National Margarita Day is February 22 – and we’re celebrating with this list of the area’s best versions of the classic cocktail, as recommended by our social media followers. Whether you prefer the…
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The term “dive bar” used to conjure up images of a seedy, run-down place in a not-so-nice neighborhood. That’s changed, as dive bars are increasingly recognized as authentic, unpretentious spots full…
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Grand Rapids is known for its hospitality, and we’re just as welcoming to four-legged visitors (and residents) as we are to their owners. From the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, which includes…
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Let the spirits move you in Grand Rapids, where a growing number of distillers are joining well-established beer and cider brewers to offer a dazzling selection of locally crafted adult beverages…
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Hard seltzer continues to attract new fans across the nation and is one of the hottest new trends in boozy drinks. Hard seltzer, or spiked seltzer, is an alcoholic beverage containing carbonated…
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Already internationally acclaimed for its craft beers, Grand Rapids is now earning recognition for its fast-growing production of hard ciders. Quality ciders start with quality apples, and Grand…
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Said to have originated in London in the late 1980s, the espresso martini is currently riding a fresh wave of popularity. It overtook the Long Island iced tea to become America’s sixth most popular…
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Grand Rapids’ status as the Craft Beverage Capital of the U.S. may be grounded in our decade-plus (and counting) reign as Beer City USA, but our artisanal drink expertise extends far beyond the 40+…
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Grand Rapids is home to a number of pro sports teams, including the West Michigan Whitecaps (baseball), Grand Rapids Griffins (hockey), Grand Rapids Gold (basketball) and Grand Rapids Rise (women’s…
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Michigan is one of America’s top three apple-producing states – and Grand Rapids is one of the state’s best apple-growing regions. Our apples are distributed far and wide, but some are kept right here…
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