Iowa City’s Northside Neighborhood has seen a number of changes recently, from the establishment of a temporary mini pedestrian mall to the debut of a racial justice-focused mural on the side of the new Market House building on North Linn Street. On Wednesday, a Northside business announced another big change. Mexican restaurant El Banditos is […]
Billy’s High Hat Diner
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Bandito Billy’s: Here’s how to eat at one of Derek Perez’s restaurants for the next few weeks
If you live in Iowa City and have been brave enough to leave the house recently, you’ve probably noticed that El Bandito’s (327 E Market St) is closed. Here’s what’s up, as confirmed by owner Derek Perez: • The 327 E Market St location is currently closed for renovations. It is expected to re-open in […]
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Billy’s High Hat Diner opens in Iowa City
Local restaurateur Derek Perez’s new venture, Billy’s High Hat Diner, opened today, March 17 in the space formerly occupied by Augusta (630 Iowa Avenue). Ryan Whiting, Perez’s right-hand man at Bandito’s, is a partner in the new restaurant, and Iowa City native Andrew Mennenga will also take on a leadership role.
