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Blue Dog Tavern: Hot to Tot!

A lot of bars end up with a certain late-night crowd, but only one won Best Late Night Dining and Drinks.

Best of the Best: Services

The results of our reader survey are in. Here are our reader's top picks for service providers in Grand Rapids:

Everyday gems

Grand Rapids is full of incredible restaurants of all types, far too many to list in the pages of Grand Rapids Magazine.

Five that thrive

In the 2021 Best Restaurants issue, Grand Rapids Magazine did not name a top restaurant, nor did we adhere to the normal practice of really naming the best restaurants in the city.

2021 Best of Grand Rapids Readers’ Poll: Entertainment

The best attractions, musicians, trails, radio shows, sports team and more in Grand Rapids, according to Grand Rapids Magazine readers.

2021: Best of Grand Rapids Readers’ Poll: Runners-Up

The runners-up in the 2021 Best of Grand Rapids Readers' Poll.

Best of the Best: Food & Restaurants

Each year, Grand Rapids Magazine asks readers to select the "best of" in several categories. The winners in the food/restaurant category are as follows: 

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Not exactly ‘ruffing’ it

There is a growing connection between pets and their owners and Fido & Stitch is catering to those "pawrents."

Best of the Best: Arts and Entertainment

Our readers chose the best in arts and entertainment. From live music venues and museums to artists and TV personalities, here are the winners: 

Flaky, tasty bakery bites

There’s often nothing like a fresh loaf of bread, and Nantucket Baking Company is certainly one of the best around when it comes to baked goods in Grand Rapids.

2021 Best of Grand Rapids Readers’ Poll

Grand Rapids Magazine readers honor their favorites in over 100 categories.

Best of the Best: Ways we say I love you

In honor of the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday, a subsection of our "Best of the best" features various gift ideas for that special someone as well as wedding venues, hotels and more. 

Best of the Best: Bands

It just so happens that Brena, the best Band in Grand Rapids, according to our readers' survey, features a keyboardist and lead singer, Craig Avery, from my neck of the woods.

Best of the best: Where we imbibe

Our readers were polled and chose these bars as the best places to imbibe in their favorite beers and/or cocktails: 

Climb on!

Grand Rapids isn’t exactly known for its mountains, but there is a wonderful rock-climbing community in Grand Rapids.
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Best of Grand Rapids: 2020

There are a lot of reasons to spend time in Grand Rapids, and the city’s residents shared over 100 of their favorites.

2021: Best of Grand Rapids Readers’ Poll: Services

The best animal clinic, doctor, car wash, salon and more in Grand Rapids, according to Grand Rapids Magazine readers.

Every day’s a Holiday

When a bar wins Best Bar and Best Happy Hour, that place is doing something right for their clientele.

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