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Special Spring Break Activities at the Grand Rapids Public Museum!
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La primavera ha llegado y quizas te preguntarás que puedes hacer? Grand Rapids está lleno de aventuras y experiencias que no te puedes perder. Este año el Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) exhibirá exposiciones fascinantes, espectáculos de planetario y actividades prácticas. Reserve el 31 de marzo a 9 para grandes actividades especiales de primavera y del 3 al 7 de abril.
Ballenas: Gigantes de las profundidades y criaturas de la luz Si te gusta explorar y descubrir la belleza de nuestro mundo, echa un vistazo a las criaturas más impresionantes de la Tierra en su actual exhibición totalmente inmersiva. Usted encontrará emocionantes espectáculos en Ballenas: Gigantes de las profundidades y criaturas de la luz. Durante las vacacio-
nes de primavera, los miembros actuales y nuevos podrán visitar este show totalmente GRATIS.
Criaturas de la Luz Si las demostraciones de la bioluminiscencia son algo que te gusta, entonces no te puedes perder Criaturas de la luz hasta las 8 p.m. y descubre estas criaturas maravillosas que brillan intensamente nuestro ecosistema. english
Spring is coming and you wonder what to do? Grand Rapids is full of adventures and experiences you can’t miss. This year Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) will display fascinating exhibits, planetarium shows and hands-on activities. Save the dates from March 31 to 9 for Spring Break special activities and April 3 through 7 with the Museum’s special extended hours. Enjoy learning in a different way!
Whales: Giants of the Deep and Creatures of Light
If you like exploring and discovering the beauty of our world, go check out the Earth’s most impressive creatures at their current fully immersive exhibit. Daily, you will find shows at Whales: Giants of the Deep and Creatures of Light, and come eye to eye with whales. During spring break, current and new members will be able to visit Whales FREE of charge.
Creatures of Light
If bioluminescence shows are your style, come check out Creatures of light until 8 p.m. and discover these marvelous creatures that glow our ecosystem. This exhibit is free with admission.
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Chaffee Planetarium
Chaffee Planetarium will also have additional show times for the most popular shows where you will find their newest additions: Eclipses and Phases of the Moon. You will travel to space to learn about solar and lunar eclipses and its mythology. But how about being an artist, astronomer, and mathematician for a day? This is the experience that Escher’s Universe will provide for you. In order to understand Escher’s hunger for knowledge, this documentary show combines graphic arts, 3D reconstructions, dual worlds and unreal buildings. Planetarium shows are $4 with general admission, $5 for planetarium only tickets and free to Museum members. Free hands-on activities Located at the Museum’s main floor Galleria, come and express your creativity with watercolor printmaking, making your own origami whales and playing BIG games (Monday, April 3 through – Saturday, April 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday April 2 and 9). For more information on Spring Break activities including planetarium shows and for tickets visit grpm.org
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El Planetario Chaffee también tendrá horarios de espectáculos adicionales para los espectáculos más populares donde encontrarán sus nuevas adiciones: Eclipses y Fases de la Luna. Viaja al espacio para aprender sobre los eclipses solares y lunares y su mitología. Pero ¿qué te parece ser un artista, un astrónomo y o un matemático por un día? Esta es la experiencia que el Universo de Escher proveerá para tí. Este documental combina artes gráficas, reconstrucciones 3D, mundos duales y edificios irreales. Los espectáculos del planetario cuestan $4 con la admisión general, $5 para los boletos del planetario yes totalemnte gratis para los miembros del museo.
