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every issue 8 editor's letter 95 dining guide

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112 gr gems

Wagging Riders, a bus that's gone to the dogs—in the very best way!

people + places 12 city

Breakaway Music Festival, piazza pre-parties and a little bit of Italy.

13 voice

Jean Stoffer & Grace Start define home through storytelling.

14 profile

Millie the book-cart dog brings reading, comfort to kids in care.

16 spotlight

Funny business: Comedian Matt Lauria talks life between gigs.

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20 Experience

Kitchen Confab: A conversation with Smitten Chef Joel Taylor.

22 Expert

Exercise the mind! From struggles to success at Mathnasium.

23 Style

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88 create

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A Mile ahead of the competition There are stories that define an issue. And there are places that define a city.For this edition of Grand Rapids Magazine, we turned our attention to the Medical Mile—a name so familiar to West Michiganders that we sometimes forget just how remarkable it really is. What began as a couple of hospitals along Michigan Street has grown into one of the region's most significant engines of research, education, innovation and patient care. Today, physicians, scientists, educators, students and entrepreneurs work side by side in a corridor that has transformed not only our skyline but also our identity. Grand Rapids has become a destination for healthcare, biomedical research and medical education, attracting talent and investment from around the world. In this issue, we meet some of the people helping shape that story. We explore the institutions, breakthroughs and expertise that have made the Medical Mile a source of pride for West Michigan. More importantly, we look at the human side of healthcare—the doctors, caregivers, patients and innovators whose work touches lives every day. But as always, this magazine is about more than one story. You’ll meet designers and television personalities Jean Stoffer and Grace Start of The Established Home on Magnolia Network, and learn about a new book they're creating on what defines home. You’ll be introduced to Millie, a therapy dog bringing comfort to children in rehabilitation. You’ll step into the kitchens of talented chefs. You’ll discover waterfront dining destinations perfect for long summer evenings, from lakeside decks to riverfront patios. And because this is our July/August issue, you'll also find plenty of reasons to get outside and enjoy the season—from festivals and local food celebrations to the restaurants, neighborhoods and personalities that make Grand Rapids such a vibrant place to call home. The Medical Mile may be our cover story, but the real story is something bigger: a community that continues to grow and evolve—and is worth celebrating. Warm regards, Lisa Enos Editor-in-Chief, Grand Rapids Magazine

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Pre-party in the piazza Downtown’s entertainment district is getting a new summer ritual designed to smooth the transition between street life and showtime. Studio Park is rolling out “Pre Parties in the Piazza,” a seasonal celebration centered in its outdoor plaza that will run Fridays, Saturdays and Acrisure Amphitheater concert nights from May 15 through September. The concept turns the piazza into a casual gathering space with an outdoor bar, yard games and music for guests heading to nearby venues. Studio Park, operated by Studio C, positions the piazza as a downtown landing spot surrounded by retail, dining and close to Ionia Street’s nightlife. “It’s our hope to make these ventures into the city easy and fun,” said Emily Loeks, vice president of public relations and community affairs. The initiative coincides with a packed Acrisure Amphitheater lineup, including acts such as Dave Matthews Band, Jack Johnson, Lil Wayne, Kesha and Tim McGraw, while Studio Park also highlights its 900-plus covered parking spaces and nearby overflow lot as part of easing downtown access during peak event nights. studioparkgr.com

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A little Italy in Byron Center The West Michigan Italian Festival 2026 will be held July 24–25, 2026, at Tanger Outlets in Byron Center. The two-day event celebrates Italian culture with live music and entertainment, food and vendors, artisan booths, and familyfriendly activities including a Kids Corner, crafts, games, bounce houses, bocce tournaments, and a soccer tournament. Returning favorites include the Russo Spaghetti Eating Contest, and the Ferrari Club of America will showcase iconic sports cars, offering eye candy for car enthusiasts and photo opportunities. westmichiganitalianfestival.com

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Breakaway from the ordinary One of the country’s leading traveling EDM festivals returns to Grand Rapids this summer, bringing a two-day takeover of Belknap Park on Aug. 14-15. Breakaway Music Festival will once again transform the hillside venue into a nonstop showcase of music, lights and energy against the city skyline. This year’s lineup is led by FISHER, Subtronics, Two Friends and a slate of rising electronic artists performing across multiple stages, continuing the festival’s tradition of pairing established acts with emerging talent. For Grand Rapids, Breakaway has become a seasonal marker, drawing fans from across the Midwest for a weekend where the park becomes the city’s loudest gathering place. Tickets go on sale March 24 at 10 a.m. local time at breakawayfestival.com, with general admission and VIP options available. breakawayfestival.com. PRE-PARTY COURTESY STUDIO PARK LOGO COURTESY OF ITALIAN FESTIVAL BREAKAWAY FESTIVAL BY ZACHARY ZEPHIR

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VOICE

Stoffer & Start define home

New picture book explores how moving affects kids BY ANN BYLE // PHOTOGRAPHY BY BREE ROSE

The cover of a new picture book by Jean Stoffer and Grace Start, illustrated by Megan Lindsey.

Home has always been top of mind and heart for Jean Stoffer, owner of Stoffer Home. She and her daughter, Grace Start, co-own the business and are co-authors of their first children’s picture book titled We Are Home When We’re Together: Trusting God Through Life’s Changes. The book, released April 28 and published by Tommy Nelson, reassures children ages 4-8 that home isn’t just a place but is really the people you love. Start and family had moved into a farmhouse, their forever home after moving numerous times as houses were renovated and sold. Stoffer, who raised Start and her brothers in Chicago’s western suburbs, moved to Grand Rapids in 2015 to be near three of her children. They’ve lived in several places locally, including a renovated historic home on Madison Avenue. “Moving brings up a lot of emotions, excitement and anxiety both. We have felt these emotions, and our children have too. We’ve discovered God’s faithfulness during these times, and we’ve experienced his comforting presence as we move to the new places he has for us,” say the authors in the foreword to We Are Home When We’re Together. Start, who has four children ages 5-10, said, “The message of moving was on my mind. My oldest doesn’t love change, so one character is

inspired by him. Kids need to be soothed through a change, and mom might need some soothing herself.” A book about moving is a natural progression for the authors, who help people design custom kitchens and cabinetry, as well as do whole-house design. They opened a brick-and-mortar store, Stoffer Home, in 2018 to showcase their work and offer home goods for sale. Now the premises at 714 Wealthy St. SE includes Jean Stoffer Design, Stoffer Home Cabinetry and The Bradbury Café. The eclectic store has space for children to play and read, another top-of-mind aim for the authors. “I love kids and love reading to kids, and Grace loves kids, telling stories, and reading to kids,” said Stoffer, who is also author of Establishing Home: Creating Space for a Beautiful Life with Family, Faith, and Friends (Tyndale, 2022). She’s working another book as well, tentatively titled The Purpose of Home. Look for The Established Home, Stoffer’s show that ran on The Magnolia Network for three seasons. It’s available to stream on Max, Discovery+, and the Magnolia Network and app. Visit the company at www.stofferhome. com. We Are Home When We’re Together is available at Stoffer Home and local and online stores. GR M AG .CO M

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The mobile canine librarian Millie the book-cart dog brings comfort to young patients at Mary Free Bed BY CAROL LAUTENBACH

When you first see Millie’s Book Cart, you might be surprised that a little dog could have such a big vision. But Millie is a little dog with a big heart, and her whole life has come together in her namesake cart filled with books for use in Mary Free Bed Kids rehabilitation program. Millie is a Shih Tzu-Bichon Frisé mix; she comes from a long line of people-lovers, especially when those people are children. Some of her ancestors were even guard dogs who knew how to pay attention to details, a trait she has inherited. In fact, she recently retired from a service job: “I loved that job. I had to pay attention and tap my mama Beth when she needed my help. When you wear the uniform of ‘Service Dog,’ you see what is needed in the moment. And I do! I love helping.” So when her new mama Lynn was talking to her friend Wendy about books for kids Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Millie’s ears perked up: “The only thing I love more than chewing on my stuffed lion is when Lynn’s friends come here to talk about 14

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Millie, the therapy dog who inspired Millie’s Book Cart settles down with a good book. A sticker featuring a caricature of Millie by artist Chris LaPorte.

PORTRAIT AND STICKER COURTESY OF MILLIE’S BOOK CART

Millie’s Book Cart brings a variety of books for all ages and interests directly to patients at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital.

books!” That night, as Lynn sat reading on the couch, Millie tapped her—an old habit—and the idea for Millie’s Book Cart began to take shape in Lynn’s mind. And what an idea it has become! Today, Giulia Korda, teacher liaison, makes sure Millie’s Book Cart is stocked with books for young patients of all ages and interests to choose. The books that Millie and donors make available help patients keep their reading skills sharp and also simply help pass the time. Korda recently became a Scholastic Literacy Partner and placed an order for books that feature characters with differences that may resonate with patients’ lives and new circumstances. “We all like to see ourselves reflected in the books we read,” she said. Distribution varies depending on length of stay and number of patients. Millie makes sure the cart stays stocked with plenty of books; other donors contribute as well. New book donations are welcomed!* The books are “distributed,” not “borrowed,” Korda noted. HOSPITAL IMAGES COURTESY OF MILLIE’S BOOK CART

“When you wear the uniform of Service Dog, you see what is needed in the moment.” — Millie, the dog who loves people—and books

“They go home when the patient does.” Each book has a sticker of Millie in it. “I like the caricature that Chris LaPorte made of me for the sticker,” Millie said. “My hair looked good, and I love that monogrammed necklace I’m wearing.” Kids love the books—and the cart. “The cart itself even looks exciting,” Korda noted. “Our art therapist Libby Smith did a great job painting it with colorful designs and book characters. Seeing something new come rolling into the room can brighten spirits and break up the day.” In a way, Millie’s contribution is “cart” therapy. In late 2026, the Joan Secchia Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital will open right across the street from Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, doubling the capacity to serve young patients and increasing the opportunity to provide books to help them learn and heal. When Millie was asked if she had an idea about what book would be good to add to the cart to meet this greater need, she replied: “Well,” she said as she did a big stretch. “That’s hard to say. There are so many great ones. But if I had to pick just one, it would be Dog Man. I mean, who wouldn’t want to read about a dog who loves to help people?” *New book donation inquiries can be made by email at foundation@ maryfreebed.com or by phone at 616-840-8137 GR M AG .CO M

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SPOTLIGHT

Comedic timing

Between gigs, Lauria keeps comedy close to home BY LISA ENOS

One night about a year or so ago at Dr. Grins Comedy Club, the crowd barely had time to catch its breath between punchlines. Months later, the same thing happened at Gypsum Grill. At the center of both shows was Matt Lauria — equal parts salesman, stand-up comic and, by his own admission, “attention whore.” Lauria, a familiar name across West Michigan, has been working stages for nearly two decades, ever since he first tried standup at Western Michigan University. Back then, campus comedy showcases were a rite of passage. WMU’s version, “Last Bronco Standing,” whittled hundreds of hopefuls down to one winner. “That was me,” Lauria said. “Then I fell on my face for three or four years.” Like many comics, he sharpened his voice through trial, error and a steady diet of inspiration from legends such as Eddie Murphy, Robin Williams and Joan Rivers. Unlike many, he didn’t pack up for Los Angeles or New York. “I saw friends do that and come back six weeks later,” he said. “I didn’t want to be that guy.” Instead, Lauria built a career that balances a sales job by day with comedy by night — a rhythm he describes as grounding. “I’d travel in a suit, then change into denim and tell jokes,” he said. That balance has paid off. Lauria now performs roughly 30 weekends each year, picking gigs across the Midwest and occasionally sharing stages with heavy hitters like Amy Schumer, Bill Burr and Shane Gillis — who, Lauria notes with a laugh, once opened for him. Still, the industry has changed. Lauria points to the rise of podcast personalities and social media influencers filling club lineups. 16

Matt Lauria stands with Grand Rapids Magazine Editor-in-Chief Lisa Enos (center) and writer Debby Buck De Jonge at the 2026 Best of Grand Rapids party where Lauria made the winners list for best local comedian.

“If they can put people in seats and sell drinks, that’s who gets booked,” he said, careful not to sound bitter. “It’s just different now.” At 40, Lauria leans into that difference. His recent YouTube special, “10 Years Too Late,” pokes fun at milestones arriving on his own timeline: marriage at 36, a daughter at 38 and a growing realization that he’s finally found his comedic voice. Much of his material draws from home life, including his wife, Andrea, and their toddler, Gianna. In one bit, he riffs on generational gaps, joking that his wife’s primary reference for Jerry Seinfeld is the animated film “Bee Movie,” not the insanely

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popular nineties sitcom. It’s that relatability — the mix of selfdeprecation and shared experience — that keeps audiences coming back. Lauria describes stand-up as “instant gratification,” where a joke either lands or it doesn’t, and the rewrite happens in real time. As comedy finds new life in unconventional venues — from banquet halls to neighborhood bars — Lauria sees opportunity in staying local. “If you build it in people’s backyards,” he said, “everywhere becomes a comedy club.” For a performer who never chased the coasts, it’s a fitting punchline: success, on his own terms, right at home.

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New York and had a Beef on Weck sandwich for the very first time. It quickly jumped into being one of my favorite sandwiches of all time (certainly top 5, slide into my Instagram DM’s for the other four) and I haven’t been able to find one anywhere in Grand Rapids since, or even West Michigan in general. I told Joel and he created a Beef on Weck doing everything from scratch including baking the unique buns which are one of the most important and distinct parts of the sandwich. It's a great pleasure to come across someone at the very top of their craft. It’s an even greater pleasure when they’re right here in your own community. It’s the greatest pleasure when they come to your home and share their gift with such joy, passion, skill, and kindness. So, without anything further, I’m very pleased to be able to introduce you to Grand Rapids’ own, Executive Chef Joel Taylor.

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What’s cooking? A private chat with Smitten Chef Joel Taylor

Braised short rib with a demi-glace, whipped potatoes, and roasted brussel sprouts.

STORY BY CHRIS COSMOS

ne of the great privileges of my job and my life is how much I get to travel, and when I do, I put a premium on cultural experiences and especially experiences around food. That emphasis carries over to the time when I’m home in Grand Rapids and somewhat surprisingly (but in the most exciting way) the best meals I’ve had in Grand Rapids in the last year haven’t been in a restaurant; they’ve been in a home. Let me explain. I was first introduced to Joel Taylor when he came to cook a birthday dinner for my grandmother and five other guests. As someone who’s interested in food beyond just having a meal, and who might consider themselves to be somewhat of an amateur chef themself, being able to watch the entire process, ask questions, and get a glimpse into the world of a professional kitchen right in your own home is incredibly unique and special, as is being able to curate a menu together ahead of time. For example: a couple years ago, I was traveling through Buffalo,

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Hi Joel and thanks so much for doing this. Could we begin with having you tell us a little about your background, how you got your start as a chef, and the path and journey to where you’re at now? Absolutely. I’m a foodie and have been my entire life. As a youngster I would hang around my grandma’s kitchen and always looked forward to meals at the holidays with my family and helping to prepare them. Professionally, I started out as a busser at Bostwick Lake Inn. Two weeks into my job there they threw me to the wolves on the line. I picked it up fairly quickly and moved around to a few different kitchens from there, including a diner my father owned on Plainfield called Fatboy which is where I learned speed and breakfast cooking. I wanted to get into a bit more higher end food, so I eventually left the diner. What was next for you? I was part of the team that helped open Reds on the River in Rockford and that’s where I really gained interest in being a chef and thought about it and cooking in a much different and much more serious way. It was an incredible experience. We were very uniquely a kitchen that made absolutely everything from scratch, and were also always extremely busy. I worked with great people there and we’d challenge each other and threw different ideas back and forth all shift. FOOD CHRIS COSMOS

This is part of what I’ve fallen in love with: the privilege of learning secrets of a professional kitchen right in your own home.

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What type of ideas would you throw back and forth? Everything from pitches for specials, to new things that we’d tried or other restaurants we’d discovered, or a new technique we’d learned or seen or been practicing. What was next after Reds on the River? After Reds on the River, I got a job as an executive chef at a restaurant up north, and then moved back home and was a chef for a large catering company in Grand Rapids. I lost my job during Covid when catering stopped, and with the help of a few customers, then went out on my own and started doing what I’m doing today which is both events and cooking for groups of all sizes in their homes, and I love it. Nothing makes me happier than cooking for those who appreciate it.

What are some of your favorite foods or types of things to cook? I’m trained in classic French technique which I incorporate into a lot of the professional cooking I do and combine those more classical techniques and training with some fusion, as well, when needed and called for. I love Thai food and Mexican, for example, when I’m eating myself. In all my cooking, though, the common element is I look to use as many local products as possible, as well as the cleanest products possible, and the things that are in season or most fresh. Like when you told me you wanted to serve fish for a dinner. Instead of us choosing which fish ahead of time, I went to the market and talked to the mongers and found what was most fresh that day and then built the meal around that. And it was fantastic and a great way to put a meal and evening together. Absolutely. It’s the best way to cook and eat. What’s the craziest thing you’ve been asked to prepare? Was it my Beef on Weck sandwich request? Not even close. No matter what a customer might be looking for, even if it’s something I’m not extremely familiar with already, I love researching it and testing it and then pulling it off.

“Nothing makes me happier than cooking for those who appreciate it.” — Joel Taylor

At left, Taylor trims a rack of lamb. Below, the roasted lamb rack is served with braised heirloom carrots, broccolini, Israeli couscous and lamb jus.

What’s the best way for people to find you or get in touch with you? The best way is via my website at smittenchef. com or just by emailing me directly at joeltylr6170@gmail.com or calling at 616551-6651.

What size groups do you cook for? Is there a limit? And from what I understand, you offer cooking classes, too, right? I’ve done and do dinners for as few as two people, galas for as many as five hundred, and absolutely everything in between. And I do offer a type of cooking class that can be tailored to whatever a client might be looking for. I can do anything from coming in to someone’s home and teaching them how to make something like homemade pasta, for example, or I can just explain everything I’m doing as I cook and they can watch and ask questions. Like I do, asking you a million questions as you work and no matter what it is you’re preparing. Exactly. I don’t mean to give away any trade secrets, but one thing I learned that I found super interesting just as one very simple example and that I now incorporate myself into my own cooking, is you always bring your own pepper to cook with that you toast first, then crush. That’s right. Toasting the pepper first helps bring out more flavor and aroma and a different and better taste.

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look + feel / expe t The boomerang effect Like many West Michiganders, Knox and his wife, Amy, left — and then came back. The couple spent years managing dual careers that took them from Charlotte to Miami, where Amy stepped into a leadership role in South Florida. Knox transitioned into consulting with Gardner in supply chain management. Their daughter was born. After two decades of bouncing around the country, they felt the pull home. “We’ve got the boomerang effect worse than everyone else,” Knox says with a laugh. “But Grand Rapids has one of everything that we want. There’s ease. There’s variety. It just feels right.” Back in West Michigan, Amy launched her own staffing firm, Nimble Staffing, after leaving the corporate staffing world. Knox began exploring something more community-facing — a passion project that quickly grew legs. “I got into this business because I want to do something that’s good for the community,” he says. “Do well by doing good.”

Staff and students at Mathnasium stand with an “A+” mascot at the learning center. EXPERT

Turning struggles into success Math tutoring, individualized instruction BY LISA ENOS

Joel Knox thought he was just going to teach math a couple nights a week. Just for funzies. Instead, the former supply chain consultant now oversees three Mathnasium learning centers in the greater Grand Rapids area — Grandville, Northview and Grand Rapids — with a fourth location in Portage on the way. Since purchasing an existing center last July and signing a contract in September to take over West Michigan territory, Knox has left his 15-year career in manufacturing to focus full time on a business built around a simple idea: Kids don’t have to hate math. “We’re a math-only learning center. Math and only math,” Knox says. “At the end of the day, we work on building confidence in math.” 22

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“We’re a math -only learning center. Math and only math.At the end of the day, we work on building confidence in math.” - Joel Knox

Individualized — and unexpectedly fun Walk into one of Knox’s centers during afterschool hours — instruction runs 3 to 7:30 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays — and you won’t see rows of desks or a one-size-fits-all worksheet. Everything starts with a free consultation and assessment. From there, students receive an individualized learning plan. “I could have three fifth graders sitting next to each other,” Knox says. “One might be working on skills from second, third and fourth grade. One might be working on sixth or seventh.” Rather than follow a single school district’s standards or a prescribed “new math” approach, Mathnasium breaks each level into 20 to 30 discrete skills — including 25 skills tied to fractions alone. Instructors use whatever method clicks for a child: writing it out traditionally, talking it through, using blocks for tactile learners or visual models for those who need to see it. “We have hundreds of ways to teach different concepts,” Knox says. “Once I find the way that clicks, everything changes.” The centers operate on a membership model, with most students attending twice a week for hourlong sessions. Plans range from seven to 18 months. Below-algebra pricing starts at $289 per month with an 18-month commitment; above algebra starts at $379 per month for shorter terms. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, visit Mathnasium.com. STAFF AND STUDENTS COURTESY OF MATHNASIUM

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“You are going to see things in that exhibition that you haven’t seen before.” — Suzanne Ramljak

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Art of glass

Chihuly’s 'Radiant Forms' at Meijer Gardens BY PASHA SHIPP

Dale Chihuly’s relationship with the Meijer family dates back to the early 2000s, and over the years, his work has become a familiar and much-anticipated presence at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Now he’s back with the largest and most comprehensive body of work he’s ever shown there. Chihuly “stans” (internet slang for highly devoted fans) will not be disappointed; I certainly wasn’t; I certainly wasn’t. The “Chihuly: Radiant Forms” exhibition winds its way through the interior galleries, revealing decades of work brought to life in brilliant color. Each vessel and elaborate shape are a passionate expression of what inspired the artist, whether it be the Japanese art of flower arranging, Native American

blankets, sea forms, or intricate gardens. Also on display is the Fax Room—a massive collection of Chihuly’s sketches, staging instructions, and other materials he created to support the designing of exhibitions and inform his creative processes. “You are going to see things in that exhibition that you haven’t seen before, and that aren’t really on view in other public spaces or within other exhibitions he’s had,” said Suzanne Ramljak, vice president of collections and curatorial affairs at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. “You can recognize Chihuly. He’s present in so many different collections and institutions, but to have a really in-depth appreciation of what he’s achieved and all the experiments and traditions that he’s inspired by; that’s what we’re offering in ‘Radiant Forms.’” What’s more, Chihuly’s Dale Chihuly work is scattered across the expansive outdoor areas of the park, inviting guests to explore and experience all 12 installations. In true Chihuly fashion, these works range in shape, size, and color, from imposing towers built of individual glass spines to rotund spheres floating delicately on the surface of the Japanese Garden pond. His pieces feel deliberate, while also evoking a playful energy that carries you away with its whimsicality. Perhaps what makes this exhibition most exciting is its direct tie-in to “Chihuly, Venice 2026,” a concurrent exhibition of the artist’s work in the Italian city of canals. “Dale and his studio wanted to do a 30-year anniversary marking 1996 ‘Chihuly Over Venice,’ Ramljak said. “That was an epic project bringing 14 of his chandeliers throughout Venice on the Grand Canal. When they were seeking sponsors or partners for this project to bring two towers and one chandelier to Venice, we were one of the organizations they sought to partner with, so we’re one of the institutional partners and sponsors.” “Chihuly at Meijer Gardens” will run from now through November 1. The indoor gallery, “Chihuly: Radiant Forms” requires a separate, timed-entry ticket, so bear that in mind when planning your visit. Don’t miss your opportunity to discover the gardens illuminated at twilight this season! FMG will extend visitor hours to dusk through October. Visit their website for more details. GR M AG .CO M

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THE MAKING OF THE

MEDICAL MILE 20

YE A R S O F EXP O N E N T I A L GR OWT H A N D I M PACT

A view looking west along Michigan Street NE in Grand Rapids’ Medical Mile, a multi-institution medical corridor that includes Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital (left) and other major health institutions.

STO RY BY AN N BYL E PHOTOGRAPHY BY B RYAN E S L E R

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Michigan Street—from Monroe Avenue on the west to roughly College Avenue on the east—is known as the Medical Mile. What began in 1996 with founding of the Van Andel Institute (VAI) by Jay and Betty Van Andel is now a corridor known internationally for its medical research, care, innovation, and future-facing posture. Their son David Van Andel, CEO and chairman of the VAI, points to his parents’ dream of creating a lasting impact. “They envisioned a place where world-class science, education, and discovery could change the world—and they wanted it to happen right here in West Michigan,” he said.

