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New Mexican Restaurant Serving Massive 4 Pound Burrito Opens in Grand Rapids
Love Mexican food AND a challenge? A new restaurant serving up both is now open in Grand Rapids. Tacos Don Jose, located at 430 68th St. SW, opened for business at the end of June. On opening day the owners shared on social media, "Food is a powerful cornerstone in...
Man Breaks World Record at Blueberry Eating Championship in Grand Rapids
Blueberries are one of Michigan's most beloved exports, and we eat them by the pound ourselves when they're in season. So, it makes perfect sense that the inaugural Blueberry Eating Championship was hosted in Grand Rapids on Saturday, July 13th. The eating competition was a part of the Beer City...
Non-Chain Lansing Restaurants That Are Open on Mondays
Lansing Area Bars and Restaurants That Serve Amazing Mocktails. Whether you are a pregnant person, a sober person, an underage person, or just a person who doesn't feel like drinking alcohol at the moment, there's got to be something out there for us, right? That's when I discovered the beauty of a mocktail. If you don't drink alcohol, for whatever reason, there are some fantastic restaurants and bars in Lansing that serve up more than pop and lemonade. Check out these spots that have amazing mocktails.
The Detroit Lions Have a Truly Unfortunate NFL Record for Paying Quarterbacks
This offseason, the Detroit Lions paid Jared Goff quite comfortably to be the long-term starter for the franchise after leading the team to an NFC Championship Game appearance for the first time in over 30 years. In doing so, the Lions cemented him as one of the top-12 highest-paid players...
Michigan Netflix Users Could See A Huge Change Coming Soon
Usually, when you see that Netflix is making a big change you hope that it's because a great show is coming to the platform. But as we've come to learn over the years, it usually means a spike in prices or advertisements. Unfortunately, the newest change coming to Netflix falls...
How Yes Set a Course for the ‘80s With ‘Drama’
When Yes released Drama in 1980, it took some fans by surprise. Vocalist Jon Anderson and keyboard legend Rick Wakeman were gone. In their place, Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes of the Buggles stepped in on vocals and keyboards respectively. As jarring as it might have been at the time,...
Sammy Hagar 2024 Tour Roundtable: Is This the Best of All Worlds?
Sammy Hagar kicked off his Best of All Worlds tour on Saturday with Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Rai Thistlethwayte in tow, focusing on his Van Halen tenure while sprinkling in a handful of other hits from his five-decade career. Van Halen fans have eagerly awaited this trek...
The Black Crowes Announce New Tour Dates
The Black Crowes have announced more tour dates for their Happiness Bastards Tour. The new shows - titled Happiness Bastards Tour (The Reprise) - follow a run of dates that concluded last month after starting in April, a month after the release of their latest album, Happiness Bastards. The upcoming...
Eagles Add Four More Shows to Las Vegas Sphere Residency
Due to overwhelming demand, Eagles have added four more dates to their upcoming residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The new dates are scheduled for Jan. 17, 18, 24 and 25 of 2025. Presales will begin July 23, followed by regular sales on July 26. Tickets will start at $175 and will reflect all-in pricing.
This Restaurant’s Mouthwatering Cheeseburger Has Been Crowned the Best in Michigan
Covered in melty cheese, topped with bacon, slathered with ketchup - however you stack up your cheeseburger, no doubt they are one of America's favorite dishes. Well one cheeseburger in Michigan is getting praised as the very best the state. Foodie publication Lovefood.com went on a mission hunt down America's...
When Van Halen Opening Act Saw Eddie Assault Sammy Hagar Onstage
Shinedown drummer Barry Kerch, whose band opened for Van Halen during their bad-tempered reunion tour with Sammy Hagar in 2004, recalled how the dream-come-true experience also had a downside. While Kerch said he had a great time with Hagar, Eddie Van Halen and Michael Anthony, plus Wolfgang Van Halen and...
Bob Dylan Reveals European and UK Tour Dates
Bob Dylan has revealed tour dates in Europe and the U.K. for the fall of 2024. The first scheduled show will take place Oct. 4 in Prague, Czech Republic. From there, he'll make stops in cities like Berlin, Paris, Edinburgh and more. The tour will conclude with three concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Beatles Live Albums Ranked
Beatles live albums didn't really used to be a thing. They came off the road in August 1966 and the group's first official concert recording, The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, wasn't released until 11 years later. Three Beatles had issued live LPs in the meantime: John Lennon with 1969's...
The 2nd Oldest Settled Community in Calhoun County: Marengo, Michigan
This little town was named after the “second oldest settled community in Calhoun County” (Marshall was first). So why haven't most of us ever heard of it?. The village of Marengo had its genesis in 1831 when settlers came here to take advantage of water power supplied by the Kalamazoo River.
Jackson’s Biggest Folly? Progress Place, 1964-1983
I remember Jackson's “Progress Place” vividly. Boy, how I remember. It was considered by a majority of residents to be the worst thing that ever happened to downtown Jackson. Literally, ever. When they were finished building this in 1964, I remember having to walk way too far (I thought) to get to my favorite downtown places – like Woolworth's, the Capitol Theater, and the shoe shop.
Michigan Restaurant Now Being Called Best Buffet in Entire State
For a while there it seemed like the all-you-can-eat buffet might become extinct... but after the pandemic, buffets bounced back! Buffets can be a bit of an adventure right? Maye the restaurant focuses on one kind of cuisine -- or maybe it's a little bit of everything!. There are plenty...
Could This Be The Most Dangerous Highway In Michigan?
Nearly 2.6 million Michiganders traveled over the extended holiday weekend. In fact, AAA expected record breaking travel throughout the 4th of July holiday not only in Michigan, but across the U.S.. Did you notice any of the delays during your trip?. How Safe Are Michigan's Roads?. We Michiganders are all...
Why is There Suddenly a Speed Limit On Mackinac Island?
If you thought Mackinac Island's serene charm and car-free streets were unique, hold on to your handlebars because there's a new plot twist that might surprise you. The main road on the island is about to get a speed limit. M-185, the state's last unregulated highway, is finally getting a speed limit.
The Best Advice You Can Give Anyone Moving to Michigan
I remember when I moved to Michigan. It was a big adjustment from where I'd lived before. The weather is strange, the people use odd slang and terminology for things (I still refuse to call it "Pop"), and Michiganders had some strange habits that I'd never seen before. But over...
Dine Inside The Whitney, A Mansion From 1894 In Detroit
I've recently started watching Peaky Blinders, which is set in 1919 and features some truly extravagant buildings for the time. While it's just a show, no shortage of mansions in media makes you envious that you weren't fortunate enough to be born into an oil tycoon family or something similar.
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