Actividades de ManualidadesGratuitas
Estas actividades están localizadas en la planta principal de la galería del Museo. Visite y disfrute de las diferentes actividades de artes como grabado de acuarela, haciendo sus propias ballenas de origami y diferentes juegos muy divertidos (Lunes 3 de abril al
sábado 8 de abril de 11 a 15 y de 2:30 a 4 : 00 pm los domingos 2 y 9 de abril). Para más información visita grpm.org
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Tommy Castro & Mike Zito, Six Strings Down If you’re a blues fan, you can’t miss this event. Winners of eight Blues Music Award and two of the most celebrated entertainers, Tommy Castro and Mike will be displaying at Kalamazoo State Theatre. In this occasion, they will be performing for their Six Strings Down Tour on Friday, April 21st 2017. Backed by Tommy Castro’s band the Painkillers, this promises to be a high energy and very entertaining evening. This is an all ages event with reserved and general admission seating. • $29.50 General Admission Floor & Balcony • $40.00 Reserved Mezzanine Doors: 7:00pm | Show at 8:00pm Kalamazoo State Theatre 404 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI
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West Michigan hip hop festival Keep Calm and Dance Hip Hop this Spring! Featuring Busta Rhymes, Lil Kim, Red Man, Method Man, Scarface and Too$hort this spring’s Hip Hop Festival promises to entertain and energize you. For those hip hop lovers, what are you waiting? Tickets are now on sale and may be purchased at Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place box offices, Ticketmaster or it can be charged by phone at 800 745 3000. Tickets will go up an additional $3 if purchased on the day of the event. Tickets start at $47.50. This show will take place at the Van Andel Arena on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 8:00 PM.
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The Pyramid Shceme 68 Commerce SW. Grand Rapids, MI Monday, April 3 | | $12 - 14
Park Theatre 248 South River Avenue Holland, MI Doors 6:30PM, Show 7:30PM
Cluster Pluck / The Smokin’ Dobroleles Park Theatre 248 South River Avenue Holland, MI Doors: 7:30 PM | Music 8:00 PM
Def Leppard Featuring Poison & Tesla Van Andel Arena 130 West Fulton Grand Rapids, MI 7:00 PM
DJ Psycho, The Bootstrap Boys, Flexdecibel, DJ Ill One & Suport The Pyramid Shceme 68 Commerce SW. Grand Rapids, MI $7 - 10
Grand Rapids Symphony: Beethoven & Bernstein
DeVos Performance Hall 303 Monroe Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI Fri, Apr 21, 2017 8:00 PM Sat, Apr 22, 2017 8:00 PM
Outcry spring 2017 Representing and promoting the local church: the Bride of Christ, this will be a creative and outstanding spring show. This unique combination of musicians will bring together on one stage talented artists and worship leaders such as: Jesus Culture, Lauren Daigle, Elevation Worship and Pastor Dharius Daniels. Tickets start at $24.95, so hurry to get yours and your friends’. This event will take place at the Van Andel Arena on Monday, April 24th, 2017 at 7:00pm. Join us for a night of worship and revival in our city.
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Adriana Pavon A woman of many talents
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woman of many talents, Adriana Pavon has been instrumental in transforming the Mexican fashion industry through her skills and work. While her work is sold at some of the high-end stores in Paris and Japan, she remains rooted to her Mexican culture and traditions. A fashion business consultant with 25 years of experience she is named one of “10 Latinas Think Big-Innovators to Watch in 2016.” She is not only a fashion designer but also has an exceptional sense of business and entrepreneurship setting trends across the industry in Latin America and in other parts of the world. Born in the family of garment workers in Mexico City, Adriana grew up playing around with fabrics and fancy garments in Los Angeles, CA. While being a fashion designer was not really on her mind, but LA’s diver sity of art, culture, and fashion attracted her. She then moved to Detroit where the local fashion designer community spotted her and she managed to feature among Detroit designers nationally. In 2010, Adriana won the Fashion in Detroit Local Designer Award. However, it was her trip to Mexico that offered her a life changing experience and she was captivated by the local Mexican design industry. Since then Adriana’s work speaks of Mexican culture and roots and work with Mexican artisans to revive its cultural traditions and arts. Adriana is the creator of Mexico Culture & Pride, an initiative inspired by traditional Mexican fashion and textiles designs. The initiative also employs local artisans from indigenous cultures across the globe. Today, Adriana is a leader and a role model for various Latino female entrepreneurs and fashion artisans across the world.
