By David Hoekman Breakfast regulars just love the food and the easygoing vibe at The Biscuit, a breakfast-and-lunch restaurant in Holland’s Washington Square. Locally sourced food is a
By David Hoekman Six years ago, Stephanie and Mike Karas were pondering names for the bar and grill they wanted to open. Veterans of the local restaurant scene,
By Mary Lu Laffey Celebration is important to Barbara Carlson. The native Michigander and former engineer fought a battle with cancer and came out swinging a paintbrush. Painting,
By Mary Lu Laffey According to Jessica VanGinhoven, feeling good and improving your health can be as easy as a walk in the park. She should know. VanGinhoven
Shelves at bookstores are filled with opinions about beauty and health – from Bobbi Brown’s Makeup Manual to Kevyn Aucoin’s Making Faces. A few years ago, Chris Scott
By David Hoekman The Rev. G. Corwin Stoppel is the longtime rector of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Saugatuck — and a mystery novelist. Stoppel’s self-published novel, The
When summer rolls around, West Michigan’s outdoor-oriented culture rises like the sun. For those of us smart enough to live here, well, we only have to open the
By David Hoekman Black Sheep restaurant owner Mike Barber acknowledges that his restaurant, like all eateries, must consistently offer great food, ambience and customer service. “You have to
By Mary Lu Laffey Helping to eliminate poverty through food distribution is among the best-known philanthropy embraced by Community Action House (CAH). Since 1969, the Holland agency has
