Iowa River Landing continues to grow and expand its shopping options, with more additions joining the neighborhood this fall and in 2024. Two of those businesses will move into the new Staybridge building.
The upscale, mix-used neighborhood is preparing to welcome AllSpice Culinarium, Hokkaido Ramen House, Ekin Nutrition and Modern Market Eatery.
- AllSpice Culinarium, which opened its first location in Des Moines’ East Village in 2010, will open this fall in the former EVOLVE space on East Second Ave. AllSpice offers a selection of nearly 500 herbs, spices, blends, oils and specialty culinary products.
- Hokkaido Ramen House, which has more than 30 franchises across the country, will open its first Iowa location in the former Fuzzy’s Taco Shop location at 201 E. Ninth St. Hokkaido offers authentic Japanese cuisine in a casual, pub-style atmosphere. Their menu will offer Ramen with house-made broth, boba teas and sushi rolls.
- Ekin Nutrition, which first opened in 2008 and has a location in Clive, offers personalized nutrition coaching and health supplements. Ekin Nutrition will be one of the first storefronts opening in the Staybridge building.
- Modern Market Eatery, which has more than 30 franchises across the country, will also open in the Staybridge building. Their menu offers salads, protein bowls, pizza, breakfast and more. Modern Market is set to open in early 2024.
Those businesses join five others that have already opened or are set to open in 2023, including Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant, The GYM and X-Golf Simulator.
Also, Beno’s Flowers, which opened its first location in downtown Iowa City in 2018, will occupy the former Skin Body Soul space during the holiday season with a special pop-up shop, offering fresh local flowers, custom bouquets, and holiday decor.
“With these new additions, we’ve added 10 new businesses to the neighborhood in 2023 and early 2024,” said Deanna Printy, Iowa River Landing Property manager, in a news release.
For a complete list of businesses, restaurants, shops and hotels located in the Iowa River Landing, visit iowariverlanding.com/directory/.