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FarandulaMag: What sparked your interest in fashion? AP: The ability to transform a flat piece of fabric with a few skills and a lot of imagination into something that can make you look and feel good. FarandulaMag: What made you take fashion more seriously and make a career out of it? AP: Coming from a family that manufactured apparel, I have always been inclined to design, create and being curious, so the transition was natural, even though I dabbled and enjoyed interior design for hospitality for a while my heart has always come back to fashion design. FarandulaMag: What is the biggest lesson that you have learned since you started? AP: Make sure to surround yourself with good people. FarandulaMag: What advice would you give to young designers? AP: There is only one you and your vision is to be shared, find out what makes you happy and share your talent with the world. FarandulaMag: What’s your motivation? AP: Living with purpose.
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driana Pavón ha sido fundamental en la transformación de la industria de la moda mexicana a través de sus habilidades y trabajo. Mientras que su trabajo se vende en tiendas de gama alta en París y Japón, sigue arraigada a su cultura y tradiciones mexicanas. Una consultora de negocios de moda con 25 años de experiencia, quien es nombrada una de las “10 latinas grandes innovadoras para seguir en el 2016”. Ella no sólo es diseñadora de moda, sino que también tiene un sentido excepcional empresarial estableciendo tendencias en toda la industria en América Latina y en otras partes del mundo. Nacida de familia de padres trabajadores de corte y confección en la Ciudad de México, Adriana creció jugando con telas y prendas de lujo en Los Angeles, California. Luego se trasladó a Detroit, donde la comunidad local de diseñadores de moda puso su vista en ella y tiempo despues fue nombrada entre los mejores diseñadores de Detroit a nivel nacional. En 2010, Adriana ganó el Premio de Diseño Local en Detroit. Sin embargo, fue su viaje a México lo que le ofreció una experiencia de diferente y fue cautivada por la industria diseño mexicano. Desde entonces el trabajo de Adriana habla de la cultura y las raíces mexicanas y trabaja con artesanos mexicanos para revivir sus tradiciones y artes culturales. Adriana es la creadora de Mexico Culture & Pride, una iniciativa inspirada en la moda tradicional mexicana y diseños textiles. La iniciativa también emplea artesanos locales de las culturas indígenas en todo el mundo. Hoy en día, Adriana es una líder y un modelo a seguir para varias mujeres latinas empresarias y artesanas de moda en todo el mundo.
Photographer: Timothy Leon Model: Humayra Bobby Makeup: Jahura Hobby Clothes: México Culture & Pride
FarandulaMag: ¿Qué despertó tu interés por la moda? AP: La habilidad de transformar un pedazo de tela con tus habilidades y usando mucha imaginación en algo que puede hacerte ver y sentirte bien. FarandulaMag: ¿Qué te hizo tomar la moda más en serio y hacer una carrera fuera de ella? AP: Viniendo de una familia que fabricaba prendas de vestir, siempre he estado inclinada a diseñar, crear, por lo que la transición fue natural, a pesar de que disfrute del diseño de interiores para la hospitalidad por un tiempo, mi corazón siempre ha vuelto a la moda diseño. FarandulaMag: ¿Cuál es la lección más grande que has aprendido desde que empezaste? AP: Asegúrate de rodearte de gente buena. FarandulaMag: ¿Qué consejo le daría a los jóvenes diseñadores? AP: Existe un solo Tú y tu visión existe para ser compartida, descubre lo que te hace feliz y comparte tu talento con el mundo. FarandulaMag: ¿Cuál es tu motivación? AP: Vivir con propósito.
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Fashion shows in Michigan by: Matthew Stein
Walk Fashion Show Detroit Edition When: Sunday, May 28, 2017 from 1:00pm to 11:00pm Where: THE EASTERN MARKET SHED #5 (2934 RUSSELL ST. DETROIT, MI) 3 shows in one exciting and full day of fashion! The Walk University Children’s Showcase is at 2 PM, The Emerging Designer Showcase is at 5 PM and the Independent Designer Showcase is at 8 PM. Pricing are only $30.00 General Admission for an ALL DAY PASS!
