Best of Peoria 2021
Each year, Peoria Magazine presents the Best of Peoria – a list of the people, places and things that make our region the best place to live, work and play… according to you.
Nominations have been received and votes are in. The 2021 Best of Peoria winners are listed below and encompass arts and culture, food and drink, business, recreation and community life. We love where we live, and listed below you will find out why!
Arts & Culture
- Best Arts Venue: Five Points Washington
- Best New/Emerging Artist: Erik Scot
- Best Entertainer: Revel in Red
- Best Performing Arts Organization: Peoria Players Theatre
- Best Arts Production: Nitsch Theatre Arts: Legally Blonde
- Best Public Art Display: Sculpture Walk Peoria
- Best Cultural Attraction: Peoria RiverFront Market
Food & Drink
- Best Place to Get a Drink: The Twelve Bar
- Best Dinner Date: Connected
- Best International Cuisine: Thanh Linh
- Best Cup of Joe: Zion Coffee Co
- Best Sweet Treat: Trefzger’s Bakery
- Best Outdoor Patio: Cyd’s in the Park
- Best Work Lunch: One World Cafe
Business
- Best Startup: Up Beet Jams
- Best Customer Service: CEFCU
- Best Company for Innovation: OSF HealthCare
- Best Web Presence: Zion Coffee Co
- Best Small Business: Lit. on Fire Books
- Best Product/Service: 309 Cultures
Community Life
- Best Community Event: Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair
- Best Hidden Gem: Wildlife Prairie Park
- Best Place to Work Out: RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center
- Best Place for Family Fun: Wildlife Prairie Park
- Best Sports Venue: Dozer Park
- Best Community Supporter (organization): CEFCU
- Best Community Supporter (individual): Angie Ostaszewski
