Restaurants
The Halal Guys’ grand opening this weekend
The Halal Guys, known for its Middle Eastern cuisine with an American twist, will open its first Iowa location at 3220 Redhawk Street in Coralville. The grand opening, set for Saturday, Dec. 21, will feature giveaways, including a free platter…
Winter Supper Club in Cedar Rapids inspires members to support local
The Quarter Barrel Arcade and Brewery, 616 2nd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, was full of…
Participants in 2024 Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week announced
The 2024 edition of the Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week officially kicks off Friday, Feb. 16,…
Tomaso’s Pizza relocates to larger Cedar Rapids location
Tomaso’s Pizza is getting a new Cedar Rapids location after nearly 30 years of business. …
Frogman’s Print Workshop, UI begin partnership
Iowa City is welcoming the Frogman’s Print Workshop for the first time in July 2023.…
Think Iowa City Restaurant Week introduces passport, food drive
Think Iowa City’s 2023 Restaurant Week is shifting back to its roots, after pandemic changes…
Rodina’s Samuel Charles named James Beard Awards semifinalist
The James Beard Foundation announced Jan. 25 that Rodina’s Samuel Charles is a semifinalist for…
Saucy Focaccia permanently closes all locations
Saucy Focaccia, a Cedar Rapids restaurant once named on the list of Iowa’s Best Burgers…
Several Quad Cities-based restaurants expand to Corridor
A trio of bars and restaurants new to the Corridor market are proven commodities as…
Local businesses gear up for Cinco de Mayo in Cedar Rapids
It may not be an official U.S. holiday, but many local businesses in Cedar Rapids…
Newsmakers: ‘We can’t win for losing’
MAY 24 When the Centers for Disease Control opened the floodgates May 13 to vaccinated…
Downtown Iowa City welcomes new retail openings, restaurants
Retail stores, restaurants, a bowling alley, schools, and store expansions are among the highlights for…
Spare Time Entertainment venue coming to former CR Gordmans store
The former Gordmans store in northeast Cedar Rapids will be home to a new entertainment…
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…
Restaurant operators say they ‘can’t win for losing’
When the Centers for Disease Control opened the floodgates May 13 to vaccinated Americans getting…
Common Table offers rare experience
Sarah Goettsch describes herself as fortunate. So, one day in the fall of 2019, when…