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To love where you work

Submitted 02-04-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Kris Larson shares his aspirations for continued urbanization and the health and enjoyment of downtown Grand Rapids.

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Winter market makes eating local easy year round

Submitted 02-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Local Feed on WYCE talks about the winter farmers market.

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West Side barbecue works to provide comfortable atmosphere, comfort food

Submitted 02-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Louie's Bar and Rocket Lounge looks to become Grand Rapids' barbecue staple while encouraging community input for the future.

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Nourish Organic Market introduces paleo subscription with The Paleo Talks

Submitted 02-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Now, Grand Rapidians who eat paleo-style will soon have a subscription option thanks to Nourish Organic Market.

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Downtown Market offers programs to supply low-income peope with food, business skills

Submitted 02-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids Downtown Market is offering a variety of free initiatives designed to benefit low-income residents of the Heartside neighborhood, including distributing bus passes and vouchers for vendor produce.

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In Season: February 1, 2014

Submitted 02-01-2014 under NONPROFITS

Even in the winter, your local food growers, raisers and artisans have a long listing of foods prepared or grown locally ready for you, available on Saturdays from 10-1 at our market.

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What's On Tap: January 30-February 5

Submitted 01-30-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Take a break from the frigid weather with a brew from your favorite local pub.

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New barstillery set to open in Midtown

Submitted 01-28-2014 under NEWS

Flat Landers, a new bar on Michigan Street, will feature their own brand of distilled spirits and food in the remodeled Miller Zeilstra building.

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Italian restaurant pushes to spring grand opening

Submitted 01-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Osteria Rossa's owner Chef Chris Perkey discusses rustic Italian fare, farm-to-table systems and accommodating dietary restrictions.

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Crack fry contestants devour 90 pounds of fries in two minutes

Submitted 01-27-2014 under NEWS

Downtown bar HopCat celebrated six years in business with a french fry eating contest and $500 prize going to Kyle Hanner in record time.

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