“AS MOR E PHYS IC IANS , SCIENTISTS , AND

STUD ENTS TR AIN A ND WORK IN THE FACILITIES ACROSS THE MEDICAL M ILE , WE CREATE A

CYCLE OF INNOVATION AND INVESTM ENT THAT STR ENGTHENS OUR ENTIRE REGION.” — CAROL VAN ANDE L , VAN A NDE L I NST I TUT E

A bird’s-eye view of Grand Rapids’ Medical Mile. The Corewell Health Meijer Heart Center can be seen in the distance.

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David and Carol Van Andel

Van Andel says they wanted the VAI to be an inspiration for other organizations, but “what probably exceeded our expectations were the scale and speed of the transformation and the partners we attracted. We were honored to serve as both foundation and catalyst.” Now there are nearly 20 hospital facilities, research and training centers, colleges, and ancillary health-related businesses on both sides of Michigan Street, an area that once boasted homes, churches, and small businesses. Add Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Center and Trinity Health, though not on the Medical Mile, and Grand Rapids’ center city is a mecca for health research and care.

PORTRAIT & GRAND OPENING COURTESY OF THE VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE

Van Andel family members gather during the grand opening of the Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids. The milestone event drew civic and business leaders from across Michigan, including Gov. John Engler and President Gerald R. Ford, and marked a pivotal moment in the development of what would become the Medical Mile. GR M AG .CO M

BY THE NUMBERS

Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

103%

100,000+

INCREASE IN HEALTH CARE

HEALTH SCIENCES JOBS ACROSS

JOBS SINCE 2001.

WEST MICHIGAN.

21,500

$16.2 M

EXPECTED CONFERENCE

ECONOMIC IMPACT FROM

ATTENDEES THROUGH 2027

MEDICAL MEETINGS.

1,289

17,286

BED CAPACITY AT BUTTERWORTH

ROOMS BOOKED FOR HEALTH-

HOSPITAL.

RELATED EVENTS.

108

NICU BEDS

MEDICAL DEVICE COMPANIES IN WEST MICHIGAN.

Even the tiniest humans receive the best care. The Gerber Foundation Neonatal Center at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is a Level IV NICU, which means it provides the highest level of neonatal intensive care available. According to the children’s hospital, it is the largest NICU in the state and cares for the most critically ill or premature babies, and includes a dedicated Small Baby Unit for babies born between 22-27 weeks. “There is something extraordinary about neonatal patients. Premature and critically ill newborns are incredible vulnerable, yet often remarkably resilient,” said Dr. Claudia

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Nadernejad, a neonatologist who points to teamwork as important to her job. “You’re not only treating babies—you’re guiding parents through fear, uncertainty, grief, and hope.” Medical Mile facilities impact more than just patients. According The Right Place website, there are more than 100,000 health sciences jobs in West Michigan, with a 10-year job growth rate of 8%. Statistics gleaned from The Right Place data analysts show a 103% growth in jobs across the health care industry—from office staffs to kidney dialysis centers, from diagnostic imaging centers to nursing care facilities—from 2001 to 2026.

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Dr. Claudia Nadernejad

“ YO U’ R E NOT O NLY T R EATI NG BABI ES—YOU’RE GUI D I N G PA RE NTS T HR OU GH FE AR, UN CERTAI N TY, GRI EF, AN D HOPE .” — D R. C L AUD I A N A D E R N E JA D, NEO NATO LO G IST, HEL EN DEVO S CHIL DREN’ S HOSPI TAL

DR. CLAUDIA NADERNEJAD BRYAN ESLER NEONATAL CARE COURTESY OF COREWELL HEALTH

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Caryl Sortwell, Ph.D., neuroscientist at the MSU Grand Rapids Research Center. Van Andel Institute

RESEARCH, INNOVATION

Van Andel Institute –

A cutting-edge non-profit that focuses on collaboration, innovation, and research into cancers, bone diseases, Parkinson’s disease, dementias, depression and much more. Its scientists publish peer-reviewed papers, win awards, and launch clinical trials, as well as reach into K-12 schools via its education emphasis. https://www.vai.org/

BAMF Health – Its goal is

making molecular imaging and therapy accessible and affordable through intelligence-based precision medicine. Offering molecular targeted therapy, radiopharmacy, and clinical trials. BAMF stands for Bold Advanced Medical Future. https://bamfhealth.com/

Grand Rapids Medical Mile

COREWELL CAMPUS

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital—Estab-

lished in 1873 as a charity and renamed in 1877 to honor donor Richard Butterworth, it merged with Spectrum Health (now Corewell Health) in 1997. The facility is now the flagship of the Corewell system, with 1,289 staffed beds and the only Level 1 Trauma Center in West Michigan. https://www.spectrumhealth. org/locations/butteworthhospital

Fred & Lena Meijer Heart Center – Opened in

2004, the Meijer Heart Center offers top-of-line heart and vascular care including testing, open-heart surgery, transplants, and heart care both preventative and emergent. https://www.spectrumhealth. org/services/heart-vascular

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Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital – West Michigan’s

leading pediatric hospital, it opened in 2011 and cares for more children ages 0-17 than any other in the state, thanks to its 40 specialists, advanced research, and Level I pediatric trauma center. https://www.spectrumhealth. org/locations/helen-devos-childrens-hospital

The Gerber Foundation Neonatal Center – Located

at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, its 108 beds serve over 1,200 babies annually from 38 of Michigan’s 83 counties; features Angel Eye Cameras for families to see their babies when they can’t be bedside and the Parent-to-Parent program. https://www.spectrumhealth. org/services/maternity/neonatal-intensive-care-unit

Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion – The outpatient

cancer center for oncology care, treatment, and clinical trials, located across Michigan Street from the main Corewell campus. Lemmen-Holten treats cancers ranging from bone to breast, pancreatic to pediatric. https://www.spectrumhealth. org/services/cancer-care

EDUCATION, UNIVERSITIES

Ferris State University College of Pharmacy –

Ferris State’s professional pharmacy school in downtown Grand Rapids that trains PharmD students in clinical and community pharmacy practice. Also a Big Rapids location at the main FSU campus.https://www. ferris.edu/pharmacy/

Grand Rapids Community College School of Health Sciences – Adjacent to the Medical Mile,

the Calkins Science Center supports health and STEM programs, including dental, exercise science, nursing, and occupational therapy assistant. www.grcc.edu/

Grand Valley State University Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences – Opened

in 2003 at 301 Michigan St., the building is a health sciences hub for nursing, public health, and other health education programs. www.gvsu.edu/chps/

DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health

MSU Secchia Center

Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall – A health education

facility supporting GVSU’s health programs, and includes 16 teaching labs for occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, sonography, and more. www.gvsu.edu/

Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health – A

collaborative training center for interprofessional healthcare education, and the third in the GVSU health building triumvirate. It boasts classrooms and labs for training at undergraduate and graduate levels. www.gvsu.edu/chps/

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine—Secchia Cen-

ter—Established in 1971, the campus is training home to 200 or so first- and second-year medical students, with thirdand fourth-years training at area health care providers. The Secchia Center is the MSU College of Human Medicine’s headquarters and opened in 2010. Researchers focus on women’s health, Parkinson’s and other diseases.

Michigan State University’s Grand Rapids Research Center—A bio-

medical research facility that is designed as a collaborative space for MSU students.

Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building—

Office space, clinical areas, and a world-class radiopharmacy— or nuclear pharmacy—at BAMF Health.

Grand Rapids Women’s Health—The largest inde-

pendent OB/GYN practice in West Michigan. Offers comprehensive care for all stages of a woman’s life from premenstrual to post-menopause.

Calkins Science Center at Grand Rapids Community College—State-of-

the-art laboratories for students and researchers. Van Andel Institute Cafeteria

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“Through the combined efforts and partnerships between the healthcare systems, universities, and the Van Andel Institute, West Michigan has recruited top talent in their respective specialties, making the region a destination for healthcare and research,” said Eric Icard, senior director, business development at The Right Place, Inc. “Billions of dollars have been invested in the Medical Mile, which has supercharged growth across the region.” The impact has been significant in adjacent sectors as well. There are 55 medical device manufacturers in West Michigan and thousands of health and medical science degrees granted annually at area institutions, according to The Right Place. Plus plenty of people visiting Grand Rapids to attend conferences, meetings, and more. Experience Grand Rapids’ Janet Korn, senior vice president of strategic initiatives, reports that since the start of 2024 and extending into 2027, Experience GR has booked health/medical meetings that will bring approximately 21,500 attendees and use 17,286 hotel rooms. “The total spending and economic impact of those meetings is $16.2 million,” she said. “They represent about 9.25 percent of our total meetings booked during that time.” Carol Van Andel, who helps coordinate fundraising efforts at the VAI, “sees tremendous potential for continued talent development. As more physicians, scientists, and students train and work in the facilities across the Medical Mile, we create a cycle of innovation and investment that strengthens our entire region,” she said. “The foundation is already in place, and the future will depend on continuing to invest in people, research, and partnerships.” 34

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Above is the Corewell Health campus on Michigan Street, which includes Butterworth Hospital and the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Care Center. Below is a view from a balcony with the Corewell Health Meijer Heart Center in the distance, all part of Grand Rapids’ Medical Mile.

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EXCLUSIVE LIST OF TOP DOCTORS

TOPDOCTORS 2026 Professional Research Services is a research company located in Troy, Michigan that specializes in conducting peer-reviewed surveys of various professionals across numerous markets nationwide. A large part of its research focuses on the medical field, specifically M.D. and D.O. physicians. To determine an area’s Top Doctors, PRS contacts health systems and physicians and encourages them to cast votes for the peers they believe excel within their medical specialties, as well as positively contribute to the medical profession and the community at large. The final list of winners reflects extremely talented and esteemed physicians practicing in the Grand Rapids area. The research for Grand Rapids Magazine’s Top Doctors was conducted December 9, 2025 - February 2nd, 2026. Physicians throughout Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, and Allegan counties were contacted via email and/or postcard and encouraged to log onto the PRS survey site to cast their votes. PRS also contacted hospitals and medical clinics to inform them about the research. Some health groups joined in the effort by distributing the survey to practicing physicians. For the survey itself, each doctor was allowed to vote for up to five physicians across 71 board-certified specialties. The physicians with the highest number of votes within each of the specialties were further investigated and verified by the State of Michigan, as well as their individual practices. Each name that is published as part of Grand Rapids Magazine’s Top Doctors list is an active and practicing physician in good standing with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Professionals may be screened and selected through the verification of licensing and review of any infractions through various applicable boards, agencies, and rating services. For further information, visit prscom.com or email PRS at sshevin@prscom.com.

ADDICTION MEDICINE Stephanie Cunningham M.D. Emergency Care Specialists, PC Grand Rapids

Charles Draznin M.D.

Emergency Care Specialists, PC Grand Rapids

Cara Poland M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Academic Specialty Medicine Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Eric Van De Pol M.D.

Amanda Holsworth D.O.

ADOLESCENT MEDICINE

Ted Kelbel M.D.

Emergency Care Specialists, PC Grand Rapids

Lisa Lowery M.D.

Corewell Health Pediatric Adolescent Medicine - Barclay Grand Rapids

ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY Brad Boelkins M.D.

Emergency Care Specialists, PC Grand Rapids

Corewell Health Allergy and Immunology - Summit Park Grand Rapids

Erica Tavares M.D.

Karyn Gell M.D.

Bradley Riley M.D.

Emergency Care Specialists, PC Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Allergy Grand Rapids

Paul Trowbridge M.D.

Nicholas Hartog M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Academic Specialty Medicine Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Corewell Health Allergy and Immunology - Summit Park Grand Rapids

Corewell Health Allergy and Immunology - Summit Park Grand Rapids Corewell Health Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Grand Rapids

Mark Millar M.D.

Allergy & Asthma Care of Western Michigan Grand Rapids

Thomas Miller M.D.

Allergy Associates of Western Michigan, PC Grandville

Dariush Orandi M.D.

Orandi Allergy + Asthma Center Wyoming

Erica Palmisano M.D.

Allergy Associates of Western Michigan, PC Grandville

Christine Schafer M.D.

Sara Uekert M.D.

Laurie Chalifoux M.D.

ANESTHESIOLOGY

John Huntington M.D.

Grand Rapids Allergy Grand Rapids

Ashley Agerson M.D. Haven Spine + Pain Grand Rapids

Dennis Ahmad D.O. Anesthesia Practice Consultants, PC Grand Rapids

Matthew Armstrong M.D. Corewell Health Anesthesia Services - Butterworth Grand Rapids

Alexander Behm M.D.

Corewell Health Anesthesia Services - Blodgett Grand Rapids

Payal Boss M.D.

Anesthesia Practice Consultants, PC Grand Rapids

Corewell Health Anesthesia Services - Butterworth Grand Rapids Corewell Health Anesthesia Services - Helen DeVos Children’s Grand Rapids

Daniel Nadeau M.D.

Corewell Health Anesthesia Services - Butterworth Grand Rapids

Kim Thuy Nguyen M.D. Anesthesia Practice Consultants, PC Grand Rapids

Matthew Reynolds M.D. Anesthesia Practice Consultants, PC Grand Rapids

Ashley Screws M.D.

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Anesthesia Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Allergy Grand Rapids

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TOPDOCTORS 2026 Shanna Ten Clay M.D.

Corewell Health Anesthesia Services - Butterworth Grand Rapids

Kathryn Wladischkin M.D.

Anesthesia Practice Consultants, PC Grand Rapids

BREAST SURGERY Colleen App M.D.

The Breast Health & Wellness Center, PC Grand Rapids

Jamie Caughran M.D.

Trinity Health Breast Center Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Bess Connors M.D.

Trinity Health Breast Center Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Kristina Gaunt M.D.

Muskegon Surgical Associates, P.C. Muskegon

Amie Hop M.D.

Corewell Health Comprehensive Breast Clinic - Lemmen-Holton Grand Rapids

Jayne Paulson M.D.

Corewell Health Comprehensive Breast Clinic - Lemmen-Holton Grand Rapids

Vicki Sharma D.O.

Muskegon Surgical Associates, P.C. Muskegon

Jessica Thompson M.D.

Corewell Health Comprehensive Breast Clinic - Lemmen-Holton Grand Rapids

Terri Zomerlei M.D.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Adult Plastic Surgery Grand Rapids

CARDIAC SURGERY Alphonse Delucia M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Professional Building Wyoming

Keith Dufendach M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Professional Building Wyoming

Marcus Haw M.D., MBBS, FRCS, MS, FECTS

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital - The Karl and Patti Betz Congenital Heart Center Grand Rapids

Edward Murphy M.D.

Corewell Health Cardiothoracic Surgery Grand Rapids

David Ranney M.D.

David McNamara M.D. Corewell Health Cardiovascular

Corewell Health Cardiothoracic Surgery Grand Rapids

Services - Bradford Grand Rapids

Charles Willekes M.D.

Araya Negash D.O.

Corewell Health Cardiothoracic Surgery Grand Rapids

CARDIOLOGY David Bryska M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Professional Building Wyoming

Sanjay Dandamudi M.D.

Corewell Health Cardiovascular Services - Bradford Grand Rapids

Michael Dickinson M.D.

Corewell Health Cardiovascular Services - Holland Holland

David Fermin M.D.

Corewell Health Heart Optimization and Evaluation Center - Bradford Grand Rapids

Laura Franey M.D.

Corewell Health Cardiovascular Services - Wyoming Wyoming

Andre Gauri M.D.

Corewell Health Cardiovascular Services - Bradford Grand Rapids

George Ghuneim D.O.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Cardiovascular - East Paris Grand Rapids

Dustin Harmon D.O.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Cardiovascular - East Paris Grand Rapids

Barbara Karenko D.O.

University of Michigan Health West - Professional Building Wyoming

Ali Mahajerin M.D.

Corewell Health Cardiovascular Services - Bradford Grand Rapids

Vinayak Manohar M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Cardiovascular - East Paris Grand Rapids

Richard McNamara M.D.

Corewell Health Cardiovascular Services - Bradford Grand Rapids

Michael McNamara M.D.

Corewell Health Cardiovascular Services - Wyoming Wyoming

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Corewell Health Cardiovascular Services - Bradford Grand Rapids

Abiy Nigatu M.D.

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE AND PULMONARY DISEASE

Charles Jerard Gibson M.D.

Terrance Barnes M.D.

Corewell Health Multidisciplinary Trauma Clinic Grand Rapids

University of Michigan Health West - Professional Building Wyoming

Corewell Health Multidisciplinary Trauma Clinic Grand Rapids

Patricia Pentiak M.D.

Bradley Sherman D.O.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Cardiovascular - East Paris Grand Rapids

Julia Becker M.D.

Corewell Health Pulmonology Grand Rapids

Corewell Health Multidisciplinary Trauma Clinic Grand Rapids

Abdel Rahman Omer M.D.

Timothy Daum M.D.

Elizabeth Steensma M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Cardiovascular - East Paris Grand Rapids

Matthew Warren Sevensma D.O.

University of Michigan Health West Wyoming

Roger Shammas M.D. Trinity Health Medical Group,

Cardiovascular - East Paris Grand Rapids

H. Paul Singh M.D.

West Michigan Cardiology Grand Rapids Grand Rapids

Michael Sumners D.O.

University of Michigan Health West - Sleep Disorders Center Wyoming

John Egan M.D.

Corewell Health Pulmonology Grand Rapids

Stephen Fitch M.D.

Corewell Health Pulmonology Grand Rapids

Eric Geiser M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Pulmonology - Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Paul Harris D.O.

University of Michigan Health West - Professional Building Wyoming

Trinity Health Medical Group, Pulmonology - Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Eric Walchak D.O.

Drew Jorgensen M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Professional Building Wyoming

COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY Nadav Dujovny M.D.

Corewell Health Colon and Rectal Surgery Grand Rapids

Ryan Figg M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Critical Care - Grand Rapids Hospital Grand Rapids

Marc McClelland M.D.

Corewell Health Pulmonology Grand Rapids

Gayathri Sathiyamoorthy M.D.

Corewell Health Pulmonology Grand Rapids

Corewell Health Colon and Rectal Surgery Grand Rapids

Shelley Schmidt M.D.

Rebecca Hoedema M.D.

Glenn VanOtteren M.D.

Corewell Health Colon and Rectal Surgery Grand Rapids

Roxanne Kyriakakis M.D.

West Michigan Surgical Specialists, PLC Wyoming

James Ogilvie M.D.

Corewell Health Colon and Rectal Surgery Grand Rapids

Arida Siripong M.D.

Corewell Health Colon and Rectal Surgery Grand Rapids

Corewell Health Pulmonology Grand Rapids Corewell Health Pulmonology Grand Rapids

CRITICAL CARE SURGERY Cathryn Chadwick M.D. Corewell Health Multidisciplinary Trauma Clinic Grand Rapids

Alistair Chapman M.D.

Corewell Health Multidisciplinary Trauma Clinic Grand Rapids

DERMATOLOGY Adam Asarch M.D.

Forefront Dermatology - Grand Rapids Grand Rapids

Kurt Ashack M.D.

Dermatology Associates of West Michigan Grand Rapids

Eileen Axibal M.D., FAAD,

FACMS Dermatology Associates of West Michigan Grand Rapids

Lisa Bedford M.D.

Dermatology Associates of West Michigan Grand Rapids

Nicholas Bontumasi M.D.

Forefront Dermatology - Grand Rapids Grand Rapids

Nicole Bossenbroek M.D. The Derm Institute of West Michigan Caledonia

Stephen Cahill D.O., FAOCD, FAAD

Dermatology Associates of West Michigan Grand Rapids

Daniel Dapprich M.D., FAAD Dermatology Associates of West Michigan Grand Rapids

Ryan Freeland M.D.

Wolverine Dermatology Wyoming

Brian Gerondale M.D., FAAD Dermatology Associates of West Michigan Grand Rapids

Bridget Green M.D.

West Michigan Dermatology Rockford Rockford

TOPDOCTORS 2026 Kristi Hawley D.O.

Timothy Wang M.D.

Keith Postma M.D.

Sara Herman M.D. Forefront Dermatology -

Douglas Winstanley D.O.

Richard Strabbing D.O.

Leah Hooey D.O. Dermatology Associates of

EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT

The Derm Institute of West Michigan Caledonia

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids

West Michigan Grand Rapids

Rebecca Jansen M.D., FAAD

Dermatology Associates of West Michigan Grand Rapids

Mallory Joseph M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Grandville Grandville

Rachel Laarman M.D.

West Michigan Dermatology Grandville Grandville

Lela Lankerani D.O.

The Derm Institute of West Michigan Caledonia

Kathryn Leonard M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Allendale Allendale

Brandon McNally M.D.

West Michigan Dermatology Grandville Grandville

John Miner M.D., FAAD

Dermatology Associates of West Michigan Grand Rapids

Nathan Nartker M.D.

Dermatology Associates of West Michigan Caledonia

David Oberlin M.D.

Forefront Dermatology - Grand Rapids Grand Rapids

Dipa Patel M.D.

Dermatology at MidTowne, PC Grand Rapids

Eric Schadler M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Beltline Health Center Grand Rapids

Andrew Schuler M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Grandville Grandville

Amy Strikwerda M.D.

West Michigan Dermatology Holland

Forefront Dermatology - Norton Shores Norton Shores West Michigan Dermatology Grandville Grandville

Chad Afman M.D.

Corewell Health Ear, Nose and Throat Grand Rapids

Gregory Artz M.D.

Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists Wyoming

Maraya Baumanis M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Park East Grand Rapids

Andrew Behler D.O.

Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists Grand Rapids

Eric Cox D.O.

University of Michigan Health West - Ear, Nose and Throat Wyoming

Claudell Cox M.D.

Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists Wyoming

Robert Daniels M.D. ENT Center Grand Rapids

Darryl Elzinga M.D. ENT Center Grand Rapids

Michael Foster D.O.

Corewell Health Ear, Nose and Throat Grand Rapids Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists Holland

Joseph Taylor M.D.

Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists Grand Rapids

James Thompson M.D.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Head & Neck - Lemmen-Holton Grand Rapids

Nicholas Van Maele M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Park East Grand Rapids

Veronique Wan Fook Cheung M.D.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Head & Neck - Lemmen-Holton Grand Rapids

Mark Winkle M.D. ENT Center Grand Rapids

EMERGENCY MEDICINE Mariah Barnes M.D.

Emergency Care Specialists, PC Grand Rapids

Nathaniel Bishop D.O.

Emergency Care Specialists, PC Grand Rapids

Mark Brombacher M.D.

Emergency Care Specialists, PC Grand Rapids

Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists Grand Rapids

Nathaniel Ladaga D.O.

Francis Hart M.D.

Lindsey Rauch M.D.

Corewell Health Ear, Nose and Throat Grand Rapids

Anthony Howard D.O. Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists Grand Rapids

Javier Howard M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Park East Grand Rapids

Devin Mistry D.O.

Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists Grand Rapids

Emergency Care Specialists, PC Grand Rapids Emergency Care Specialists, PC Grand Rapids

Kyle Sherwin D.O.

Emergency Care Specialists, PC Grand Rapids

Charles Sierzant M.D.

Emergency Care Specialists, PC Grand Rapids

ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES, AND METABOLISM Emilie Collins M.D.

West Michigan Endocrine Grand Rapids

Cyprian Gardine M.D.

Michael Fitzgerald D.O.

Olesya Krivospitskaya M.D.

David Henderson M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Diabetes and Endocrinology Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids University of Michigan Health West - Park East Grand Rapids

Edward Kryshak M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Park East Grand Rapids

Josefina Shen M.D.

University of Michigan HealthWest - Comstock Park Health Center Comstock Park Trinity Health Medical Group, Academic Family Medicine Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

David Keller D.O.

Williamson Keller Family Medicine Rockford

Trinity Health Medical Group, Diabetes and Endocrinology Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

David Lieuwen M.D.

Courtney Soubliere D.O.

Karri MacMillan D.O.

Ashley Therasse M.D.

Lauren Michelli M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Diabetes and Endocrinology Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids Trinity Health Medical Group, Diabetes and Endocrinology Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

FAMILY MEDICINE Muriam Afzal M.D.