Luxe Bridal Salon Show Michigan
When: Sun, April 23, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Where: Edward Hotel & Convention Center 600 Town Center Drive Dearborn, MI 48126 Planning a wedding? This show is perfect for you to meet professionals in the industry and experience a day of fun with giveaways and samples. There will be a Bridal Gown sale and the first 200 brides will receive a free planning magazine. You can make your dream wedding come true with some help from the right people and have fun while doing it! NOiR S/S 2017 When: Sat, April 8, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM At: Crisler Center 333 E Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48109 For a diverse and inclusive fashion show, make sure to come to this fashion show. A night filled with gifts, live music, and food, this event was created to empower the youth and to encourage them to continue education, especially in the field of entertainment. A donation of the funds will help provide to one semester of a male of minorities college tuition. This event will feature designers who have helped contribute to the styles of many well known celebrities! The proceeds are to help The Hip Hop Sisters Network, which is dedicated to helping empower and support the youth financially.
The Social Runway
When: Sun, April 30, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM At: Madison Building Rooftop Terrace & Loft 1555 Broadway Street Detroit, MI 48226 An “upscale international fashion show” is how The Social Runway is described. It brings together fashion designers and new entrepreneurs in both Canada and Detroit together for a night of creativity and social media sharing. You don’t have to be at this show to experience it’s entirety. You can view on sites like YouTube, Instagram, Apple TV, Roku TV, and Periscope. The event will include VIP and also an afterglow afterparty! Early Bird - VIP Admission - $65.00
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THE 3RD ULTIMATE PINK & BLACK GALA DETROIT Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 7:30 PM to 7:30 PM Charles H. Wright Museum 315 E. Warren Detroit, MI 48201 Celebrate life and upscale pink and black attire with live music, giveaways, food, and drinks at this amazing gala! With different admission prices and packs, you are sure to find one that suits you and to make sure you are a part of this amazing event! MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S SHOW May 4 - 7, 2017 Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan Different vendors featuring boutique handbags, fashion, and accessories are to be found at this show. They will even feature a showcase runway show that you do not want to miss because it features the latest looks and trends in fashion for the upcoming spring and summer. This three day event will ensure that you look good and have fun while doing it!
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Your entire body, including your heart, brain and muscles, depends on healthy blood flow to help you feel and perform your best. Taking steps to promote healthy blood flow is particularly important as you age, and the arrival of spring and summer often provides the inspiration needed to pick up healthier habits. Focusing specifically on a healthy circulatory system for a healthier heart can be a smart initiative and a simple first step.
Get Enough Sleep
Getting sufficient, quality sleep can help reduce stress, positively impact your metabolism and improve your body’s overall function, thereby reducing the demands on your heart. Most doctors recommend 6-8 hours each night for adults. To achieve the recommended amount of sleep, aim for a consistent bedtime each night. If necessary, create a routine that allows you to unwind, such as meditating or reading a book to clear your mind. Eliminate unnecessary light and noise, including leaving the TV or your cellphone on overnight. Avoid alcohol and stimulants such as caffeine before bedtime. If your partner’s snoring keeps you awake, have him or her get checked for common breathing and sleep disorders.
Exercise Regularly
Feeling more energetic and maintaining a healthy weight are important reasons to make exercising regularly one of your top priorities. Exercise not only helps burn pesky extra calories, it gives your circulatory system – including your heart – a workout and keeps muscles in good condition. Regular exercise also releases feel-good endorphins that help boost your mood and energy.
Dietary Patterns Matter
When taking aim at developing healthier habits, placing importance on the foods you use to fuel your body is key. Dietary guidelines from the American Heart Association recommend a healthy dietary pattern focused on nutrient-dense foods, such as a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, nuts and skinless poultry and fish. Another healthy option to consider adding to your diet is cocoa flavanols, which are the beneficial plant-based nutrients (phytonutrients) found naturally in cocoa that work with your body to maintain healthy levels of nitric oxide, which helps maintain the healthy flow of oxygen and nutrients to all parts of your body. Numerous studies have demonstrated that cocoa flavanols promote healthy blood flow* – and supporting healthy blood flow is essential to helping you maintain who you are for years to come. One way to add cocoa flavanols to your routine is by incorporating a daily cocoa extract supplement, such as CocoaVia supplement, which delivers the highest concentration currently available in a cocoa extract supplement. Visit CocoaVia.com for more information about cocoa flavanols and ways to add them to your daily routine.
