Looking for something new? These eight new restaurants deserve a spot on your short-list. Maggie’s Farm Pizza 1308 Melrose Ave, Iowa City A long-time NewBo and Iowa City Farmer’s Market favorite, Maggie’s Farm Pizza opened their independent brick and mortar restaurant on the west side of Iowa City in August 2017. In collaboration with local […]
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2020 Guide: A-Z Restaurants in the Iowa City area and Cedar Rapids
Use this index as a guide to find your next favorite meal. This exhaustive list of restaurants, bars, cafés and bistros covers a range of budgets and a multitude of palates—there truly is something for everyone here. Price range is indicated on a scale of $ to $$$$ and accounts for each establishment’s average price […]
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Made from the market: Strawberry-Rhubarb Cocktail
Spring is finally here! That means it’s time for the farmers market. Rhubarb is one of the first crops up, and I’m always looking for new ways to use it. Pies and jams are great, of course, but sometimes you need something a bit more adult. Why not a cocktail? Rhubarb and gin are a wonderful combination. Both are subtly floral and highly fragrant — they just need another ingredient or two to make them pop. It’s the same reason that rhubarb pie is boring, but rhubarb and strawberry is brilliant. As I was brainstorming this, my friend Andy suggested adding basil, and a springtime cocktail was born.
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LV Recommends: Notable restaurant newbies in the Iowa City area
[vc_row class=”bb-row”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Countless bars and restaurants have cropped up through the corridor area over the last year. Pick any of these standouts from the highlight reel, and you’re sure to be pleased. The Dingo Bar 1040 Martin St, Iowa City Feeling the neighborhood needed a place where residents could socialize and connect over a great cup […]
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LV Recommends: 4 must-try burgers in the Iowa City area
[vc_row class=”bb-row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] For a satisfying hand-held dinner, it’s hard to beat a classic burger—the quintessential American meal. A burger at any one of these restaurants is sure to fit the bill, whether you’re a meat-eater or not. The Mill 120 E Burlington St, Iowa City Many things might draw you into The Mill: local music, […]
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LV Recommends: 4 places to find a thirst-quenching pick-me-ups in the Iowa City area
[vc_row class=”bb-row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Gone are the days of Ensure Nutritional Shakes and Carnation Instant Breakfast. Tasty green juice, fizzy kombucha and vitamin-packed elixirs are everywhere these days. At these healthy hot-spots, you can, quite literally, drink to good health. Get Fresh 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids Inside the NewBo City Market, among the burgers and […]
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LV Recommends: 3 Eastern Iowa bakeries that have mastered the art of the simple loaf
[vc_row class=”bb-row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Artisan bakers lay claim to the simple loaf of bread. Breads from Anna 3007 Sierra Ct SW, Iowa City Anna Sobaski, founder of Iowa City-based Breads from Anna, realized an untapped market in the world of bread when diagnosed with celiac disease. Unable to find good gluten-free bread, she sought after making it […]
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LV Recommends: You’ve gotta try these mouth-watering fries
[vc_row class=”bb-row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Traditionally relegated to side-dish territory, these area restaurants provide evidence that simple fried potatoes are worthy of a closer look. And definitely a few more bites. Jimmy Jack’s Rib Shack 201 S Clinton St, Iowa City, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd, Iowa City Jimmy Jack’s may be known for its smoky meats and delicious […]
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LV Recommends: 4 diners and restaurants to find pancakes supreme in the Iowa City area
[vc_row class=”bb-row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Let’s all raise a coffee mug to pancake-filled mornings. No office meetings or emails to respond to today: Welcome to your chill morning, drizzled with an extra dose of sweetness. We will have our cake and eat it too, because this is adulting at it’s finest. Crêpes de Luxe Café 309 E College […]
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LV Recommends: 5 places with tacos worth trekking for
[vc_row class=”bb-row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] When travelling through the corridor (and beyond), you can devour authentic Mexican cuisine at every stop. It may take you a few attempts to cross these all off your list, but the toothsome tacos at these restaurants will make it worth your while. Antojitos Carmen 207 Main St, Columbus Junction It doesn’t get […]
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LV Recommends: 4 top spots to find a proper cup of tea in the Iowa City area
[vc_row class=”bb-row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] The best spots for a cuppa! High Ground Cafe 301 E Market St, Iowa City, 925 E 2nd Ave, Coralville The Northside location of this cozy cafe is a hotspot for study groups with a boisterous reputation for its music and comedy shows. High Ground Cafe recently opened a second location at the […]
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LV Recommends: Reward your sweet tooth with icy treats from these area establishments
[vc_row class=”bb-row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Scoop it. Blend it. Twist it. Shake it. No matter how they’re served, the icy treats from these area establishments are always sure to satisfy a sweet tooth. Dairy Queen 501 16th St NE, Cedar Rapids This walk-up Dairy Queen in a residential Cedar Rapids neighborhood is one not to miss. You can […]
