food
Trillium Haven owners grow into restaurateurs, support local agriculture and economy
by (lizstudt)
Submitted 07-26-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Trillium Haven, a new restaurant in Eastown, has now been open for almost a month, and owners Michael VanderBrug and Anja Mast are still adjusting to the differences between restaurant ownership and their previous project, a community supported...
Taste of Grand Rapids showcases local restaurants, hosts barbeque competition
by (ulrichb)
Submitted 07-26-2012 under NEWS
Last year, 20,000 people showed up at John Ball Park for the Taste of Grand Rapids. “One highlight of the event is that it’s free,” states Clear Channel Media and Entertainment promotions assistant Samantha Bennett....
Get your Grandwich on 2012: Part 2
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 07-24-2012 under OPINION
The 2012 Grandwich competition kicked off yesterday, and I reviewed five of the 27 sandwiches being offered around town. In this second video installment, I review seven more Grandwiches in the competition: Bobarinos, Hopcat, Ritz Koney,...
Get your Grandwich on 2012: Part 1
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 07-23-2012 under OPINION
The 2012 Grandwich competition begins today with 27 local restaurants competing. In this first video, I visit Founders, Grand Central Market, Birch Lodge, Big O Cafe and Speak EZ and report on their Grandwich offerings. Like last year, the public is...
Radix Tavern to focus on more than food
by (lizstudt)
Submitted 07-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Balwinder Bal, owner of Bombay Cuisine, and Jayson Leek, former sous chef at the B.O.B., are collaborating to create a new restaurant that will focus on Southern style cooking. The food at Radix Tavern is not the only thing getting attention. The...
Stella's burger gets national nod from GQ Magazine
by (Chelsea)
Submitted 06-21-2012 under NEWS
Stella's Lounge has received national attention for their stuffed burgers. GQ Magazine compiled a list of 50 things America does "better than anyone else anywhere else" and, mixed in with Heinz ketchup and food trucks, Stella's...
In Season: Week of June 17
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 06-15-2012 under NONPROFITS
Currently at the Market: Cherries Strawberries Raspberries Jalapenos Sugar Peas Snap Peas Tunnel Grown Zucchini and Summer Squash Celery Root Rhubarb Greenhouse Tomatoes Carrots Granola Hummus, Tabouli, Quinoa Salad Asparagus Green Onions...
Street party brings the best beer, food and music Grand Rapids has to offer
by (yuengerr)
Submitted 06-15-2012 under OPINION
On a day when temperatures reached the 90s, the Local First Street Party last Saturday was as crowded as ever, featuring a handful of local bands and even more local food choices. Taking place on Weston Street in front of Bistro Bella Vita, the...
In Season June 12, 2012
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 06-09-2012 under NONPROFITS
Currently at the Market: Cherries Strawberries Sugar Peas Snap Peas Tunnel Grown Zucchini and Summer Squash Celery Root Rhubarb Greenhouse Tomatoes Carrots Granola Hummus, Tabouli, Quinoa Salad Asparagus...
Volunteers needed at Fulton Street Farmers Market
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 06-05-2012 under NONPROFITS
Fulton Street Farmers Market is looking for volunteers for a Rapid Market Assessment on June 12 and June 15. Volunteer hours are between 7:45 a.m. and 3 p.m. Partial shifts are available as well. We are in need of volunteers to do an attendance...