You voted and we tallied. We’re excited to share the list of this year’s highest honors in categories ranging from Best Restaurant Service to Best Tattoo Shop and everything in between.
Now presenting, your winners…
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Annual Festival
ArtPrize
Finalists: Festival of the Arts,Pulaski Days, Oktoberfest, Hispanic Heritage Festival, Eastown Street Fair, Wine, Beer & Food Festival
Band from Grand Rapids
The Verve Pipe
FINALISTS: Brena, The Crane Wives, La Dispute, The Hacky Turtles, Cabildo
Bowling Alley
The Clique
FINALISTS: Wenger’s Bowling Center, Spectrum Lanes, Northfield Lanes, Woodrow’s Duckpin Bowling
Dancing
The B.O.B./Eve
FINALISTS: Rumors Night Club, Woody’s Press Box, Holiday Bar, Billy’s Lounge
Improv Troupe
River City Improv
FINALISTS: The Comedy Project, Pop Scholars, Tiny Breakfast, Karolesque
Karaoke
Fulton Street Pub
FINALISTS: K-Rok Korean Barbecue & Karaoke, Playstation Pub, Cheers Restaurant, Stella’s Lounge
Live Music
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
FINALISTS: Pyramid Scheme, GLC Live at 20 Monroe, The Intersection, The Score
Local Music Series
Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
FINALISTS: St. Cecilia’s Jazz, Folk, and Chamber Music Series; Tuesdays at the Farm at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park; Ada Music on the Lawn; Relax at Rosa
Movie Theater
Celebration Cinemas North
FINALISTS: Studio Park, AMC Star Theater, Phoenix, Wealthy Theatre
Museum
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
FINALISTS: Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Performing Arts Organization
Civic Theatre
FINALISTS: Broadway GR, Grand Rapids Symphony, GR Ballet, Opera Grand Rapids, Circle Theatre
HEALTH AND BEAUTY
Chiropractor Clinics
Active Life Chiropractic
FINALISTS: iChiro Clinics, Higher Health, Kooistra Chiropractic Clinic, Chiropractic Unlimited
Day Spa
Woodhouse Spa
FINALISTS: Benji Salon & Spa, Ethos Day Spa, Design 1 Salon and Spa, Glow Up Aesthetics
Dentist
Great Lakes Dental
FINALISTS: Hudsonville Dental, MI Smiles Dental, Contemporary Family Dental, Grand Rapids Dentistry, Fulton Street Dentistry, Dr. Julie VanHoose
Fitness Center
YMCA
FINALISTS: Next Level Personal Training, The Exercise Coach, MVP Sports, Planet Fitness
Dermatologist
Dermatology Associates of West Michigan
FINALISTS: Dr. Kurt Ashack, West Michigan Dermatology, Dr. Ryan Freeland/Wolverine Dermatology, Dr. Dipa Patel
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Brad Bengtson
FINALISTS: Dr. David Alfonso, Dr. John Renucci, Dr. Douglas Leppink, Dr. Marguerite Aitken
Hair Salon
Benji Salon and Spa
FINALISTS: Jeffrey Richard Salon, Coiffeteria, Smash Salon, Design 1 Salon and Spa
Mani/Pedi
Posh Nails
FINALISTS: Benji Salon and Spa, Smash Salon, Sue’s Nail & Spa, Luxe Nail Bar, Design 1 Salon and Spa
Tattoo Parlors
Screaming Needle
FINALISTS: Mos Eisleys Tattoo Studio, Honest to Goodness, Copper Coin, Pearls and Jade, Balm Tattooing, High Point Tattoo, Sovereign Tattoo
Yoga
