DINING IN MICHIGAN - The Gander

Nov 2023 1

22 nightlife hotspots in Grand Rapids for trivia, karaoke, and more

By Lisa Green | COMMUNITY, THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Lisa Green

Here’s where to have fun after dark in West Michigan.

22 Nightlife Hotspots in Grand Rapids for Trivia, Karaoke, and More

Oct 2023 19

15 stops on Lansing’s beer and wine trail to satisfy your thirst

By Lucas Henkel | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Lucas Henkel

Get your drink on at these award-winning breweries, distilleries, and wineries around Greater Lansing.

Oct 2023 4

Redhots in the Rapids: 8 anchors of the West Michigan hot dog scene

By Lisa Green | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Lisa Green

Whether you think the coney came to Michigan in Kalamazoo or Jackson, West Michiganders have been busy making an art out of the dog.

Redhots in the Rapids: 8 Anchors of the West Michigan Hot Dog Scene

Sep 2023 12

Hidden Near You: How to find Michigan’s best speakeasies and secret bars

By Claire Mainprize | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, Claire Mainprize

Sipping a craft cocktail is more fun when you have to find a hidden doorway or recite a secret code before you can even order.

Hidden Near You: How to Find Michigan’s Best Speakeasies and Secret Bars

Jul 2023 26

We Asked, You Answered: 19 of the best breweries in Michigan

By Maddison Hill | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Maddison Hill

Get a taste of Michigan with our readers' favorite state breweries. Recently, we asked a question to our followers on Facebook: What’s the best brewery in Michigan? Many Michiganders answered the call. This story highlights breweries that got the most love, but...

Aug 2022 17

Food History: Michigan’s favorite ice cream was born in a brewery

By Lisa Green | LOCAL HISTORY, EVERGREEN, Lisa Green

Blue Moon ice cream may be a Midwest dairy flavor mystery that sort of just tastes like "blue” to some, but Michigan’s Superman ice cream multiplies that mystery by three.