Corewell Health Hospitalists Grand Rapids Grand Rapids

Jana Baatenburg M.D.

Concierge Medicine of West Michigan Ada

Lara Baatenburg M.D.

Concierge Medicine of West Michigan Ada

Michael Bishop M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Academic Family Medicine Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Garrett Caldwell D.O.

University of Michigan Health West - Community Health Center Wyoming

Iain Charnley M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Primary Care - Kentwood Kentwood

Morgan Daul D.O.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Primary Care & Pediatrics Rockford Rockford

Karen Dempsey M.D.

Partners In Family Health Hudsonville

Grand Valley Medical Specialists, P.L.C. Grand Rapids Trinity Health Medical Group, Academic Family Medicine Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids Corewell Health Family, Internal and Pediatric Medicine - Ada Ada

Beth Peter M.D.

Lakewood Family Medicine Holland

Camille Ryan M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Primary Care & Pediatrics Rockford Rockford

Richard Sadowski M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Hospital Medicine - Grand Rapids Hospital Grand Rapids

Hilary Schmid D.O.

University of Michigan HealthWest - Cedar Springs Health Center Cedar Springs

Cynthia Schuler M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Community Health Center Wyoming

Mitchell Sydloski M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Primary Care - Caledonia Caledonia

Eugene Tay M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Academic Family Medicine Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Marc Travis M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Primary Care - East Beltline Grand Rapids

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TOPDOCTORS 2026 Gregory Van Wienen M.D. Trinity Health Medical Group, Primary Care - Jenison Jenison

Andrew Vollmar M.D.

Grand Valley Medical Specialists, P.L.C. Grand Rapids

Benjamin Willenbring M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group Primary Care - Browning Claytor Grand Rapids

Gerry Witherell M.D. Exponential Health Grand Rapids

Terrence Wright M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Geriatrics - Grand Rapids Hospital Grand Rapids

Olivia Yost M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Caledonia Health Center Caledonia

Leezanne Zeng D.O.

University of Michigan Health West - Community Health Center Wyoming

GASTROENTEROLOGY Jeremy Barber D.O. Corewell Health Gastroenterology Grand Rapids

Catherine Bartnik M.D. Corewell Health Gastroenterology Grand Rapids

Courtney Ferch M.D. Corewell Health Gastroenterology Grand Rapids

Ryan Hamby D.O.

University of Michigan HealthWest - HealthPark Wyoming

Lia Kaufman M.D. Corewell Health Gastroenterology Grand Rapids

Benny Kieff M.D. Corewell Health Gastroenterology Grand Rapids

Matthew Moeller M.D. Corewell Health Gastroenterology Grand Rapids

Jay Morrow M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Gastroenterology - Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Christopher Murphy M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Gastroenterology - Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Michelle Muza-Moons M.D. University of Michigan HealthWest - HealthPark Wyoming

Matthew Nelson M.D. Corewell Health Gastroenterology Grand Rapids

Thomas Rupp M.D. Corewell Health Gastroenterology Grand Rapids

Curtis Weaver M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Gastroenterology - Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Ryan Wong M.D. Corewell Health Gastroenterology Grand Rapids

Eugene Zolotarevsky M.D. Corewell Health Gastroenterology Grand Rapids

GENERAL SURGERY Joel Anderson M.D. Muskegon Surgical Associates, P.C. Muskegon

Randal Baker M.D.

Grand Health Partners Grand Rapids

Amy Banks-Venegoni M.D.

Corewell Health General Surgery - Wealthy Grand Rapids

Jaret Beane D.O.

West Michigan Surgical Specialists, PLC Wyoming

Mark Bieszka D.O. Muskegon Surgical Associates, P.C. Muskegon

Jennifer Bradley M.D.

Muskegon Surgical Associates, P.C. Muskegon

Michael Dejong M.D. West Michigan Surgical Specialists, PLC Wyoming

Kristina Gaunt M.D. Muskegon Surgical Associates, P.C. Muskegon

GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE • JULY/AUGUST 2026

Jeffrey Gawel M.D.

Corewell Health General Surgery - Wealthy Grand Rapids

Joel Green M.D.

West Michigan Surgical Specialists, PLC Wyoming

GERIATRIC MEDICINE Iris Boettcher M.D.

Stephen Duquette M.D.

Ronald Duemler M.D.

Jamie Furness M.D.

West Michigan Surgical Specialists, PLC Wyoming

Trinity Health Medical Group, Geriatrics - Grand Rapids Hospital Grand Rapids

Adam Henke M.D.

Guibin Li M.D.

West Michigan Surgical Specialists, PLC Wyoming

Corewell Health Geriatric and Special Care - Byron Center Byron Center

Kenneth Minks M.D.

Robert Riekse M.D.

Eric Mitchell M.D.

West Michigan Surgical Specialists, PLC Wyoming

Kerent Pihl D.O.

Grand Rapids Surgical Associates PLLC Wyoming

David Scheeres M.D.

Corewell Health General Surgery - Wealthy Grand Rapids

Vicki Sharma D.O.

Muskegon Surgical Associates, P.C. Muskegon

Lora Silverman M.D.

Corewell Health General Surgery - Wealthy Grand Rapids

Thomas Visser M.D.

Corewell Health General Surgery - Lakewood Holland

Shanna Williams D.O. West Michigan Surgical Specialists, PLC Wyoming

Trinity Health Medical Group, Geriatrics - Grand Rapids Hospital Grand Rapids

Keith Van Oosterhout M.D. Trinity Health Medical Group, Geriatrics - Grand Rapids Hospital Grand Rapids

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Kevin Brader M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Women’s Health Gynecologic Oncology Grand Rapids

Gregory Gressel M.D.

Corewell Health Gynecologic Oncology - Lemmen-Holton Grand Rapids

Christopher Hummel D.O. Corewell Health Gynecologic Oncology - Lemmen-Holton Grand Rapids

Leigh Seamon D.O.

Corewell Health Gynecologic Oncology - Lemmen-Holton Grand Rapids

Mae Zakhour M.D.

Tina Wong-Gillam M.D.

Corewell Health Gynecologic Oncology - Lemmen-Holton Grand Rapids

Gerald Wright M.D.

Shannon Armstrong M.D.,

Corewell Health Surgical Oncology - Lemmen-Holton Grand Rapids

HAND SURGERY

Corewell Health Surgical Oncology - Lemmen-Holton Grand Rapids

MBA, FACS Elite Plastic Surgery Grand Rapids

GENETICS

Scott Burgess M.D.

Caleb Bupp M.D.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Medical Genetics Grand Rapids

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Corewell Health Geriatric and Special Care - Byron Center Byron Center

Matthew Haley M.D.

Corewell Health General Surgery - Wealthy Grand Rapids

Viet Do M.D.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Donald Condit M.D. Condit Hand Clinic Grand Rapids

Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Leland Gossett M.D.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Daniel Hess M.D.

Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids

Levi Hinkelman M.D.

Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids

John Kelpin M.D.

Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids

Johanna Krebiehl M.D.

Plastic Surgery Associates Grand Rapids

Randy Lovell M.D.

Lovell Hand & Orthopedic Center Grand Rapids

Courtney Schmidt M.D. Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY Kathryn Alguire M.D.

The Cancer & Hematology Centers - Muskegon Norton Shores

Eric Batts M.D.

The Cancer & Hematology Centers - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion Holland

Brett Brinker M.D.

The Cancer & Hematology Centers - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion Grand Rapids

Sreenivasa Chandana M.D. The Cancer & Hematology Centers - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion Grand Rapids

Luke Eastburg M.D.

The Cancer & Hematology Centers - Kenmoor Grand Rapids

TOPDOCTORS 2026 William Fabricius M.D.

The Cancer & Hematology Centers - Kenmoor Grand Rapids

Thomas Gribbin M.D.

The Cancer & Hematology Centers - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion Grand Rapids

HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Jonathan Abraham M.D.

David Albrecht D.O.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Palliative Care - West Michigan Grand Rapids

Vani Koets M.D.

The Cancer & Hematology Centers - Kenmoor Grand Rapids

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Palliative Care - West Michigan Grand Rapids

Jared Knol M.D.

Joel Phillips D.O.

Colin Hardin M.D.

The Cancer & Hematology Centers - Kenmoor Grand Rapids

Trinity Health Hauenstein Neurosciences - Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Nehal Lakhani M.D.

Gerrit Rauch D.O.

The Cancer & Hematology Centers - START Midwest Grand Rapids

Erin Pettijohn M.D.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Palliative Care - West Michigan Grand Rapids

The Cancer & Hematology Centers - Kenmoor Grand Rapids

Tod Wyn M.D.

Haritha Reddy M.D.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

The Cancer & Hematology Centers - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion Grand Rapids

Eric Santos M.D.

The Cancer & Hematology Centers - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion Grand Rapids

Manish Sharma M.D.

The Cancer & Hematology Centers - START Midwest Grand Rapids

Andrew Sochacki M.D.

The Cancer & Hematology Centers - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion Grand Rapids

Peter Van Veldhuizen M.D. University of Michigan Health West - Hematology and Cancer Care Wyoming

Amy Vander Woude M.D.

The Cancer & Hematology Centers - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion Grand Rapids

Hospice of Holland Holland

Anamaria Bondici M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Infectious Disease - Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Nnaemeka Egwuatu M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Infectious Disease - Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Mohamad El Mortada M.D. University of Michigan Health West - Professional Building Wyoming

Minerva Galang M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Infectious Disease - Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Andrew Jameson M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Infectious Disease - Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Russell Lampen D.O.

Frances Wong M.D.

Corewell Health Infectious Disease Specialists Grand Rapids

Ben Yan M.D.

Brian Petroelje M.D. Corewell Health Infectious Disease Specialists Grand Rapids

The Cancer & Hematology Centers - Kenmoor Grand Rapids University of Michigan Health West - Hematology and Cancer Care Wyoming

Liam Sullivan D.O.

Corewell Health Infectious Disease Specialists Grand Rapids

University of Michigan Health West - Southwest Health Center Wyoming

Michael App M.D.

Internal Medicine and Pediatrics of West Michigan Grand Rapids

Bill Baer M.D.

Exponential Health Grand Rapids

Kelly Barcheski M.D.

Corewell Health Internal Medicine Grand Rapids

Ashley Barcroft M.D.

Corewell Health Family, Internal and Pediatric Medicine - Ada Ada

Benjamin Busman D.O.

Corewell Health Hospitalists Grand Rapids Grand Rapids

Jennifer Cory D.O.

University of Michigan Health West - Beltline Health Center Grand Rapids Sheetal Das M.D. Corewell Health Internal Medicine Grand Rapids

David Doud D.O.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Academic Internal Medicine Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Michael Essenmacher D.O. Trinity Health Medical Group, Hospital Medicine - Grand Rapids Hospital Grand Rapids

James Fitzgerald D.O.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Primary Care - East Paris Grand Rapids

Matthew Gale M.D.

Corewell Health Family, Internal and Pediatric Medicine - Grand Rapids Grand Rapids

Janet Hur M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Beltline Health Center Grand Rapids

Rebecca Klesmith D.O.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Hospital Medicine - Grand Rapids Hospital Grand Rapids

Robert Mackinder M.D.

Michael Sumners D.O.

Natalie Parr D.O.

Eric Walchak D.O.

Zamir Podgorica M.D.

MATERNAL AND FETAL MEDICINE

Corewell Health Family, Internal and Pediatric Medicine - Ada Ada University of Michigan HealthWest - Southwest Health Center Wyoming Trinity Health Medical Group, Hospital Medicine - Grand Rapids Hospital Grand Rapids

Eryn Quinn D.O.

University of Michigan Health West - Southwest Health Center Wyoming

Robert Riley M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Beltline Health Center Grand Rapids

Mohammad Saleh M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Primary Care - East Paris Grand Rapids

Emily Sheng D.O.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Hospital Medicine - Grand Rapids Hospital Grand Rapids

Patrick Tyrrell D.O.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Hospital Medicine - Grand Rapids Hospital Grand Rapids

Aimee Wilson D.O.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Surgical Optimization Grand Rapids

Adam Wolfe D.O.

University of Michigan Health West - Beltline Health Center Grand Rapids

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Timothy Joseph M.D.

Corewell Health Cardiovascular Services - Bradford Grand Rapids

Barbara Karenko D.O.

University of Michigan Health West - Professional Building Wyoming

Vinayak Manohar M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Cardiovascular - East Paris Grand Rapids

University of Michigan Health West - Professional Building Wyoming University of Michigan Health West - Professional Building Wyoming

David Colombo M.D.

Corewell Health Maternal Fetal Medicine Grand Rapids

Marcos Cordoba Munoz M.D.

Corewell Health Maternal Fetal Medicine Grand Rapids

Erin Fricke M.D.

Corewell Health Maternal Fetal Medicine Grand Rapids

Eryn Hart D.O.

Corewell Health Maternal Fetal Medicine Grand Rapids

Vivian Romero Romero M.D. Corewell Health Maternal Fetal Medicine Grand Rapids

Lisa Thiel D.O.

Corewell Health Maternal Fetal Medicine Grand Rapids

Michael Tsimis M.D.

Corewell Health Maternal Fetal Medicine Grand Rapids

MOHS MICROGRAPHIC SURGERY Eileen Axibal M.D.

Dermatology Associates of West Michigan Grand Rapids

Mallory Joseph M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Grandville Grandville

John Miner M.D

Dermatology Associates of West Michigan Grand Rapids

Araya Negash D.O.

Corewell Health Cardiovascular Services - Bradford Grand Rapids

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TOPDOCTORS 2026 NEONATAL AND PERINATAL MEDICINE Nga Dinh M.D.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Neonatology - Helen DeVos Children’s Grand Rapids

Benedict Doctor M.D.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Neonatology - Helen DeVos Children’s Grand Rapids

Robert Langen M.D.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Neonatology - Helen DeVos Children’s Grand Rapids

Claudia Nadernejad M.D.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Neonatology - Helen DeVos Children’s Grand Rapids

Mary Reinoehl D.O.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Neonatology - Helen DeVos Children’s Grand Rapids

NEPHROLOGY Ramandeep Banga M.D.

Renal Associates of West Michigan, P.C. Grand Rapids

Kseniya Filippova M.D.

Renal Associates of West Michigan, P.C. Grand Rapids

Saurabh Goel M.D.

Renal Associates of West Michigan, P.C. Grand Rapids

R. Michael Hofmann M.D.

Renal Associates of West Michigan, P.C. Grand Rapids

Daniel Legault M.D.

Renal Associates of West Michigan, P.C. Grand Rapids

Srivilliputtur Santhana Krishnan M.D. Renal Associates of West Michigan, P.C. Grand Rapids

James Visser M.D.

Renal Associates of West Michigan, P.C. Grand Rapids

NEUROLOGY Joseph Corey M.D.

Trinity Health Hauenstein Neurosciences - Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

David Ehrhardt D.O.

University of Michigan Health West - Professional Building Wyoming

Muhammad Farooq M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Neurosurgery - Cherry Grand Rapids

Christopher Goshgarian M.D.

Trinity Health Hauenstein Neurosciences - Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Jessica Hedeman D.O.

Trinity Health Hauenstein Neurosciences - Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Audrey Sanders D.O.

Trinity Health Hauenstein Neurosciences - Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Hussam Shaker M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group Epilepsy Care - Cherry Grand Rapids

Danette Taylor D.O.

Trinity Health Hauenstein Neurosciences - Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Melanie Taylor M.D.

Trinity Health Hauenstein Neurosciences - Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Jordan Taylor D.O.

University of Michigan Health West - Professional Building Wyoming

Paul Twydell D.O.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Neurology Grand Rapids

NEUROSURGERY Justin Clark M.D.

Great Lakes Neurosurgical Associates, P.C. Grand Rapids

Bryan Figueroa M.D.

Great Lakes Neurosurgical Associates, P.C. Grand Rapids

John Keller M.D.

Great Lakes Neurosurgical Associates, P.C. Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE • JULY/AUGUST 2026

Steve Klafeta M.D.

Sarah Mattson M.D.

Parin Gohel M.D.

David Lowry M.D.

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Adam Hassan M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Neurosurgery - Cherry Grand Rapids Great Lakes Neurosurgical Associates, P.C. Holland

Jurgen Luders M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Neurosurgery - Cherry Grand Rapids

Paul Mazaris M.D.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Neurosurgery Grand Rapids

Todd Vitaz M.D.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Neurosurgery Grand Rapids

Todd Vogel M.D.

Great Lakes Neurosurgical Associates, P.C. Grand Rapids

Kim Williams M.D.

Great Lakes Neurosurgical Associates, P.C. Grand Rapids

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY Sara DeNolf M.D.

Corewell Health Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rapids

Alicia Eichenberg M.D.

Corewell Health Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rapids

Stephanie Flermoen M.D.

Grand Rapids Women’s Health Grand Rapids

Thomas Aaberg M.D.

Retina Specialists of Michigan Grand Rapids

Jasmina Bajric M.D.

Eye Plastic & Facial Cosmetic Surgery Grand Rapids

Gregory Bever M.D.

Retina Specialists of Michigan Grand Rapids

Matthew Borr D.O.

University of Michigan Health West - Ophthalmology at the Village Wyoming

Joseph Boss M.D.

Retina Specialists of Michigan Grand Rapids

Michael Boyle M.D.

Oculoplastic Associates of West Michigan, PLC Grand Rapids

Paul Brown D.O.

University of Michigan Health West - Ophthalmology at the Village Wyoming

Julie Conley M.D.

Corewell Health Pediatric Ophthalmology Grand Rapids

Thomas Cowden M.D.

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology - Walker Walker

Corewell Health Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rapids

Kathleen DeHorn M.D.

Monica Gary M.D.

Douglas Doyle D.O.

Retina Specialists of Michigan Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology Grandville Grandville Eye Plastic & Facial Cosmetic Surgery Grand Rapids

Elizabeth Henry M.D.

Cascade Ophthalmology, P.C. Grand Rapids

Austen Knapp M.D.

Retina Specialists of Michigan Grand Rapids

Edward Korot M.D.

Retina Specialists of Michigan Grand Rapids

Kyle McKey M.D. Verdier Eye Center Grand Rapids

Joe Morehouse D.O.

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology East Beltline Grand Rapids

Marcus Muallem M.D.

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology East Beltline Grand Rapids

Leslie Norris D.O.

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology - Walker Walker

Amro Omari M.D.

Retina Specialists of Michigan Grand Rapids

Priyanka Parekh M.D.

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology East Beltline Grand Rapids

Nathan Pezda M.D.

Retina Specialists of Michigan Grand Rapids

University of Michigan Health West - Ophthalmology at the Village Wyoming

Laura Piippo M.D.

Patrick Droste M.D.

Ann Renucci M.D.

Pediatric Ophthalmology P.C. Grand Rapids

Verdier Eye Center Grand Rapids

Trinity Health Medical Group - Obstetrics & Gynecology Cherry Grand Rapids

Brooke Geddie D.O.

Karl Siebert M.D.

Corewell Health Pediatric Ophthalmology Grand Rapids

Verdier Eye Center Grand Rapids

Joya Johnson M.D.

Yosef Gindzin M.D.

Retina Specialists of Michigan Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Women’s Health Grand Rapids

Stephanie Getz D.O. University of Michigan Health West - Women’s Health Center Grand Rapids

Jessica Gibbie M.D.

Corewell Health Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rapids

Steven Lown D.O.

University of Michigan Health West - Women’s Health Center Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology - Walker Walker

Liliya Sutherland D.O.

Scott Westhouse D.O.

Retina Specialists of Michigan Grand Rapids

TOPDOCTORS 2026 ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY John Anderson M.D.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Derek Axibal M.D.

Kory Johnson D.O.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Matthew Karek M.D.

Corewell Health Spine and Pain Management Grand Rapids

Corewell Health Orthopedic Surgery - Caledonia Caledonia

James Lebolt D.O.

Scott Burgess M.D.

Tim Lenters M.D.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Jeffrey Cross M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Orthopedics - Byron Center Byron Center

Kristopher Danielson D.O. Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Kenneth Easton M.D.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Terrence Endres M.D.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Andrew Fras M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Orthopedics - Byron Center Byron Center

P. Cameron Gossett M.D. Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Kendall Hamilton M.D.

Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids

Erik Hedlund D.O.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Timothy Henne M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Orthopedics - Byron Center Byron Center

Daniel Hess M.D.

Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids

Jon Hop M.D.

Shoreline Orthopaedics Holland

Michael Jabara M.D.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids Trinity Health Medical Group, Orthopedics - Byron Center Byron Center

John Mahajan M.D.

Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids

Thomas Malvitz M.D.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Thomas Matelic M.D.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Travis Menge M.D.

Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids

Cameron Patthanacharoenphon M.D. Trinity Health Medical Group, Orthopedics - Byron Center Byron Center

Clayton Perry M.D.

Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids

Karl Roberts M.D.

West Michigan Orthopaedics Grand Rapids

Geoffrey Sandman M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Orthopedics - Byron Center Byron Center

Charles Sherry D.O.

Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids

Kevin Steelman M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Orthopedics - Byron Center Byron Center

Bruce Stewart M.D.

Shoreline Orthopaedics Holland

James Stubbart M.D.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Peter Theut M.D.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Peter Ugolini M.D.

Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids

Carl Wierks M.D.

West Michigan Orthopaedics Grand Rapids

Patrick Zietz M.D.

West Michigan Orthopaedics Grand Rapids

PAIN MEDICINE Marc Korn M.D.

Haven Spine + Pain Grand Rapids

Emilio Valdes M.D.

Corewell Health Spine and Pain Management Grand Rapids

Matthew Villerot D.O.

Corewell Health Spine and Pain Management Grand Rapids

PATHOLOGY Kay Aardema M.D.

Pathology Associates of Grand Rapids, PC Grand Rapids

David Graham M.D.

Pathology Associates of Grand Rapids, PC Wyoming

Jane Morrison M.D.

Michigan Pathology Specialists, PC Grand Rapids

PEDIATRIC / ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY Heide Rollings M.D.

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Grand Rapids

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Kurt Bjorkman M.D.

Corewell Health Pediatric Congenital Cardiology Grand Rapids

Kim Lee M.D.

Corewell Health Pediatric Congenital Cardiology Grand Rapids

Stephanie-Grace Raymundo M.D.

Heather Sowinski D.O.

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY

PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

Allison Close M.D.

Corewell Health Pediatric Congenital Cardiology Grand Rapids

Francis Kim M.D.

Corewell Health Pediatric Critical Care (PICU) Grand Rapids

Elizabeth Prentice D.O. Corewell Health Pediatric Critical Care (PICU) Grand Rapids

PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY Katherine Foster D.O.

Corewell Health Pediatric Dermatology Grand Rapids

Rachel Laarman M.D.

West Michigan Dermatology Grandville Grandville

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY Maala Daniel M.D.

Corewell Health Pediatric Endocrinology Grand Rapids

Christel Keefe M.D.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Pediatric Cancer Hematology Grand Rapids

David Hoogstra M.D.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Pediatric Cancer Hematology Grand Rapids

Beth Kurt M.D.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Pediatric Cancer Hematology Grand Rapids

Deanna Mitchell M.D.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Pediatric Cancer Hematology Grand Rapids

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE George Fogg M.D.

Corewell Health Pediatric Infectious Disease Grand Rapids

Rosemary Olivero M.D. Corewell Health Pediatric Infectious Disease Grand Rapids

Corewell Health Pediatric Endocrinology Grand Rapids

PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY

Emily Miller D.O.

Jason Thomas M.D.

Corewell Health Pediatric Endocrinology Grand Rapids

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY Vanessa Cardenas Kimball M.D. Corewell Health Pediatric Gastroenterology Grand Rapids

Ryan Cox M.D.

Corewell Health Pediatric Gastroenterology Grand Rapids

Peter Freswick M.D.

Corewell Health Pediatric Gastroenterology Grand Rapids

Corewell Health Pediatric Nephrology Grand Rapids

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Corewell Health Pediatric Neurology Grand Rapids

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Casey Madura M.D.

Corewell Health Pediatric Congenital Cardiology Grand Rapids

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Corewell Health Pediatric Sleep Disorders Clinic Grand Rapids

John Schuen M.D.

Corewell Health Pediatric Sleep Disorders Clinic Grand Rapids

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Pediatric Surgeons of West Michigan, P.C. Grand Rapids

Emily Durkin M.D.

