The Silver Spork
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...
New Grand Rapidian Molly Clauhs rises as notable culinary asset
by (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-...
Food truck debate put on hold
by (nickmanes)
Submitted 12-08-2011 under NEWS
Thursday afternoon, the Grand Rapids Planning Commission had a public hearing considering an ordinance that would allow mobile food vendors (i.e. food trucks, carts, and so on) to operate on private property such as parking lots. Cities such as...
The Silver Spork rides into town
by (cjlautenbach)
Submitted 08-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
If you’ve ever eaten lunch at a school, you know what a spork is. If you’ve ever wanted to try lunch from a food truck, you need to find out where The Silver Spork will be. This chariot of local cuisine is a new kid on the...