This Michigan Town Just Ranked Among America’s 10 Best Food Scenes
Traverse City is gaining national attention after being named one of the best small-town food scenes in America for 2026, climbing higher in this year’s rankings.
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Where are Mother’s Day Brunch Buffets in Grand Rapids?
Discover 10+ Mother’s Day brunch buffets around Grand Rapids, from carving stations to waffles and desserts. Make Mom feel special and book your table before they fill up.
Hot Sauce Festival Brings the Heat for Two Days
Michigan is turning up the heat this year with its inaugural two-day hot sauce festival, spicing up the state’s ever-expanding lineup of food and drink celebrations.
Longtime Holland Bakery Expanding with New Restaurant
The deBoer Bakkerij family is expanding in Holland with Shore by deBoer, a new breakfast and lunch spot continuing decades of baking and hospitality. Shore is opening soon in the former Jackie's place location.
Where are Easter Brunch Buffets in Grand Rapids in 2026?
Looking to make a brunch buffet part of your Easter festivities on April 5? Check out all the spots around Grand Rapids offering yummy egg dishes, meat carving stations, decadent desserts, and more.
Longtime Grand Rapids Butcher Shop and Deli Shuts Down
After more than a dozen years, Grand Butchers in Grand Rapids has closed. The Michigan Street meat shop and deli built a loyal following, with customers now reacting and sharing memories online.
Grandville’s Wildroast Coffee to Open Two New Shops in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids is getting two new specialty coffee cafés from Wildroast Coffee Co., with a Westside shop opening April 24 and a downtown location planned by year’s end.
9 New West Michigan Restaurants to Try in 2026
West Michigan is off to a strong start in 2026 with nine new restaurants to try, from Caribbean and Indian cuisine to pizza, breakfast spots, and fusion kitchens.
Grand Rapids Vegetarian Restaurant to Close, New Cocktail Bar and Hookah Lounge Planned
Longtime vegetarian restaurant Gai House on Plainfield in Grand Rapids to close. Former NBA player plans hookah lounge and cocktail bar at the location.
Flo’s Pizzeria to Close One West Michigan Restaurant
The Greenville location of Flo’s Pizzeria will close April 19, 2026, as owner Davide Uccello focuses on other locations and community events.
One of Grand Rapids’ Most Beloved Restaurants Is Closing Temporarily
A longtime Grand Rapids favorite is closing its doors, but only for now. Beloved British pub, Graydon’s Crossing, is preparing for a full remodel and a reimagined future.
Two New Jersey Mike’s Just Opened Up in Grand Rapids
Jersey Mike’s is continuing its rapid growth with two new Grand Rapids-area locations. In March 2026, sub shops opened up on Kalamazoo Ave. SE and on 28th St. SE.