Pediatric Surgeons of West Michigan, P.C. Grand Rapids

Elliot Pennington M.D.

Pediatric Surgeons of West Michigan, P.C. Grand Rapids

Abigail Wenzlick M.D.

Corewell Health Family, Internal and Pediatric Medicine - Grand Rapids Grand Rapids

PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION Daniel Adams D.O.

Christopher Morelli D.O.

Anna Carlson M.D.

Dena Thayer D.O.

Joshua Nicholson D.O.

William Cullen M.D., FACS

Douglas Vander Woude M.D.

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids Trinity Health Medical Group, Physical Medicine and Spine Cherry Grand Rapids

Christopher Rizik D.O.

Corewell Health Spine and Pain Management Grand Rapids

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids

Kelly Armstrong M.D.

Bridget Rizik M.D.

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids

Benjamin Bruinsma M.D.

John Rizik D.O.

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids

Corewell Health Spine and Pain Management Grand Rapids

James Ellis M.D.

Randolph Russo M.D.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Brian Giersch M.D.

Yunna Sinskey M.D.

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY

Rehabilitation Medicine Associates, PLLC Grand Rapids

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids

Theodore Barber M.D.

David Hakopian D.O.

Meagan Smith D.O.

Urologic Consultants Downtown Grand Rapids

David Weatherly M.D. Urologic Consultants Downtown Grand Rapids

PEDIATRICS (GENERAL) Erika Crane M.D., FAAP Cascade Pediatrics Grand Rapids

Alison Gehle M.D. Cascade Pediatrics Grand Rapids

Greg Jereb M.D.

Cascade Pediatrics Grand Rapids

Vanessa Martinez M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Primary Care & Pediatrics Rockford Rockford

Natalie Payne M.D.

Plastic Surgery Arts of West Michigan Holland

Matthew Fahrenkopf M.D. Elite Plastic Surgery Grand Rapids

Ronald Ford M.D.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Adult Plastic Surgery Grand Rapids

John Girotto M.D.

Corewell Health Pediatric Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery Grand Rapids

Dennis Hammond M.D.

Partners in Plastic Surgery of West Michigan Grand Rapids

Adam Hassan M.D. Eye Plastic & Facial Cosmetic Surgery Grand Rapids

Douglas Henry M.D.

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids

Douglas Leppink M.D.

Carolyn Vollmer M.D.

Andrew Livingston M.D.

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids

Adam Hull D.O.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Thereseann Huprikar D.O. Shoreline Orthopaedics Holland

Kyle Josephson M.D.

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids

Naomi Kaplan M.D., M.B.B.S.

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids

Andrea Kuldanek M.D.

Jeremy Veenema D.O.

James Lee M.D.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Alger Pediatrics, PC Grand Rapids

Ryan Dodde M.D.

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids

Cascade Pediatrics Grand Rapids

Stephanie Walter D.O.

Elite Plastic Surgery Grand Rapids

Trinity Health Medical Group, Physical Medicine and Spine Cherry Grand Rapids

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rapids

Alger Pediatrics, PC Grand Rapids

Corewell Health Pediatric Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery Grand Rapids

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Jonathan VandenBerg D.O.

Corewell Health Lifestyle Medicine Grand Rapids

PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Marguerite Aitken M.D. Plastic Surgery Associates Grand Rapid

David Alfonso M.D.

Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery - Grand Rapids Grand Rapids

Shannon Armstrong M.D., MBA, FACS Elite Plastic Surgery Grand Rapids

Jasmina Bajric M.D.

Eye Plastic & Facial Cosmetic Surgery Grand Rapids

Brad Bengtson M.D.

Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery - Grand Rapids Grand Rapids

Johanna Krebiehl M.D.

Plastic Surgery Associates Grand Rapids Centre for Plastic Surgery Grand Rapids

Plastic Surgery Specialists Grand Rapids

Matthew Martin M.D. Elite Plastic Surgery Grand Rapids

S. Andrei Ostric M.D. Muskegon Surgical Associates, P.C. Muskegon

Muskegon Surgical Associates, P.C. Muskegon

Plastic Surgery Associates Grand Rapids

Terri Ann Zomerlei M.D.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Adult Plastic Surgery Grand Rapids

Stephen Zonca M.D.

Muskegon Surgical Associates, P.C. Muskegon

PODIATRY Brian Buchanan D.P.M.

Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids

Bradley Christiansen D.P.M. Trinity Health Medical Group, Podiatry - Rivertown Grandville

John Harris D.P.M.

Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids

Timothy Hulst D.P.M.

Foot and Ankle Specialists Grand Rapids Southeast Grand Rapids

Marisha Stawiski D.P.M.

Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids

PSYCHIATRY Carey Krause D.O.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Psychiatry - Grand Rapids Grand Rapids

Richelle Payea M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Beltline Grand Rapids

Jeremy Petrous D.O.

Benjamin Rechner M.D.

Corewell Health Sleep Disorders Clinic Grand Rapids

John Renucci M.D.

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Centre for Plastic Surgery Grand Rapids

Plastic Surgery Associates Grand Rapids

Steven Ringler M.D.

Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery Grand Rapids

Ryan Ter Louw M.D. Muskegon Surgical Associates, P.C. Muskegon

Derek Bergsma M.D.

Trinity Health Richard J. Lacks Sr. Cancer Center Grand Rapids

Terri Lynn Bott-Kothari M.D. University of Michigan Health-West - Cancer Center at the Village Wyoming

TOPDOCTORS 2026 Eric Buth M.D.

Radiation Oncology Centers - Corewell Health Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion Grand Rapids

Patrick Fabrizio M.D.

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Brian Kastner M.D.

Radiation Oncology Centers - Corewell Health Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion Grand Rapids

Robert Kirkland M.D.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Radiation Oncology - Lemmen-Holton Grand Rapids

Gina Rebesco M.D.

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Radiation Oncology - Lemmen-Holton Grand Rapids

Matthew Tate M.D.

Trinity Health Radiation Oncology - Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Chester Wilson M.D.

University of Michigan Health-West - Cancer Center at the Village Wyoming

RADIOLOGY Jamie Frost D.O.

Advanced Radiology Services, PC Grand Rapids

Joseph Junewick M.D. Advanced Radiology Services, PC Grand Rapids

Anjali Mander M.D. Advanced Radiology Services, PC Grand Rapids

Jennifer Rollenhagen M.D.

Trinity Health Breast Center - Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

Chris Therasse M.D. Advanced Radiology Services, PC Grand Rapids

Andrew Zbojniewicz M.D. Advanced Radiology Services, PC Grand Rapids

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY / INFERTILITY

David Shen M.D.

Geoffrey Lam M.D.

Corewell Health Cardiothoracic Surgery Grand Rapids

VASCULAR / INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

Sarah Bjorkman M.D.

SPORTS MEDICINE

Edward Murphy M.D.

Christina Bakalis M.D.

Behrooz Shabahang M.D.

Michael Koets M.D.

TRAUMA SURGERY

Jarrod MacFarlane D.O.

The Fertility Center Grand Rapids

Emma Giuliani M.D. The Fertility Center Grand Rapids

Valerie Shavell M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Sleep Medicine - Cherry Grand Rapids

Kyle Alexander M.D. Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids

Matthew Axtman D.O.

The Fertility Center Grand Rapids

Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids

Mili Thakur M.D.

Derek Blok M.D.

The Fertility Center Grand Rapids

RHEUMATOLOGY James Birmingham M.D. River City Rheumatology Ada

Aaron Eggebeen M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Rheumatology - East Paris Grand Rapids

Elizabeth Kessler M.D.

Corewell Health Pediatric Rheumatology Grand Rapids

Andrew Lewandoski D.O. River City Rheumatology Ada

Danielle Robinett M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Rheumatology - East Paris Grand Rapids

Eric Slavin M.D.

Trinity Health Medical Group, Rheumatology - East Paris Grand Rapids

Barakat Thabet M.D.

Corewell Health Rheumatology Grand Rapids

Nour Zleik M.D.

Corewell Health Rheumatology Grand Rapids

SLEEP MEDICINE Timothy Daum M.D.

University of Michigan Health West - Sleep Disorders Center Wyoming

Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids

Michael Fitzgerald D.O.

University of Michigan Health West - Comstock Park Health Center Comstock Park

Erik Hedlund D.O.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Aryn Johnson D.O.

University of Michigan Health West - Caledonia Health Center Caledonia

Kristi Kern D.O.

University of Michigan Health West - Beltline Health Center Grand Rapids

Edwin Kornoelje D.O.

University of Michigan Health West - Beltline Health Center Grand Rapids

Jason Lazor D.O.

Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids

Thomas Matelic M.D.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

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Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids

Jacob Reisner D.O.

Corewell Health Orthopedics Grand Rapids

Peter Theut M.D.

Soumya Madala M.D.

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Grand Rapids

Christopher Morgan M.D.

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Alistair Chapman M.D.

Corewell Health Multidisciplinary Trauma Clinic Grand Rapids

Charles Jerard Gibson M.D. Corewell Health Multidisciplinary Trauma Clinic Grand Rapids

UROLOGY Christopher Brede M.D. Corewell Health Urology Grand Rapids

George Ghareeb M.D. Corewell Health Urology Grand Rapids

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Corewell Health Vascular Surgery Grand Rapids

Justin Eisenberg D.O.

Muskegon Surgical Associates, P.C. Muskegon

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Andrew Kimball M.D.

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Markian Iwaszko M.D.

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Urology Surgeons, P.C. Grand Rapids

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John Lobo M.D.

Urology Surgeons, P.C. Grand Rapids

Navneet Mander M.D. Urology Surgeons, P.C. Grand Rapids

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Lawrence Mallon M.D.

Muskegon Surgical Associates, P.C. Muskegon

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Trinity Health Medical Group, Vascular Surgery - Grand Rapids Campus Grand Rapids

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Jason Slaikeu M.D.

Corewell Health Urology Grand Rapids

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Eanas Yassa M.D.

Michigan Urological Clinic Grand Rapids

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Corewell Health Urology Grand Rapids

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LAKES, RIVERS, DECKS, AND DOCKS IF YOU LIVE IN MICHIGAN, it’s hard to escape the pull of water. In the Great Lakes State, waterfront living is woven into summer culture, and naturally so is waterfront dining. With views this pictureperfect and summer so fleeting, there’s no reason to stray far from the water— especially when you can dine right alongside it. There’s something about dining near the water that will leave you lingering a little longer. Conversations stretch over sunset drinks with friends, boats drift by between courses, and even ordinary weeknight starts to feel like a mini vacation. Around West Michigan, the best waterfront restaurants aren’t just near water— they’re built around it. From dockside classics and breezy beach bars to polished riverfront patios, these standout spots deserve a place on your summer bucket list.

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Peach and ricotta bruschetta on grilled ciabatta bread, a watermelon salad, a Bee Sting cocktail and a Spritz & Giggles cocktail are served waterside at Bostwick Lake Inn in Rockford.

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BOSTWICK LAKE INN | ROCKFORD If you’re looking for cottage on the lake vibes, look no further than Bostwick Lake Inn. With an old-school lake culture charm (complete with a canoe hanging on the ceiling and wood paneled walls), Boswick’s deck spills toward the water, beach chairs dot the shoreline and steps lead down to the water if you feel the need to wade in. Built for unhurried afternoons, it’s equal parts neighborhood hangout and destination dinner spotespecially when live music and the sunset line up perfectly. BEAR LAKE TAVERN | NORTH MUSKEGON With a more understated kind of waterfront charm, Bear Lake Tavern is tucked in the channel that connects Bear Lake to Muskegon Lake, offering scenic views on the patio and a cozy ambiance inside. Originally opened as a small tavern, it preserves nostalgic charm while a newly added “BLTiki” offers an outdoor patio right along the river with boat slips. Dock your boat and hop off for a quick drink or lunch in the sunshine.

INLAND LAKE CLASSICS Above, Crab & Clams linguine pasta and a glass of Pinot Grigio from Bowers Harbor, Michigan, are served at Rose's on Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids. At left, the restaurant's Roasted Vegetable & Ricotta Sandwich with house-made chips and a Bell's Oberon Wheat Ale.

ROSE’S | EAST GRAND RAPIDS Reed’s Lake and Rose’s are practically inseparable in Grand Rapids culture. Generations of locals have enjoyed lakefront cocktails, long patio lunches, and sunset dinners overlooking the marina and Yacht Club. The closest lake from the heart of Grand Rapids, only four miles separate you from the bustle of downtown to the escape of water lapping at your feet. Once the center of East Grand Rapids’ resort-era entertainment scene, Rose’s still feels like summer nostalgia bottled into a restaurant. Don’t forget to try Rose’s legendary caramel corn! BLUE WATER GRILL | GRAND RAPIDS Set on the shores of Versluis Lake, Blue Water fully leans into its location. Floor to ceiling windows and an expansive patio keep the water constantly in view, while the kitchen cooks with fresh produce straight from the lakeside garden. The polished-but-relaxed atmosphere (that’s Frank Lloyd Wright inspired) makes it fitting for brunch, business lunches and long summer dinners. Catch live music on the patio all summer long for a getaway that will make you feel miles away from the city.

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LINEAR | GRAND RAPIDS Dropped right along the riverside just outside downtown Grand Rapids, the Grand River is woven directly into the atmosphere of Linear, with clean lines, modern finishes and one of the city’s best little-known patios. Industrial inspired interiors and their elevated menu are offset by the warm glow of sunset hour along the river, with cyclists cruising past and kayakers drifting by as you sip a martini. It’s the kind of place that lets Grand Rapids live up to its river city name. JDEK AT MARGAUX | GRAND RAPIDS Perhaps the best pit-stop for a happy hour, jdeck boats a sprawling open-air patio with a view of the blue bridge, sitting along the Grand River and centrally located downtown Grand Rapids. This year-round patio space really comes to life in the summer months, with picnic tables and fireplaces available for chillier nights.

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Golden Orzo Salmon with a Southern Paloma, a RedWater Salad with a glass of house white wine, and an unopened bottle of Babich Sauvignon Blanc are served at Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant in Holland.

THE SOUTHERNER | SAUGATUCK Few restaurants capture relaxed riverside dining quite like The Southerner. Perched in a small yellow building alongside the Kalamazoo River in Saugatuck, it pairs Southern comfort foot with dreamy waterfront views and a breezy porch that practically demands a slow afternoon with a frozen drink in hand. Boats mosey past while you’re seating at bright dining room antique tables and fried chicken is served for a taste of Southern Appalachia, making you feel like you’re at grandma’s house for Sunday dinner. FLAT RIVER GRILL | LOWELL Flat River Grill delivers one of the most charming, small-town waterfront settings, nestled in a brick building while overlooking the Flat River and the iconic Lowell Showboat. A warm, heritage interior and kitchen serves up wood fired dishes from handcrafted pizzas to wood grilled burgers. Out on their patio, catch a breezier vibe while watching the sunset with a glass of wine in hand.

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BOATWERKS | HOLLAND As the name suggests, Boatwerks fully embraces marina culture on Lake Macatawa, with a fresh seafood menu, exposed beams and brick that pay homage to the boat-building factories that once occupied the area. Voted #7 Best Waterfront Restaurant in America in USA Today 10 Best Awards, the sprawling waterfront patio, dock access for boaters, and lake views create a resort-like atmosphere in the summer. Garage doors open to the water, sailboats drift across the lake, and almost every table has a sunset view.

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BODOCK’S | MUSKEGON Newly renovated and reopened in spring 2026, BoDock’s sits on the Muskegon Lake shoreline with views of the marina. The same owners as The Deck in Muskegon, BoDock’s is positioned to more of a sit-down dinner crowd than the lively entertainment The Deck focuses on, all while keeping the beachy-casual atmosphere and menu you love about summer patios. A pergola roof structure is set to open and close automatically according to the weather, along with garage doors added for optimal sunshine and airy vibes. Of course, boaters can still dock their boat to listen to some live music and grab a bite to eat.

CORAL GABLES | SAUGATUCK Coral Gables has been a part of Saugatuck’s waterfront culture for decades and it still captures that breezy harbor-town spirit. With a spacious patio overlooking the Kalamazoo River, the outdoor Tiki Bar is your best bet for vacation-style getaway close to home through the summer season, with music under the stars and one of the best marina views in town. Grab a frozen drink and wander out to the beach bar that’s even closer to the waterfront to stick your toes in the sand on especially hot afternoons.

THE BUTLER | SAUGATUCK Perhaps one of the most popular spots in Saugatuck, The Butler sits directly on the waterfront, with two levels of open-air patio seating and front-row views of boats gliding up and down the Kalamazoo River. Live music often complements warm-weather dining. Enjoy sandwiches, salads or maybe even a fresh lobster roll for ultimate coastal-Michigan vibes. Happy hour runs daily on their water-view tables or wraparound bar.

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LAKE MICHIGAN VIEWS SNUG HARBOR | GRAND HAVEN Snug Harbor is a Lake Michigan institution, with a sweeping view on the channel that leads out to Lake Michigan. It’s charming white and bright blue building with pink accents captures beach town energy to a T. Snug Harbor sits right in the middle of the downtown energy of Grand Haven, within walking distance to the state park beach. Grab lunch before a beach trip or after day out on the water. Take in the view of boats, sunsets and people watching as you enjoy handcrafted sushi, a local brew and maybe even fireworks over the water if you’re lucky enough to snap a table on 4th of July or Coast Guard Festival weekends.

NOTO’S AT THE BIL-MAR | GRAND HAVEN Lake Michigan does most of the talking at Noto’s, a contemporary Italian-inspired restaurant. Sitting directly on the beachside in Grand Haven, floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic shoreline views make the lake the stunning backdrop of this restaurant. Choose to sit inside with waterfront views, at a lower-level bar or beach seating with your feet in the sand. Their menu has premium options great for summer date nights out and offers items for an afternoon bite to eat with a glass of wine in hand. With outdoor fireplaces for chillier summer evenings, there’s never a bad time to visit Noto’s. THE DECK | MUSKEGON Sat directly on Pere Marquette Beach, The Deck is the go-to spot for summer entertainment. It’s all sand, sunsets, live music and frozen drinks with Lake Michigan stretching beyond the patio. You’re not simply near the beach- you’re in it. Sit in Adirondack chairs to watch bands play with your toes in the sand, grab a picnic table for afternoons with friends, or even dine on swings or pontoons. The “Below Deck” zone includes yard games and is praised for dishes like smoked BBQ , sweet potato waffle fries and street corn dip.

SUNG HARBOR Above, Snug Harbor’s blue-and-white exterior welcomes guests with seafood, sushi, and other coastal flavors, plus front-row views of the channel leading to Lake Michigan—a perfect spot to watch the sunset. Noto’s at the Bil-Mar offers Italian-inspired fare on the beach, with a second-floor dining area called “Salted.” At far left: Linguini with Clams, wine, Pork Capricciosa, and Grilled Peach & Burrata.

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of Healthcare, from the Medical Mile and Beyond As Greater Grand Rapids continues to strengthen its esteemed reputation as a nationally recognized healthcare hub, opportunities for the public to find quality care have expanded as well. With cutting-edge research facilities and top-tier educational institutions, the region attracts the best of the best medical professionals from across the globe. And with a range of established hospital networks available, options abound for those seeking support for both routine and complex wellness needs. With so many choices, finding the right fit can be challenging. Patients and families often rely on referrals, ratings, and credentials, but it also comes down to personal experience when deciding to commit to a care practitioner. Physicians who offer a personalized touch, build trust and confidence, and provide consistently positive outcomes rise to the top. The Featured Physicians and Top Docs who are profiled in this section are well known in the community and have been acknowledged as leaders in their respective fields. Committed to exceptional care and passionate about lifelong learning, they have earned their place among West Michigan’s finest.

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Leland Gossett, MD* Hand & Upper Extremity

P. Cameron Gossett, MD* Joint Reconstruction

Adam C. Hull, DO* Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Michael Jabara, MD* Sports Medicine Joint Reconstruction

Kory Johnson, DO* Joint Reconstruction

Kenneth Kozlow, MD Spine

Julian Kuz, MD James Lee, MD* Hand & Upper Extremity Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Thomas Malvitz, MD* Joint Reconstruction

Thomas Matelic, MD* Stephen O’Neil,DO Sports Medicine Sports Medicine Joint Reconstruction Joint Reconstruction

John Anderson, MD* Foot & Ankle

Mark Asperheim, MD Urgent Care

Kristopher Danielson, DO* Trauma, Joint Reconstruction

Randy Russo, MD* Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Donald Bohay, MD Foot & Ankle

Erik Hedlund, DO* Sports Medicine Joint Reconstruction

Courtney Schmidt, MD* Benjamin Strong, MD Hand & Upper Extremity Joint Reconstruction

James Stubbart, MD* Spine

Peter Theut, MD* Sports Medicine Joint Reconstruction

Scott Burgess, MD* Hand & Upper Extremity

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Kristi Hawley, D.O., FAAD

r. Kristi Hawley, a boardcertified dermatologist and founder of The Derm Institute, is a leading voice in modern dermatology, known for combining clinical excellence with a deep commitment to patient advocacy. Nationally recognized for her expertise in psoriasis, Dr. Hawley has built a reputation for treating complex skin conditions with precision, compassion, and innovation. Her practice in West Michigan serves as a hub for cutting-edge care, where she leads clinical trials that bring the latest advancements in dermatologic treatment directly to her patients. Beyond medical dermatology, Dr. Hawley is highly skilled in cosmetic procedures, offering personalized, naturallooking results that enhance confidence while maintaining each patient’s unique features. Her approach blends artistry with science, ensuring that every treatment aligns with the highest standards of safety and effectiveness. Dr. Hawley’s impact extends well beyond her clinic’s walls. She is an active advocate at both the state and federal levels, championing policies that protect physician autonomy and improve patients’ access to quality care. Her leadership in these efforts reflects a broader mission: to elevate the field of dermatology while ensuring patients receive the thoughtful, evidence-based care they deserve. Through her clinical work, research initiatives, and advocacy, Dr. Hawley continues to shape the future of Featured Physicians dermatology, setting a standard of excellence Dr. Name Here that resonates both locally and nationally. ■ SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

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2026 TOP DOCTORS David Albrecht, D.O.

Douglas Doyle, D.O.

Christina Bakalis, M.D.

David Ehrhardt, D.O.

Internal Medicine

Vascular / Interventional Radiology

Terrance Barnes, M.D. Pulmonary Medicine

Maraya Baumanis, M.D Ear, Nose, and Throat

Matthew Borr, D.O. Ophthalmology

Terri Bott-Kothari. M.D. Radiation Oncology

Kevin Brader, M.D.

Gynecologic Oncology

Paul Brown, D.O. Ophthalmology

David Bryska, M.D. Cardiology

Garrett Caldwell, D.O. Family Medicine

Elizabeth Colwell, M.D. Thoracic Surgery

Jennifer Cory, D.O. Internal Medicine

Eric Cox, D.O

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Timothy Daum, M.D. Pulmonary Medicine

Alphonse Delucia, M.D.

Ophthalmology Neurology

Mohamad El Mortada, M.D. Infectious Disease

Edwin Kornoelje, D.O. Family Medicine & Sports Medicine

Olesya Krivospitskaya, M.D. Endocrinology

Edward Kryshak, M.D.

Cynthia Schuler, M.D. Family Medicine

Matthew Sevensma, D.O. Cardiology

Michael Sumners, M.D.

Endocrinology

Cardiology & Interventional Cardiology

Kathryn Leonard, M.D.

Jordan Taylor, D.O.

Steven Lown, D.O.

Nicholas Van Maele, M.D. Eric Walchak, D.O.

Javier Howard, M.D.

Michelle Muza-Moons, M.D., PH. D. Gastroenterology

Cardiology & Interventional Cardiology

Janet Hur, M.D.

Natalie Parr, D.O.

Chester Wilson, M.D.

Internal Medicine

Radiation Oncology

Aryn Johnson, D.O.

Richelle Payea, M.D.

Adam Wolfe, D.O.

Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine

Internal Medicine

Mallory Joseph, M.D.

Eryn Quinn, D.O.

Hematology and Oncology

Barbara Karenko, D.O.

Robert Riley, M.D.

Michael Fitzgerald, D.O. Sports Medicine

Stephanie Getz, D.O.