Funky Buddha Yoga
FINALISTS: AM Yoga, Twisted Hot Yoga, Kula Yoga, Yoga Fever, From the Heart Yoga
COMMUNITY AND PEOPLE
Dog Park
Grand Ravines Dog Park
FINALISTS: The Pack Indoor Dog Park, Hillcrest Dog Park, Shaggy Pines, Cascade Township Park
Hike/Bike Trail
White Pine Trail
FINALISTS: Aman Park, Ken-O-Sha Park/ Plaster Creek Trail, Kent Trails, Millennium Park
Golf Course
Thousand Oaks Golf Club
FINALISTS: Egypt Valley Country Club, Indian Trails Golf Course, The Mines Golf Course, The Golf Club at Thornapple Point
Hotel
Amway Grand
FINALISTS: Embassy Suites, Canopy by Hilton, JW Marriot, Hilton Garden Inn
Orchard
Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery
FINALISTS: Schwallier’s Country Basket, Ed Dunneback and Girls, Crane Orchards, Wells Orchard
Park
Millennium Park
FINALISTS: Riverside Park, Wilcox Park, Huff Park, John Ball Park
Private School
Grand Rapids Catholic Central
FINALISTS: Grand Rapids Christian, Stepping Stones Montessori, Living Stones Academy, NorthPointe Christian, Potters House Christian Elementary
Rock Climbing Gym
Grand Rapids Boulder Park
FINALISTS: Terra Firma Climbing, Higher Ground Rock Climbing Centre, Inside Moves Rock Climbing, Calvin University Climbing Center
Sports Team
Grand Rapids Griffins (Hockey)
FINALISTS: West Michigan Whitecaps (Baseball), Grand Rapids Gold (Basketball), Grand Rapids Tidal Waves (Women’s Football)
Sports Team (regional)
Detroit Lions
Tourist Attraction
Lake Michigan
FINALISTS: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, John Ball Zoo, ArtPrize, Le Grande Vitesse Sculpture in Calder Plaza, The Great Lakes Pub Cruiser
Wedding Venue
Bissell Treehouse at John Ball Zoo
FINALISTS: Amway Grand Plaza, The Harris Building, Goei Center, Downtown Market, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Meteorologist
Ellen Bacca
FINALISTS: Bill Steffen, Matt Kirkwood, George Lessens, Samantha Jacques
Radio Personality
“Smitty” (WYCE)
FINALISTS: Shelley Irwin (WGVU), Shelby Brook (WYCE), Gregg Daniels & Chris Michaels (The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show on WGRD), Jackie Green and Rachel Grey (Grey and Green on WHTS), Michelle (WLAV)
TV Personality (Female)
Ellen Bacca
FINALISTS: Rachel Ruiz, Emily Linnert, Janice Allen, Teresa Weakley
TV Personality (Male)
Bill Steffen
FINALISTS: Tom Hillen, Brian Sterling, Blake Harms, Elliot Grandia
TV Station
Wood TV 8
FINALISTS: Fox 17, WZZM 13, WGVU
RETAIL
Antiques
Pinky’s Place – Antique & Artisan Market
FINALISTS: Wally’s Treasures Mall, Lost & Found Treasures of Old and New, Changing Thymes, North Star Antiques, Warehouse One Antiques and Collectibles
Automotive
Fox
FINALISTS: Sharpe Cars, Auto Masters, Betten, Borgman, Dykstra’s, Harvey, Kool, Auto Fix-it Body Shop
Beer and Wine Merchant
Martha’s Vineyard
FINALISTS: Rishi’s International Beverage, Total Wine and More, Smitty’s Specialty Beverage, D. Schuler’s Fine Wine & Spirits
Bike Shops
Village Bike Shop
FINALISTS: Freewheeler Bike Shop, Switchback Gear Exchange, Alger Bikes, Grand Rapids Bicycle Co.
