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Kolene Allen veganizes GR, vies for award

Submitted 02-19-2013 under NEWS

Kolene Allen, local Grand Rapids environment supporter, talks about being vegan and protecting the environment. Her efforts have garnered her recognition as a future leader at the Women and the Environment Symposium.

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GR Beer Week begins Monday

Submitted 02-18-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The city of Grand Rapids prepares for the 2nd Annual celebration of Beer Week from Feb. 18-23.

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Farmer-owned restaurant offers bold brews, homegrown meals to support food bank

Submitted 02-15-2013 under NONPROFITS

From Feb. 18-Mar. 2, those who eat a meal at Trillium Haven can send four meals to someone in need.

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Logan's Alley to host February Night Out for The Rapidian on Fat Tuesday

Submitted 02-05-2013 under OPINION

Join us on Tuesday, February 12 to support The Rapidian. 20% of your purchases goes towards supporting The Rapidian!

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Reds on the River fights hunger during Ice Festival

Submitted 02-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

As Grand Rapids' ice gurus transform Rockford, one restaurant supports food bank.

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Grand Rapids Brewing Co: great beer, mediocre food

Submitted 01-28-2013 under OPINION

Grand Rapids Brewing Co. has a fantastic setting and great beers. But noise, a ridiculous wait, and a strange distrust of vegetables spoil a dining experience.

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Asheville beer reviewer tours Grand Rapids beer scene

Submitted 12-31-2012 under NEWS

Local beer reviewer Ben Darcie led Asheville beer reviewer Adam Reinke on a tour visiting microbreweries in and surrounding Grand Rapids for a day.

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Maru Sushi serves more than meets the eye

Submitted 12-28-2012 under OPINION

Owner of the Speak EZ Lounge, Eric Albertson, guides me through an interesting eating experience at Maru Sushi.

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During annual Shop Hop, Eastown Antiques turns profit for hunger relief

Submitted 12-13-2012 under NONPROFITS

Eastown Antiques used their biggest night of the year as a fundraiser for Feeding America West Michigan.

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Eating out Lebanese style

Submitted 12-12-2012 under OPINION

The warm and hospitable food "experience" of the vibrant Lebanese culture is reflected in John and Diane Aouad's restaurant, Osta's Lebanese Cuisine.

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