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ryan Hamby, D.O. Gastroenterology

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Dermatology

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Internal Medicine

Cardiology & Interventional Cardiology

Internal Medicine

Kristi Kern, D.O.

Dermatology

Eric Schadler, M.D.

Family Medicine & Sports Medicine

Hilary Schmid, D.O.

Michael Koets, M.D.

Andrew Schuler, M.D.

Vascular / Interventional Radiology

Cardiac Surgery

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Neurology

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Ben Yan, M.D.

Olivia Yost, M.D. Family Medicine

Leezanne Zeng, D.O. Family Medicine

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Lela Lankerani, D.O., FAAD

r. Lela Lankerani is a board-certified dermatologist dedicated to delivering thoughtful, comprehensive care to patients of all ages. With more than a decade of experience in dermatology, she brings a well-rounded clinical background and a deep commitment to patient-centered medicine to her practice. After relocating from Texas, Dr. Lankerani joined The Derm Institute in 2025, where she continues to provide high-quality care grounded in compassion, accessibility, and clinical excellence. Her practice spans the full spectrum of dermatologic care, from diagnosing and managing chronic skin conditions to addressing acute concerns with precision and efficiency. Dr. Lankerani is known for her ability to connect with patients at every stage of life, creating a comfortable and supportive environment in which individuals feel heard and confident in their treatment plans. In addition to medical dermatology, Dr. Lankerani is highly skilled in cosmetic procedures, blending artistry with advanced techniques to deliver natural, refreshed results. Her approach focuses on enhancing each patient’s unique features while maintaining a strong emphasis on safety and long-term skin health. Dr. Lankerani is deeply aligned with The Derm Institute’s mission of prioritizing patients through accessible care and meaningful physician relationships. She is committed to ensuring timely appointments and a seamless patient experience, recognizing that access to care is a critical part of overall health. Through her expertise, warmth, and Featured Physicians dedication, Dr. Lankerani continues to make Dr. Name Here a lasting impact, helping patients look and feel their best while upholding the highest standards of dermatologic care. ■ SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

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The Derm Institute of West Michigan 1661 Crystal Springs Blvd. SE Caledonia, MI 49316 616-326-0114 derminstituteofwmi.com

Thank you for being extraordinary. Congratulations on being named a Top Doc by your peers. Your continued push to innovate and advance care is what helps make health care better.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR

Grand Rapids Top Doctors for 2026

Jon D. Hop, M.D.

Thereseann M. Huprikar, D.O.

Bruce A. Stewart, M.D., M.B.A.

When joint pain puts you on the sidelines, Dr. Jon Hop steps in. As a leading total joint replacement surgeon, he combines years of experience with the latest technology to get you back to doing what you love. He’s dedicated to understanding your unique needs and crafting a personalized path to renewed mobility.

Dr. Thereseann Huprikar gets you back in the game, whatever your game may be! As a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist with additional training in pain management and sports injuries, she listens and understands your challenges and designs a tailored nonsurgical plan to help you live life to the fullest.

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned pro, Dr. Bruce Stewart has your back. As a sports medicine specialist, he brings expertise to treating injuries and getting you back to peak performance. He believes in truly hearing your goals and creating a customized treatment plan to achieve exceptional results.

To schedule an appointment, please call (616) 846-6004 or scan the QR code.

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Dr. Edward Korot

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Dr. Kathleen DeHorn

Dr. Amro Omari

Nearly Two Decades of Trusted Retinal Care

The board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians at Retina Specialists of Michigan provide comprehensive retinal care for adults and children. Services include ocular oncology, inflammatory eye disease, and inherited retinal dystrophies. RETINASPECIALISTSOFMICHIGAN.COM GRAND RAPIDS | HOLLAND | MUSKEGON | PORTAGE | BIG RAPIDS | CADILLAC

Dr. Karen Dempsey – Honored as One of West Michigan’s Top Doctors!

r. Karen Dempsey and her husband, Dr. Russell Dempsey, are board-certified family medicine physicians with more than 30 years of experience. Together, they founded Partners in Family Health with a vision of providing patients with greater choice and a more personal approach to health care. What began as a husband-and-wife team has grown into a thriving family practice with multiple health care providers, while still retaining its hometown feel — caring for generations of families, from newborns to great-grandparents. Recognized as a “Top Doc,” Dr. Karen is quick to emphasize that the honor reflects the dedication and compassion of the entire team. Many staff members have worked alongside her for decades, creating the kind of continuity and trust that define the practice. “The longstanding relationships our team has with the families we serve create the personal, connected feel of our practice and serve as the foundation for exceptional care,” says Dr. Karen. Patient Care Coordinator Nikki describes the culture simply as “family helping family.”

“I have worked here for over 24 years,” she says. “Our patients have become part of my family, and I have become part of theirs.” That same dedication is reflected throughout the practice by longtime team members including Advanced Practice Provider Scott Kleinert, Certified RN Care Manager Michelle Barone, and Clinical Manager Marci Clay. “In the 25 years I have been a Physician Assistant, I have remained focused on making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives,” says Scott. Michelle credits her 24-plus years with the practice to faith, compassion, and patient-centered care, while Marci says she deeply values the relationships she has built with patients and families over the years. “This office fosters incredible relationships with both patients and coworkers,” adds newest provider Anthony Hoholik. “I’ve seen firsthand the positive impact this clinic has on the community.” Dr. Dempsey deeply appreciates the recognition she has received from her physician colleagues as one of Grand Rapids’ Top Docs and is truly grateful for the dedicated team beside her and the patients and families she feels blessed to serve each day.

Partners in Family Health, 4700 32nd Avenue, Hudsonville, MI 49426 To schedule an appointment, call (616) 662-2011 • PartnersInFamilyHealth.com

DR. ZONCA, DR. TER LOUW, DR. THAYER, DR. OSTRIC

Muskegon Surgical Associates (MSA) is pleased to announce the selection of Stephen Zonca, M.D., Dena Thayer, D.O., Ryan Ter Louw, M.D. and S. Andrei Ostric, M.D. as 2026 West Michigan Top Doctors. Drs. Zonca, Thayer and Ter Louw lead the plastic and reconstructive team at Muskegon Surgical Associates. They are each board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons. They perform a full spectrum of surgical procedures, including tummy tucks, liposuction, breast augmentations and lifts and comprehensive facial rejuvenation, including face lifts. Most cosmetic surgeries can be performed at our state-of-the-art new Surgical Facility. We also offer CoolSculpting, Ultherapy and Sciton HALO laser treatments in our Pure Medical Spa as well as a full array of medical spa services. Dr. S. Andrei Ostric and Dr. Ryan Ter Louw lead the hand surgery team at MSA. The Hand Center at Muskegon Surgical Associates offers the lakeshore complete and total hand care. The board-certified surgeons utilize cutting edge technology and minimally invasive techniques including endoscopic carpal tunnel. Our surgeons work closely with our certified hand therapist and offer many procedures onsite, or at our new Surgical Facility. The hand center also provides longterm care for amputations, chronic hand conditions and partners with experts in bio-electric prosthesis.

“Our goal is to help patients’ look and feel their best,” says Dr. Zonca, “including changes after cancer treatment, pregnancy, weight loss and natural aging appearance.”

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Voted Top Docs by Their Peers At Forefront Dermatology, we’re committed to improving the lives of our patients through expert medical and cosmetic skin care. We o�er convenient, high-quality services close to home in Grand Rapids, Hastings, Grand Haven, and surrounding communities. Our providers care for patients ages 7 and up with personalized treatment options designed to support healthy, con�dent skin at every stage of life.

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Experience Visionary Care

Voted Top Doctors in 2026 Congratulations to the doctors from Grand Rapids Ophthalmology. With world-class care and top-tier specialists, we treat complex eye diseases and perform advanced cataract, LASIK, and retina procedures. Your vision is our focus, and your eyes are our life’s work.

Thomas Cowden, MD Cataracts, Cornea, Eyelid Surgery, LASIK

Yosef Gindzin, MD Diabetic Eye Exams, Retinal Diseases

Parin Gohel, MD Diabetic Eye Exams, Retinal Diseases

Joe Morehouse, DO Cataracts, Light Adjustable Lens™, Diabetic Eye Exams

Marcus Muallem, MD Cataracts, Light Adjustable Lens™, LASIK, EVO ICL, Cornea, Glaucoma

Leslie Norris, DO Eyelid Surgery, Medical Eye Exams

Priyanka Parekh, MD Cataracts, Light Adjustable Lens™, Diabetic Eye Exams, Glaucoma

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Adam S. Hassan, M.D.

riginally from Michigan, Dr. Adam Hassan has been proudly serving the local community for nearly 20 years. “I’m honored to be recognized as a Top Doctor again this year,” Dr. Hassan says. “As an oculoplastic surgeon, I have the privilege to care

for patients with complex eyelid and orbital conditions and help people look and feel their best by providing cutting-edge cosmetic procedures.” Dr. Hassan earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan, where he also

completed his residency and fellowship and served as faculty. A board-certified oculoplastic surgeon, he is a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He served as division chief of ophthamology at Corewell Health from 2012 to 2026. ■

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We are proud to recognize Drs. Nehal Lakhani, Manish Sharma, Sreenivasa Chandana, and Andrew Sochacki of START Midwest as Top Doctors by Grand Rapids Magazine. As world-class leaders in early-phase oncology and hematology research, they lead one of the largest early-phase cancer research programs in the Midwest, enrolling more than 200 patients annually into innovative clinical trials. Their dedication to advancing new therapies while delivering exceptional care close to home exempliﬁes START's mission of Hope Through Access.

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Jasmina Bajric, M.D.

r. Jasmina Bajric is a board-certified ophthalmologist and oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Dr. Bajric graduated from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, completed her ophthalmology training at the

world-renowned Mayo Clinic, and did her fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She also served as an assistant professor and head of oculoplastic and orbital surgery at the University of South Florida and was a team physician for the Tampa Bay Lightning

hockey team, which won two Stanley Cup championships during her tenure. Dr. Bajric prides herself on her compassion, attention to detail, and aesthetic sense. She is fluent in Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian and conversational in Spanish. She is excited to provide functional and cosmetic care for the Grand Rapids community. ■

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John H. Huntington, M.D.

r. John Huntington has been a board-certified pediatric anesthesiologist for more than 30 years and has served West Michigan for more than 20. He Featured Physicians attended the University of Michigan for his medical education Dr. Name Here and training as well as a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology. Dr. Huntington has focused his career on medically complex pediatric patients. As division chief of pediatric anesthesiology at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital for the last 15 years, Dr. Huntington has managed the anesthetic care of the pediatric medical community. “I want the public to know that their kiddos are safe under our anesthesia care at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital,” Dr. Huntington says. “There is little more satisfying in my career than earning the trust of a nervous parent or an anxious pediatric patient and safely shepherding them through the stressful process of surgery.” ■ SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

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John H. Huntington, M.D. Division Chief, Pediatric Anesthesiology Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital 100 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-267-0250

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Red snapper with mango salad, chive blossoms, Swiss chard and sweet peppers in a yuzu burre blanc and garlic boil from Trust on South Division.

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It’s Thursday evening at Trust GR restaurant, and Chef Trimell Hawkins is using the relatively quiet weekday to supervise his team as they prepare, plate and serve the intricate dishes that are the restaurant’s trademark. Under Chef Trimell’s watchful eye, sous-chef Jaysin carefully applies a blowtorch to apply a slight char to the caramelized rye bread crumbs on plates of grilled asparagus with beurre blanc (a special dish for the evening.) The other two kitchen staffers have already started work on a fan favorite: slices of wagyu steak “blessed by smoke” from the kitchen’s grill specially imported from Japan. The smoke is palo santo, an aromatic wood often used as incense, and the dish is served with marrow beans and mushrooms topped with dollops of mustard seeds. 84

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Wagyu served with bone marrow beans, trumpet mushrooms, pickled mustard, and onions at Trust.

“It's about being able to cook with passion, cook with your heart and be in the moment.” — Chef Trimell Hawkins

Chef Trimell Hawkins (left) and Sous Chef Jaysin Hawkins inside the dining room of Trust.

Facing the open kitchen, a select group of diners watches the entire operation, interacting with Hawkins, Jason and the team as they assemble and present each course of the evening’s prix fixe menu. Welcome to the Chef’s Table, the prime spot at Trust. “The Chef’s Table is in the middle of the kitchen, so everything is on full display,” Hawkins said. That’s key to the restaurant’s appeal, since the dining experience itself is key to the restaurant’s “New American Soul.” Each of the seven to 12 courses is made to order; expect to spend two hours or more on a curated tasting tour. Trust’s dining area at 117 Division Ave. S has seating for 24 guests. The adjoining cocktail bar, Tellers Lounge at 115 SoDIV, also features small plates prepared in the Trust kitchen, and Tellers’ mixologist prepares drinks for Trust diners. The journey is the reward, Hawkins said. “When you're talking about experience-based dining, we're asking you to come, to slow down, to enjoy the moment.” That includes moments of spontaneity that adds fresh tastes to the seasonal menu. “Some favorites will stay on the menu for a month or two — and then there will be moments when you say, ‘Whoa, wait! I didn't have it last time, but it was incredible.’ “It's about being able to cook with passion, cook with your heart, and being in the moment,” he continued. “And if that moment says that strawberries are in season, why would we not take the opportunity to do something great? If we're walking through the farmers market, and we see something that stands out and says, ‘Hey, this needs to

be put on a pedestal!’ then we'll do so, you know? And that's the joy of cooking in a space like this: We’'re able to elevate, we're able to take the extra time, the extra intentionality, to do things that are different from anywhere else in Grand Rapids.” Chef Trimel should know: His rich culinary pedigree is rooted in Grand Rapids: A graduate of GRCC’s Secchia Institute of Culinary arts, his resume includes roles as executive chef at 40 Acres, Gravity Taphouse & Grill, and the Canopy by Hilton, among other accomplishments.

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The experience isn’t free: Reservations for the general dining area cost $100 each, and a place at the Chef ’s Table — which features an extended menu — is $125. Hawkins pointed out that those prices aren’t out of line with other luxury restaurants. “If you go to [Bowdie’s Chophouse on Wealthy Street] a steak starts out at $65. And then you add two sides, and you're already up to $100. Here, we're talking seven courses — actually, closer to nine courses with the amuse bouche and bread service.” When Hawkins was choosing the name of his new Heartside restaurant, one noun best captured the project. “‘Trust’ is the word that resonated the loudest when it comes to the food scene in Grand Rapids,” Hawkins said. “Trust what you’re doing, trust the process, trust in God: The hospitality and restaurant industry is a trust relationship with the client.” 86

Spinning plates While they’re outstanding, the asparagus and wagyu dishes are just a sample of the delights on offer, each accompanied by a recommended wine pairing. That evening, Trust’s seasonal menu included: Essence of the Earth & Sea. “This is finger food,” Jaysin assured me as he served a little plate comprising a potato cornette with a purée of potatoes and Japanese dashi seasoning. “We recommend eating it in one bite!” Adding zest to that bite: caviar, microgreens, and freeze-dried and grated hot sauce. The Tea Party. This whimsical tray reimagines a traditional British tea with soul food staples — and Chef Trimell urged diners to play with the components to make the combinations they liked best. A glass teapot holds pride of place. Instead

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of Oolong or Earl Gray, it contains Trust’s special “pot licker tea,” a savory, “humble but elevated” broth created by steeping and straining collard greens. Poured into a teacup, the tea makes a tasty bath for the freeze-dried collard leaves served alongside it. The tea service also includes smoked turkey pate and a cornbread crumpet. “Instead of a sugar cube, we have a hot-sauce cube,” Trimell said — a spicy grace note that he encouraged diners to try crumbling over different ingredients to add a little kick. Summer Eyes and Sweet Greens. The variety of serving dishes is an integral part of the Trust experience. This refreshing salad course arrived in a sturdy, shallow black earthenware bowl that wouldn’t look out of place at a Latin American archaeological dig. As for the salad itself: Black-eyed peas (“a sign of good luck and new beginnings,” Jaysin remarks)

Trust's Heartside location at 117 Division Ave. S. is home to Chef Trimell Hawkins' "New American Soul" dining concept.

combine with cucumbers, tomatoes and greens, all dressed with a citrus vinaigrette. This deceptively simple dish was a palate cleanser for the next course. Crimson and Cream. This indulgent pasta course combines luxurious ingredients: house-made ravioli stuffed with grits and studded with meaty chunks of lobster that Trust diners talk about days later. It’s all topped with nantua (a shellfish-flavored variant of bechamel sauce) and finished off with a light, crunchy tuile wafer made of lobster broth and saffron. Strawberry Sunrise. Another palate cleanser, this simple dish of house-made strawberrymango sorbet created sweet space between the ravioli and aspargus courses. Jalepeño Corn Bread. The next palatecleansing course before the wagyu — and another course that’s not listed on the menu — this moist and tasty little loaf was kicked up a notch by a drizzle of jalapeño syrup. Caramel and Craquelin. Arriving after the grilled asparagus, the sweet conclusion to the meal included house-made brownbutter ice cream, caramelized discs of banana, and craquelin cream puffs, all laced with loops of caramel.

Trust offers two wine-pairing options to accompany the meal: A Gold package ($50 per person) includes four wines distributed every two courses, including a dessert wine to cap off the evening. Priced at $100 per person, a Platinum package comprises seven wines paired through all seven listed courses, including some “elevated wine pairings” from the chef’s special collection. Soul bonding So what’s the soul connection in Hawkins’ New American Soul? Hawkins points to the spirit of hospitality he learned from his grandmother long before his formal culinary education. “I am DNA and ancestry a product of soul food. I am a product of collard greens, cornbread, baked macaroni and cheese and fried chicken. “I have also grown and also evolved. But my grandmother was the person who — even more than a love for hospitality, she imparted a love for hospitality. is what my grandmother imparted Cooking was a gateway to comfort. Cooking was a gateway to community. When she cooked, the house was full. The house was warm. The house was full of love.” That’s the spirit Hawkins seeks from his team. “I can teach you to cook, you know, but your personality is what I want. You care about people, you care about execution, you care about going above and beyond. At the end of the day,the end game is that you care about making people smile, making people happy, accommodating people, being warm, being loving. “I can't teach those things. Your grandma, your mom, your dad, whoever was in your life prior to you becoming an adult? They instilled those things in you, and they did a great job. So I can teach you how to flambé, I can teach you how to make a roux. I can teach you how to make a volute. But I can't teach you to be a good person so I want you on my team.” GR M AG .CO M

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Summer in a glass Two refreshing sippers featuring fresh, bush-ripened berries. BY MANDIE OHSE // PHOTO BY STACY FEYER-SALO // BEVERAGE STYLING JASON WHEELER

If you’re fortunate enough to find yourself picking blueberries on a hot summer afternoon, set a few extra aside for this blueberry sangria recipe. It’s a delicious way to cool down and enjoy the fruits of your labor. You may even want to make a double batch to reward young helpers with a mocktail; the simple syrup can be used to rework the recipe into a nonalcoholic summer refresher. Hard to imagine it now, but sangria was once deemed illegal. In Virginia as recently as 2008, it could not be ordered in restaurants. Prohibitionists argued that mixing wine with spirits should not be permitted due to its higher alcohol content. Just something worth keeping in mind as you pour—enjoy responsibly!

Blueberry Sangria

1 c. Blueberry Simple Syrup (see recipe below) 740 ml blueberry wine 1 c. brandy Ice Frozen blueberries Lime slices 2 c. tonic water Directions: Stir all ingredients in a pitcher. Add tonic water. Sip from a glass with extra blueberries and lime slices.

Blueberry Simple Syrup

2 c. blueberries, rinsed & drained 1 c. water ¼ c sugar Juice of ½ lime Directions: 1. In a medium saucepan bring berries and water to a boil. Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. 2. Drain into a cheesecloth-lined collander over a bowl to catch juices. Let cool for 15 minutes. 3. Gather corners and squeeze out as much juice as possible. 4. Return juice to the pan. 5. Add sugar and lime juice. 6. Heat on medium-high until boils. Stir until dissolved. Boil for 2 minutes. 7. Store syrup in a canning jar in the refrigerator.

Blueberry Mocktil

¼ c. Blueberry Simple Syrup 1 c. your favorite fizzy water Ice frozen blueberries Lime slices Directions: Mix all ingredients. Enjoy with garnishments of blueberries and lime slices. Blueberry sangria in the stemmed glass, blueberry mocktail in the rocks glass—both bursting with fresh berries, lime and summer flavor.

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A Sun Bum, an Aperol Spritz and a Low & Slow cocktail, served in an array of glasses at Tellers Lounge. Below, Drew Rosema makes a Low & Slow cocktail.

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Classic & crafty

Mixing tradition with innovation BY MATTHREW ROTHENBERG // PHOTOS BY KRISTEN NORMAN

Attention, foodies: There’s a new culinary dynamic duo along the SoDIV corridor of Heartside. The same day Chef Trimell Hawkins opened Trust, his upscale “New American Soul” restaurant at 117 Division Ave. S (see Page 84), Tellers Lounge started serving craft cocktails, beer and wine next door at 115 SoDIV. Like their neighbor, Tellers co-owner operators Drew Rosema and Noah Gonyon add new tones to visitors’ flavor palettes with innovative ingredients and international discoveries. “We’re constantly doing tastings and trying new things,” Gonyon said. “Today we tried some really Old-World beers from what might be the oldest brewery in the world.

“That’s the reason we do this — to provide a broad array of experiences from different traditions.” “Beautiful traditions!” Rosema added. “It’s important to know the roots of everything. We try to draw from a broad range of flavors: Southeast Asian, European, Caribbean and African influences are places where we find ourselves most.” Gonyon credits Rosema for starting his own journey to craft bartending. “Drew had a huge culinary background growing up, and that definitely helped me. But we all kind of develop our own palate. “A lot of it was learning and studying classic cocktails and then learning how to riff from there — taking inspiration from

Tellers co-owner-operators Drew Rosema, left, and Noah Gonyon, right, seated at the bar of their new downtown cocktail lounge.

culinary dishes, other drinks, even random things from the store. Like a mangomangosteen aloe drink where you think, ‘That would be fun to pair with something.’ “ Rosema and Gonyon honed their skills working together at Big O Pizza and Booze, then as bartenders and managers at Sidebar. “Sidebar definitely wasn’t a typical bar experience,” Rosema said. “We had a very skeleton crew and a very small room. We didn’t need many more people. It’s kind of a similar concept here — small room, skeleton crew — but we all chip in and make it work.” One key ingredient is Tellers’ relationship with Trust: The restaurant prepares small plates for bar customers, and Tellers provides Trust’s drinks list. “We’re separate entities, but we have a beautiful collaborative relationship,” Rosema said. “And we don’t have to run a kitchen,” Gonyon continued “A lot of places are either really good at food, or really good at cocktails, or OK at both. It’s nice for us to focus entirely on craft cocktails, tastings, wine selection, beer selection.” Rosema said they picked their SoDIV location with intention: “We’re trying to be a classic cocktail bar with a craft focus, bringing that into a part of the city we think should be a major part of downtown. “We price our cocktail menu competitively and try to have something for everybody — expensive cocktails, affordable beers, communal space. We want to be a good neighborhood bar for a community that has been missing one for a while. Come as you are: We’ll accept you!” Tellers Lounge is open from 4 p.m. to midnight every day except Monday. Happy hour is 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Tellers team up to serve Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Sunday brunch with Trust. GR M AG .CO M

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Tasty Gyro combo Un-retired legends in the Grand Rapids Mediterranean food scene serve 'massive' gyro with feta-topped fries! BY JASON ROTH // PHOTO BY AMANDA KAMPPINEN

If you venture to the Breton Meadows Shopping Center on 44th Street, you’ll find a glorious mecca of Mediterranean food and much more—Tasty Gyro & Coney Island. Founded by Sami Shatara and his wife Suzan, legends in the Grand Rapids Mediterranean food scene as co-founders of the long-running Pita House restaurants. They had both retired many years back, but lucky for us, they decided to un-retire, and have returned to creating delicious food for the citizens of GR. 92

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From loaded gyros to Coney classics and Mediterranean staples, Tasty Gyro & Coney Island delivers comfort food done right in the Breton Meadows Shopping Center on 44th St. on Grand Rapids' southeast side.

