Food is a source of comfort. That’s why we incorporate it into so many events. We use food to smooth over the awkwardness of first dates or meeting our partners’ families for the first time. To celebrate birthdays, graduations, new babies and marriages. To mourn the losses of loved ones, relationships and jobs. To lull […]
Iowa City Dining
LV Recommends: Goosetown Cafe

Does Iowa City really need another breakfast and brunch restaurant? If it’s as diverse in flavor and subtly inventive as Goosetown Cafe, then yes. What I’ve found after repeated trips to the brunch, lunch and dinner spot that opened in Iowa City’s Northside nearly a year ago is a place that’s hugely confident, a trait not many newer restaurants have. That confidence shows in a menu and a design with contrasting characteristics, but held together by quality. […]
LV Recommends: Superb noodle dishes in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area
Where to find elusive ingredients in the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area
LV Recommends: Five restaurants successfully riding the toast trend in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area
LV Recommends: Caterers and event spaces to make planning your next event a breeze
LV Recommends: Standbys and staples in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area
LV Recommends: Take a drive! These restaurants are worth the mileage
Waste not, want not: How Eastern Iowa is tackling the problem of food waste

From food sharing to organic composting, systems are being put in place to tackle issues of food waste, and they’re working. Stocking up on bulk goods at a wholesale warehouse club on a good sale. Over-catering for a party or event. Avoiding the slightly wrinkled pepper, bruised banana or about-to-expire dairy item at the grocery […]