The 616 Ten: Ten Question, One Guest, All Grand Rapids

The 616 Ten: Ten Question, One Guest, All Grand Rapids
Podcast Description
The 616 Ten is the podcast that puts Grand Rapids on the record — one plate, pint, and pour at a time. Each week, we ask a new local guest ten carefully crafted questions about the food, drink, and flavor that define life in the 616.
From longtime residents to fresh faces, chefs to creatives, entrepreneurs to everyday enthusiasts — if you’ve got taste buds and an opinion, you’re in the right place.
Funny, honest, and hyper-local — this show is for anyone who loves to eat, sip, and talk about it.
Ten questions. All flavor. Only in Grand Rapids.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on food, drink, and local flavor, with episodes exploring themes such as best dining spots, local beverage recommendations, and culinary traditions, including guests discussing iconic dishes and personal flavor experiences that shape the Grand Rapids food scene.

The 616 Ten is the podcast that puts Grand Rapids on the record — one plate, pint, and pour at a time. Each week, we ask a new local guest ten carefully crafted questions about the food, drink, and flavor that define life in the 616.
From longtime residents to fresh faces, chefs to creatives, entrepreneurs to everyday enthusiasts — if you’ve got taste buds and an opinion, you’re in the right place.
Funny, honest, and hyper-local — this show is for anyone who loves to eat, sip, and talk about it.
Ten questions. All flavor. Only in Grand Rapids.
We’re live with a very special guest — Janelle from @GrandRapidsGourmet. If you’ve seen her page, you know she makes every bite look irresistible. From smash burgers at Little Bird to Detroit-style pizza at Corinos, to hidden gems like Rumi’s Garden Afghan food truck — Janelle takes us deep into GR’s foodie scene with passion, humor, and insider knowledge.
💡 What you’ll hear in this episode:
Why West Michigan’s food scene runs deeper than you think
Janelle’s top picks for burgers, pizza, tacos, cocktails, and more
The secret to her mouth-watering food photography
How a simple glass of milk became part of her brand lore
Big thanks to our sponsors for powering The 616 Ten:
✨ VICI Web Design & Marketing – Grand Rapids’ husband-and-wife marketing team. Stunning websites, smart ads, and Velocity CRM to keep your business moving. Visit vicico.io.
✨ The Factory – coworking and community space in the heart of downtown GR. Private offices, podcast studios, and the vibes you need to get out of the house and get creative.
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