Paul Lee, Grand Rapids restaurant pioneer, dies at 51 after cancer battle

Paul Lee, restaurateur who helped revitalize Wealthy Street, dies at 51

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Longtime Grand Rapids restaurateur Paul Lee has died. He was 51 years old. Lee was born in South Korea but was brought to the United States when he was three years old. He grew up in East Grand Rapids, graduated from Western Michigan University and left his mark on the local community as a key player in revitalizing the Wealthy Street Corridor. Sign up for breaking news alert emails Alongside his wife, Jessica,…

Paul Lee, Grand Rapids restaurant pioneer, dies at 51 after cancer battle

The South Korean-born restaurateur launched popular East Hills dining spots including The Winchester, Donkey Taqueria and Hancock with his wife Jessica.

Restaurateur Paul Lee remembered for putting Wealthy Street dining scene on the map

Paul Lee, co-owner of Grand Rapids restaurants The Winchester, Donkey Taqueria and Hancock, passed away May 3, leaving behind a legacy of community-oriented hospitality.  Lee, 51, co-owned All-In Hospitality Group with his wife, Jessica Lee, and helped to spur interest and lure development along Grand Rapids’ Wealthy Street corridor with a... Please login to read all 670 words.