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Shake Shack is officially coming to the Grand Rapids area. The fast-casual favorite has signed a 15-year lease for a new drive-thru location in Kentwood near Woodland Mall.

Grand Rapids’ fifth annual Noodle Fest returns March 11 at Calder Plaza, featuring ramen, pho, pasta, and more from local restaurants. Taste, vote, and enjoy live entertainment all day.

Over 45 new restaurants opened in West Michigan in 2025, from quick bites to indulgent meals. Discover the latest eateries across Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Holland, and beyond.

Small plates are trending, and one Detroit restaurant just earned top honors. LoveFood named La Feria the best small plate restaurant in Michigan for its tapas, atmosphere, and Spanish-inspired menu.

The New York Times has named the cherry pie at The Cherry Hut Restaurant in Beulah, Michigan, one of the 14 best restaurant desserts in the country.

Fire Bird Bar is moving into the former Turnstiles space in Grand Rapids, bringing live music, southern comfort food, pizza, and a salad bar. The new country-rock venue is expected to open February 2026.

Dime Store in Detroit has been named Michigan’s best diner, offering inventive brunch dishes, scratch-made comfort food, and a welcoming neighborhood vibe.

Heated igloos and cozy huts are transforming winter dining in Grand Rapids. Here’s why the trend has stuck around and where you can enjoy a warm, memorable meal outside.

Michigan’s Prime + Proper earns a top-20 North America steakhouse ranking, impressing with Wagyu, Porterhouse, and high-end sides in a historic Detroit setting.

Fans can finally taste Adobo Boy again! The family-owned Filipino restaurant reopened in Grand Rapids with soft-opening days Dec. 1–2, offering classics like adobo, lumpia, and rotating specials.

Taste of Home has named Eastside Fish Fry & Grill in Lansing the best fried chicken in Michigan, a spot already praised by Guy Fieri and known for its 48-hour dry rub and massive, adventurous menu.

Discover West Michigan bars and restaurants fully decked out for the holidays. Enjoy festive drinks, sparkling lights, seasonal events, and ways to give back this Christmas.