Out with Bad Habits
Some of the most important steps you can take toward healthier living are the habits you stop. For example, both smoking and excessive alcohol consumption increase the risk of multiple health conditions. An important part of your heart health is avoiding smoking altogether or to begin taking steps to quit; and while you don’t have to give up alcohol entirely, only consume it in moderation.
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Dormir lo suficiente
Dormir lo suficiente y de calidad puede ayudar a reducir el estrés, el impacto positivo de tu metabolismo y mejorar la función general de tu cuerpo, lo cual reduce las demandas en su corazón. La mayoría de los médicos recomiendan 6-8 horas cada noche para los adultos. Para lograr la cantidad recomendada de sueño, apunte a una hora de acostarse constante cada noche. Si es necesario, cree una rutina que le permita relajarse, como meditar o leer un libro para despejar su mente. Elimine la luz y el ruido innecesarios, incluso dejando la TV o el teléfono móvil durante la noche. Evite el alcohol y los estimulantes como la cafeína antes de acostarse. Si el ronquido de su pareja lo mantiene despierto, pídale que lo revisen para respirar comúnmente y trastornos del sueño.
Hacer ejercicio regularmente
Sentirse más enérgico y mantener un peso saludable son razones importantes para hacer ejercicio regularmente una de sus principales prioridades.
El ejercicio no sólo ayuda a quemar más calorías, además le da a su sistema circulatorio, incluyendo su corazón un entrenamiento y mantiene los músculos en buen estado. El ejercicio regular también libera endorfinas sensibles que ayudan a aumentar su estado de ánimo y energía.
Los patrones dietéticos son importantes
Cuando se trata de desarrollar hábitos más saludables, es importante seleccionar los alimentos que utiliza para alimentar tu cuerpo. Las pautas dietéticas de American Heart Association recomiendan un patrón dietético saludable enfocado en alimentos densos en nutrientes, como una variedad de frutas y verduras, granos enteros, productos lácteos bajos en grasa, nueces y aves y pescado sin piel.
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by: Matt Stein French Fries are a staple around the world and every culture has their version of this food. Whether it be the way it is cut, seasoned, fried, the thickness or size. Grand Rapids, Michigan boasts a wide variety of different restaurants, most which has their own specialty french fry.
Here are the top French Fries in West Michigan:
5 Lakes Fries
5 Lakes Brewery | 1638 142nd Ave, Dorr, MI The french fries at 5 Lakes Brewery are a thicker cut fry, which are beer battered. They are fried until they are crispy and golden in color. After they are fried, they are tossed in a house made seasoning. The mix of salt and pepper is just right and they pair well with the food and beer. You can get them as a side to burgers and sandwiches, or as a full order.
Truffle Fries
The Toasted Pickle | 112 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI The fries are more on the classy side at the Toasted Pickle in Grand Haven, MI. The french fries are battered and fried to a crisp, then tossed in truffle oil. They then top them with shredded parmesan cheese and they are served with a Pimento Cheese Spread or to kick it up a notch, a Kickin’ Pickle Sauce. Very unique and another example of how french fries, while universal, can have infinite possibilities when it comes to making and serving them.
Crack Fries
HopCat | 25 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI Crack Fries have become famous in the city of Grand Rapids and beyond. They are also battered in beer before being fried and are peppered with black pepper seasoning, which makes them VERY addicting. You can even order additional toppings for these fries to make them even more indulgent.
Waffle-Cut Fries
The Cottage Bar | 18 La Grave Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI These fries are different from the others on this list because of the way they are cut. Waffle Fries are cut in a criss cross fashion, which makes eating them fun and make them perfect for dipping. The Cottage Bar beer batters their fries and seasons them lightly, to bring out the best flavor to be in the potato and the beer batter. Another interesting fact is that The Cottage prepares all of their fried foods in zero trans fat oils.
