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Chef Ray plays with his food at the Meijer test kitchen. Photos by Adam Bird
Chef Ray plays with his food at the Meijer test kitchen. Photos by Adam Bird | Show Photo

Heartside

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The place where art, entertainment, charity, and good eats converge, Heartside is located just southeast of the central city.

The district features a number of Grand Rapids' most popular destinations. The Van Andel Arena hosts major concerts, and is home to the Griffins hockey club, an affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings. Ionia Street is known for its vibrant nightlife. And the Avenue for the Arts, which runs along Division Avenue, showcases local artistic talent in shops and galleries.

Heartside is recognized and celebrated for its compassion. So amidst the wi-fi coffee shops and modern lofts is a number of upstanding community kitchens, clothing banks, and other services for less fortunate citizens.

Also known as Old Town, Heartside joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Today, it offers some of the more fashionable shopping, dining, and entertainment in the city.

Heartside Features

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Opening Up The Urban Canvas

Think of the great cities of the world. The streets and sidewalks are alive with performers, artists and a lot of creative energy. How does downtown Grand Rapids compare? Come discuss it with us.
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