Go Shop View archives

• Phil’s Stuff

  Part antique store, part flea market, this quirky East Hills neighborhood shop is packed with cast-off treasures. Owner Phil Ondersma has been buying antiques and collectibles for almost thirty years, and accumulated so much stuff he decided to start his own store. Phil’s finds range from silver candle holders to old Army helmets, vintage robot toys and Coca-Cola memorabilia. (9/2011)

  722 Wealthy St SE
  616-459-1940
  philsstuff.com
  

• Martha’s Vineyard

  More than 3,000 wine labels fill the shelves of this two-story Heritage Hill shop, making it one of Michigan’s largest. Shop from varietals produced in Michigan and around the world, including the largest selection of Bordeaux wines in the state. (9/2011)

  200 Union Ave NE
  616-459-0911
  marthasvineyardgr.com
  

• Fulton Street Farmers Market

  This harbinger of spring arrives in early May, and not a moment too soon. Grand Rapids’ largest farmers market overflows with locally grown asparagus and greens this month before transitioning to strawberries and cherries in June. Tue, Wed, Fri and Sat, 8am to 3pm. (9/2011)

  1147 E Fulton St
  616-454-4118
  fultonstreetmarket.org
  

 

Go See View archives

• Robinette’s Apple Haus

  It’s apple-picking time in Michigan and this orchard is the place to celebrate the season. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors while you pick your own varieties, sip freshly pressed cider, take a hayride or get lost in Robinette’s annual fall corn maze. (9/2011)

  3142 4-Mile Rd NE
  800-400-8100
  robinettes.com
  

• Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

  The Ford Museum will have honored Grand Rapids’ most famous politician for 30 years this September. Multimedia collections start with the Watergate scandal that brought Ford to office, the end of the Vietnam War that he helped bring about and other pivotal moments in the 38th President's terms. Both President and Mrs. Ford are buried on the museum’s riverbank lawn. (9/2011)

  303 Pearl St NW
  616-254-0400
  fordlibrarymuseum.gov
  

• Holland State Park

  Golden sand dunes and pristine beaches stretch as far as the eye can see at this Lake Michigan park. But don't just sit around and soak up the sun: You can climb the dunes, play in the surf and shoot photographs of Big Red lighthouse. (9/2011)

  2215 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland
  616-399-9390
  michigan.gov/holland
  

 

Go Eat View archives

• Uncle Cheetah’s Soup Shop

  There’s nothing like a bowl of steaming soup on a crisp fall day. Dig into mostly organic, vegetable soups—all from scratch—or sandwiches with delectable combos like local goat cheese and charred jalapeños. The menu changes according to the owners' whims, and get more inspired every time.$ (9/2011)

  1133 Wealthy St SE
  616-451-4780
  electriccheetah.com
  

• Reserve Wine Bar & Restaurant

  More than 100 wines by the glass take center stage at this hip downtown restaurant. Create your own wine or cheese flights, sample a few small plates or settle in for a dinner made of locally-grown ingredients. $$$ (9/2011)

  201 Monroe Ave NW
  616-855-9463
  reservegr.com
  

• One Stop Coney Shop

  Order ’em deep-fried and smothered with barbecue sauce, topped with bacon and ranch or Grand Rapids style, with chili and dill shreds. There are more than 15 hot dogs from which to choose at this downtown stop, including vegetarian—and a cone of Belgian frites makes a great side. $ (9/2011)

  154 Fulton St E
  616-233-9700
  onestopconeyshop.com
  

 

Go Party View archives

• New Holland Brewing Co.

  Craft lovers, rejoice! Brews don’t come much better than here. Try the standards, the Mad Hatter IPA or The Poet Oatmeal Stout, or sip something a little different, like an oak-barrel-aged ale, a barley wine-style ale or housedistilled spirits. (9/2011)

  66 E 8th St, Holland
  616-355-6422
  newhollandbrew.com
  

• The Viceroy

  We've done the work for you by tracking down the address and finding the secret key code. Type in “1-9-3-0” to gain entry to this downtown speakeasy, which is fire engine red and black inside. Cocktails rule here, from classics like Sazeracs and Sidecars to inventive concoctions like the Cherry Rumble (made of rum, Michigan tart cherry shrub, dried cherry tincture and sparkling wine). (9/2011)

  53 Commerce Ave
  616-774-8423
  viceroygr.com
  

• BAR DIVANI

  Head to this chic downtown wine bar for India-inspired décor and 55 temperaturecontrolled wines by the glass. Discover something new with a flight of rich reds, or opt for a well-mixed cocktail. (9/2011)

  15 Ionia Ave SW
  616-774-9463
  bar-divani.com