If your tastes lean more toward pizza and videogames, you don’t have to leave town for a family-friendly excursion. Forbidden Planet has arcade games…
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Guide: Karaoke in the Iowa City area
From bass-booming dance clubs and live music venues to quiet hilltop taverns, Iowa City is full of places to let loose, unwind and rock out. And, if you’re ready to take the stage yourself, trust these karaoke joints to turn your night into something to sing about…
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Experience: ‘Above-the-neck’ dishes in the Iowa City area
Experience some of the most succulent, yet frequently underused, parts of mammals and fish when you explore the culinary beauties of the head. From “face bacon” to lengua, wasting these above-the-neck ingredients is a crime against the tastebuds…
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LV Recommends: Fresh seafood in the Iowa City area
Though Iowa is far from any ocean, that doesn’t mean we’re lacking in fresh, well-prepared seafood. Whether cooked or raw, the quality of fish and shellfish in Iowa can evoke memories of the sea…
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LV Recommends: Pizza in the IC area
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.
