One of Iowa City’s newest commercial food producers, Old Capitol Food Co., plans to start selling its products in area grocery stores this January. OCF is a natural food company […]
Food & Drink
Boozehound 101: The Manhattan
In the classic modern mixology volume, The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, David A. Embury lists six classic cocktails that any bartender worth their salt should be able to make […]
Chicken Little Reviews: Salt Fork Kitchen
Food gains the title of ‘good’ from its context. Often we obsess over a meal not for the food itself but due to the story behind the ingredients, the pleasant […]
Banditos, Stella owners collaborate on new restaurant to open in December
The Iowa City dining scene continues to grow, and joining the lineup of new and soon-to-open eateries is Ride, a bike-themed restaurant …
Boozehound Reviews: Kringle Cream
It was by happenstance that I stumbled upon the subject of this edition of Boozehound; I was walking down the liquor aisle at my local Hy-Vee when a tan bottle […]
Corridor on Tap festival to offer taste of 100 beers
The inaugural Corridor on Tap beer festival will kick off the weekend this Friday, Nov. 21, 5–9 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex (350 1st Ave. […]
By the numbers: Breaking down Iowa’s best-selling liquors, booziest counties, drinking habits and more
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division released its 2014 annual report Tuesday, breaking down the booze-drinking habits of Iowans over the last year, gallon…
Wake Up Iowa City and Backpocket Brewing collaborate on new coffee stout
Backpocket Brewery will introduce Wake Up Iowa, their new coffee stout made in collaboration with local coffee-roaster Wake Up Iowa City …
International Food Fair to offer taste of cuisine from around the world
Indulge your tastebuds with food from all over the world at the the International Food Fair and Auction this Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the…
Local organizations team up for vegan Thanksgiving dinner
While Thanksgiving is an American tradition and time of community, it can be difficult for vegetarians and vegans to participate in the festivities. For those who wish to celebrate and […]
The restaurant that got a sequel: Cactus 2 opens a few doors down from Cactus
When many restaurants decide to expand their businesses to new locations, they don’t often choose to do so in the same neighborhood as the original space…
Free State Brewing Company kicks off Iowa distribution with series of beer tastings
Free State Brewing Company, based in Lawrence, Kansas, will begin distributing its beers in Iowa this week. On Wednesday, Nov. 12, brewery …