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Grand Rapids, Mich., Bets on a Food Market for Growth

Grand Rapids, Mich., Bets on a Food Market for Growth | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
The Downtown Market, a 130,000-square-foot center for commerce in culinary arts and fresh local food is expected to attract 500,000 visitors a year and spur development.
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53rd National Morel Mushroom Festival

53rd National Morel Mushroom Festival | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
Morel Fest
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If not for blessing of the bikes I would so go to this!

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Group plans local 'March against Monsanto'

Group plans local 'March against Monsanto' | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
The rally will protest Monsanto Corp.'s production of genetically modified seeds.
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$1 million New Holland Brewery pub expansion now open

$1 million New Holland Brewery pub expansion now open | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
One of the cool features is an art fence that enclosed the beer garden.
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Kent Garden Club celebrates 100th anniversary

Kent Garden Club celebrates 100th anniversary | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
The Club cultivates, plants and maintains five public gardens.
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Beer City USA: If Grand Rapids wins, Mark Sellers pledges $1.50 pints on May 20 at BarFly bars

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Mark Sellers has a carrot for you.

If you can help Grand Rapids win the Beer City USA vote this week, he’ll sell you a draft pint of Michigan-brewed beer for $1.50 at any of his four BarFly Ventures LLC establishments in Grand Rapids.

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Crane Dance Farms prepares for downtown markets

Crane Dance Farms prepares for downtown markets | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
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New craft brewery and beer brewing supply store on tap for Ada's downtown

New craft brewery and beer brewing supply store on tap for Ada's downtown | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
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Opening day of Grand Rapids' Downtown Market welcomed 8,000 - 10,000 visitors

Opening day of Grand Rapids' Downtown Market welcomed 8,000 - 10,000 visitors | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
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Saugatuck's Spice Merchants is coming to Grand Rapids' Downtown Market

Saugatuck's Spice Merchants is coming to Grand Rapids' Downtown Market | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
Spice Merchants will offer proprietary blends and rubs as well as its extensive collection of fresh spices, herbs, seasonings and specialty salts at the market's indoor Market Hall.
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Big Rapids brewery converting Coney Island diners in Cutlerville, Mount Pleasant to brewpubs

Big Rapids brewery converting Coney Island diners in Cutlerville, Mount Pleasant to brewpubs | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
Cranker's Coney Islands will become Cranker's brewpubs this summer.
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Beer City USA: After a year in the limelight, Grand Rapids beer industry mobilizes for round 2

Beer City USA: After a year in the limelight, Grand Rapids beer industry mobilizes for round 2 | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
Brewers, beer fans and tourism marketers banking on coordinated efforts to bring Grand Rapids a repeat 'Beer City' crown.
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New Grand Rapids food truck in the works from owners of Winchester, What The Truck

New Grand Rapids food truck in the works from owners of Winchester, What The Truck | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
Smaller truck may serve deli sandwiches.
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'Beer City' water: Grand River forum includes Founders tour, Grand Rapids Whitewater update

'Beer City' water: Grand River forum includes Founders tour, Grand Rapids Whitewater update | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
An annual water quality meeting comes Thursday, April 25, as historic flood levels recede.
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What does the Beer City USA 2013 title win mean for Grand Rapids? More than you think

What does the Beer City USA 2013 title win mean for Grand Rapids? More than you think | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
Brewers, distributors and tourism officials weigh-in on Beer City title.
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Join us: The Rapidian says thank you with hyperlocal donor incentives | The Rapidian

Join us: The Rapidian says thank you with hyperlocal donor incentives | The Rapidian | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
With a host of new donor incentives, show your support and help The Rapidian reach their $20,000 fund drive goal!
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oooh there are local coffee, lunch, and dinner incentives!

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In Season: May 11, 2013 | The Rapidian

In Season: May 11, 2013 | The Rapidian | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
Check out the local offerings at the Fulton Street Farmers Market
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'I think we came through it': West Michigan apple growers optimistic despite early morning frost

'I think we came through it': West Michigan apple growers optimistic despite early morning frost | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
Apple growers on "Fruit Ridge" employed helicopters, wind machines, orchard heaters and bonfires to keep the cold temperatures from nipping the apple blossoms,
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Beer City USA: Detroit Free Press explores 'craft beer mecca' Grand Rapids

Beer City USA: Detroit Free Press explores 'craft beer mecca' Grand Rapids | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
Freep story package includes tour of 8 Grand Rapids breweries.
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A Damn Fine Cup of Coffee

A Damn Fine Cup of Coffee | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
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Blueberry Haven specialty boutique touts West Michigan blueberries, future blueberry cookbook

Blueberry Haven specialty boutique touts West Michigan blueberries, future blueberry cookbook | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
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Live garden chat at noon Thursday; get your vegetable and flower questions answered

Live garden chat at noon Thursday;  get your vegetable and flower questions answered | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
Yes it is go time for many plants. But will we still have a frost? What can you plant now? What is your favorite tomato variety? That's what we are going to chat about from noon to 1 p.m. tomorrow.
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In Season: May 4, 2013 | The Rapidian

In Season: May 4, 2013 | The Rapidian | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
The Market is open! Come explore what is in season this week at the Fulton Street Farmer's Market as we gear up for another delicious season!
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After successful launch, Downtown Market leaders look forward to weekday hours

After successful launch, Downtown Market leaders look forward to weekday hours | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
The outdoor seasonal market will be open Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.,
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New Beer Friday, Homebrew Seminar Update Edition (4/26) ~ The Buzz: Siciliano's Market News & Notes

New Beer Friday, Homebrew Seminar Update Edition (4/26) ~ The Buzz: Siciliano's Market News & Notes | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
This week the boss kicks off New Beer Friday by reminding us that celebrated beer writer Stan Hieronymus will be the keynote speaker at the May 10 homebrew seminars.
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Proposed taquería just a matter of time for abandoned Wealthy St. gas station

Proposed taquería just a matter of time for abandoned Wealthy St. gas station | Eat Local West Michigan | Scoop.it
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