Chronic Fries
Stella’s Lounge | 53 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI These fries are seriously CHRONIC! If you like your fries with a nice tingle and bite, chronic fries at Stella’s are right up your alley! Although, Stella’s keeps their seasoning a secret, you can taste flavor, the classic saltiness you would expect in a fry, and just the right amount of heat. You can add even more heat by ordering a spicy queso cheese sauce to dip or dunk your fries in.
5 Lakes Fries
5 Lakes Brewery | 1638 142nd Ave, Dorr, MI
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small town with a new brewery that offers great brews and unique foods. 5 Lakes Brewery has a cozy atmosphere with dark wood, picnic table style seating, and a bar area. They offer hot and cold sandwiches, wraps, entree dishes, and fried foods. All of the food is made with love and most feature local ingredients. One of the most creative and specially for 5 Lakes sandwiches is the Michigan Love. The Michigan Love is a layered sandwich filled with fresh and ingredients that blend beautifully together. The elements that make this sandwich are house made cranberry mayo, lettuce, tomato, crispy applewood bacon, sliced turkey, cheddar cheese, and sliced avocado. All of these are sandwiched in between a crisp, toasty Ciabatta bun. As with all of the sandwiches, you can also get this in a wrap. This sandwich is one of the most popular features on the menu and is one of the most ordered. The combination of the sweet mayo with the savory other ingredients pair well together. Every bite is enjoyable and with the way the sandwich is lay ered, you can taste all of the elements throughout. Another unique feature on the menu at 5 Lakes are the sides that you can get. They feature 5 Lake Fries, which are a thicker cut fry and have a house blend seasoning on them and they also feature a healthier option of brussel sprouts as a side. The brussel sprouts are sautéed in garlic butter, coated in balsamic vinegar, and topped with crumbled parmesan cheese. Chef Matt “Chewy” Chapin is the chef at 5 Lakes and has a vast reputation in the culinary world of Grand Rapids. He believes in using ingredients that are wholesome and creating dishes that are unlike any others. He is proud to provide creative dishes and also special features at the brewery. 5 Lakes Brewery is an up and coming business. They provide great customer service and wonderful tasting food. You can expect big portions and a great selection to choose from. When visiting, you can view where the beer is brewed and in the back part of the restaurant,there is a bowling alley that is connected. A great place to take family, gather with friends, and sail away on all of the 5 Lakes.
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n una pequeña ciudad con una cervecería nueva la cual ofrece muy buenas cervezas y platillos únicos. 5 Lakes Brewery tiene un ambiente acogedor con madera oscura, mesa de picnic, y una bara amplia. En 5 Lakes brewing ofrecen sándwiches calientes y fríos, aperitivos, y alimentos fritos. Uno de los más sándwiches más creativos es el “Michigan Love”. Michigan Love es un sándwich con capas de ingredientes frescos, deliciosos y mezclados, creando una deliciosa experiencia. Los elementos principales que hacen este delicioso sándwich son mayonesa de arándano de casa, lechuga, tomate, tocino crujiente de Applewood, pavo en rodajas, queso cheddar y aguacate en rodajas. Todos estos se intercalan entre un crujiente, toasty Ciabatta bun. Este sándwich es una de las características más populares del menú y es uno de los más ordenados. La combinación de la mayonesa dulce con los demás ingredientes se entrelazan creando un delicioso sabor agridulce. Otra característica única en el menú en 5 Lakes son las cosas adicionales que puedes ordenar. Cuentan con 5 Lake Fries, que son una fritura de corte gruesa y tienen un condimento de mezcla de casa y también cuentan con una opción más saludable de coles de Bruselas. Las coles de Bruselas son salteadas en mantequilla de ajo, cubiertas de vinagre balsámico, y queso parmesano desmenuzado. Chef Matt “Chewy” Chapin es el chef de 5 Lakes y tiene una vasta reputación en el mundo culinario de Grand Rapids. 5 Lakes Brewery abrió sus puertas el 12 de Diciembre y en este poco tiempo se ha dado a conocer en todo West Michigan. Su gran servicio al cliente y deliciosa comida ha sido su clave al éxito. Al visitar 5 Lakes brewing, se puede ver el cuarto en el cual se prepara la cerveza y en la parte posterior del restaurante, hay un salón para jugar boliche la cual está conectada al restaurante. Un gran lugar para disfrutar con la familia, reunirse con amigos y pasar un buen tiempo.
