PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich.—Qdoba Mexican Grill is getting ready to reopen its Plainfield Township restaurant.

The restaurant, located at 5150 Northland Dr. NE, was destroyed by fire January 23.  A passerby spotted heavy smoke coming from the building just before 2 a.m.  that day.  The cold temperatures hindered fire crews, even causing a fire engine to break down.   Neighboring businesses were also damaged by smoke and water used during the fire.

A spokesperson for Qdoba says the updated facility will reopen to the public in mid to late August.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—The list of businesses participating in Restaurant Week Grand Rapids is out.

So far, 68 restaurants have signed up to take part in the annual event, creating specialty three-course meals for $25. Participants include:

• The Acorne Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club (4100 Thousand Oaks Dr. NE, My Town Plainfield/Northview)
• Amore Trattoria Italiana (5080 Alpine Avenue NW, My Town Comstock Park/Alpine Township)
• Aryana Restaurant and Bar (5700 28th Street SE, My Town Ada/Cascade)
• Bar Divani (15 Ionia Ave. SW, Ste. 130, My Town G.R. Central)
• Bistro Bella Vita (44 Grandville Ave. SW, My Town G.R. Central)
• Bistro Chloe Elan (445 Ada Drive SE, My Town Ada/Cascade)
• Bobarino’s at the B.O.B. (20 Monroe Ave. NW, My Town G.R. Central)
• Bombay Cuisine (1420 Lake Drive SE, My Town G.R. Central)
• Brann’s Steakhouse & Grille (401 Leonard St.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-- Experience Grand Rapids and the Kent County Lodging Association have opened the 6th Annual WAVE Award nominations.

The annual awards program recognizes outstanding service providers in the Grand Rapids and Kent County hospitality industry. Nominations will be accepted from employers and guests from April 30 to Oct.7, 2013. One award will be presented in each of the following categories: Transportation, Retail & Service, Attractions/Events, and Nightlife. New categories to the 2013 awards program include: Restaurants/Breweries, Lodging, and Volunteer in Hospitality.