Book Store
Schuler’s Books
FINALISTS: Books & Mortar, Plumfield Books, Baker Book House, Barnes & Noble
Bridal Shop
Bridal Elegance
FINALISTS: Renee Austin Wedding, Magnolia Bridal, Jenna in White, Jenny’s Brides & Alterations, Bella Bridesmaids, True Society Bridal Shop, Becker’s Bridal
Comic Books
Vault of Midnight
FINALISTS: Tardy’s Collector’s Corner, Inc., Argos Comics and Used Book Shop, The Comic Signal, Blue Bridge Games
Consignment Shop
Gild The Lily
FINALISTS: The Spark, Rock Paper Scissors, Cinderella’s Closet, Second Dance
Florist
Eastern Floral
FINALISTS: Kennedy’s Flower Shop, Stems Market, Ball Park Floral & Gifts, The Tilted Tulip
Furniture Store
Talsma Furniture
FINALISTS: Pinky’s Place – Antique & Artisan Market, Klingman’s Furniture & Design, Design Quest, Portobello Road
Garden Center
Horrocks Market
FINALISTS: Romence Gardens, Flowerland, W.W. Greenhouses, Countryside Greenhouse
Gift Shop
Rebel
FINALISTS: The Spark, Pinky’s Place – Antique & Artisan Market, Kennedy’s Flower Shop, Parooz Boutique Gifts
Grocery Store
Horrocks Market
FINALISTS: Kingma’s Market, Ken’s Market, Forest Hills Foods, Bridge Street Market
Grocery Store (Regional/National Chain)
Meijer
FINALIST: Trader Joe’s
Hardware
Rylee’s Great Lake’s Ace (Michigan Street)
FINALISTS: Great Lakes Ace (Fulton Street), Modern Hardware, Alger Hardware, Gemmen’s Ace Hardware
Home Décor
Pinky’s Place – Antiques and Artisan Market
FINALISTS: Kathryn Chaplow Collect, Commune, The Spark
Home Décor (National Chain)
Home Goods
Jewelry
DeVries Jewelry Store
FINALISTS: Metal Art Studio, Dime & Regal, Preusser Jewelers, Opus Jewelry, The Spark
Men’s Clothing
Fitzgerald’s Men’s Store
FINALISTS: A.K. Rikk’s, Everywear, New Yorker Menswear, Jurgens & Holtvluwer Menswear
Pet Care
Chow Hound
FINALISTS: V.I. Pets, Your Pets Naturally, Fido & Stitch, Cascade Animal Hospital, Plymouth Road Animal Clinic, Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa
Place to Buy Local Artwork
Fulton Street Farmers Market
FINALISTS: LaFontsee Galleries, The Spark, The 12th House GR, PaLatte Coffee & Art
Specialty Grocer
Horrocks Market
FINALISTS: Harvest Health Foods, Martha’s Vineyard, Kingma’s Market, Bridge Street Market, Trader Joe’s
Women’s Clothing
Gina’s Boutique
FINALISTS: Leigh’s, Lee & Birch, Laurel and Jack
Women’s Clothing (National Chain)
Von Maur
FOOD
Appetizers
Butcher’s Union
FINALISTS: San Chez Bistro, MDRD, ROAM by San Chez, Aperitivo, One Bourbon, Max’s South Seas Hideaway
Bakery
Nantucket Baking Company
FINALISTS: Field & Fire, Wealthy Street Bakery, Rise Bakery, Hall Street Bakery
BBQ
Two Scott’s Barbecue
FINALISTS: Butcher Block, City BBQ, Sweet Racks & Smokin’ Butts BBQ, Mission BBQ
Breakfast
Real Food Café
FINALISTS: Anna’s House, Wolfgang’s, Lucy’s, Cherie Inn
Brunch
Morning Belle
FINALISTS: Lucy’s, San Chez Bistro, Anna’s House, Speak EZ, Terra
Burger
Stella’s
