Biz Beat April 2026: New Restaurants, Expansions, Closings and More

A round-up of the new restaurants and other businesses in Grand Rapids and across West Michigan, as well as closings, relocations and other changes.

OPENED: Keke’s Kitchen arrived on the scene at 1269 Madison Ave. SE, south of downtown Grand Rapids. Self-taught chef Keke has been cooking and catering for years, but just recently opened this eatery with a variety of cuisine, including fried fish, breakfast and brunch specialties, Rasta Pasta and more.

Jyoti’s Kitchen joined Gaslight Village at 2230 Wealthy St., Grand Rapids. Here you’ll find handcrafted, authentic Indian cuisine with family-style servings, as well as lunch options (especially popular with EGR students), and even boba tea that the previous eatery, Pink Piggy, offered. The owner and her husband said they’ve been eyeing this space for nearly 10 years…

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