Story and photos by Elizabeth Granger The ambiance at the Clover Bar in Grand Haven is most definitely of the past. Think 1960s, when things were done differently.

What works best for what you’re whipping up By Ann Smith When the air turns crisp, does your mind turn to apple pie?  At farm stands, farmers markets and

Ingredients 10 to 12 medium apples 4 cups apple cider Two 2-inch sticks of cinnamon (or 2 tsp. ground cinnamon) 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced (or 1

RedRock Grille offers guests fine dining and world-class golf By Don VanderVeen   |  Photos RedWater Group Just a short drive —or maybe even a 3-wood — from downtown

It’s not hard to find a fun bar in West Michigan, where beer is king. But there’s great stuff to be sampled in less obvious spots. In warehouse

Wicks Park Bar & Grille puts secret ingredient into a fan favorite Story and photo by  Jamie Cannon Shrimp tacos with a twist? Yes, please!  I have been

Beer, wine and cocktails in the open air downtown By Ann Smith From Douglas north to Muskegon, eight communities — even tiny Fennville and Spring Lake — now allow

Garsnett Beacon Candle Co. Fragrance Studio By Ann Smith A creative rain-or-shine activity that smells like heaven and is right around the corner from shops and brewpubs? Sign me

Playtime.  Chinook Pier Park on North Harbor Drive in Grand Haven now has even more to offer: along with its popular playground, locomotive and farmers market, the greenspace

Contents include: 6 Editor’s letter 8 On our radar 10 Social Districts 20 Tasting Rooms You gotta try this!28 Garnsett Beacon Candle Co.32 Wicks Park Bar & Grille