Pat Evans

Pat Evans

Pat Evans is a researcher/reporter for Grand Rapids Business Journal who compiles the weekly lists and covers general assignments. Email Pat at pevans at grbj dot com. Follow him on Twitter @patevans

ARTICLES

New Holland Brewing partners with Dirty Water Beer

May 22, 2013
Another West Michigan brewery is teaming up with an organization in an attempt to better the world’s water supply. Read More

The mayors agree: It’s Beer Region USA

Furniture City has turned into Beer City USA.

May 17, 2013
Although Grand Rapids has many identities, its love affair with craft beer recently made it the most visible. Read More

Grand Rapids reigns as BeerCity, U.S.A.

May 13, 2013
The results are in — and Grand Rapids has overwhelmingly retained its title as BeerCity, U.S.A. Read More

Grand Rapids campaigns for 2013 BeerCity, U.S.A. title

May 3, 2013
In the hearts of residents, Grand Rapids will always be BeerCity, U.S.A. Read More

A sign of the times: law libraries fading away

Gruel Mills moved to new location — but its law library did not.

April 26, 2013
Judges and lawyers are steeped in tradition and processes. Stare decisis — the policy of courts to abide by principles established by decisions in earlier cases — is the norm, and change is an uncomfortable occurrence. Read More

Inside Track: Food entrepreneur advises people not to ‘fear heat’

Scoville Farms and Everidae Sweet Habanero Sauce have opened up the future for Dominic Sorenson.

April 26, 2013
Dominic Sorenson has started a lot of food businesses. Read More

Video Chat: Bistro Bella Vita GM Brad Teachout fields your posted questions

April 26, 2013
When Bistro Bella Vita opened in March 1997, it was almost too big for its own good. Read More

Video: Bistro Bella Vita GM discusses farm-to-table fare — and being downtown

April 26, 2013
During a live video chat Friday at grbj.com, Bistro Bella Vita General Manager Brad Teachout discussed the restaurant's approach to its farm-to-table menu, customers, downtown competition and the Van Andel Arena. Read More

Michigan ranks as one of nation's 'best craft beer states'

April 24, 2013
Michigan has been listed as one of the nation’s best craft beer states by USA Today. Read More

Pure Michigan calls for vote on Founders Brewing craft beer

April 23, 2013
Grand Rapids has a chance to claim the BeerCity, U.S.A. title outright in May, but Michigan is pushing to be the No. 1 beer state, as well. Read More