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Get your Grandwich (Part V) - The Grand(wich) finale
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 08-08-2011 under OPINION
In a downpour at Rosa Parks Circle on, the Grandwich competition came to a close. Three of Chris' recommendations made it to the top 10. Of the Grandwiches on display: Omelette Shoppe - Slow-roasted, hand-pulled tender corned beef, sliced dill...
Bartertown Diner raises money for market improvements at the Fulton Street Farmers Market with delicious eats
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 07-29-2011 under NONPROFITS
Fans of fresh, local food now have even more reason to get excited about the Our Goodness is Growing campaign to improve the Fulton Street Farmers Market (1147 E. Fulton). Starting Saturday, July 30, and running right through Saturdays of the...
Get your Grandwich (Part IV) - Four sandwiches and a few surprises
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 07-29-2011 under OPINION
Tim Linscott sponsored this round of sandwiches for part four. If you're interested in sponsoring the Freeman Grandwich quest (just eight more to go), email [email protected]. Courtyard by Marriott - 100% beef, Michigan made hot dog stuffed...
Get your Grandwich (Part III): Eggs are the new black
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 07-28-2011 under OPINION
Just 12 sandwiches left on the list after this installment. Chris Freeman, Grand Rapids Grandwich guru, has checked off 29 Grandwiches, and the finding after this round: Eggs are the new black. Founders Brewing Company - Sliced roasted chicken,...
Get your Grandwich (Part II): The real winner is Nantucket Baking Company
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 07-27-2011 under OPINION
In part one of the Grandwich quest, Chris reviewed 10 eateries. Now onto part two with another eight contenders and $150 invested. But Chris is ready to declare that the biggest winner in this competition is Nantucket Bakery. Among his top four in...
Get your Grandwich (Part I): Narrowing down 10 contenders
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 07-26-2011 under OPINION
Grandwich brief by Denise Cheng Chris Freeman fully buys that Grand Rapids should have a signature dish. Chicago with its deep dish, Philly with its cheesesteak, New York with its cheesecake, Freeman has taken it upon himself to wade through as many...
100 Holes Challenge returns for its second summer
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 07-21-2011 under NONPROFITS
Although the longest day of the year happened in June, the golfers participating in this year’s 100 Holes Challenge say that it happened on Monday, July 18th at Sunnybrook Country Club. Or at least it was the longest day of golf!...
Catalyst Radio: The Network celebrates its second annual Network Neighborhood Bash tomorrow
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 07-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
Don't have time to listen right now? Download the episode and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW (9:32) The Network, an LGBTQ resource in Grand Rapids, is having its second annual street fair/fundraiser tomorrow, complete with food, musical...
Catalyst Radio: ARC Kent County Monday night's beneficiary of WYCE's hat trick concert series
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 04-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
INTERVIEW (8:18) Music lovers, Hat Trick goers, this one's for you. As the beneficiary of the upcoming music concert at One Trick Pony, ARC Kent County's executive director joins us to share exactly what Monday night's donations will support. ARC...
[VIDEO] Live Coverage fundraising soiree matchmakes local artists and art enthusiasts
by (FotoJosh)
Submitted 02-22-2011 under NEWS
After several months of planning and publicity, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts held its preeminent fundraiser of the year, Live Coverage. In its 11th year, the bash on Saturday attracted approximately 500 attendees. From 6:30-9:15 p.m.,...