local food
Chef Zack Sklar to open Social Kitchen & Bar at Downtown Market
by (Downtown Market GR)
Submitted 02-24-2015 under NONPROFITS
Zack Sklar, a leading Detroit-area chef known for restaurants including MEX and Beau’s in Bloomfield, Mich., will be bringing his Social Kitchen & Bar to the Downtown Market, after a 2012 opening of the first Social in Birmingham, Mich....
Discover six locally owned alternatives to Trader Joe's
by (wendypchef)
Submitted 02-12-2015 under OPINION
There is something really wrong with the idea of a national chain store opening being a sign of progress. Maybe we will really “hit it big” if a Cheesecake Factory opens downtown!) But that’s another story. In the meantime, I would...
Foodie Film Series to include food tastings, demonstrations, panel discussions
by (MaddieForshee)
Submitted 02-10-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids Downtown Market is kicking off their new year with a host of new classes and events. To mix up their usual lineup, the market is now offering a documentary screening once a month called the Foodie Film Series. Shannon Sadoski,...
Café Louis brings new life to local dry cleaner
by (MaddieForshee)
Submitted 01-27-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Sheldon Dry Cleaners is working to breathe new life into their dry cleaning business: they have just opened a café inside their new laundry room. In addition to expanding their Grand Rapids headquarters to include a laundromat, the dry cleaning...
Building revitalization projects proposed for Wealthy Street
by (TSzakal)
Submitted 01-13-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Proposals were brought to the January East Hills Council of Neighbors meeting, with a butcher shop and mixed-use development aim to revitalize the lots at 1106 and 1059 Wealthy Street SE. Matt Smith, future owner of Louise Earl Butcher, is currently...
In Season: December 13, 2014
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 12-12-2014 under NONPROFITS
Evergreens: Wreaths Garland Greens Christmas Trees Fruits & Vegetables: Apples (Late Varieties) Pears Winter Squash Brussell Sprouts Kohlrabi Carrots Beets Parsnips Radishes (white & red) Potatoes Onions Garlic Cabbage (Red, Green, Napa)...
EatGR Meetup at Tacos El Cunado
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 12-03-2014 under
Good food is better when you eat it together. It’s even better when you can eat it for a good cause. Join FoodCircles, EatGR, and Feeding America West Michigan on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Tacos El Cunado in Grand Rapids’ Downtown Market....
EatGR, FoodCircles ask West Michigan to raise forks for hunger relief
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 11-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
Food. It’s an essential part of life and, increasingly, an essential part of Grand Rapids’ identity. But even as the local restaurant scene is flourishing, thousands of families in our community are struggling to get enough to eat. This...
In Season: November 15, 2014
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 11-14-2014 under NONPROFITS
Evergreens: Wreaths Garland Greens Fruits & Vegetables: Apples (Many Varieties) Pears Pumpkins Gourds Winter Squash Pie Pumpkins Brussell Sprouts Peas (snow & snap) Celery Kohlrabi Carrots Beets Parsnips Radishes (white & red)...
In Season: November 1, 2014
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 10-31-2014 under NONPROFITS
Fruits & Vegetables: Apples (Many Varieties) Grapes Pears Pumpkins Gourds Winter Squash Pie Pumpkins Brussell Sprouts Cucumbers (Seedless, Regular) Peas (snow & snap) Celery Kohlrabi Carrots Beets Parsnips Radishes (white & red)...