[vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] The areas newest restaurants have upped the culinary ante. Put these on your list; you don’t want to miss these fresh faces. [vc_separator color=”orange” align=”align_center” border_width=”4″][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Mosley’s Barbeque and Provisions 525 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City Perhaps you’ve followed your nose and been lured into Mosley’s Barbecue and Provisions’ rustic, […]
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LV Recommends: 5 Restaurants worth waiting for in the Iowa City area
[vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Don’t let the crowds deter you from these popular area spots. Your tested patience and hanger-management skills will be handsomely rewarded when you take that first bite. [vc_separator color=”orange” align=”align_center” border_width=”4″][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Hamburg Inn #2 214 N. Linn St., Iowa City Heaven help you if it’s a Sunday. This #2 diner […]
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LV Recommends: 4 places to eat in the Iowa City area for those with fastidious diets
[vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Eating clean doesn’t have to mean doing without. These local establishments happily cater to those with dietary restrictions. [vc_separator color=”orange” align=”align_center” border_width=”4″][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Monica’s 303 2nd St., Coralville Inviting, comfortable, casual but classy, Monica’s offers a large and hearty menu, highlighting two things that most gluten-free eaters have long forgotten: pizza […]
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LV Recommends: 6 ‘from scratch’ bakeries in the Iowa City area
[vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Whether you prefer a savory, nutty bread or something sweet and tasty, local bakers offer something for all palates. [vc_separator color=”orange” align=”align_center” border_width=”4″][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text el_class=”bb-image”] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Bread Garden Market 225 S. Linn St., Iowa City With a name like Bread Garden, it’s no […]
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Four Iowa City bartenders dish on their favorite drinks to serve up and knock back
By Erin McMeen [vc_separator color=”orange” align=”align_center” border_width=”4″] What is your favorite drink to make for yourself? Brenton Thompson (Northside Bistro): I tend to drink a lot of whiskey and whiskey cocktails at home. I like to make variations of Old Fashioneds and Manhattans, but it really depends on the season and what I have in […]
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Shanti Sellz on Iowa City’s slow food ethos, the fight for local foods and the future of small producers
By Alicia Ambler Local Foods and Planning Specialist Shanti Sellz leverages Iowa City’s slow food ethos and penchant for entrepreneurship to deliver fresh produce throughout Johnson county. [vc_separator color=”orange” align=”align_center” border_width=”4″] Whether it’s Iowa City’s bustling Saturday farmers market, our seasonal celebrations of local foods or our thriving collection of school gardens, Iowa-grown foods are […]
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Spotlight: Iowa’s Milton Creamery taps into the rich art and science of cheese
By Frankie Schneckloth & Courtenay Bouvier Milton Creamery’s famous Prairie Breeze isn’t the kind of perfection one can will into existence. You need a little luck—and a lot of community—for that. [vc_separator color=”orange” align=”align_center” border_width=”4″] “You don’t pick paths. You follow the trail,” says Rufus Musser, who describes his Milton Creamery, producer of the beloved […]
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2016 Guide: Festivals in the Iowa City area
[vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Expertly curated by area food and culture mavens, festivals combine a selection of dining, drinking and cultural options to offer fun for the whole family. [vc_separator color=”orange” align=”align_center” border_width=”4″][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Top Chef: Downtown February 27, Iowa City, hotelVetro downtowniowacity.com In this friendly competition, local restaurants prepare signature […]
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LV Recommends: 7 must-visit breweries and taprooms across the state of Iowa
[vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] With this selection of home-grown breweries, you’ll be sure to sample the wide variety of brews Iowa has to offer and hopefully find a new favorite or two along the way. [vc_separator color=”orange” align=”align_center” border_width=”4″][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Alluvial Brewing Company 3715 W. 190th St., Ames Located on an […]
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2016 Grocer guide for the Iowa City area
[vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] No matter how you grocery shop—once a week or on the daily, at the supermarket or at the hole-in-the wall grocer—be sure to visit these purveyors to find out what’s fresh. [vc_separator color=”orange” align=”align_center” border_width=”4″][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] The bigger, better supermarket Popping up all over these days are grocers who seemingly handle […]
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2016 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) guide for the Iowa City area
[vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) allows community members to purchase shares, or memberships, from area farms. Early-season contributions help farmers properly gauge the community’s needs and, in return, community members receive CSA shares of farm-fresh product, without paying the overhead required by retail sales. Remember that many farmers require commitments early […]
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Experience: The Iowa City area’s quintessential ‘neighborhood pubs’ and dive bars
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Belly up to the bar at these comfortable-but-basic neighborhood pubs and follow the lead of the locals and regulars. [vc_separator color=”orange” align=”align_center” border_width=”4″][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] The New Shack Tavern 2545 Old River Rd. S.W., Cedar Rapids You might bump into your uncle at The New Shack Tavern. You know, the uncle who taught you how […]