FINALISTS: Noco Provisions, HopCat, Black Napkin, Nonla Burger, Mr. Burger
Butcher
Sobie Meats
FINALISTS: Bob’s Butcher, E. A. Brady’s, Frank’s Market, Louise Earl Butcher
Catering
Martha’s Catering
FINALISTS: Distinctive Catering, KJ Catering, Kangaroo Catering, Apple Spice
Chef
Jenna Arcidiacono
FINALISTS: Oscar Moreno, Nate Peltier, Nick Tushek, Kevin VanderMeer, Katherine Stuit, Stephen VanHeulen
Chicken Sandwich
Hancock
FINALISTS: New Holland/Knickerbocker, Black Napkin, Chik-Fil-A, Nonla Burger
Chili Dog
Yesterdog
FINALISTS: Grand Coney, One Stop Coney Shop, Corner Bar, Leo’s Coney Island, Mad Dogs
Chinese Food
First Wok
FINALISTS: Red Bowl, Three Happiness, Gaslight Kitchen, Golden Wok
Cupcakes
Salted Cupcake
FINALISTS: The Cakabakery, DreamScape Desserts, Leah T’s Sweets and Treats, Connie’s Cakes
Date Night Restaurant
Butcher’s Union
FINALISTS: MDRD, Linear, Leo’s Seafood Restaurant & Bar, Cooper’s Hawk
Deli Sandwich
Schnitz Deli
FINALISTS: Two Beards Deli, Apple Spice, Boardwalk Subs, O’Brien’s Deli, Jersey Mike’s, Schnitz Ada Grill
Desserts
Mokaya
FINALISTS: MDRD, Leah T’s Sweets and Treats, Leo’s Seafood Restaurant & Bar
Desserts (National chain)
Cheesecake Factory
Diner
76th Street Diner
FINALISTS: Matchbox, Grand Coney, Real Food Café, Anna’s House, Good Truckin’ Diner, Leo’s Coney Island, Wolfgang’s
Donuts
Marge’s Donuts
FINALISTS: Sprinkles Donut Shop, Sandy’s Donuts, Van’s Pastry Shoppe, Bro’s Doughnuts
Food Trucks
Tamale Mary’s
FINALISTS: Patty Matters, Airborne Burritos, Street Chef Shaw, Sweet Racks & Smokin’ Butts BBQ
French Fries
HopCat
FINALISTS: Black Napkin, One Stop Coney Shop, Brass Ring Brewery, Stella’s Lounge
Frozen Yogurt
The Pump House
FINALISTS: Sweet Yo’s, Top This, Elsa’s
Hangover Food
Yesterdog
FINALISTS: Grand Coney, Wolfgang’s, Real Food Café, Stella’s Lounge, Speak EZ, Logan’s Alley, Garage Bar
Ice Cream
Frosty Boy
FINALISTS: Jersey Junction, Heights Cream, Furniture City Creamery, Love’s Ice Cream & Chocolate
Indian Food
Palace of India
FINALISTS: Pind Indian Cuisine, Pal’s Indian Cuisine, Grand Indian Cuisine, Curry Leaf Indian Cuisine
Kielbasa
Frank’s Market
FINALISTS: Lewandoski’s Market, Sobie Meats, E. A. Brady’s, The Grilling Company, Westsider Café
Late Night Dining and Drinks
Blue Dog Tavern
FINALISTS: Knoop, Z’s Bar & Restaurant, Birch Lodge, Sip Coffee & Cocktails, Max’s South Seas Hideaway, IDC, General Wood Shop, Rio Peruvian & Mexican Restaurant
Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Electric Cheetah
FINALISTS: Westside Social, The Green Well, HopCat, Sweet Racks & Smokin’ Butts BBQ
Mediterranean
Sammy’s Gyro (Pita House)
FINALISTS: Sheshco, Zeytin, Zivio, Parsley
Nachos
Cantina Mexican Grill
FINALISTS: Airborne Burritos, Condado Tacos, Z’s Bar and Restaurant, Turnstiles, Archival Brewing, City Built Brewing Company, Green Well, Holiday Bar, Lindo Mexico Restaurante Mexicano
Pasta
Amore Trattoria Italiana
