Oasis Falafel
Oasis Falafel celebrates 20th anniversary
20 years ago, Naftaly Stramer and Ofer Sivan came together to create what would eventually become an institution among Iowa City restaurants. The duo and their staff and families celebrated Oasis Falafel’s milestone anniversary on Thursday afternoon, welcoming customers and…
Taste of Iowa City returns with food and live music
Downtown Iowa City is hosting the 13th annual Taste of Iowa City on Wednesday from…
Taking the slow lane
In the race between the tortoise and the hare, it’s fair to say the owners…
Banks rally to the rescue – again
Last year, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program issued 5.1 million loans totaling…
‘Northside Outside’ open for business in downtown IC
Iowa City officials and North Linn Street restaurant owners have transformed a one-block stretch of…
Let’s fix our immigration policy
CBJ Editorial Hass Machlab, Naftaly Stramer, Pankaj Monga, and Tony Golobic – they are just…
Working for a Living: The minimum wage fight continues
Protesters hold a mini-protest at the Iowa Statehouse calling for a $15 minimum wage during…
Oasis founders honored with immigrant business award
When they opened Oasis Falafel nearly 14 years ago, Naftaly Stramer and Ofer Sivan hoped…
