Longtime downtown fixture Atlas will be getting a new menu, a new concept and a new name, as it becomes the Saint Burch Tavern this spring.
Frankie Schneckloth
Dumpling Darling set to open Des Moines location
Make way for dumplings! Iowa City favorite Dumpling Darling has plans to expand west into Des Moines this summer. “The perfect space opened up. We saw it, and knew it was the one,” owner Lesley Triplett remarked.
Deluxe Cakes and Pastries set to re-open Tuesday
If you’re a regular at this charming Longfellow neighborhood bakery, you’ve likely noticed some subtle changes both inside and out over the last year. After being closed for almost three weeks for the final phase of renovation, Deluxe Cakes and Pastries is set to reopen today with a fresh interior and plans in motion to launch expanded offerings.
Crab rangoon pizza is coming to Cedar Rapids
Beloved Des Moines-based restaurant and tiki bar Fong’s Pizza will open its third location in the New Bohemia District later this year. As first reported by The Gazette, Full Court Press, the group behind the restaurant, plans to open the new location by early May. The location of first Fong’s Pizza was once home to King-Ying-Low, Des Moines’ oldest Chinese restaurant, which inspired the Asian influence in Fong’s menu and decor.
Iowa City barbeque restaurant expands to North Liberty
North Liberty residents have something extra to celebrate this holiday season. Last week, Jimmy Jack’s Rib Shack opened its third location, and this time it’s in their neck of the woods. From the early days in 2005 at their flagship eastside Iowa City location, owners Jack Piper and James Adrian have expanded operations to include a downtown Iowa City spot opened in fall 2016, and now a North Liberty location.
Marquee Pizzeria + Bar opens in Coralville
Marquee Pizzeria + Bar opened last night to a crowd of hungry diners. Featuring a wood-fired pizza oven that anchors the open interior, the restaurant offers customers a cozy communal dining experience with a menu that extends beyond just the humble pizza pie.
Thanksgiving in a box! Order your feast from a local vendor and give your oven a rest
No need to overwork this holiday season; get out your wallet and take a load off.
Soseki Sushi Cafe and Sake Bar set to open next week
Downtown diners will have something new to feast on next week, when Soseki Sushi Cafe and Sake Bar at 227 S Dubuque St, opens for business on Monday, Oct. 9.
Recipe: Easy Apple Galette
This simple dessert recipe utilizes the best fall flavors.
Family-owned Brewhemia has plans for expansion
Soon fans of Brewhemia’s nitro coffee will no longer need to visit the NewBo District based coffee shop to get their fix. Brewhemia started selling and distributing kegs of their nitro coffee throughout the corridor this month.
New restaurant Bao Chow to offer a taste of classic Chinese cuisine
Iowa City’s newest restaurant, Bao Chow,will open for business on Monday, September 4 in the Old Capitol Town Center.
Mennonite-owned Encounter Cafe opens in Iowa City
The Encounter Cafe, 376 S Clinton St, opened its doors this week serving up breakfast plates, paninis, wraps, smoothies and coffee beverages to neighborhood residents and office workers alike.