Full disclosure, I’ve been a Tasty Gyro regular for many years now. Today, I went with possibly the most basic order, a Tasty Gyro combo with Greek fries, but it’s tough to resist as they make these items better than just about anyone around. The gyro is massive, stuffed with a perfectly prepared mix of lamb and seasoned beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, feta, and cucumber sauce. Their legendary Greek fries are topped with spices, feta, and a special Tasty Greek Vinaigrette. Combos come with a fountain drink or a can of pop, and since they’re wellstocked with Faygo, I’m going for the can every time. Beyond the Mediterranean basics, there’s an incredible array of menu options: Coney dogs, burgers, Philly steak, a chopped cheese sandwich, Shawarma, salads, and more. A couple favorites: 1) The New Yorker Coney, an all-beef dog topped with chili, sauerkraut, onion, cheddar, and mustard, a glorious mess. 2) The Chili Cheddar Burger, a 1/3 beef patty with Cincinnati chili, mustardseasoned grilled onions, and melted cheddar. A recent menu addition, the Cooper Melt Sammie, features thin-sliced ribeye, grilled onions, provolone, Cooper sharp cheese, A1, mayo, and banana peppers on a sesame bun. It’s amazing. And don’t miss out on Suzan’s famous falafel! Their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @tastygyro are lively, and have updates on new menu items and specials. You can order at the restaurant, or place your order online at their website tastygyroconeyisland.com ahead of time, so it’s ready when you arrive. Tasty Gyro & Coney Island can be found at 2269 44th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, behind the Tommy’s car wash. Highest recommendation!

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Downtown GR 7 MONKS TAPHOUSE Beer bar with more than 50 taps and gastropub food, including pretzel bites, burgers, salads. Open daily. // 740 Michigan St NE, 265-5417. 7monkstap.com/ grand-rapids. Lunch, Dinner $$$ ALLORA Top-notch, chef-led fine dining venue featuring a menu of sustainable, artfully prepared dishes inspired by coastal Italy. Open Tuesday–Saturday. // 201 Monroe Ave NW 855-9463. Reservations recommended, opentable.com. Dinner $$$ ANGEL’S THAI CAFÉ Extensive Thai fare. Menu includes your-choice stir-fry option. Vegetarian friendly. No alcohol. Open daily. // 136 Monroe Center NW, 454-9801. angelsthaicafe.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ BANGKOK TASTE CUISINE Thai fare with lunch buffet and kids menu. No alcohol. Closed Sun. // 15 Jefferson Ave SE, 356-5550. bangkoktastegr.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ BEIJING KITCHEN Hunan, Szechuan and Cantonese cuisines. Lunch and dinner specials. No alcohol. Open daily. // 342 State St SE, 458-8383. beijingkitchenmi.com. Lunch (SunFri), Dinner $-$$ BISTRO BELLA VITA Big-city casual; modern French and Italian cuisine, locally sourced and prepared over a wood fire. Mammoth martini bar, nice wine selection. Open daily. // 44 Grandville Ave SW, 222-4600. bistrobellavita.com. Lunch, Dinner $$-$$$ BLACK NAPKIN High quality burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries and homemade sodas. Takeout only, Tuesday-Saturday. // 966 E. Fulton St. Lunch, Dinner $ BOB’S BAR Down home sports bar with 10 HD TV's. 14 Beers on Tap specializing in Chicago cuisine. Open daily. // 725 Michigan St NE. 774-0512. bobsbar.org. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $

BOBARINO’S AT THE B.O.B. Grill on second floor of The B.O.B. offers everything from wood-fired pizza to upscale entrées. Lunch menu has deli sandwiches, salads, burgers. Full bar. Outdoor seating. Closed Sun. // 20 Monroe Ave NW, 356-2000. thebob.com/bobarinospizza. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ BRICK & PORTER Appetizers, burgers, salads, sandwiches and a nice selection of entrées; 20 beers on tap (“the darker, the better”). Open daily. // 47 Monroe Center NW, 226-6928. brickandportergr.com. Brunch (Sat-Sun), Lunch, Dinner $-$$ BRICKYARD TAVERN Located inside the historic Boardwalk Building, BrickYard Tavern offers a varied menu with items including a selection of burgers, sandwiches and entrées such as beer-battered salmon and chips, fish tacos and rib eye. Enjoy cocktails and 24 beers on tap. Open daily. // 940 Monroe Ave NW, 805-3280. brickyardtaverngr.com. Lunch, Dinner $$ BROOKLYN BODEGA BAGEL & DELI Bringing the bagel shops and delis of the East Coast to the third coast. Whether a bagel, egg and cheese or a hearty turkey sandwich, Brooklyn Bodega has it. Open Monday-Saturday // 10 Jefferson Ave SE, 724-4275 Breakfast, Lunch $ THE CHOP HOUSE Aged prime beef, seafood, pork, lamb chops, chicken and more. Downstairs is La Dolce Vita dessert and cigar bar. Closed Sun. // 190 Monroe Ave NW, 451-6131. thechophousegrandrapids.com. Dinner $$$ CITY BUILT BREWING CO. Taproom featuring a variety of craft beer. Plus, Puerto Rican-inspired appetizers, small plates, entrées, soups and salads. Closed Mon. // 820 Monroe Ave NW, 805-5755. citybuiltbrewing.com. Lunch, Dinner $$ CINCO DE MAYO Offers the usual Mexican fare plus carnitas and steak asada. Full bar. Open daily. // 114 Monroe Center NW, 719-2401. cincodemayogr.com. Lunch, Dinner $

CHICAGO BEEF JOINT This lively casual restaurant in the Monroe North district boasts “live music all the time” and serves up scrumptious Chicago style beef and sausage sandwiches (served with your choice of hot giardiniera, mild giardiniera, or sweet bell peppers). Menu also includes, hot dogs,chicken sandwiches, tavern pizza, salad, and more. Happy hour specials and a full bar make this a

great place for watching sports. Open daily at 11 a.m., closing times vary. // 822 Ottawa Ave NW, 420-7724. cbjgr.com. Lunch, Dinner $ DUBLIN HALL Tapas-style fare, plus house specialties. Patio seating. Full bar, happy hour 3-7 Mon-Fri. Open daily. // 100 Ionia Ave SW, 456-7673. Facebook. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ FIELD & FIRE CAFÉ All-day breakfast, sandwiches, soups, salads, toasts, croissants, muffins and tarts. On weekends brunch is available. No alcohol. Open daily. // 820 Monroe Ave NW Suite 100, 616-608-4533. fieldandfire.com. Breakfast, Lunch $-$$ FOUNDERS BREWING CO. Spacious taproom, serpentine bar and live music Thu and Sat. Menu features appetizers, deli sandwiches. Outdoor beer garden. Open daily. // 235 Grandville Ave SW, 776-1195. foundersbrewing.com. Lunch, Dinner $ FRIESIAN GASTRO PUB A cozy neighborhood eatery offering comfort food items with an eclectic twist. Menu items include handhelds like the harissa hot chicken sandwich and vegan Rueben, as well as entrées including ramen bowls and Korean short ribs. Full bar. Patio and rooftop deck. Open daily. // 720 Michigan St NE, 825-3001. friesiangr.com. Lunch, Dinner $$ GARDEN DISTRICT New Orleans style restaurant serving southern Cajun and Creole. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Closed Sundays. Full bar. / 55 Monroe Center St NW, 376-4002 . gardendistrictgr.com/ Lunch, Dinner $$ GINZA SUSHI & RAMEN BAR Wide selection of authentic Japanese cuisine, sushi, ramen, poke bowls, hibachi dinners, appetizers, soups and salad. Open daily. Catering available. // 1015 Michigan St NE, 272-4116. ginzasushiramen.com. Lunch, Dinner $$ GRAND RAPIDS GARAGE BAR AND GRILL “All-American grub” includes burgers, nachos, sandwiches, soups and salads, full bar. Live entertainment Fri and Sat. Open daily. / 819 Ottawa Ave NW, 4540321. garagebargr.com. Lunch, Dinner $ GRAND WOODS LOUNGE Eclectic menu with upscale comfort foods. Live entertainment, pool tables, spacious full bar. Yearround alfresco dining with fireplace. Open daily. // 77 Grandville Ave SW, 451-4300. grandwoodslounge. com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ GR M AG .CO M

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THE HERITAGE GRCC culinary students prepare gourmet dishes from steaks to vegan. Menu changes weekly. Wine and beer. Open Tue-Fri during school year. // Applied Technology Center, 151 Fountain St NE, 234-3700. grcc.edu/heritage. Lunch, Dinner $$-$$$

LITTLEBIRD Cozy neighborhood bistro for farm-to-table cuisine, natural wine and bespoke cocktails. Full bar. Open Tuesday–Sunday. Hours vary. // 95 Monroe Center NW, 419-4168. thelittlebirdgr.com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Tue-Sat) $

HONG KONG EXPRESS Szechuan and Cantonese. All-you-can-eat lunch buffet. No alcohol. Open daily. // 150 E Fulton St, 235-2888. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

LUNA TAQUERIA Y COCINA Upscale Latin American menu pairs with locally sourced meat and produce. Full bar. Closed Sun. // 64 Ionia Ave SW, 288-6340. lunagr.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

K-ROK Delicioius Korean BBQ, noodles, Soju cocktail and more Private karaoke rooms. Full bar. Happy hour specials and an all-you-can-eat buffet. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Closed Mondays. // 169 Louis, Campau Promenade Ste 1A, 369-5765. $-$$

MARGAUX A contemporary French bistro. Fine wines and cocktails. Alfresco dining overlooking the Grand River. Open daily. // JW Marriott, 235 Louis St NW, 242-1448. ilovethejw.com/dining. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $-$$$

JAMAICAN DAVE’S Chicken, goat, oxtail, beef, fish and vegetarian fare in Jamaican style. No alcohol. Closed Sun. // 530 S Division Ave, 458-7875. Facebook. Lunch, Dinner $ THE KITCHEN BY WOLFGANG PUCK Comfort fare and global classics in a casual atmosphere overlooking the Grand River. Menu includes appetizers, gourmet pizzas, salads and entrées. Full bar. Open daily. // Amway Grand Plaza, 187 Monroe Ave NW, 776-3230. amwaygrand.com/dining/the-kitchen-bywolfgang-puck. Lunch, Dinner $$-$$$ KNOOP ROOFTOP BEER GARDEN Upscale rooftop beer garden offers Dutch and German inspired cuisine with a modern touch. Madefrom-scratch shareables, small bites, hand-crafted cocktails and scenic views of downtown Grand Rapids. // 131 Ionia SW, 8th Floor, 616-456-6200, canopygrandrapidsrestaurants.com/knoop/. Dinner $$-$$$ LEO'S CONEY ISLAND ON TAP An east side favorite located in Studio Park in downtown Grand Rapids serves up classic Coney Island favorites, cocktails and beer on tap. // 122 Oakes St SW Suite 100, 805-3780, leosconeyisland.com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $-$$ LEO’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AND BAR Fresh seafood, soups, salads and more in elegant yet casual atmosphere. Happy Hour specials Mon– Thurs, 3:30–5:30 p.m. Open Mon-Fri., 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., and Sat 4:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Closed Sunday. // 60 Ottawa Ave NW, 454-6700. leosrestaurant.com. Lunch (Mon-Fri), Dinner $$-$$$ LINEAR Riverfront eatery featuring seasonal menu with fresh modern American fare and outdoor-seating options; plus, a display of rotating works by local artists. Full bar. Closed Mon. // 1001 Monroe Ave NW, 200-4343. linearrestaurant.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

MAX’S SOUTH SEAS HIDEWAY A tiki-themed restaurant that includes a raw bar, hot appetizers, salads, sides, land and sea dishes, and vegan options. Appetizers include ceviche and puhahana rock shrimp, and entrées include a poke bowl, citrus-glazed faroe and an island lobster roll. Full bar. Open daily. // 58 Ionia Ave SW, 551-0016. maxstiki.com. D $$-$$$ MDRD Overlooking the Grand River from its location on the 27th floor of the Amway Grand Plaza, this restaurant serves modern Spanish cuisine including tapas and paella. Reservations available. Closed Sun and Mon. // 187 Monroe Ave. NW, 776.6425. amwaygrand.com/dining. Dinner $$$

MEXO Features tequila/mezcal bar and a modern touch on classic pre-Hispanic foods of Mexico. Full bar. Open daily. // 118 E Fulton St, 828-4123. mexogr.com. Breakfast (Sun), Lunch, Dinner $$ MOJO’S DUELING PIANO BAR Lively downtown spot opens for dinner at 5 pm Wed-Sat. Appetizers, sandwiches, salads, flatbread pizzas, full bar. Shows start at 8 pm Wed-Fri, 7 pm Sat. Closed Sun-Tue. // 180 Monroe Ave NW, 776-9000. mojospianobar.com. Dinner (Wed-Sat) $$-$$$ NOODLE PIG Laid-back local ramen shop serving inventive bowls built from the ground up with noodles made fresh in-house daily. The menu balances traditional Japanese flavors with playful fusion twists, alongside small Japanese dishes like gyoza, the fan-favorite J-Dog, and fried chicken. Gluten-free and vegan options, a selective bar featuring beer, wine, sake, seltzers, and signature “boozy boba” cocktails. Open noon–10 p.m seven days a week. // 601 Bond Ave NW Suite 102, 327-2922, www.noodlepig.com. Dinner $-$$ ONE TWENTY THREE TAVERN This restaurant offers elevated American fare; fried chicken sandwiches, jackfruit carnitas, meatloaf, veggie meatballs, quinoa bowl, starters, small & large

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plates, handhelds a kids menu & more! Full bar. Open daily. // 123 Ionia Ave SW. 123tavern.com. Lunch, Dinner $$$ PALACE OF INDIA Indian cuisine with a sizeable menu including vegetarian selections. Lunch buffet 11-3. Open daily. // 138 E Fulton St, 913-9000. palaceofindiarestaurant.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ PARSLEY MEDITERRANEAN GRILLE Appetizers, salads, soups, pitas, combos. Catering available. No alcohol. Open daily. // 80 Ottawa Ave NW, 776-2590. parsleymg.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ PIND INDIAN CUISINE A fine-dining Indian restaurant offering traditional dishes, such as tandoori, biryani, chicken tikka masala, malai kofta and samosas with gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options. No alcohol. Open daily. // 241 W Fulton St, 805-4767. pindgr.com. Lunch, Dinner $$$ REAL SEAFOOD COMPANY Contemporary seafood restaurant that offers premium fresh fish and seafood from the waters of New England to the Great Lakes. // 141 Lyon St NW, Grand Rapids, (888) 456-3463, realseafoodcorestaurant.com. Dinner $$$ ROAM BY SAN CHEZ The San Chez Bistro team introduces global street food, including cuisine from China, Morocco, Spain, France, Poland, U.K., Indonesia and more. Full bar. Closed Sun. // 250 Monroe Ave NW, 288-9129. roambysanchez.com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Classic American steakhouse in the Amway Grand Plaza. Serves alcohol. Closed Sun. // 187 Monroe Ave NW, 776-6426. amwaygrand.com/dining/ruthschris-steak-house. Lunch, Dinner $$$ SAN CHEZ BISTRO Spanish fare focusing on tapas-style small plates; sides and entrées. Wine and beer list includes Spanish varieties and sherry. Open daily. // 38 W Fulton St, 774-8272. sanchezbistro.com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $$-$$$ SCHOLAR Swanky restaurant serving elevated old school American fare, situated on multiple levels, offering a variety of atmospheres. // 11 Ionia Ave SW, 980--9073. scholargr.com. Drinks, Dinner$$-$$$ SILVA A dinnertainment venue that focuses on reviving crafting dishes that honor and revive traditional recipies. Billiards, bocce, darts & more in a carnival-like atmosphere. // 975 Ottawa NW, 757-4582. silvagr. com. Drinks, Dinner, Games$$-$$$

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SOCIAL HOUSE A casual pub serving American-style food. Menu features a variety of offerings: starters,soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches and pizza. Full bar. Closed Mon. // 25 Ottawa Ave. SW, 551-1412. socialhousegr.com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $$$

SOCIAL MISFITS An interesting concept mashing waffles (sweet or savory,) with other food, accompanied by creative cocktailss. The business also introduces Great Lakes Coffee Roasters to town. // 43 W. Fulton St, 272-4984. thesocialmisfits.com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $$ SPEAK EZ LOUNGE Casual pub setting with eclectic menu, including vegan and gluten-free. Creative starters, soups, salads, entrées (after 4 pm). Full bar. Open daily. // 600 Monroe Ave NW, 458-3125. speakezlounge.com. Lunch, Dinner $$ STELLA’S LOUNGE Award-winning stuffed burgers, plus vegan and vegetarian items. Full bar, known for its whiskey selection. Open daily. // 53 Commerce Ave SW, 742-4444. stellasgr.com. Lunch (Fri-Sun), Dinner $-$$ TERRA BAGEL A quaint place to grab a bagel, a schmear and some coffee. The sister restaurant of Terra Bagel and Terra GR in Eastown. Open Daily // 40 Pearl St. NW, terrabagels.com, 616.465.4343 Breakfast, Lunch $ TUPELO HONEY This southern kitchen & bar serves southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains. // 140 Ottawa Ave NW STE 100, 239-7158, tupelohoneycafe. com. Lunch, Dinner, Weekend Brunch $$

Z’S BAR & RESTAURANT Sports-themed eatery known for its BBQ ribs. Soups, salads, sandwiches, entrées. Carry-out available. Open daily. // 168 Louis Campau Promenade NW, 454-3141. zsbar.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

West Side BLUE DOG TAVERN Craft brews on tap, full bar, beer garden. Good selection of tots, dogs, burgers, appetizers and more. Open daily. // 638 Stocking Ave NW, 608-6050. bluedogtaverngr. com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ BROAD LEAF WESTSIDE Progressive craft brewery and distillery. Award winning gin. Cocktail slushies. Boozy shakes. Large outdoor beer garden. Incubator kitchen has rotating menu with guest chefs. // 443 Bridge St NW, 254-0105, broadleafbeer.com./Thurs, 4–10 p.m./Fri, 4–11 p.m./Sat, 12 p.m.–11 p.m./Sun, 12 p.m.–9 p.m./ Lunch, Dinner $-$$

BROADWAY BAR & GRILL Neighborhood bar known for burgers and holiday decorations. Outdoor grilling during summer. Hours change seasonally. // 740 Broadway Ave SW, 4540565. Facebook. Lunch, Dinner $ BURGER THEORY Bright, contemporary restaurant features diverse menu in downtown Holiday Inn. Full bar. Open daily. // 310 Pearl St NW, 235-1342. higrdt.com/dining/ pearl-street-grill. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $$ BUTCHER’S UNION Meat-and-whiskey-centric gastro pub with a wide menu and festive atmosphere. Craft drinks and a full bar. Outdoor seating available. // 438 Bridge St NW, 551-1323. butchersuniongr.com. Brunch (Sun), Lunch, Dinner $$ CONDADO TACOS Stylish Bridge Street Mexican restaurant serving build your own tacos, tequila, margaritas and more. Come as you are! // 449 Bridge St NW, 734-6815, condadotacos.com. Lunch, Dinner $$ DRIP DROP COCKTAIL ROOM Upscale, plush craft cocktail lounge with a NYC ambiance. Light bites. // 445 Bridge St NW Unit 2, dripdropcocktailroom.com. Snacks, Cocktails $$ EL GRANJERO Mexican fare from steak and shrimp to menudo on weekends. No alcohol but tasty virgin coladas. Open daily. // 950 Bridge St NW, 4585595. Facebook. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner EL SOMBRERO Offers “the original” wet burrito. Weekly specials. No alcohol. Closed Sun. // 527 Bridge St NW, 451-4290. elsombrerorestaurantmi.com. Lunch, Dinner $ FRATELLI’S KITCHEN & BAR Italian cuisine based on family recipes from Sicily with a “modern twist.” Full service bar. Open daily. // 443 Bridge St NW, Suite 2. 389-4963. fratellisgr.com. Lunch, Dinner $$ GIN GIN'S Stylish and inviting, Gin Gin’s offers a diverse menu of American classics, including premium steaks, fresh seafood and handmade pasta. The bar's charm provides the perfect ambiance for savoring handcrafted martinis and vintage cocktails. // 345 Summer Ave NW, 341-9124, ginginsgr.com. Tue– Thurs, 4–11 p.m./Fri, 4–11:30 p.m. Sat, 3–11:30 p.m./ Lunch, Dinner $$–$$$ THE HOLIDAY BAR Established in 1905, the menu features appetizers, snacks and sandwiches. Seating includes 40-foot horseshoe bar, tables and a beer garden. Open daily. // 801 Fifth St NW, 456-9058. theholidaybargr.com. Lunch, Dinner $

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THE KNICKERBOCKER – NEW HOLLAND BREWING Craft brewery featuring a variety of locally sourced shared plates, sandwiches, soups, pizzas, barbecue and more. Open daily. // 417 Bridge St NW, 3455642. newhollandbrew.com/knickerbocker. Brunch (Sun), Lunch, Dinner $-$$

KÜSTERER BRAUHAUS Munich style Bierhall offering German and American craft beers, sangria, cider, cocktails and German street food. Featuring Bundesliga and International soccer. Live music on Sundays. // 642 Bridge St. NW. 616-451-4255. grbrauhaus.com. Lunch, Dinner $ LONG ROAD DISTILLERS Craft, small-batch distillery featuring variety of housemade snacks, sandwiches and entrées. Open daily. // 537 Leonard St NW, 228-4924. longroaddistillers.com. Brunch (Sat-Sun), Dinner $-$$ MAGGIE’S KITCHEN Mexican fare in café setting, cafeteria-style ordering. No alcohol. Closed Sun and Mon. // 636 Bridge St NW, 458-8583. Facebook. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $ THE MITTEN BREWING CO. Vintage baseball-themed nanobrewery pairs handcrafted beers with gourmet pizzas. Open daily. // 527 Leonard St NW, 608-5612. mittenbrewing.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ MONARCHS’ CLUB Starters, sausages, hot dogs, panini, Italian beef sandwiches and Grand Rapids Stackers. Michigan beer on draft. Open daily. // 646 Stocking Ave NW, 2339799. monarchsclubcornerbar.com. Lunch, Dinner $ NONLA BURGER Nonla Burge offers both traditional, 100% beef hamburgers and Vietnamese-inspired cuisine. // 449 Bridge St NW Suite 102, Grand Rapids, nonlaburger.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ ONE BOURBON Trendy, two-level restaurant serving creative shareable plates, burgers, hot sandwiches and entrées. Full bar features more than 120 whiskies. Closed Sun-Mon. // 608 Bridge St NW, 608-5766. onebourbongr.com. Dinner $-$$ O’TOOLE’S PUBLIC HOUSE Pub grub includes appetizers, sandwiches and burgers served on a mountain of fries. Open daily. // 448 Bridge St NW, 742-6095. otoolesgr.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ RAPID RIVER STILLHOUSE A three‑level restaurant and whiskey bar that features bold, handcrafted spirits and Southern‑inspired smokehouse cuisine with meats smoked on site. The first floor offers whiskey tasting, the second floor hosts live music, and the third‑floor rooftop deck provides

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city views with occasional performances. It opens at 11 a.m. daily. Closing times vary. //401 Stocking Ave NW, (616) 438-6133, rapidriverstillhouse.com. Lunch, Dinner S$-$$$ SALVATORE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Sicilian and southern Italian fare. Separate sports bar; patio seating. Food, beer and wine available to go. Delivery and catering. Open daily. // 654 Stocking Ave NW, 4544280. salvatoresgr.com. Lunch (Mon-Fri), Dinner $-$$

SHOTS Local neighborhood kitchen and bar serving a full menu, daily lunch specials, an abundance of taps featuring craft and domestic beer options, large patio, and plenty of big screen TV’s all contributw in making this the local favorite for food, drink, sports, and groups to meet. Open daily at 11 a.m. // 4259 Lake Michigan Drive NW, 453-7780, info@shotsgrandrapids.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ THE SØVENGÅRD West Side farm-to-table restaurant focusing on seasonal and local sourcing with an outdoor biergarten. Special occasion/meeting space available. Brunch: Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. / Dinner: Wed-Sat, 4-10 p.m. & Sunday, 4-9 p.m. // 1232 Bridge St NW, 214-7207. sovengard. com. Dinner $$ TWO SCOTTS BARBECUE Authentic barbecue smoked in-house daily with homemade sides and sauces. Features draft root beer and weekly specials. Catering and food truck available. Closed Sun. // 536 Leonard St NW, 608-6756. twoscottsbbq.com. Lunch $-$$ WESTSIDE SOCIAL “Reimagined” American-style tavern with locally sourced, house-made appetizers, burgers, seafood and other entrées. Full bar. Happy hour specials available Mon-Fri. Open daily. // 2802 Lake Michigan Dr NW, 453-5877. westside.social. Lunch (Tue-Sun), Dinner $-$$

