With summer kicking off, the end of a sunny day is typically best spent outside! One summer activity that I have been enjoying recently is outdoor dining. You can't beat an activity that includes delicious food, a cold drink, and soaking up the summer sun. From rooftop bars with views of the Grand Rapids skyline [...]
What do an orange tabby cat and a 15-foot-long U-Haul have in common? They were all essential for Steven’s transition from Ohio to West Michigan. After seven hours of travel, he finally arrived at his new apartment on the West side. Steven made the transition to West Michigan to work for our member, Amway, as [...]
Originally from the East side of the state, Zach fell in love with the laid-back lifestyle of Grand Rapids after living downtown during a summer internship with Gordon Food Service (GFS). His summer spent on the West side and working at GFS exposed him to many new experiences and professional connections. Zach was first introduced [...]
Though she grew up in Ohio and went to college there, Chelsea was no stranger to West Michigan. The region was a frequent vacation spot for her family, and now, she’s made it her home. After deciding West Michigan was where they wanted to be, Chelsea, her fiancé, and their two dogs packed up their [...]
You can’t talk about West Michigan without talking about the Lake. When I moved to Grand Rapids from the east side of the state for college, I was ecstatic to learn that I was only 20 minutes away from the beach. In these last couple of years, I’ve explored many beaches, including Holland, Grand Haven, [...]
While I consider myself a West Michigan native, my parents certainly are not. They spent their childhoods and a good part of their young adult life down south in Louisiana. So, even though I may have grown up in the north, there was certainly a constant Southern influence in the house. The South is well known for its hospitality and it’s hard to be a great host without serving great food. Anyone who [...]
Wolfgang’s. For many Grand Rapidians, a necessary pilgrimage. Among students, the restaurant enjoys mythical status as the place you can get a $4 early bird special, that is, if you can peel yourself out of bed in time. It’s common for little herds of Calvin students make the pilgrimage together, emerging from dormitories into the [...]
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