local food
CVLT Pizza works to be example of farm-to-table dining
by (Davis Dryer)
Submitted 06-14-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
CVLT Pizza founder Ryan Cappelletti is out to change the way you see food, and more specifically, pizza. Cappelletti has experience in the locally sourced restaurant scene. Starting with Bartertown Diner, and now recently moving on to CVLT Pizza,...
Shop seasonally: What's at the market now
by (Amy Hinman)
Submitted 06-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
As the growing season in Michigan enters full swing, farmers markets are starting to see more produce, people and demand. With an assortment of farmers markets in the area, Grand Rapids offers a variety of locations, entertainment and events for the...
Gluten-Free Fair introduces Grand Rapids to new food options
by (MILocalFoodBeet)
Submitted 06-05-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
People choose their diets based on many factors. For some, there is the luxury of choices and for others there are food sensitivities or the necessity of disease control. Many people avoid gluten. Gluten is a protein found in grains such as wheat,...
Local food options available in Creston
by (crestongr)
Submitted 05-29-2013 under NONPROFITS
By: Lance Kraai According to most estimates the average fruit or vegetable purchased in the US travels 1,500 miles before arriving on your plate. To put that in perspective, 1,500 miles from your quaint Creston neighborhood home will put you on the...
Save the Date for the Rock the Block Street Street Fair June 15th, 2013!
by (LINC News Bureau)
Submitted 05-15-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
It’s time to Rock the Block! Join LINC Community Revitalization, Inc. on Madison Avenue at Hall Street on June 15th, 2013 to celebrate community, culture and connection to opportunity! From 11am to 6pm the street will be filled with local food...
Salty, crunchy, delicious: local tortilla chips put to the test
by (Vossj)
Submitted 04-19-2013 under OPINION
Established in 1975, El Matador Enterprise Inc is a long-standing tortilla chip manufacturer here in Grand Rapids. New competition has arrived for the once lone local corn chip factory. Charley's Pub & Grill, established in 2009 as...
The Starving Artist innovatives culinary niche
by (Brittany Beezhold)
Submitted 04-17-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Torrence O’Haire, The Starving Artist, is a self-made private chef developing a difference in the culinary culture. As a devout traditionalist and trained sommerlier and mixologist, O’Haire is always searching for something new to try....
Amore treats local food group to expansive tasting menu
by (Holly)
Submitted 03-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
One day after Amore Trattoria Italiana won the Restaurant of the Year award from the American Culinary Federation of Greater Grand Rapids, 27 members of the EatGR group paid a special visit to this locally-owned Italian restaurant for their monthly...
Is your favorite restaurant really local?
by (wendypchef)
Submitted 11-23-2012 under OPINION
Recently Bagger Dave’s held a media event at their newest restaurant in Grandville. The press release offered “the opportunity to check out the restaurant and learn more about this rapidly expanding Michigan-grown company” and...
Fork Fest 2012 provides chance to get to know local food system
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 10-19-2012 under NEWS
At first glance, it would be easy to think that Fork Fest was just a food fair where several restaurants were gathered at one spot for you to try their offerings. This casual observation quickly evaporates when you arrive at the venue. Romence...