Uptown BROWN BUTTER CREPERIE & CAFÉ Locally sourced, made-from-scratch sweet and savory crepes and liege waffles. // 1436 Wealthy St SE, 2885038. brownbuttercrepes.com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Wed-Sat) $ CHEZ OLGA Caribbean and Creole fare. Veggie/vegan options. Takeout available. No alcohol. Closed Sun. // 1441 Wealthy St SE, 233-4141. chezolga.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

THE COMMONS 1970s-themed restaurant with “retro comfort food.” Full bar, including craft beer and ’70s-inspired cocktails. Takeout available. Closed Mon. // 547 Cherry St SE, 458-2704. Facebook. Lunch, Dinner $$

DIRTY PLATE BISTRO Clean eating from an ever-changing menu meets bold flavors and good vibess. Full bar. Closed Sunday and Monday. // 961 Fulton St E, 301-4166. dirtyplatebistro.com. Lunch, Dinner $$-$$$ DONKEY TAQUERIA Authentic Mexican food, including tacos, tostadas, botanas and tortas in a former 1920s service station. Full bar. Open daily. // 665 Wealthy St SE. donkeygr. com. Breakfast (Sat-Sun), Lunch, Dinner $-$$ ELECTRIC CHEETAH Eclectic menu with an emphasis on locally grown fare and creative combinations. Beer and wine available. Open daily. Cascade location closed on Sun. // 1015 Wealthy St SE, 451-4779 electriccheetah.com. Brunch (Sun), Lunch, Dinner $-$$ GINO'S PIZZA EASTOWN Local family-owned joint for hand-tossed pies, strombolis, and subs, plus Italian comfort dishes like lasagna and appetizers such as wings and breadsticks. Late-night hours with dine-in, takeout, and delivery available. Open Tue–Thu 5 p.m.–1 a.m., Fri–Sat 5 p.m.–2 a.m., Sun 5 p.m.–midnight. // 1556 Wealthy St SE, 458-6522 ginospizzaeastown.com. Dinner $ GOJO ETHIOPIAN CUISINE & DELI Authentic dishes including vegetarian options. Watt (stew) dishes served with injera flatbread. Carry-out available. No alcohol. Closed Sun and Mon. // 421 Norwood Ave SE, 459-3383. gojoethiopiancuisine.com. Lunch, Dinner $$ GROVE Fresh, farm-to-table unique takes on American fare in a presentation unlike most experienced before. Multipletime Grand Rapids Magazine Dining Award winner. Open Wednesday-Saturday // 919 Cherry St SE, groverestaurant.com, (616) 454-1000 Dinner, $$$ HANCOCK Nashville hot chicken restaurant with sandwiches, fried chicken, an assortment of Southern picnic sides, salads and desserts. Also serves breakfast. Open daily. // 1157 Wealthy St. SE, 805-4232. hancockgr.com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $-$$ HARMONY BREWING CO. Custom brews with a full bar, wine and wood-fired pizzas. Sandwiches served 11 am-4 pm. Dog-friendly patio. Open daily. // 1551 Lake Dr SE, 233-0063. harmonybeer.com. Lunch, Dinner $$ KCM A Japanese/Korean fusion restaurant specializing in sandos, open-faced toast with meat, egg salad, curry and other rice bowls; tonkatsu, chicken katsu; and kimbap (Korean-style fish and vegetable hand rolls wrapped with seaweed). Open Tues.-Sun. // 209 Diamond Ave. SE. kcmgr.com. Lunch, Dinner $$ LITTLE AFRICA ETHIOPIAN CUISINE Hearty vegetable stews; sauces and fixings served on

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Ethiopian flat bread. No alcohol. Cash or checks only. Closed Sun and Mon. // 956 E Fulton St, 222-1169. Facebook. Lunch, Dinner $ MARU SUSHI & GRILL Large menu of Japanese cuisine with a twist, from sushi to hibachi grilled items. Vegetarian options. Full bar. Open daily. // 927 Cherry St SE, 458-1900. marurestaurant.com. Lunch, Dinner $$-$$$ MATCHBOX DINER & DRINKS Breakfast all day, deli sandwiches, burgers, appetizers and seasonal entrées. Also, milkshakes and malts. Carryout available. Open daily. // 1345 Lake Dr SE, 774-8641. matchboxdiner.com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $$ QUARANTINO’S Pizzeria featuring creative Detroit-style pies with glutenfree and vegan options, plus beer and wine. Located at 1444 Lake Dr. SE, Grand Rapids. Open daily, 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m. First come, first served. // 1444 Lake Drive SE, 734-6833. quarantinosgr.com. Dinner $-$$ MANGIAMO A Gilmore Collection restaurant that serves upscale Italian fare in a historic East Hills mansion. // 1033 Lake Dr SE, 356-2627. mangiamogr.com. Dinner $$-$$$ TESTA ROSSA Neighborhood Italian joint serving up crispy crust pizza, pasta, hearty sandwiches, salad, and desserts. Enjoy live music and a lively, family-friendly at-mosphere and the Wolve's Den Bar with a late-night menu. //1017 Wealthy St. SE, 278-3174. terragr.com. Mon-Wed, 11 am – 10 pm; Thurs–Sat, 11 am – midnight. Wolves Den Bar: Thurs–Sat, 4 p.m. to midnight. Lunch, Dinner $$ TERRA Eastown eatery features food from local, ethically raised and sustainable sourcing. Specialty cocktails, Michigan craft beers, wines from small wineries. Open daily. // 1429 Lake Dr SE, 301-0998. terragr.com. Brunch (SatSun), Lunch (Mon-Fri), Dinner $$-$$$ WEALTHY STREET BAKERY Breakfast pastries; sandwiches, salads and soup; pizza available after 4 pm. Beer and wine. Kids menu. Closed Sun. // 610 Wealthy St SE, 301-2950. wealthystreetbakery. com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $-$$ VIVANT BREWERY + SPIRITS European style craft beer and food. Spirits, wine and cider are also available. Locally sourced menu. Housed in a renovated funeral home chapel with a large patio and geer garden. Open daily. // 925 Cherry St SE, 719-1604. breweryvivant.com. Lunch (Fri.-Sat.), Dinner $$-$$$ THE WINCHESTER Locally sourced menu includes sharable plates in century-old space. Craft brews on draft. Full bar. Open daily. // 648 Wealthy St SE, 451-4969. winchestergr. com. Breakfast (Sat-Sun), Lunch, Dinner $-$$

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YESTERDOG Specializes in the “good old-fashioned hot dog.” Cash or check only. Catering available. Open daily. // 1505 Wealthy St SE, 336-0746. yesterdog.com. Lunch, Dinner $ ZIVIO Modern European tavern and grill serving Bosnian cuisine melded with Turkish, Greek and other Central European countries' cooking traditions. Salads, wraps, gyros, dinner entrées. Full bar. Open daily. Catering available. // 724 Wealthy St SE, 608-3534. ziviogr.com. Lunch, Dinner $$$

East Grand Rapids BIG BOB’S PIZZA Neighborhood pizza parlor in EGR’s Gaslight Village also offers appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, subs. Full bar. Open daily. // 661 Croswell Ave SE, 233-0123. bigbobspizza.com. Lunch (Tue-Sun), Dinner $-$$ BOWDIE’S CHOPHOUSE An upscale steakhouse “perfect for date nights, business dinners and late-night cocktails.” The restaurant serves various items: starters; soups and salads; shareables; and entrées, including chicken, salmon and steak. Full bar. Open daily. // 2237 Wealthy St. SE, 805-5044. bowdieschophouse.com. Dinner $$$ CAROLINA LOWCOUNTRY KITCHEN Coastal South Carolina-inspired fare, including seafood, chicken, pork, beef and greens. Full bar. Open daily. // 2213 Wealthy St SE, 805-5231. carolinalck.com. Dinner $$ GASLIGHT KITCHEN ASIAN CUISINE Asian restaurant specializing in Chinese-American dishes. // 2128 Wealthy St. SE, 454-8677, gaslightkitchen.com. Lunch, Dinner JOSÉ BABUSHKA’S Starters, salads, burritos, chimichangas, flaming fajitas, tacos and special plates. Full bar. Open daily. // 2232 Wealthy St SE, 272-4472. josebabushkas.com. Lunch, Dinner $$ OLIVES Seasonally inspired menu of creative fare and comfort foods featuring local produce and meats. Full bar. Alfresco balcony. Closed Sun. // 2162 Wealthy St SE, 451-8611. eatatolives.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ PERA PIZZARIA Pera Pizzaria features several different Mediterranean style pizzas, shish salads and a surprising pizza made with Nutella. // 2224 Wealthy St. SE, 805-4810, perapizzeria.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ ROSE’S ON REED'S LAKE Dockside dining on Reeds Lake with varied menu, including pastas and wood-fired pizzas. Three-season porch. Serves beer and wine. Open daily. // 550 Lakeside Dr SE, 458-1122. thegilmorecollection.com/ roses. Lunch, Dinner $$

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Northeast GR BIRCH LODGE Menu includes wet burritos, sandwiches, burgers, gyros, fish baskets. Daily specials. Full bar. Open daily. // 732 Michigan St NE, 458-1918. Facebook. Lunch, Dinner $ BLUE WATER GRILL Entrées include steaks and fish, wood-fired pizzas. Nice wine selection. Lakeside views, outdoor patio. Beer, wine and cocktails. Open daily. // 5180 Northland Dr NE, 363-5900. thegilmorecollection.com/bluewater. Lunch, Dinner $$-$$$ BUD & STANLEY’S Extensive menu includes Mexican specialties, pasta, burgers and more. Daily specials. Takeout available. Serves alcohol. Open daily. // 1701 Four Mile Rd NE, 361-9782. budandstanleys.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ CAFÉ MAMO An American restaurant inspired by grandma's garden. Classic Midwestern dishes paired with tasty wine in a warm, comfortable setting. Open daily. // 1601 Plainfield Ave. NE, 350-3430. mamohsp.com. Brunch (Sat-Sun) Dinner (Mon-Sat) $-$$ CHARLIE’S BAR & GRILLE Well-rounded menu features dinners from ribs, steaks and seafood to kielbasa and kraut. Also, Mexican fare and sandwiches. Full bar. Closed Sun. // 3519 Plainfield Ave NE, 364-0567. charliesbarandgrille. com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ CHEERS GOOD TIME SALOON Menu offers something for everyone in a logcabin environment. Takeout available. Full bar. Open daily. // 3994 Plainfield Ave NE, 363-1188. cheersgrandrapids.com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $ DETROIT WING CO. Serves classic wings, boneless wings and chicken tenders with 19 house-made sauces. Its menu also includes mac n’ cheese, poutine, coleslaw, cornbread muffins and cheesecake. Detroit Wing Co. was founded in Detroit. Open daily. // 2004 East Beltline Ave. NE, 214-8331. detroitwingco.com. Lunch, Dinner $ FLO’S PIZZERIA RISTORANTE & SPORTS BAR Pizzas, sandwiches, salads, Italian and Mexican entrées, full bar. Big screen TVs; takeout available. Open daily. // 1259 Post Dr NE, Belmont, 785-1001. flossportsbar. com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

FRED’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Longtime favorite offers Italian fare, including fresh pasta and gourmet pizza. Full-service bar. Closed Sun. // 3619 Plainfield Ave NE, 361-8994. fredsitalian.net. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

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FUJI YAMA ASIAN BISTRO Hibachi grill tables or eat in dining room with Chinese, Japanese and Thai selections. Full bar. Open daily. // 1501 East Beltline Ave NE, 719-1859. fujiyamabistro. com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ GAIA HOUSE CAFÉ A neighborhood vegetarian café offering items like the Mean Green Burrito and Gaia cookies, as well as freshpressed juices and specialty coffees. Open Wed-Sun for take-out only. // 1553 Plainfield Ave. NE. Visit on Facebook. Breakfast, Lunch. $ GOLDEN WOK Chinese cuisine with some Hunan-spiced dishes. Sunday specials. Full bar. Open daily. // 1971 East Beltline Ave NE (Knapp’s Corner), 363-8880. goldenwokgrandrapids.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ GRAVITY TAPHOUSE GRILLE Menu items pair with craft beer suggestions. 64 craft beers on tap. Open daily. // 3210 Deposit Dr NE (East Beltline at I-96), 719-4944. gravitytaphouse.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ GRAYDON’S CROSSING Global pub serves traditional English pub food and worldinspired dishes. Full bar with large selection of microbrews and imported beers. Open daily. // 1223 Plainfield Ave NE, 726-8260. graydonscrossing.com. Lunch, Dinner $$

HUNAN CHINESE RESTAURANT Full menu of Chinese options. No alcohol. Open daily. // 1263 Leonard St NE, 458-0977. hunangrc.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ JAKU SUSHI NORTH Japanese and Korean fare, including a large selection of sushi; plus, bento, bibimbap, hibachi, katsu, udon and more. Open daily. // 2289 East Beltline Ave NE, 649-0407. jakusushi.com. Lunch, Dinner $$ 616 KABOB STOP Eatery serves “healthy and tasty” Mediterranean food, including hummus and falafel starters; salads; lentil soup; sandwiches, entrées and more. Closed Sun. // 2232 Plainfield Ave NE, 286-3035. hummusandfalafel.org. Lunch, Dinner $ KITCHEN 67 Large menu uses Michigan ingredients and includes steaks, sandwiches, salads, small plates, pasta and more elevated fare. Full bar with craft beers. Open daily. // 1977 East Beltline Ave NE, 272-3778. kitchen67.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ LA HUASTECA Authentic Mexican restaurant offering burritos, tacos, enchiladas, flautas and more. No alcohol. Closed Sun. // 1811 Plainfield Ave NE, 447-7733. Facebook. Lunch, Dinner $

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THE OMELETTE SHOPPE Fourteen signature omelettes, selection of quiches and baked goods. No alcohol. Open daily. // 545 Michigan St NE, 726-5800; omeletteshoppe.com. Breakfast, Lunch $ POKE TOKI Build-your-own bowls featuring a fusion of Hawaiian, Japanese and Korean cuisine. Catering available. Closed Sun. // 5150 Northland Dr NE, 729-4414. poketoki.com. Lunch, Dinner $$ PALIO Ann Arbor-based eatery with an expansive menu of Italian fare. Full bar and happy hour. Open daily. // 545 Michigan St NE, 719-0660. paliograndrapids.com. Lunch, Dinner $$-$$$

PRIME CASUAL Classic steakhouse serving prime cuts, sides, and drinks in the heart of Comstock Park. Full bar, open daily, 4–10 p.m. // 53874 W River Dr NE Suite B, 214-7738. primecasualsteakhouse.com. Dinner $$-$$$ REDS AT THOUSAND OAKS Large menu features sandwiches, salads, artisan pizza and entrées. Extensive wine list, craft beers, full bar. Patio with fire pits and covered deck. Open daily. // 4100 Thousand Oaks Dr NE, 447-7750. eatatreds.com. Lunch, Dinner $$-$$$

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REZERVOIR LOUNGE Full menu of appetizers, pizzas, sandwiches and entrées, some with Cajun flavor. Serves alcohol. Open daily. // 1418 Plainfield Ave NE, 451-0010. rezlounge.com. Lunch (Tue-Sun), Dinner $-$$ RIO GRAND STEAK HOUSE & SALOON Texas-style barbecue ribs, steaks and more. Full bar. Open daily. // 5501 Northland Dr NE, 364-6266. riograndsteakhouse.com. Lunch, Dinner $$-$$$ RIVER NORTH PUBLIC HOUSE A “family-friendly” pub serving a variety of shareables, burgers and sandwiches. You’ll also find entrées, including Knapp Mac & Cheese and grilled sirloin tip steak. Full bar. Open daily. // 2115 Plainfield Ave NE, 288-7888. Facebook. Lunch, Dinner $$$ THE SCORE Restaurant and sports bar with large menu, more than 100 beers on tap. Open daily. // 5301 Northland Dr NE, 3010600. thescore-restaurant.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ SHESHCO GRILL Mediterranean cuisine, including surf, turf and vegetarian options. No alcohol. Open daily. // 2121 Celebration Dr NE (Knapp’s Corner), 364-0600. sheshcogrill.net. Lunch, Dinner $$ SHOTS ON THE RIVER Full menu kitchen and bar with 22 taps offering craft and domestic beer options, daily lunch specials, large patio with outdoor seated bar, banquet rooms, numerous TV’s, pool table, and live music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday featuring some of West Michigan’s top cover bands. Open daily at 1 p.m. and closed on Sundays. // 5760 West River Drive NE Belmont, 9516071, info@shotsgrandrapids.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$ THAI CHEF Knapp’s Corner restaurant has large menu, including duck, seafood and vegetarian options. No alcohol. Closed Sun. // 1971 East Beltline Ave NE, 570-0032. Facebook. Lunch, Dinner $$ TIA JUANA This gem brings the Tijuana taco experience to Knapp's Corner. // 52289 E Beltline Ave NE Suite C, 901-3316. tiatacos.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

Northwest GR AMORE TRATTORIA ITALIANA Regional Italian dishes using local products and Italian imports. Italian wines and liqueurs. House-made desserts. Banquet facility. Closed Mon. // 5080 Alpine Ave NW, 785-5344. amoretrattoriaitaliana.com. Dinner (Tue-Sat) $$ CHINA CHEF Family-style restaurant with Szechuan-style entrées and Hunan choices. No alcohol. Open daily. // 4335 Lake Michigan Dr NW, 791-4488. chinachef49534.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

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CHINA CITY Chinese cuisine; lunch prices all day. No alcohol. Open daily. // 1140 Monroe Ave NW, 451-3688. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

EMPIRE CHINESE BUFFET II All-you-can-eat buffet. Seafood buffet Sat-Sun. No alcohol. Open daily. // 4255 Alpine Ave NW, 785-8880. empirechinesebuffet2.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ FRICANO’S PIZZA RESTAURANT Famous for its thin-crust pizza. Pasta dinners with sauce that made its way to the retail market. Full bar. Closed Sun. // 5808 Alpine Ave NW, 785-5800. fricanospizza.com. Dinner $-$$ HIBACHI GRILL & SUPREME BUFFET Pan-Asian cuisine, including Chinese, Japanese, Mongolian and American. No alcohol. Open daily. // 785 Center Dr NW (Green Orchard Shopping Center), 785-8200. hibachigrillsupremebuffet.letseat.at. Lunch, Dinner $$ 616 KABOB STOP EXPRESS Located near the Allendale campus of Grand Valley State University, eatery serves “healthy and tasty” Mediterranean food, including hummus and falafel starters; salads; lentil soup; sandwiches, entrées and more. Closed Sun. // 10897 48th Ave., Suite B100, Allendale. hummusandfalafel.org. Lunch, Dinner $ PERRIN BREWING CO. Comstock Park craft brewery/taproom menu includes tacos, salads, burgers, panini and more. Kids menu available. Open daily. // 5910 Comstock Park Dr, 5511957. perrinbrewing.com. Lunch, Dinner $ ROASTED SPORTS BAR & GRILL Spacious sports bar with a diverse menu of specializing in ribs and other American fare. Outdoor seating. TV's for sports viewing. Full bar. Open daily. // 34322 Remembrance Rd NW, 381-2000. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ THREE HAPPINESS RESTAURANT Cantonese, Mandarin and Szechuan fare. Daily specials. No alcohol. Open daily. // Green Ridge Square, 3330 Alpine Ave NW, 785-3888. threehappinessgr.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ WALKER ROADHOUSE Diverse menu with interesting twists on classic fare. Full bar. Closed Sun. // 3272 Remembrance Rd NW, 791-9922. thewalkerroadhouse.com. Lunch (Mon-Fri), Dinner $$

Southeast GR 7 MARES Authentic Mexican dishes including breakfast. No alcohol. Closed Mon. // 1403 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 3018555. Facebook. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $-$$$

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AL-BOS EUROCAFE-BAKERY Authentic southeastern European cuisine. Menu includes appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, entrées and kids options. Daily specials. Open daily. // 2930 Shaffer Ave SE, 325-2800. al-bos.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

EAST GARDEN BUFFET Cantonese, Hunan, Szechuan cuisine. Daily buffet. No alcohol. Open daily. // 6038 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 6988933. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

MI TIERRA Traditional Mexican, eat in or drive-thru. No alcohol. Open daily. // 2300 S Division Ave, 245-7533. Facebook. Lunch, Dinner $

ASIAN PALACE Chinese and Vietnamese fare with extensive menus for each. No alcohol. Closed Mon. // 141 28th St SE, 5347770. Facebook. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

EL ARRIERO MEXICAN GRILL Extensive menu offers specialty dishes, à la carte selections. Mexican and domestic beers, margaritas. Open daily. // 2948 28th St SE, 977-2674. elarrieromexicangrill.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

MIKADO SUSHI Sushi and sashimi à la carte. Dinners offer full range of Japanese cuisine. Lunch specials. Serves alcohol. Closed Sun. // 3971 28th St SE, 285-7666. mikadogr.com/main. Lunch (Mon-Fri), Dinner $-$$

BELTLINE BAR Americanized Tex-Mex menu, including wet burritos. Full bar. Curbside service. Open daily. // 16 28th St SE, 245-0494. beltlinebar.com. Lunch, Dinner $$

EL GLOBO RESTAURANT Authentic Mexican fare; weekly specials. No alcohol. Closed Mon. // 2019 S Division Ave, 734-6869. Facebook. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

NU-THAI BISTRO Appetizers, soups, Thai salads, fried rice, seafood, duck, curries. No alcohol. Open daily. // 2055 28th St SE, 452-0065. nuthaibistro.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

BRASS RING BREWING Small-batch, style-specific brewery in the Alger Heights neighborhood. // 2404 Eastern Ave SE, 460-1587. brassringbrewing.com. Lunch, Dinner $$

FIREROCK GRILLE Guests can cook signature dishes on 500-degree lava stone. Offers soups, salads, sandwiches and entrées. Full bar. Brunch on Sundays. Open daily. // 7177 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 656-9898. firerockgrille.com. Lunch, Dinner $$

THE OLD GOAT Creative cuisine from Electric Cheetah owner Cory DeMint includes appetizers, entrées, sandwiches and salads. Kids menu. Full bar. Open daily. // 2434 Eastern Ave SE, 288-6976. oldgoatgr.com. Breakfast (Mon-Fri), Lunch, Dinner $-$$

BROAD LEAF BREWERY & SPIRITS Pub fare including snacks, meat and veggies on a stick and entrées like drunken noodles, burgers, tempeh and more. Open daily. Brunch on Sun. // 2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. SE, 803-0602. broadleafbeer.com. Lunch, Dinner $$ CABANA TRES AMIGOS Authentic Mexican fare including vegetarian selections. Full bar. Takeout available. Open daily. // 1409 60th St SE, 281-6891. cabanatresamigos.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$ CAFÉ DE MIRO A café offering Kurdish, Armenian and Greek foods. Traditional Mediterranean breakfast and side dishes; skillets, scrambles and acai bowls; pastries; toasts; soups; sandwiches; salads; Turkish coffee; tea; desserts; and more. No alcohol. // Breton Village Shopping Plaza, 1878 Breton Rd SE, (616) 719-1462. Facebook. Open daily. Breakfast, Lunch $ CANTINA MEXICAN GRILL Menu offers extensive Mexican specialties. Full bar. Drive-thru window. Outdoor patio. Open daily. // 2770 East Paris Ave SE, 949-9120. cantinamexicangrill.biz. Lunch (Sun-Thu), Dinner $$ DADDY PETE’S BBQ Slow-smoked ribs, pulled pork, brisket and other meats. No alcohol. Catering available. Closed Sun and Mon. // 2921 Eastern Ave SE, 818-5522. daddypetesbbq.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