FINALISTS: Bistro Bella Vita, Myrth, Pietro’s, Palio, Nonna’s Trattoria
Pizza
The Mitten Brewing Company
FINALISTS: Peppino’s, Buddy’s, Harmony Brewing Company, Licari’s Sicilian Pizza Kitchen, Quarantino’s, JB’s
Poutine
Blue Dog Tavern
FINALISTS: Brewery Vivant, One Bourbon, ROAM by San Chez, Fire Rock Grill, Lucy’s, Railtown Brewing
Restaurant Service
Amoré Trattoria Italiana
FINALISTS: MDRD, Leo’s Seafood Restaurant & Bar, One Bourbon, Mexo Tequila & Mezcal Bar and Restaurant, Reserve Wine & Food, Butcher’s Union, Margaux
Rooftop Dining
Mertens Rooftop
FINALISTS: Knoop, MDRD, The Friesian Gastro Pub, Rockwell Republic
Outdoor/Deck Seating
The Score
FINALISTS: Blue Water Restaurant, Knoop Rooftop Bar, Linear Restaurant, Rose’s on Reeds Lake
Sandwich
Schnitz Deli
FINALISTS: Two Beards Deli, Founders Brewing Company, Blue Dog Tavern, Hancock, One Bourbon, Chicago Beef Joint, Toasted Pickle, Apple Spice
Seafood
Leo’s Seafood Restaurant & Bar
FINALISTS: Real Seafood Company, Beacon Corner Bar, Mr. and Mrs. Crab, Bonefish Grill
Steak
Butcher’s Union
FINALISTS: Chop House, Bowdie’s Chophouse, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Leo’s Seafood Restaurant & Bar
Sushi
Maru Sushi & Grill
FINALISTS: Jaku, Ginza Sushi & Ramen Bar, Ju Sushi & Lounge, Tokyo Grill
Tacos
Tacos El Cuñado
FINALISTS: Condado Tacos, Luna, Donkey Taqueria, Lindo Mexico Restaurante Mexicano, F’nK Tacos
Tater Tots
Blue Dog Tavern
FINALISTS: Gravity, Bobcat Bonnie’s, Logan’s Alley
Thai Food
Little Bangkok
FINALISTS: Bangkok Taste Cuisine, Thai Fusion, Lai Thai, Rak Thai
Vegan/Vegetarian Menu
The Green Well
FINALISTS: Gaia House Café, Rise Authentic Baking Co., Two Beards Deli, Stella’s Lounge
Veggie Burger
Electric Cheetah
FINALISTS: Stella’s Lounge, Black Napkin, The Green Well, The Winchester
Wet Burrito
Beltline Bar
FINALISTS: Cantina Mexican Grill, Lindo Mexico Restaurante Mexicano, Taco Boy, Adobé In & Out
Wings
Wing Doozy
FINALISTS: Shots, Mike’s Wings
Wings (Regional/National Chain)
Detroit Wing Company
FINALIST: Buffalo Wild Wings
DRINKS
Bar
Holiday Bar
FINALISTS: Blue Dog Tavern, Brass Ring Brewing, Garage Bar, O’Toole’s
Beer Brand
Perrin Brewing Company
FINALISTS: New Holland Brewing Company, Founders Brewing Company, Brewery Vivant, Arvon Brewing Co., The Mitten Brewing Company
Bloody Mary
The Winchester
FINALISTS: Rockwell Republic, Steel Cat, Sundance Bar & Grill, Garage Bar
Brewery
The Mitten Brewing Company
FINALISTS: Brewery Vivant, Founders Brewing Company, New Holland Brewing Company, City Built Brewing Company
Cider
Vander Mill Cider
FINALISTS: Farmhaus Cider, People’s Cider, Pux Cider, Virtue Cider
Craft Cocktails
Long Road Distillery
FINALISTS: Buffalo Traders, Eastern Kille, Sidebar GR, Butcher’s Union
Coffee House
Madcap Coffee
FINALISTS: Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge, Scorpion Hearts Club, Rowster Coffee, Sparrows at Kingma’s, Sip Coffee & Cocktails, Outdoor Coffee Co.
