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.
Where to satisfy your sweet tooth
Readers voted for the "Best of Grand Rapids" in several categories, from restaurants to services. According to our readers, here are the best places to satisfy your sweet tooth in Grand Rapids:
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:
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:Â
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: Runners-Up
The runners-up in the 2021 Best of Grand Rapids Readers' Poll.
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.
2021: Best of Grand Rapids Readers’ Poll: Retail
The best place to shop for clothes, groceries, gifts and more in Grand Rapids, according to Grand Rapids Magazine readers.
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
Grand Rapids Magazine readers honor their favorites in over 100 categories.
2021 Best of Grand Rapids Readers’ Poll: Food and Drink
The best places to eat and drink in Grand Rapids, according to Grand Rapids Magazine readers.
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.
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