Let’s talk about The Commons. Hats off to their team and coming up with a solid mid-century vibe in a very, very cool neighborhood on Cherry Street. Can I say that I love this as a proud Generation X-er?  The Commons is a throwback to Mom’s cook...

Have you checked out the Pub at Paddock yet? Maybe you might remember it as Magiamo’s, or if you're even older... Gibson’s. Complete with historic tiles and crown molding, this space is truly unique as you go back in time into the grand old mansion of E...

We can’t say enough about this "authentically American" restaurant! Located in the middle of the Wealthy Corridor, you can be sure that you’ll be surrounded by the coolest people in the city. When we visited Forty Acres recently, we ordered the shrimp ...

Located in the heart of Alger Heights near the corner of Eastern and Alger sits a wonderful, eclectic restaurant called The Old Goat. In a word (or a few)...what a cool place! As you walk in the back door, you watch while the pizza chefs prepare the woo...

I first heard about IRIE Kitchen from my hairdresser Ashley when we were talking about tasty vegetarian options. (I am not a vegetarian, but I do strive to be most of the time) The best thing about vegetarian food is that if you can find the right food with t...

If you follow us @grand.rapids.girl you probably know that Harmony Brewing in Eastown is one of our absolute favorites.  How should we count the ways why we love it so much?  First, I may be dating myself when I tell you that I remember when t...