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RitaGirls' Boutique Bakery grows from bakery cart to brick and mortar

Micki Ackerman and her niece Maria Tornga bake cupcakes and custom cakes in downtown's MoDiv shops at Monroe Center and Division. They'll even deliver or cater your sweet treats.

Laura and Seth Porter are opening a New American cuisine themed restaurant on Bridge Street where major revitalization efforts are taking place along the block.

New Belgium Brewing Company is bringing its short film tour to Grand Rapids the second year in a row, ready to showcase film clips while celebrating craft beer and bicycling.

Silverberry Kitchen, located on Plainfield Avenue, will serve both allergen-conscious and traditionally prepared dishes inspired by owner Angela Spector's experiences with French and Belgian cuisine.

Brothers Aidan and Evan are bringing local flavor to Eastown with their soon to be opened meat market featuring Michigan products.

New local business, The Bandit Queen, will be providing East Asian cuisine at the 11th annual Local First Street Party on Saturday, June 7.

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Creperie opens in Downtown Market

The newest tenant to join Market Hall at the Downtown Market offers full menu of Mediterranean fare, specializes in crepes both savory and sweet.

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New menswear shop opens in MoDiv

Jeffrey George, a men's clothing boutique that opened up in the MoDiv building downtown, seeks to create a comfortable space for men to shop.

In two short weeks, Metal Art Studio plans to make the transition from its riverside location on Monroe Avenue to Cherry Street in the vibrant East Hills business district

West side development is on the rise and adding to the momentum is a new retail shop which will open May 17 on Bridge Street.

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