Distillery
Long Road Distillery
FINALISTS: Eastern Kille, Bier Distillery, Wise Men Distillery, Two James Spirits, Michigan Moonshine Distillery
Happy Hour
Holiday Bar
FINALISTS: One Bourbon, Peppino’s, Rockwell Republic, Terra
Margarita
Donkey Taqueria
FINALISTS: Luna, Condado Tacos, Beltline Bar, Cantina Mexican Grill
Spirits Brand
Long Road Distillery
FINALISTS: Eastern Kille, New Holland Spirits, Michigan Moonshine, Wise Men Distillery
Sports Bar
The Score
FINALISTS: Peppino’s, Ucello’s, Vitale’s, Big E’s Sports Grill, Bob’s Bar, Garage Bar, Shots
Whiskey Bar
Butcher’s Union
FINALISTS: One Bourbon, Stella’s Lounge, Buffalo Traders, Alto Bar
Wine Bar
Reserve Wine and Food Bar
FINALISTS: Aperitivo, House of Wine, Post Off
Wine Bar (National Chain)
Cooper’s Hawk
Animal Clinic
Cascade Hospital for Animals
FINALISTS: Family Friends Veterinary Hospital, Plymouth Road Animal Clinic, Eastown Veterinary Clinic, Animal Medical Center of Wyoming
SERVICES
Bank
Lake Michigan Credit Union
FINALISTS: Huntington Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Mercantile Bank, Chase Bank
Credit Union
Lake Michigan Credit Union
FINALISTS: Consumers Credit Union, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, Adventure Credit Union, DFCU Financial
Child Care
AppleTree & Gilden Woods
FINALISTS: Milestones, Explore & Grow Christian Learning Center, The Goddard School, All Saints Academy
Cleaning Services
Clean Bee Home Services
FINALISTS: Best of the West Cleaning Services, Cascade Fresh Home Cleaning Services, Pinnacle Cleaning Services, Green Home Cleaning and Restoration, Sparkle & Shine Cleaning Services of West Michigan, Afendoulis Cleaners
Courier Services
Professional Courier Services
FINALISTS: Same Day Delivery, Van Go Delivery, LLC
Courier Services (National Chain)
Amazon
FINALIST: GrubHub
Doggie Day Care
Camp Bow Wow
FINALISTS: Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa, Cascade Hospital for Animals, A Pleasant Dog, Kim’s K-9, The Pack Indoor Dog Park
Dog Groomer
Fido & Stitch
FINALISTS: Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa, North Bark Pet Grooming, Cascade Animal Hospital, Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique
Estate Planning
Michigan Law Center
FINALISTS: Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Bolhouse, Hofstee & McLean PC, Coonen Law, PLLC., McShane & Bowie
Family Law
Varnum, LLP
FINALISTS: Bolhouse Hofstee, & McLean PC, McShane & Bowie, Michelle McLean, Christopher Wirth
Interior Design
Katelynn Scott
FINALISTS: Kathryn Chaplow, Jean Stoffer Design/Stoffer Home, W. Haus of Design, KSI Kitchen & Bath, Lauren Figueroa
Landscaping
Summit Landscaping
FINALISTS: Harder & Warner Landscapes and Boutique Gardens, Kappes Landscapes, Clark’s Landscape Services, Cool Guy Lawn Co., Knapp Valley Gardens, Procare Landscape, Witte Lawn Maintenance
Real Estate
Five Star Real Estate
FINALISTS: Green Crown Real Estate, Kristin Carlson, Robert Antonini, Baragar Realty
Retirement Community
Holland Home
FINALISTS: Clark Retirement Community, Beacon Hill at Eastgate, Porter Hills Village, The Village of Heather Hills, StoryPoint Senior Living
Water Service
Gordon Water Systems
FINALISTS: Hydroz, Bayes Water Treatment, Fleis & Vandenbrink Water Operations, Everdry Waterproofing of Greater Grand Rapids, Mitten Water Solutions, Wasko Sewer Service
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