FOOD & DRINK
33 vendors come together for West Michigan’s largest food truck festival
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- From Caribbean to crepes, barbecue to burritos - foodies will rejoice as West Michigan’s largest food truck festival rolls into town this month. For the sixth year, Roll N’ Out Food Truck Fest is bringing vendors from up and down the lakeshore to Grand Rapids.
First all-Mexican Dutch Dance squad hits the streets for Tulip Time 2024
HOLLAND — Holland is steeped in Dutch tradition and history; but it's also home to a large Hispanic community, and this year, one Dutch Dance team aimed to celebrate exactly that. The "Dutchicans" comprise 12 dancers ranging in age from 22 to 67. They are family, with mothers and daughters and cousins and aunts dancing together. ...
After his best friend passed away, a Holland farm had to find a new companion for their donkey
HOLLAND, Mich. — Fellinlove Farm has become a favorite destination on the lakeshore for people who want to experience companionship from animals. The donkeys, in particular, have become known as ambassadors for the nonprofit, and the welcoming committee at the farm. "They tend to gravitate toward people - little...
Food Truck Tuesdays will return to Midtown Center this summer
HOLLAND — Jubilee Ministry’s Food Truck Tuesdays are coming back for a second year at Midtown Center, starting with a kickoff event June 11. Midtown Center Director Nic Keyzer said this year’s series is set to be even bigger. “The Midtown Center is kicking it up a...
The 3 best burritos in Grand Rapids, according to readers
Wet, dry, seared, or fried, who has the best burrito in Grand Rapids? Thanks to our recent reader’s poll, we have the answer! From classic flavors to innovative twists, grab your fork and get ready to dig in as we explore your top picks for the best burrito in Grand Rapids in 2024.
See drone video of ‘Friends Good Will’ tall ship at Tulip Time Festival
HOLLAND, MI - The “Friends Good Will” tall ship is inviting visitors to the 95th annual Tulip Time Festival to “step aboard history and explore.”. Daily tours of the tall ship, a replica of a top sail merchant sloop that plied the waters of the Great Lakes in the early 19th century, kicked of with the start of the festival May 4 and end Saturday, May 11.
Holland in Photos: A look inside Yacht Basin Marina
HOLLAND — As publication dates change at The Sentinel, we're using our Friday edition to showcase the locals who make our reporting possible. "Holland In Photos," a series shot by freelance photographer Adam Vander Kooy, highlights the extra-ordinary happenings of your neighbors. This week, Vander Kooy visited Yacht Basin...
Holland Home competes first phase of $15 million upgrades
Holland Home is opening its doors this month to showcase recent improvements as part of the $15 million renovation and redesign of its Southeast Grand Rapids campus. President and CEO Troy Vugteveen says it includes 60 projects over the next several years to enhance the quality of life for its residents and staff.
Grand Haven Musical Fountain getting ready for 2024 season
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Grand Haven's Musical Fountain is getting ready to kick off the 2024 season. The fountain spent Friday night running through an entire summer's worth of shows. Over an hour and a half of new music was played and ran through to make sure there will be no issues with the summer's set list.
The 4 best new restaurants in Grand Rapids, according to readers
Great new restaurants are always popping up in Grand Rapids. Finding the best of them is a treasure hunt for local foodies. Luckily, our readers put together a treasure map! We asked them for their favorite spots that opened in 2023 or 2024, and four names stood out. 4. Rio...
It's time to refresh! Celebrate spring at the Farmgirl Flea Market in Hudsonville
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. — You can celebrate spring this month at the Hudsonville Fairgrounds! The Farmgirl Flea Market Pickers & Makers is returning for the 9th year on May 17 and 18. Organizers say Flea Market Style Magazine has named the event one of the Top 100 Markets to attend....
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