local food
Farm to Freezer
by (MILocalFoodBeet)
Submitted 07-01-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
It’s finally here! And you’re ready to preserve some of Michigan’s bounty, right? Some Michigan produce is super simple to preserve by just washing and freezing. A variety of Michigan fruits can be frozen for smoothies, snacks and...
In Season: June 28, 2014
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 06-27-2014 under NONPROFITS
Coming Soon: Cherries Blueberries Currently Available: Apples Radishes Snap Peas Snow Peas Beets Strawberries Asparagus (green & purple) Carrots Summer Squash Broccoli Cucumbers Garlic Scapes Tomatoes Pizza Crusts Tomatoes Green & Yellow...
The Black Heron to serve Michigan-centric dishes in support of agrotourism
by (erictank)
Submitted 06-24-2014 under NEWS
A new restaurant is in the works at 428 Bridge Street and plans to be remodeled and up and running by November. The Black Heron, a New American cuisine restaurant with bar serving lunch and dinner is settling onto a West Side strip that is seeing a...
Story Matters: Downtown events encourage fun in Grand Rapids for Stephanie VanderMolen
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-23-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. The Rapidian's...
From Brooklyn to Grand Rapids: Founders prepares stage for largest music, beer fest yet
by (andreemi)
Submitted 06-19-2014 under NEWS
On Saturday, June 21, Founders Brewing Company will host its seventh annual Founders Fest outdoor music festival on dual stages in front of the brewery at 235 Grandville Ave SW. The festival begins at 3 p.m and ends at 11 p.m. It will include local...
Founders Fest aims to bring diversity in entertainment, cuisine
by (yuengerr)
Submitted 06-17-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The brick-laced streets of Grandville Ave will once again play host to Founders Brewing Company's Founders Fest on June 21. At this year's Founders Fest, which is one of the largest street parties in Grand Rapids every year, variety is...
Fulton Street Farmers Market to host summer solstice party
by (Sara Ransom)
Submitted 06-17-2014 under NEWS
To celebrate the market’s new facilities and the recent growing season, the Fulton Street Farmers Market is hosting a summer solstice party on June 21 from 5-8 p.m. at the market. For a $25 minimum donation, attendees can enjoy appetizers...
New pastry cafe to serve gluten-free dishes with European inspirations
by (dansteenwyk)
Submitted 06-17-2014 under NEWS
"I had to start my own bakery because I couldn't find food that met my standards," says Angela Specter, owner of Silverberry Kitchen. "[Allergen concious] food is either sub-standard or is at a five-star restaurant. There's no...
Story Matters: Chris McKellar's experiences opening Love's Ice Cream at Downtown Market
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-16-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. The Rapidian's...
Story Matters: Theresa, Eric Graf share discoveries in their new city
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-16-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. The story fort was...