Dinks and Dingers Social Club American Fare full-service restaurant and bar with a twist.Shareable apps, stacked burgers, sandwiches, fresh salads,handhelds, and house specialties. GF Options.Indoor and Outdoor seasonal seating, Eat-In, Take-Out. Open Daily // 5080 Broadmoor Ave SE, 616-343-8343. Lunch, Dinner $$ www. dinksanddingers.com

FLORENTINE PIZZERIA RISTORANTE & SPORTS LOUNGE Italian fare with American and Mexican choices and thin-crust pizzas. Full bar. Open daily. // Towne & Country Shopping Center, 4261 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 455-2230. florentinespizza.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ GANDERS Features American cuisine with a twist and Michigan products, including craft brews. Open daily. // 4747 28th St SE (inside DoubleTree Hotel), 957-1111. Facebook. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $-$$$ GURSHA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT Authentic Ethiopian dishes, traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Buffet lunch and dinner on Sat. No alcohol. Open daily. // 4301 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 350-0009. Facebook. Lunch, Dinner $$ HALL STREET BAKERY Breakfast sandwiches and pastries; pizza, entrée salads and soup served for lunch and dinner. Beer and wine. Kids menu. Closed Sun. // 1200 Hall St SE, 214-7604. hallstreetbakery.com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $-$$ INDIA TOWN Indian fare including vegetarian and vegan. Lunch buffet Mon-Sat. No alcohol. Open daily. // 3760 S Division Ave, 243-1219. indiatowngrr.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ LAST CHANCE TAVERN AND GRILL Appetizers, soups, burgers and sandwiches and a huge selection of Michigan craft beers. Open daily. // 1132 Burton St SE, 719-4270. thelastchancetavern.com. Lunch, Dinner $ LE KABOB Soups, salads, sandwiches, large choice of entrées and combos. Kids menu. Carry-out available. No alcohol. Open daily. // 3122 28th St SE, 272-4135. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

PAL’S INDIAN CUISINE Authentic Indian food, including lunch buffet 11-3. No alcohol. Open daily. // 2915 28th St SE, 957-2271. palsindiancuisine.com. Lunch, Dinner $ PHO ANH TRANG Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai cuisine. Daily specials. Catering. Open daily. No alcohol. // 3633 Eastern Ave SE, 246-9966. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ PHO SOC TRANG Wide selection of Vietnamese offerings. No alcohol. Open daily. // 4242 S Division Ave, 531-0755. Lunch, Dinner. $-$$ PIETRO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Regional and contemporary Italian cuisine. Tuscan wines, desserts and cappuccinos. Kids menu. Takeout available. Open daily. // 2780 Birchcrest Dr SE, 452-3228. pietrosgr.com. Lunch, Dinner $$

SIP COFFEE & COCKTAILS Café by day with breakfast bites that transforms into a bustling nighttime cocktail lounge, serving flatbread and appetizers. Closed Sun, hours vary. // 806 Alger St. SE, 805-3517 $$

TACON MADRE Mexican hamburgers, Tacos, tortas, quesadillas, and more with and a variety of proteins (pastor, Barbacoa, birria, tripe, Chicharron, Trompo and more) to choose from. Aguas frescas and other authentic Mexican specialties. // 3501 Division Ave. S. Wyoming, 570-0322, taconmadremi.com. Lunch, Dinner $ THAI EXPRESS Thai specialties, spiced to customer specification. No alcohol. Closed Sun. // Towne & Country Shopping

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THAI FUSION Thai cuisine and fusion specials with good selection of starters and salads. Kids menu. No alcohol. Closed Sun. // 3097 Broadmoor Ave SE, 301-8883. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

MONELLI’S ITALIAN GRILL & SPORTS BAR Southern Italian cuisine. Sports bar plus family-friendly dining room with fireplace. Open daily. // 5675 Byron Center Ave SW, 530-9700. monellis.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

TOKYO GRILL & SUSHI Tatami rooms, sushi bars. Hibachi, teriyaki, udon, tempura. Sake, Japanese and American beer and wine. Open daily. // 4478 Breton Rd SE, 455-3433. tokyogrillsushi.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ VILLAGE INN PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE Longtime favorite for pizza, pasta, burgers, chicken, Mexican. Daily specials. Mon-Fri pizza lunch buffet. Full bar. Open daily. // 2215 44th St SE, 281-1444. vipizza.net. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

Southwest GR 84TH STREET PUB & GRILLE American fare from pizzas to steaks. Full-service bar. Kids menu. Daily specials. Open daily. // 8282 Pfeiffer Farms Dr SW, 583-1650. 84thstpub.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

ALEBIRD TAPHOUSE AND BREWERY Community-focused brewery offering creative sandwiches along with a variety of burgers and entrées, including summer chicken and pea ravioli. Open daily, lunch on weekends. // 2619 84th St SW, 288-7888. alebird.com. Lunch, Dinner $$$ BLUE GINGER ASIAN KITCHEN Noodle-based Thai dishes, chicken, seafood, beef and pork entrées, curries. Vegetarian options. No alcohol. Open daily. // 5751 Byron Center Ave SW (Bayberry Market), 261-8186. bluegingerkitchen.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ FAR-EAST CHINESE RESTAURANT Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean dishes. Carry-out and catering available. No alcohol. Open daily. // 3639 Clyde Park Ave SW, 531-7176. Facebook. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

GOLDEN 28 Szechuan, Hunan, Mandarin, Vietnamese cuisine. No alcohol. Open daily. // 627 28th St SW, 531-2800. Lunch, Dinner $$ LINDO MEXICO RESTAURANTE MEXICANO Fresh food with “real Mexican flavor.” Kids menu. Serves alcohol. Open daily. // 1742 28th St SW, 2612280. lindomexicogr.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ LITTLE BANGKOK Extensive Thai standbys plus some unique items. Kids meals available. Serves beer and wine. Closed Sun.

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NOBLE RESTAURANT Breakfast favorites along with vegan and gluten-free options, handhelds, burgers and small bites. Open daily. // 1851 44th St SW, Wyoming, 530-8750. eatnoble.com. Breakfast, Lunch $$ PETE’S GRILL & TAVERN Casual bar and grill with tavern burgers, Detroit style pizza, sandwiches and entrees. Open daily. // 2588 84th St SW, Byron Center, 878-9582. petesgrillandtavern.com. Lunch, Dinner $$ WOODY’S PRESS BOX Complex includes two bars, patio and bowling. Sandwiches, pizza, Mexican and more. Full bar. Open daily. // 5656 Clyde Park Ave SW, 5302400. spectrumlanes.com. Breakfast (Mon-Sat), Lunch, Dinner $$

Ada/Cascade/Lowell Area ADA GARAGE BAR & GRILL High quality bar appetizers, mac and cheese, chicken tenders, burgers and a variety of entrees. Plus there's always a $2 draft, a $3 well and a $4 glass of wine every day. // 518 Ada Dr SE, Ada, 682-3002, adagaragebar.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ CASCADE ROADHOUSE Relaxed atmosphere with a diverse menu of traditional fare. Full bar. Closed Sun. // 6817 Cascade Rd SE, 2597439. cascaderoadhousemi.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ CORK WINE & GRILLE Contemporary dining with indoor and outdoor seating. Seafood, steaks, burgers, fish, sandwiches, salads. Extensive wine list, specialty cocktails. Open daily. // 5500 Cascade Rd SE, 949-0570. corkwineandgrille. com. Lunch, Dinner $$-$$$

THE EURO BISTRO European bistro fare includes entrées, small plates, salads, wood-fired pizzas. Takeout available. Full bar. Closed Sun. // 6450 28th St SE, 719-2017. eurobistrogr.com. Lunch (Mon-Fri), Dinner $$-$$$ FLAT RIVER GRILL Casual atmosphere in turn-of-century building. Comfort food, wood-fired pizzas. Full bar plus The B.O.B.’s House of Brews beers. Alfresco dining on patio. Open daily. // 201 E Main St, Lowell, 8978523. thegilmorecollection.com/flatriver. Lunch, Dinner $$-$$$

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JU SUSHI & LOUNGE Sushi and sashimi, Japanese hibachi, tempura, soups, salads and entrées in elegant surroundings. Full bar, huge sake selection. Takeout, catering and banquets. Open daily. // 1144 East Paris Ave SE, 575-5858. jusushi.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$$ LA LAGUNA Authentic Mexican dishes including shrimp, wraps, salads, kids menu. No alcohol. Open daily. // 6250 28th St SE, 805-8821. Facebook. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ LITTLE BANGKOK Extensive Thai standbys, plus some unique items. Kids meals available. Serves beer and wine. Closed Sun. // 850 Forest Hill Ave SE, 808-3153. littlebangkokgr.com. Lunch (Mon-Fri), Dinner $-$$ MAIN STREET BBQ Wood fire used to smoke ribs, brisket, chicken, sausage and pork. Rubs and sauces are gluten-free. Also serves sandwiches, wings, salads and soups. Catering. Takeout/delivery at 1539 Plainfield Ave NE. Full bar. Open daily. // 210 E Main St, Lowell, 987-3352. bbqlowell.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

MYNT FUSION BISTRO Thai, Korean and Chinese. Renowned for its curries. No alcohol. Closed Sun. // 800 W Main St, Lowell, 9879307. myntfusion.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ NOCO PROVISIONS Laid-back, regionally inspired comfort cuisine. Outdoor seating on the patio. Full bar. Open daily. // 4609 Cascade Rd SE, 747-0300. nocogr.com. Lunch, Dinner $$ NONNA’S: THE TRATTORIA Fresh, European-style pastries, salads, soups and entrées made from scratch. Breakfast and lunch served seven days a week. Pizza available during lunch Tues-Sat. Brunch specials available Sat-Sun. // 584 Ada Dr SE, Ada, 920-7028. eatwithnonna. com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Tue-Sat) $-$$ NOTO’S OLD WORLD ITALIAN DINING Elegant décor, extensive classic Italian menu. Special wine cellar dinners. Lounge menu features lighter fare. Closed Sun. // 6600 28th St SE, 493-6686. notosoldworld.com. Dinner $$-$$$ OSAKA STEAKHOUSE & JAPANESE RESTAURANT Asian fare, including sushi, hibachi, shabu-shabu and more. Full bar. Open daily. // 4977 28th St SE, 4194628. Facebook. Lunch, Dinner $$ SABOR MEXICANO Burritos, tortas, quesadillas, quesabirrias, tamales (pork or chicken) and tacos served the authentic way, menu items for kids and more. // 109 Riverside Drive in Lowell, 987-5027. Lunch, Dinner $

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SAPPORO RAMEN & NOODLE BAR Fresh, traditional Japanese “soul food” with an innovative twist. GF options available. No alcohol. Takeout available. Closed Mon. // 5570 28th St SE, Cascade, 608-6657. sappororamenbar.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

PIKE 51 BREWING CO./ HUDSONVILLE WINERY Craft brewery and winery under one roof. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrées. Open daily. // 3768 Chicago Dr, Hudsonville, 662-4589. hudsonvillewinery.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

SCHNITZ ADA GRILL Schnitz Deli by day, casual fine dining by night. Full bar, happy hour 3-6. Closed Sun. // 597 Ada Dr SE, Ada, 682-4660. schnitzadagrill.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$$

RAINBOW GRILL Breakfast, soup and sandwiches, daily lunch specials, chicken, fish and other dinner staples. No alcohol. Closed Sun. // 4158 Chicago Dr SW, Grandville, 534-8645. rainbowgrillmichigan.com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $-$$

SHEPARDS GRILL & TAVERN Bar food with flair, from appetizers to sirloin. Open daily. // 6246 28th St SE, 350-9604. Facebook. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

RUSH CREEK BISTRO Diverse menu in club-like surroundings. Weeknight and happy hour specials at full-service bar. Open daily. // Sunnybrook Country Club, 624 Port Sheldon Rd, Grandville, 457-1100. rushcreekbistro.com. Lunch, Dinner $$

THORNAPPLE BREWING CO. Brewpub features a wide selection of original beer, cider, wine and spirits brewed in seven-barrel brewing system. Plus, artisan pizza, appetizers and dessert. Brunch on Sun. // 6262 28th St SE, 2886907. thornapplebrewing.com. Lunch (Sat), Dinner $$ ZEYTIN Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. Full bar, beer and wine lists. Takeout. Open daily. // 7437 River St, Ada, 682-2222. zeytinturkishrestaurant.com. Lunch, Dinner $$-$$$

Grandville/Jenison Hudsonville Area ARROWS RESTAURANT Breakfast, soup and sandwiches, daily lunch specials, chicken, fish and other dinner staples. No alcohol. Open Monday–Saturday, 6:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Closed Sun. // 4225 32nd Ave Hudsonville, 896-0033, dinearrows.com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $-$$ BANGKOK TASTE Thai fare. No alcohol. Closed Sun. // 674 Baldwin St, Jenison, 667-8901. bangkoktaste.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ EL BURRITO LOCO More than 70 Mexican selections, plus a few American options. Daily food and drink specials. Full bar. Open daily. // 4499 Ivanrest Ave SW, Grandville, 530-9470. elburritoloco4.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

MICHIGAN MOONSHINE DISTILLERY A distillery with starters, sandwiches, salads and sides with a barbecue theme. Many of the items include Bobby Q sauce. Closed Sun. and Mon. // 4005 Chicago Dr SW in Grandville, 259-1000. michiganmoonshine.us. Dinner $$

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WHITE FLAME BREWING CO. Small production brewery with taproom. Sandwiches, wraps, appetizers and a couple twists on the classic macaroni and cheese. Open daily. // 5234 36th Ave, Hudsonville, 209-5098. whiteflamebrewing.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

THE WIN TAVERN Family-friendly restaurant offering cooked-toorder meals, including starters, salads, burgers, sandwiches & steak. Sunday breakfast, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. with a build-your-own hash bar and more. Full bar. Open daily. // 7628 Georgetown Center Dr, Jenison, 734-6724. thewintavern33.com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $$

Rockford Area BOSTWICK LAKE INN Menu includes steaks, pork, fish, chicken, mac and cheese, pizzas, sandwiches, soups and salads. Large deck. Full bar. Open daily. // 8521 Belding Rd, 8747290. thegilmorecollection.com/bostwick. Lunch (Sat-Sun), Dinner $$-$$$

BOULDER CREEK RESTAURANT Golf Club restaurant has varied menu. Golf course views from inside or deck. Serves alcohol. See website for seasonal hours. // 5750 Brewer Ave NE, Belmont, 363-1330, ext 2. bouldercreekgolfclub.com/ restaurant. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

CEDAR SPRINGS BREWING CO. German-style brewery features American pub and traditional Bavarian menu. Open daily. // 95 N Main St, Cedar Springs, 696-2337. csbrew.com. Lunch, Dinner $$

GRILL ONE ELEVEN American-with-a-twist menu, full-service bar and lounge. Open daily. // 111 Courtland St, 863-3111. grilloneeleven.com. Lunch, Dinner $$-$$$

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HONEY CREEK INN Pub setting offers beyond pub fare and daily specials. Closed Sun. // 8025 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Cannonsburg, 874-7849. cannonsburgvillage.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ MARINADES PIZZA BISTRO Wood-fired pizzas, salads, pastas, sandwiches. Michigan craft beer. Catering. Open daily. // 109 Courtland St, 863-3300. marinadespizzabistro.com. Lunch, Dinner $ ROCKFORD BREWING CO. Located alongside Rogue River. Menu features wings, salads, gyros, burgers, as well as gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options. Handcrafted brews on tap. Open daily. // 12 E Bridge St, 951-4677. rockfordbrewing.com. Brunch (Sun), Lunch, Dinner $-$$ TIMBERS INN Appetizers to meat ’n’ potatoes fare in lodge-like surroundings. Full bar. Open daily. // 6555 Belding Rd NE, 874-5553. timbersinn.net. Lunch (Wed-Sun), Dinner $-$$ THIRD NATURE BREWING COMPANY Located near the White Pine Trail and the Rogue River, Third Nature Brewing is a rustic brewery and taproom offering “comfort foods” such as pizzas and hot sandwiches, as well as healthier options like power bowls and salads. Open daily. // 7733 Childsdale Ave. NE in Plainfield Township, 616-5129314. thirdnaturebrewing.com. Lunch, Dinner $$ THE TOASTED PICKLE Handcrafted unique sandwiches, soups, salads, cocktails and more. // 17 Squires St Square NE, 8840498. thetoastedpickle.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

Multiple Locations ANNA’S HOUSE Retro-style diner with a menu that caters to guests with a wide variety of dietary needs; gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian options. Natural, local ingredients are utilized to create tasty classic breakfast entrees, benedicts, house bowls, salads, wraps, sandwiches, fresh-pressed juices, signature coffees, lattes and more. No alcohol. Open daily. // 5488 Northland Dr NE, 330-3310; 3874 Plainfield Ave NE, 361-8500; 2409 East Beltline Ave SE, 551-0434; 3766 Potomac Circle, Grandville, 2885855; 525 84th St SW, Byron Center, 447-1201. annashouseus.com. Breakfast, Lunch $$

BAGEL BEANERY Bagel and coffee cafè offering healthy whole grain and sugary sweet bagels, breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Magnum coffee. No alcohol. Open daily. Catering available. // 455 Michigan St NE, 235-7500; 2845 Breton Rd SE, 245-4220; 5316 Clyde Park Ave SW, 2499500. bagelbeanery.com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $

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BRANN’S STEAKHOUSE & SPORTS GRILLE Famous sizzler steaks, small plates, sandwiches, salads, gluten-free and vegetarian choices, bar munchies. Full bar. // 3475 Fairlanes Ave SW, Grandville, 531-6210; 4157 S Division Ave, 5345421; 5510 28th St SE, 285-7800. branns.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ FIRST WOK Mandarin, Hunan, Szechuan cuisine. Full bar. Open daily. // 2207 44th St SE, 281-0681; 6740 Old 28th St SE, 575-9088; 3509 Alpine Ave NW, 784-1616. firstworkgr.com. Lunch, Dinner $$

GRAND CONEY Classic diner offering custom hot dogs, traditional breakfast items and comfort foods. No alcohol. Open daily. Downtown location open 24 hours. // 809 Michigan St NE, 776-5580; 5121 28th St, 930-3596. thegrandconey.com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $ HERB & FIRE PIZZERIA Fast-casual atmosphere with Italian accent. Signature and create-your-own pizza options, flatbread sandwiches and salads. // 3180 44th St SW, Grandville, 773-1443; 2121 Celebration Dr NE, Suite 250, 773-1895 herbandfirepizzeria.com. Lunch, Dinner. $-$$ HOPCAT Crafted brews with some 50 beers on tap and 150 bottled. Full bar and creative fare, including sharables, signature fries, burgers, wraps and more. Open daily. // 25 Ionia Ave SW, 451-4677; 84 W. Eighth St in Holland, 965-9780; 2183 East Beltline Ave NE. hopcatgr.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ MORNING BELLE This “garden-themed” brunch spot is part of Meritage Hospitality Group. Its menu features breakfast entrées; lighter options, such as salads and grain bowls; glazed doughnut waffles; specialty beverages, such as freshly squeezed orange juice and breakfast cocktails; and more. Limited bar. Open daily. // 1600 East Beltline Ave NE, 301-8171; 434 Bridge St NW, 855-6907. morningbellebrunch. com. Breakfast, Lunch $$ MR. BURGER Breakfast, burgers, chili dogs, sandwiches, homemade soups and desserts. // 2101 Lake Michigan Dr. NW, 453-6291; 950 44th St. SW, 538-0363; 1750 44th St. SE 455-8604; 5181 Northland Dr. NE, 363-3888; 2300 28th St. SW; 538-4439; 5835 Balsam Dr., Hudsonville, 6625088; 6880 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale, 986-1110. mrburger.com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $ MUDPENNY Coffee bar with all-day breakfast, sandwiches, burgers and salads. Catering available. Closed Sun. // 570 Grandville Ave SW, 259-5353; 496 Ada Dr SE, 259-5353. mudpenny.com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $

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PEPPINO’S PIZZERIA AND SPORTS GRILLE Italian/American menu. Full bar. Open daily. // 130 Ionia Ave SW, 456-8444; 1515 Eastport Dr SE, Kentwood, 554-8880; 5065 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale, 895-1615. peppinospizza.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$$

PITA HOUSE Sami’s gyros, Middle East specialties. No alcohol. Open daily. // 1510 Wealthy St SE, 454-1171; 3730 28th St SE, 940-3029. thepitahouse.net. Lunch, Dinner $

VITALE’S PIZZERIA Multiple locations serving pizza and pasta from family recipes and a wide variety of American fare; burgers, subs, entrées and appetizers. Full bar. // 6650 E Fulton St, 676-5401, vitalesada.com; 5779 Balsam Dr, Hudsonville, 662-2244, vitaleshudsonville.com; 834 Leonard St NE, 458-8368, theoriginalvitales. com; 3868 West River Dr NE, Comstock Park, 7845011. vitalessportsbar.com. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

REAL FOOD CAFÉ Fresh, locally sourced traditional favorites, scrambles and made-from-scratch baked goods; plus, soups, sandwiches and salads for lunch. Cash only. Closed Mon. // 2419 Eastern Ave SE, 241-4080; 3514 Plainfield Ave NE, 361-1808. Facebook. Breakfast, Lunch $ RED GERANIUM Breakfast and lunch favorites, omelettes, pancakes and burgers. No alcohol. Open daily. // 6670 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 656-9800; 5751 Byron Center Ave SW, 532-8888. redgeraniumcafe.com. Breakfast, Lunch SUNDANCE BAR & GRILL Southwestern-infused cuisine, margarita bar. Open daily. // Waters Building, 151 Ottawa Ave NW, 776-1616; 5755 28th St SE, Cascade, 956-5644. sundancegrill.com. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Mon-Sat) $$ TACOS EL CAPORAL Mexican fare, with menudo Sat and Sun. No alcohol. Open daily. // 1260 Burton St SW, 246-6180; 1717 28th St SW, 261-2711. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner $ TACOS EL CUÑADO Fajitas, tacos, burritos and other Mexican fare. No alcohol. Locations are individually owned and operated. // 1342 Grandville Ave SW, 452-1266; 455 Burton St SW, 248-9099; 1024 Bridge St NW, 475-800. Lunch, Dinner $-$$ TAMALES MARY Tamale-centered Mexican restaurant featuring 18 types of tamales, plus other Mexican dishes and daily buffet specials. No alcohol. Open daily. // 1253 Burton St SW, 288-5007; 1551 Wealthy St. SE, 724-4269. tamalesmarygr.com. Lunch, Dinner $ UCCELLO’S RISTORANTE, PIZZERIA & SPORTS LOUNGE Italian fare, pizza, entrées, burgers, sandwiches. Full bar. Open daily. // 122 Monroe Center NW, 7731687; 2630 East Beltline Ave SE, 954-2002; 3940 Rivertown Pkwy SW, Grandville, 249-9344; 4787 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Standale, 735-5520; 8256 Broadmoor Ave SE, Caledonia, 891-1100; 19 N Main St, Rockford, 866-0666. Lunch, Dinner $-$$

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Aleksander Slott rides the bus with passengers of all breeds and sizes aboard the Wagging Riders dog bus service.

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Waggin' Riders A bus that's gone to the dogs—in the best way possible! BY LISA ENOS

Michigan’s only dog bus wasn’t born in a boardroom — it started with a boy who loved dogs and a mom willing to take a chance. Wagging Riders, based in southern Kent County near Byron Center, picks up local pups and takes them on supervised outings to parks and play spaces, returning them home happily exhausted. The family-run business now serves several communities in the Grand Rapids area, but the idea began after co-owner Amy Oostveen heard about a similar concept from her sister in Alaska. What followed was equal parts determination and chaos. Amy purchased a bus while her son, Aleksander Slott, was away on vacation with his dad. By then, Aleksander already had years of experience handling dogs, having 112

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started his own dog-walking business around age 11. “He’s just a natural with dogs,” Amy said. That instinct proved invaluable during the company’s earliest days. Aleksander recalls the first official dog-bus outing not exactly going according to plan. But with quick thinking, calm handling of the dogs, and his mom behind the wheel, the adventure stayed on track. Now the rides are a rolling pack of wagging tails and excited barks. Founded in January 2024, Wagging Riders has become knownt for creating social adventures for dogs and peace of mind for owners. Every dog is treated like family — not just another passenger on the bus. To book a pickup for your pooch, visit wagging-riders.com. ON THE BUS COURTESY WAGGIN RIDERS

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