Slurp up noodle-y goodness at these area restaurants […]
LV Recommends: Superb noodle dishes in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area
Bread & Butter Dining Guide
Bread & Butter: Your 2015 dining guide for the Iowa City area.
Where to find elusive ingredients in the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area
Local hiding spots for your favorite kitchen oddities… […]
Meet a farmer: How Shanti Sellz works to make fresh food accessible
Located down a rolling gravel road just about eight miles west of Iowa City is Muddy Miss Farms at Walker Homestead, where farmer Shanti Sellz grows vegetables for her 22-week CSA share. The season begins in early May and continues through October, when her members regularly visit the farm to pick up a weekly supply […]
LV Recommends: Five restaurants successfully riding the toast trend in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area
It has arrived to the Corridor. Many local eateries offer more than one option, and often dedicate… […]
LV Recommends: Caterers and event spaces to make planning your next event a breeze
Four unique caterers to consider for your next event and much more… […]
How Quaker Oats became a household name
The most remarkable thing about oatmeal being a popular breakfast item in America is nobody thinks it’s remarkable that oatmeal is popular. It’s a sign of how successful Quaker Oats’ marketing has been. Because even though oats are one of the oldest cultivated grains, before Quaker Oats, most Americans had little interest in eating oat […]
LV Recommends: Standbys and staples in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area
The more things change, the more these gems stay the same… […]
LV Recommends: Take a drive! These restaurants are worth the mileage
Sure, there are plenty of exciting local dining options in the CRANDIC, but if you… […]
Waste not, want not: How Eastern Iowa is tackling the problem of food waste
From food sharing to organic composting, systems are being put in place to tackle issues of food waste, and they’re working. Stocking up on bulk goods at a wholesale warehouse club on a good sale. Over-catering for a party or event. Avoiding the slightly wrinkled pepper, bruised banana or about-to-expire dairy item at the grocery […]
LV Recommends: The best places to dine solo in the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area
It can be a blessing to dine alone. Sure, there’s no one at your immediate… […]
LV Recommends: Where to go when you’re craving something sweet in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area
It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to test out the area’s best desserts… […]
LV Recommends: Where to shop for your favorite foodie
Check out theses pots for food-related housewares and gifts in the Iowa City and… […]
