onions Parsnips, Radishes, Turnips Pea Shoots Green Beans Peppers Zucchini Cucumbers Potatoes Lettuce...

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Food access crisis affects Grand Rapids

by Marie Roper (marieroper)

Submitted 05-04-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

By: Marie Roper, Naomi Jackins, Taylor Libolt, Katie Burkley, and Amanda Granger Over the past 50 years, access to healthy food has become more dispersed due to urban sprawl and the development of mega-grocery stores. These mega-grocery stores tend...

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Comparing the gyros of Grand Rapids

by Chris Freeman (ChrisFreemanRealtor)

Submitted 04-22-2012 under OPINION

This is my latest taste comparison of some of the gyros available from local restaurants here in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Local tacos sized up

by Chris Freeman (ChrisFreemanRealtor)

Submitted 04-17-2012 under OPINION

My day job as a realtor takes me all over the city, and I have to grab a meal where I can. I am consistently eating at local restaurants that I never even knew existed. A lot of times I see them after they have gone out of business. I thought it...

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Uptown Kitchen Grand Opening!

by Kelly LeCoy (uptownkitchen)

Submitted 03-27-2012 under

Saturday, March 31: 10:00am – 4:00pmOpen HouseCooking Demonstrations:10am – Noddea Skidmore of Stiletto Sweets11am – Chef Torrence O’Haire of the Starving Artist12:30pm – Chef Tina Marie of Kissing Rock Kitchens2:30pm...

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Uptown Kitchen Grand Opening!

by Kelly LeCoy (uptownkitchen)

Submitted 03-27-2012 under

  Friday, March 30: 3:30pm – 7:30pmRibbon Cutting (4pm) & ReceptionCooking Demonstrations:4:30pm – Chef Tina Marie of Kissing Rock Kitchens6pm – Molly Claus and Chris McKellar of the Grand Rapids Cooking SchoolPlus, get to...

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OGR 2012: Jewly Seeking Justice

by Taylor Tosh (TDeborahTosh)

Submitted 03-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

“It’s about time!” This was Jewly Warren’s reaction to the formation of Occupy Grand Rapids, an activist organization seeking to return political power to the people of America. The 39-year-old grandmother with a history of...

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Relax - Reconnect - Recharge

by Dominican Center at Marywood (DominicanCenter...)

Submitted 03-14-2012 under NONPROFITS

On Saturday, March 24th from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., we invite you to come experience some of the bodyworks modalities and programs that Dominican Center at Marywood (DCM) has to offer in the peaceful, serene atmosphere that is DCM. Events that will...

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Rapidian beat reporters meet offline

by Holly Bechiri (Holly)

Submitted 03-08-2012 under OPINION

Our music beat met recently at a coffee shop to talk about concerts and venues that the group should cover. While there, they were able to get to know each other and come up with some great series ideas. Our politics beat is meeting for the second...

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