Let’s face an inarguable reality: Iowa City has a lot of Mexican restaurants, most of them very good Mexican restaurants. This article is intended in no way to disparage any of them, but rather to put them on notice. There’s a new kid in town, and this kid — Mexico Lindo (1857 Lower Muscatine Rd, Iowa City) — has come both to stay and to play.
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Your Village: Is Daylight Donuts closing?
I heard that Daylight Donuts in Iowa City is closing. Please tell me this is just a rumor. Because I don’t think I can go on if it’s really closing for good. – Lydia, Iowa City
Unfortunately, it’s more than just a rumor, but no one should give into donut-related despair, because there’s good news to go along with this bad news. But first, the bad news.
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LV Recommends: Goosetown Cafe
Does Iowa City really need another breakfast and brunch restaurant? If it’s as diverse in flavor and subtly inventive as Goosetown Cafe, then yes. What I’ve found after repeated trips to the brunch, lunch and dinner spot that opened in Iowa City’s Northside nearly a year ago is a place that’s hugely confident, a trait not many newer restaurants have. That confidence shows in a menu and a design with contrasting characteristics, but held together by quality.
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Boston Fish is closing
After 77 years of feeding Cedar Rapidians, Boston Fish Restaurant and Bar is closing. “It is with great sorrow and for reasons beyond my control, that I inform you that the Boston Fish real estate has been sold and will no longer house the Boston Fish establishment,” manager Lenore Zoll announced on Boston Fish’s Facebook […]
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Wild Culture Kombucha’s taproom brings a big-city staple to Iowa City
Though kombucha has been around for more than 2,000 years, interest in the fermented tea drink has spiked considerably in the U.S. in the last decade or two. From hobbyists trying their hand at home brewing to major corporations capitalizing on the trend, kombucha is widely seen as a healthy alternative to beer and soda. […]
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LV Recommends: LP Street Food
Though it opened in 2018, LP Street Food looks like it easily could’ve been in its location for 50 years. It fits seamlessly into the ever-expanding Kingston Village neighborhood just west of downtown Cedar Rapids, and the look is more cozy and lived-in than brand new. That fits well with the food, which is as messy as it is tasty.
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LV Recommends: Superb noodle dishes in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area
Slurp up noodle-y goodness at these area restaurants
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Where to find elusive ingredients in the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area
Local hiding spots for your favorite kitchen oddities…
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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 […]
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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…
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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…
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Fair Grounds Coffeehouse is closing
Fair Grounds Coffeehouse is closing, owners Steve and Christine Pernetti announced on Fair Grounds’ Facebook page on Friday morning. “It has been the experience of our lifetime and we can’t thank customers and staff enough for the memories and relationships you provided. If you have time please read our open letter. You will be in our hearts forever,”
