Drake V. Harper

Together, they make West Michigan a patchwork of culture, food, and adventure — a place where every city tells a different story.

Mousseline → the ballerina’s tutu 🩰

555 Monroe is a recreation space and skatepark located at 555 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. It’s open 24 hours and has become a popular spot for skating, biking, and community gatherings. The area is part of downtown revitalization efforts, offering both locals and visitors a place to enjoy outdoor activities along the Grand River.

Chef Drake Harper is a personal chef based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is passionate about all things food, especially culinary history and lost treasures. He has been a chef instructor at the Downtown Rapids Market and Sur la Table, and he offers private chef services through Take a Chef. He also has a Facebook page where he shares his dishes and menus. He specializes in culinary arts and business management, and he has studied at Secchia Institute for Culinary Education. Some of his role models in the kitchen are Joachim Splichal and Michael Voltaggio. He has received positive reviews from his clients, who praised his exceptional quality food, service, and hospitality. He is a culinary artisan who loves to explore and create new flavors. 

British doodle artist Hattie Stewart brought her kaleidoscopic world to Pacific Place in Hong Kong! 🍒🍄 Known for her tongue-in-cheek characters like winking cherries, two-eyed mushrooms, and drooling cartoon devils. 

Bonjour from Grand Rapids! I’m feeling très chic with this metal masterpiece by Ty Rentenbach. He handcrafted every piece of this Eiffel Tower replica with love and skill. C’est magnifique! @artprize 2023.

I paid my respects to the legend today, visiting the Bruce Lee Statue in Hong Kong. This iconic statue is located in the waterfront area of Tsim Sha Tsui, and it's a must-see for any fan of Bruce Lee.

Also, British doodle artist Hattie Stewart brought her kaleidoscopic world to Pacific Place in Hong Kong! 🍒🍄 Known for her tongue-in-cheek characters like winking cherries, two-eyed mushrooms, and drooling cartoon devils. 

I am ready to be like water, my friend.

Vanilla Crème Brûlée and Fresh Fruit Topping.  Crème brûlée, also known as burnt cream, crema catalana, or Trinity cream is a dessert consisting of a rich custard base topped with a contrasting layer of hard caramel.

ArtPrize 2022 is an open, independently organized international art competition which takes place in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It celebrates artists working in all mediums from anywhere in the world and is open to any creative with an artwork to enter and a venue willing to host it.

Toro is the fattiest part of the Tuna’s belly. Served with a yuzu sauce and vegetables with avocado. 

@ArtPrize 2022 • A lion and a whale drawn exclusively with @Sharpie 

Unique piece's featured during @artprize 2022: at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place. #ArtPrize #Design

Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is the second-largest of the Great Lakes by volume and the third-largest by surface area, after Lake Superior and Lake Huron. #Michigan #water

Peach and Blackberry Crostata.