best of the corridor
Best Auto Dealer: McGrath Automotive
The McGrath Family of Dealerships was formed in 1991 with the partnership of Mike McGrath Auto Center, Pat McGrath Oldsmobile-GMC-Isuzu and Pat McGrath Chevrolet, and the company’s continued growth has enabled improvement in selection and customer experience. In 2021, a…
Best Local Internet Service Provider: ImOn Communications
Jeff Janssen (right), vice president of sales and marketing for ImOn, and Brad Olson, a…

Best Landscaping: Culver’s Lawn & Landscaping
A view of landscaping work done by Culver’s outside The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in…

Best Farmers Market: Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market
PHOTO/CR METRO ECONOMIC ALLIANCE The sheer scope of the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market likely…

Best Interior Designer/Firm: Phelan’s Interiors
The interior of MidAmerican Aerospace, designed by Phelan’s. PHOTO/PHELAN’S Walk into Phelan’s Interiors in…

Best Place to Buy Wine/Spirits: Hy-Vee Stores
Rose wine, available at Hy-Vee stores in the Corridor, is crisp and refreshing on hot…

Best Brewery: Lion Bridge Brewing Co.
Lion Bridge Brewing Co. recently opened an outdoor patio complete with picnic tables and a…

Best Caterer: Catering by LJ’s
Over the past 15 years, Marion-based Catering by LJ’s has seen numerous changes in catering trends.…

Best Coffee Shop for a Business Meeting: The Early Bird
The Early Bird will be moving from its space in the Towne Centre building in…

Best New Restaurant: Black Sheep Social Club
Black Sheep Social Club Head Chef Joe Dooley and General Manager Christina Springman pose with…
