In June 2016, the former Bar’Ber Shop restaurant was forced to close its doors after the City of Coralville purchased its building as part of a citywide flood mitigation effort. After more than a year hiatus, The Bar’Ber Shop is back, albeit with a new name, change of location and revised concept. The new iteration, Guild Wurst Tavern, owned by Kara and Daniel Dickel, James Kinkade and Devin Dickel, opened to the public on July 27, 2017.
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Iowa-based business partners to purchase Clinton Street Social Club
Clinton Street Social Club, Iowa City’s Prohibition-era gastropub, speakeasy and dedicated live jazz venue, is set to change hands after first opening its doors in September 2012.
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LV Recommends: Milkshakes around the area
Ice cream: a quintessential summertime treat. Give one of these shakes a go and you’ve got yourself the perfect way to main-line an icy treat on a hot summer’s day.
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Motley Cow Chef David Wieseneck to join Maggie’s Farm Pizza Iowa City location
Chef David Wieseneck of Motley Cow Café will have a new gig after the Northside establishment closes its doors on June 17. Carolyn Brown, Jerry Zimmerman and Roc Kemmerer, owners of Maggie’s Farm Pizza, have hired Wieseneck to join their growing team as their new Iowa City location prepares to open its doors at 1300 Melrose Ave.
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Interview: ‘Sweetbitter’ author Stephanie Danler dishes on inspiration, eating on the road and dinner-hour poetry
LA-based writer Stephanie Danler’s recently-released ‘Sweetbitter’ spins the tale of a young twenty-something looking to find her way in the world after graduation. The story is told through the lens of front-of-house restaurant work, a job that proves to be both Exhilarating and exhausting for the novel’s heroine, Tess, and one that Danler experienced first-hand in her formative early twenties.
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Field Trip: Decorah’s Winter Playground
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whether you’re an Iowa native or a temporary resident, winter weather is something none of us can escape. As the mercury begins to drop in the coming weeks, we can hunch down deep into our downy coats and avoid the outdoors for the next few months, or we can dig our activewear out of storage […]
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Brewfest 2016 set to showcase over 500 craft beers
Over 500+ craft beers to sample at Northside Oktoberfest on Saturday September 24. Remaining tickets are moving quickly! The 6th Annual Northside Oktoberfest will take place Saturday, Sept. 24 from 12-3 p.m. at Northside Oktoberfest, showcasing the Bohemian nature of Iowa City’s Northside Neighborhood through craft beer and local food. General admission ticket holders can […]
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BrewFest at Oktoberfest ticket prices increase as of Sept. 1
Oktoberfest Northside — Saturday, Sept. 24 BrewFest 12-3 p.m. The 21st Annual Iowa City BrewFest will take place Saturday, Sept. 24 from noon to 3 p.m. at Northside Oktoberfest, showcasing the Bohemian nature of Iowa City’s Northside Neighborhood through craft beer and local food. Exclusive BrewMaster tickets sold out earlier this summer, though General Admission […]
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Crafty: Step up your table presentation during cocktail hour with this easy cutting board project
This project requires untreated hardwood. Maple, walnut, cherry and hickory are nice tight-grained woods that work well for this project. They are high-density varieties that are not scored easily when cut upon. This keeps bacteria and moisture out for a cleaner, longer-lasting board. Hardwood can be sourced from local lumber suppliers as well as big box hardware stores. Look for a piece that is at minimum 6 inches wide. Adjust your width and eventual length according to intended use and personal preference.
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Block It Out: DIY Fabric Printing
Supplies Brayer (ink roller) Printmaking/linoleum block (found at art supply stores) Carving tools (found at art supply stores) Fabric printing ink Rolling pin Cardboard Paper Fabric Step One: Sketch out an image or a pattern you like on a piece of paper. You can then transfer this sketch to your linoleum block freehand, or you […]
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LV Recommends: The best (seriously) pie crust
I’ve made my fair share of pies over the years, but until this summer, never had a great recipe for pie crust. I’ve borrowed recipes from friends and family and while they definitely do the job, they never completely hit the mark. I recently took notes from my friend Lauren who happens to make some of the most delicious pies, and finally baked one of my own that had a crust worth talking about…
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Crafty: Spice up your lunchtime escapades with this homemade lunch bag project
Materials • 1 yard of sturdy fabric • Thread to match your fabric • Large button • Otter wax (available at otterwax.com) Dine in style: Dress up your lunchtime tote with this DIY project that’ll place you solidly at the head of the popular table…and it’s waterproof! Step One Pre-wash and dry your fabric so […]
