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Named the best grocery store in Michigan, Kingma’s Market in Grand Rapids is loved for its fresh produce, Michigan-made goods, and welcoming atmosphere.

Lovefood has named HopCat’s Madtown Grilled Cheese the best in Michigan, highlighting its stacked cheeses, sourdough bread, and creamy tomato soup. The beer and burger bar has locations in Grand Rapids, Detroit, and beyond.

The iconic hot dog spot is only closed temporarily and plans to reopen January 19.

Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park in Alto is hiring for the 2026 season, offering summer jobs where you can work around exotic animals like giraffes, penguins, and even a baby pygmy hippo.

West Michigan restaurant posts anti-ICE message, leading to booming business and temporary closure from threats

Over 45 new restaurants opened in West Michigan in 2025, from quick bites to indulgent meals. Discover the latest eateries across Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Holland, and beyond.

Whether you are sharing with friends or eating the whole plate yourself, these nachos deliver every time.

Michigan bakery Avalon International Bread in Detroit and Ann Arbor is earning national recognition for its fresh-baked, artisan breads, from sourdough to multigrain, plus crave-worthy café dishes and pastries that make every meal better.

Fans can finally taste Adobo Boy again! The family-owned Filipino restaurant reopened in Grand Rapids with soft-opening days Dec. 1–2, offering classics like adobo, lumpia, and rotating specials.

McDonald’s brought the McRib back to dozens of cities this year, but Michigan didn’t make the list.