Restaurant

A Popeyes under construction at 1926 Keokuk St. In Iowa City

Popeyes sues Iowa franchisee for continuing operations after franchise termination

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken is suing an Iowa franchise owner for continuing to operate under the restaurants’ name despite the termination of their franchise agreement. Iowa franchisee and Illinois resident Asif Poonja and Jam Equities, his limited liability company, failed to…

Riverside Drive Pancheros reopens with renovations ahead of 25th anniversary

The Riverside Drive Pancheros location in Iowa City has reopened following renovations that began last…

The Golden Apple buffet officially opens in southwest Cedar Rapids

Buffet lovers, rejoice – The Golden Apple, the newest buffet restaurant in Cedar Rapids, finally…

The Golden Apple buffet Cedar Rapids

Micky’s Irish Pub expands to Davenport

Micky’s Irish Pub is scheduled to open in downtown Davenport on or around Saturday, Feb. 1.…

Micky’s Irish Pub will soon open at 429 E. Third St., Davenport. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

Construction begins on new B-Bop’s in Cedar Rapids; more on the way

Construction has begun on a new B-Bop’s location in northeast Cedar Rapids, company officials have…

B-Bop's newest store

Iowa Restaurant Association names four Corridor businesses in 40 Women to Watch list

The Iowa Restaurant Association has announced its 2024 list of 40 Women to Watch in…

New Chicken Salad Chick location coming to Coralville

Chicken Salad Chick, a national fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in chicken salad dishes, is opening…

Chicken Salad Chick Coralville

The Webster team to open ramen shop in downtown Iowa City

A new ramen shop and cocktail lounge is opening in downtown Iowa City this October.…

Riene Gelman (left), Sam Gelman (middle), Edwin Lee (right), are the team behind Paper Crane Ramen Shop & Cocktail Lounge. CREDIT IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

New Italian-Lousiana fusion restaurant opens in Cedar Rapids

With a unique Italian-Cajun-Creole fusion menu and a dimly lit, modern industrial interior, The District…

Via Sofia’s closes one Cedar Rapids restaurant

The Via Sofia’s restaurant at 1125 First Ave. SE has permanently closed its doors, according…

Via Sofia's First Avenue

Iowa City Restaurant Week begins this Saturday

Think Iowa City is hosting a week-long culinary celebration, spotlighting the diverse food scene in…

Restaurant week

Two new camp-themed restaurants to open in downtown Iowa City

The Iowa City Downtown District announced this week, two new locally-owned restaurants will open on…

Scout's Honor is located at 219 Iowa Ave. CREDIT IOWA AVE HOSPITALITY

QDogs BBQ in Marion closing Saturday

QDogs BBQ in Marion announced via social media that they plan to close permanently this…

QDogs BBQ Marion

Olde Brick House targets Irish comfort food, pub-style atmosphere

The Olde Brick House in Cedar Rapids formally opened to the public at 11 a.m.…

The Olde Brick House

Crab House seafood restaurant coming to Westdale Town Center

The Crab House, a new seafood restaurant, is set to open later this year in…

Crab House restaurant Westdale

Meet the chef behind Barrett’s Quality Eats in Coralville

Renowned pastry chef Cory Barrett has opened Barrett’s Quality Eats, a new neighborhood bakery-deli-cafe, in…

Chef Cory Barrett Barrett's Quality Eats Coralville