by Ben Darcie

in 2008, Hudsonville Winery opened its doors on Chicago Drive, introducing West Michigan to 28 different kinds of locally produced wine. Owners Ron Snider, Steve Guikema and Kenneth Groenink had been making wine together for years, and their passion spawned the creation of the winery. Now, in 2012, the Winery expands in another direction by creating Pike 51 Brewing Company, the second nanopub to open in Hudsonville this year.

"Six years ago I started homebrewing," said Brewmaster Jeff Williams. "I brewed at HopCat for three years, and also helped open Jayden James Brewery out at Cascade Winery."

Eventually, Williams decided to focus on his brewing at HopCat, where he helped produce more than 45 different brews in 2011.

"HopCat was the best experience in the world," Williams said. "There isn't a better place to learn about brewing, surrounded by the best beer in the world. You have to step up to the plate or your beer is going...

Another new restaurant has opened in the Rivertown area in Grandville, MI.

Uccello’s latest restaurant opened at 3940 Rivertown Parkway and adds a new dimension to the area. They have a large menu and feature different specials nightly.

Monday evenings at Uccello’s is always a popular one with pasta dishes at half price. Why not give it a try?

Check out their site at: grandville@uccellos.com

Now that our hamburger poll is done, we would like to find out what restaurant has the best pizza in the Grandville/Jenison area. Login below and post a comment with your opinion. In a couple weeks, we'll launch our official poll which will include your suggestions. Thank you!