Summers along the lakeshore are best enjoyed by the beach with friends and family over a picnic.  Make the most of your next picnic with these planning tips!

By Jen Plaggemars, private chef, registered dietitian and owner of Chef Jen LLC All you need: 12 ounces bowtie pasta1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons unsalted butter3 garlic cloves, finely

By Kelsey Smith At Albert K’s Lakeside Café in Holland, everyone is treated like family.  “People come here and they want someone to be kind to them and

By Allen Newmann, chef, Itty Bitty Bar, Holland Ingredients 4 cups watermelon2 cups diced, seeded and  peeled cucumber½ cup diced red onion½ cup diced yellow bell pepper1 ½

Summer is arguably the best time of year to explore the lakeshore and all of its natural wonders. From kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding to jet skiing and boating

The July/August 2021 issue of Urban St. magazine is available to read online. Contents include: Life on the water Fab FindsBeach EssentialsHolland & ZeelandGrand Haven & Spring LakeSaugatuck & Douglas

By Kelsey Smith About the organization Fellinlove Farm is a nonprofit organization with the mission to improve guests’ quality of life by providing dynamic experiences for all ages

441 US-31, Holland  |  616-396-2439  |  taproomholland.com Last month, I visited The Tap Room, a Holland icon that’s been serving locals for many years. It’s an old bar

By Kelsey Smith There’s a new place in town to pamper yourself. Last fall, celebrity hairstylist Hans Van Doornik opened Palette Cosmetology Academy in Douglas. Raised in Holland,

By Kelsey Smith It’s been over 100 years since the Roaring ‘20s, but you’d never know after taking one step into Finn’s Chophouse & Speakeasy. Finn’s, located inside