Brewery stirs up mixologists for Cocktail Party

A lakeshore-based brewery is continuing its push to also be known as a spirits company. New Holland Artisan Spirits is bringing 15 mixologists under one...

Bruise-free apple harvester invented on the Fruit Ridge

A small Conklin company that builds and repairs farm machinery for fruit growers all over the U.S. and Canada has devised and patented a...

Sports bar claims title of most beers on tap in Michigan

A restaurant and sports bar has assumed the title of most beers on tap in Michigan — after increasing its number of taps by...

Founders Brewing bottles next Backstage Series brew

Founders Brewing Co. has named the latest beer in its Backstage Series of experimental brews. Maple syrup barrels Following the successful Canadian Breakfast Stout, many people...

Local First takes 10×10 pledge

Local First is calling on the people of West Michigan to take The 10x10 Pledge. Local food economy The campaign asks people to spend $10 a...

Potash: a gold mine for Michigan?

A nearly forgotten deposit of high-grade potash under two West Michigan counties is being touted as a potential multibillion dollar industry that could make...

West Michigan companies rate among ‘best’ for working mothers

Two West Michigan employers rate among Working Mother magazine’s ‘100 Best Companies’ for moms in 2013. ‘Best’ Michigan employers for moms in 2013 Herman Miller, Zeeland Kellogg,...

Stanford scientists rank West Michigan brews among ‘best beers in the world’

A pair of Stanford researchers has reduced analyzing millions of beer reviews to a science — and four West Michigan brews rank among the...

Brewery wins gold in Germany

A brewery has reinforced its reputation as one of the world’s finest breweries by taking home two medals at European Beer Star 2013 in...

Founders Brewing opens doors to expansion

Founders Brewing Co. opened its new-look space on Monday — after a two week taproom closure and months of construction. The expansion The brewery substantially upgraded...

Bell’s Brewery taps into Cottage Bar Chili Cook-off

The Cottage Bar & Restaurant will host its 32nd annual chili cook-off on Saturday, with more than 40 cooks competing. The Cottage Bar Chili Cook-off...

Perrin Brewing throws Backyard Beer Bash

Perrin Brewing Co. will celebrate its first birthday with a Backyard Beer Bash on Saturday. The Comstock Park brewery will host an full lineup of...

Italian restaurant and tavern enters downtown

A home-style Italian restaurant and tavern plans to open its doors downtown by the end of the year. Tastes of Italy 616 Development has found what...

Brewery enforces trademark to protect ‘flagship beer’

The co-owner of a Grand Rapids brewery recently took to the Internet to share his account of a trademark dispute with an out-of-state brewery. The...

Brewery opens with 700 gallons of craft beer

A husband-and-wife team is opening the doors to their brewery for the first time on Saturday. The grand opening of Ada-based Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery...

Brewery opens with reserved seats for Stanley Cup and Calder Cup

A brewery that’s been in the process of opening since last summer will open its doors Thursday. Six brews Grandville teacher Ron Denning and his wife,...

DeVos notes Downtown Market opening is a celebration of entrepreneurs

Nineteen new, expanded or relocated businesses are now part of the much-anticipated Indoor Market Hall at Downtown Market that opened Labor Day and is...

Money trees: apples by the bushels

(As seen on WZZM TV 13) Michigan’s apple growers will harvest approximately 30 million bushels of apples this year, according to the official crop...

Cole’s Quality Foods rolls out national garlic bread tour

Cole’s Quality Foods has come up with yet another way to do garlic bread. The Grand Rapids-based baking company, known for inventing frozen garlic bread...

City Produce weighs in at Downtown Market

If you were worried about how you’ll get fresh produce during the winter months, City Produce will open its doors at the Downtown Market...