The folks at Lincoln Wine Bar use quality Italian products — like double zero flour and San Marzano tomatoes — to create authentically Neapolitan, thin-crust, wood-fired pizzas that feature local, seasonal toppings whenever possible. The Wine Bar also offers excellent espresso, tinned fish delicacies from Spain and a gorgeously curated selection of interesting wine and boutique beers.
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LV Recommends: Quick bites in the Iowa City area
The Iowa City area has many options that cater to your schedule without skimping on flavor or quality. With competitive prices, Nodo has the upper hand of having a creative menu and being meticulously crafted. The selections range from wraps to burgers, and the downtown Iowa City location has prime outside seating when the weather permits.
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LV Recommends: Where and when to dine alfresco in the Iowa City area
If timed correctly, you could follow the path of the sun and the rise of the moon on the patios of area restaurants, while enjoying a variety of creative and…
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LV Recommends: Tapas, small plates and charcuterie in the Iowa City area
If you are looking to hit the town, but you can’t sit still for an all-night, multi-course affair, count on these destinations for quality small plates and cocktails…
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LV Recommends: Blissful bites in the Iowa City area
There are moments when you’re eating, and you sigh with certainty that nothing has ever tasted so perfect. These moments can happen often in the Iowa City area, if you know how to look for them. Here’s a starter guide…
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Local servers share their favorite restaurants, dishes and drinks in the Iowa City area
Looking for some new dining recommendations? Local servers Becca Breazeale, Suke Cody, Simeon Talley and Lou Richter offer insight into where and what to eat…
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Farmer Spotlight: An interview with Lois Pavelka and Bill Ellison of Pavelka’s Point Meats
On their small farm nestled between Solon and Mount Vernon, Lois Pavelka and Bill Ellison of Pavelka’s Point Meats have set the local standard for sustainable…
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Notable restaurant newbies in the Iowa City area
Pullman Diner is doing its part to bring sophisticated diner fare to downtown Iowa City. Owned by six area restaurant personnel, Pullman is small yet classy; full of vintage lighting, exposed brick and original art by Iowa City painter Jamie Boling; and features a totally open kitchen.
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Food access in Johnson County: With food to spare, disparity remains
While growing up in northeast Iowa, food was never a concern for Susan Anderson: Her family ate T-bone steaks each week, the refrigerator overflowed with food and…
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The state of food carts in Iowa City
Across the country, in cities like Portland, Minneapolis and now Des Moines, food carts have become popular, not only for diners who enjoy the often quick service and lower prices, but also for many entrepreneurs who want to cook creative food but may not have the capital to invest in a storefront.
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LV Recommends: Noodles & pasta in the Iowa City area
A world of toothsome noodles is available right here in the country’s breadbasket…
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Guide: CSA in the Iowa City area
Community supported agriculture, or CSA, allows community members to purchase shares, or memberships, with area farms. Contribution early in the season allows farmers to properly gauge demand. In return for purchasing a CSA share, community members receive farm-fresh product, without the retail markups.
