
Calling all food lovers! The ‘Gander’s second annual Grand Rapids Food Guide is open for nominations. And this year, we’re starting by asking you, our loyal readers, for your hand-picked favorites in each category. Yes, we need you, the fork-wielding local fare experts, to help build this year’s guide.
From fine dining to groceries, and breweries to burritos, we want to leave no stone unturned on our quest to find the best food in Grand Rapids. If it feeds your soul (and your stomach), it belongs on the list. Your nominations will help shape the finalists — the places that make eating in Grand Rapids so special.
You can submit one nomination per category, and the restaurants with the most nominations will move on to the final voting round. Your input helps celebrate the people and places that flavor this city. And, just so you know, filling out this form takes about two to three minutes. Thanks for your time, and see you in the next round!

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