This 2016 New Year's Eve, keep your plans local and journey out to some excellent places to dine in West Michigan. Great food, libations, music and maybe even a little dancing if you desire! Get out your Google maps and plan ahead as to where you are going to spend your last … [Read more...]
Building Bridges in West Michigan at Local First’s Fork Fest
Supporting local means building bridges between business and consumer. It's community. It's sustainability. Our philosophy, here at Eat Local West Michigan; eating local involves connecting local food sources in West Michigan with the local communities. Bringing more awareness … [Read more...]
Going Apples! 5 Fruit Ridge Apple Orchards in West Michigan
Shorter days and changing leaves means that fall is upon us. This season is also the best time to find fresh Michigan apples. Few experiences can top making a trip to the local apple orchard, drinking some fresh-squeezed cider while consuming freshly baked apple spiced donuts, … [Read more...]
12 West Michigan Farmers Markets For Fall Bounty
Farmers' markets are one of the oldest forms of direct marketing by small farmers. From the traditional "mercados" in the Peruvian Andes to the unique street markets in Asia, growers all over the world gather weekly to sell their produce directly to the public. Surprising to … [Read more...]
Celebrating West Michigan Bounty at Field & Cork Dinner
What happens when creativity, passion and farm fresh ingredients collide? A farm to table dinner event that has everyone talking in the local West Michigan community. On a beautiful Saturday evening on August 6th, two local chefs and two farmers created a venue in Ada, Michigan … [Read more...]