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Craft beer brewing has been around for a really long time and has a rich history. Over the years, the history of craft beer has evolved into many new traditions and many brewers have focused towards creating brews that are environment-friendly, innovative and provides a new taste and flavor that consumers demand. Let’s take a quick look at three new local craft beers that offer great taste and flavor. by Mathew Stein
FARM HAND
SKY HIGH RYE
DIRTY BLONDE
Brewery Vivant 925 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 4950 Style: Saison / Farmhouse Ale 5.5% ABV
Perrin Brewing Co 5910 Comstock Park Dr NW Comstock Park, MI 49321 Style: Rye Beer | 6.0% ABV
Atwater Brewery 201 Michigan St NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Style: American Pale Wheat Ale | 4.5% ABV
Breweries started in olden times in France and almost every farm had one. Beer was given to the workers and it was actually safer to drink rather than water. Farm Hand is a brew, which we think relates very closely to what the old timers brewed and drank.. Brewed with “Michigan-grown wheat”, this beer is unfiltered and has a rustic feel to help focus in the “natural lemon-citrus tartness” from the process of fermentation.This is an easy drinking beer, but there are layers of complexity to be discovered as it is sipped and enjoyed. The beer is golden in color and does not have a full head on it. It has a great point for sip-ability and enjoyment.
This beer is brewed with 80% English barley malts and 20% rye malt, giving it a combination that is sure to please the palette. It has a great floral aroma of hops, notes of lemons, peaches and pine needles and it is combined with the flavors of “sweet toffee and freshly baked pumpernickel bread”. Being that it is a rye beer, it has an amber color and has a medium body and carbonation. It is thicker than light beers and it has a creamy head.
Dirty Blonde is brewed to be bright in color, fairly sweet, with wheat to create a crisp finish. Crushed Orange Peel and Coriander are also added which helps to lend to the clean head and aroma. The head of the beer is hazy gold in color and there is a similarity to Blue Moon with this beer. It is a lighter beer and is easy to drink. Given the fruity notes, this would be a perfect beer for summer and spring.
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Las cervecerías comenzaron en los viejos tiempos en Francia y casi todas las granjas tenían una. Farm Hand es una fermentación, que se relaciona muy de cerca a lo que los viejos temporizadores que la elaboraron. La cerveza eleaborada con trigo de Michigan, no lleva un proceso de filtración lo cual le da una sensación rústica para ayudar a centrarse en el "limón natural" del proceso de la fermentación.
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Esta cerveza se elabora con 80% de malta de cebada inglesa y 20% de malta de centeno, dándole una combinación que seguramente complacerá tu paladar. Tiene un gran aroma floral de lúpulo, gotas de limones, melocotones y agujas de pino y se combina con losdeliciosos sabores de "caramelo dulce y pan de pumpernickel recién horneado". Por ser una cerveza de centeno, tiene un color ámbar y tiene un cuerpo medio y carbonatación. Sky High es más grueso que las cervezas ligeras y tiene una cabeza cremosa.
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Dirty Blonde es elaborada para dar un color brillante, bastante dulce, con trigo el cual crea un acabado crujiente. La cáscara de naranja triturada y cilantro también son añadidos, lo que ayuda a prestar a la cabeza limpia y el aroma. La cabeza de la cerveza tiene un color oro brumoso el cual tiene una similitud con Blue Moon. Dirty Blonde es una cerveza más ligera y fácil de beber. Debido al toque frutal. Una cerveza perfecta para el verano y la primavera. FARANDULAMI.COM | APRIL 2017
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