Mark Bittman, New York Times columnist and author of best-selling cookbooks, was scheduled to speak at the Englert this evening…
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Northside Bistro set to open at Market and Linn, construction under way
Since the Haunted Bookshop moved in late 2013, many have wondered what would become of the historic space at corner of…
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Boozehound 101: The daiquiri
Quick, raise your hand if you’ve ever had a real, genuine daiquiri? And I’m not talking about one made in a blender! The classic daiquiri is one of the simplest, most elegant cocktails. Supposedly hailing from Cuba, the drink was invented at the turn of the last century and eventually became the favorite drink of […]
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Exhibit exploring Iowa’s culinary heritage opens at Old Capitol Museum
As part of their Food for Thought semester programming, the University of Iowa is hosting an opening reception for the exhibit…
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Backpocket’s winter beer fest sells out for the fourth year in a row
If you haven’t already purchased your ticket to BrrrFest 2015, you’re out of luck. Backpocket Brewing co-owner and brewer Jake Simmons says…
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Boozehound reviews: Bulleit Bourbon
What better way to start 2015 than with something sweet, slightly spicy and smooth? For January, I recommend one of Kentucky’s tastiest bourbons, Bulleit. The Bulleit Family began distilling in Kentucky way back in 1830 and managed a good 30 years in the business before production was discontinued. Happily, the great great grandson of the […]
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12 oz Curls: Oskar Blues’ brews head to Iowa
Beers brewed by the Longmont, Colorado-based Oskar Blues Brewery will gradually start appearing in eastern Iowa bars, restaurants and stores over the next couple weeks. Oskar Blues is a craft brewery that made its first batch of beer in 1998, garnering national recognition for its quality and becoming the first craft brewery to can its […]
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Boozehound 101: Jack Rose
Of the essential cocktails listed in David Embury’s The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, the Jack Rose is probably the one that people are least familiar with — yet it might be one of the most authentic American cocktails in the author’s six pack. The American roots of the Jack Rose stem from its base […]
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Pullman Bar and Diner set to open in downtown Iowa City
A local take on the classic American diner arrives in downtown Iowa City today as Pullman Bar and Diner opens at 17 S. Dubuque St. Located in the space formerly occupied by Orange Leaf, the interior has been completely transformed in recent months. The long, narrow space and curved ceiling subtly reference a railcar. Vintage […]
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Iowa Brews: A look at the state’s beer industry in 2014
The Iowa brewing industry is growing so quickly, even industry experts and representatives have a hard time keeping up. When Iowa Pints: A Guide to Iowa Breweries was published in June, the author, J. Wilson, featured profiles of 51 established breweries, two cider makers and three breweries set to open over the summer. It also […]
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Boozehound Reviews: Winter Jack Tennessee Cider
If you’ve been to your local liquor store lately, you’ll have noticed that the shelves have many seasonal surprises. One such offering is Winter Jack, a blend of Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, apple liqueur and spices. Squat and square like most bottles of Jack Daniels, it is wrapped in a snowy white […]
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Chicken Little Reviews: 30hop
Coralville’s new American grill, 30hop (900 East 2nd Ave., Coralville), is enormous, with two stories and a rooftop patio that’s open in warmer months. The boards above the bar—lumber salvaged from an old barn—add to the restaurant’s spacious feeling. I found myself juggling 30hop’s conflicting aesthetics: It presents an unresolved conversation between old and new, […]
