Hospitality

Latitude 42 hops forward with Portage’s first microbrewery

It's all about embracing your local beer, says the executive chef of the first microbrew in Portage. Zinta Aistars talks with the team behind Latitude 42.

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The owners of Boatyard Brewing Co. have a whole city block where they are building a hub of artistic expression and traditional craft beer. Jeremy Martin talks to them about their plans.  

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A Second Round: Beer writer and friend find new use for all that knowledge

Behind every beer there is a story. West Michigan Beer Tours is here to tell it. Jememy Martin talks with John Liberty about his latest endeavor with Aric Faber.

Rupert’s Brew House a place for new favorites and old standbys

After making a life for himself in the movie business in Los Angeles, Mark Rupert decided to come home to Kalamazoo. Now he's making the corner of East Michigan and Academy his own with his new craft brewery. Jeremy Martin talks to Rupert about his new career.

London Grill’s new management introduces new menu

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