If you’re one of the long-time Iowa City residents who fondly remembers the now-defunct Red Avocado, you’re in luck: Chef David Burt’s succulent vegan fare is still around, and you […]
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LV Recommends: Goldmine hard cider by Wilson’s Orchard
Iowa City’s Wilson’s Orchard just added hard cider to their list of apple offerings — “Goldmine.” I found a bottle of it at the Co-Op (it’s also available at John’s […]
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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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LV Recommends: Clinton St. Social Club’s off-menu Ms. Beauregard
Ed. Note: There have been several reports of customers’ unsuccessful attempts to order a Ms. Beauregard at Clinton Street Social Club. The Club itself has contacted us to express the […]
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LV Recommends: Nodo’s off-menu savory scone egg sandwich
On Sundays and Mondays, heaven descends in bite-able form when Nodo exchanges their usually sweet pastries for supremely savory scones with flavors like chorizo-and-chive or bacon-and-cheddar. The Nodo #1, the […]
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Workman’s Compensation by Lion Bridge Brewing Company is LV’s September 2015 Brew of the Month
In honor of Labor Day, this month’s beer of choice is an award-winning, tasty, low-alcohol compensation that is perfect to enjoy after a hard day of work: Workman’s Compensation, brewed […]
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LV Recommends: Fabian’s Seafood Truck
Once every few weeks in Iowa City — probably on a Monday around 10 a.m. — a refrigerated truck pulls into the Riverside Dairy Queen’s parking lot (526 Riverside Drive). […]
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LV Recommends: Millstream Brewing Company’s Schild Brau Amber
To commemorate Millstream Brewing Company’s 30th anniversary, LV’s August beer of the month is Millstream’s internationally acclaimed flagship beer — Schild Brau Amber. Millstream has brewed Schild Brau Amber since […]
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Interview: David the Custard King shares his recipe for the sweet life
As Fro-Yo shops and other health-conscious confectioners pop up around the Midwest, one man is bent on producing a homestyle custard that boasts twice…
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LV Recommends: Pullman’s Sidecar
I discovered cognac in midtown Manhattan, where — to make a reporting assignment on the latest and greatest in spa technology more enjoyable, and to take full advantage of a journalist-seducing open bar at the annual…
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LV Recommends: Turner Alley’s Czech Pilsner
Turner Alley Brewing’s Czech Village Pilsner pays homage to the historic Cedar Rapids neighborhood that underwent severe damage in the 2008 floods and has since recovered to become a burgeoning cultural and commercial…
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LV Recommends: Food trucks in the Iowa City area
Under a new ordinance passed by the Iowa City Council in April, food truck vendors can operate from metered parking spaces any day of the week. As long as they […]
