Little Village sits down with Matt Ghabel of the Motley Cow to talk about anything and everything involving the world of cooking. From chef heroes to cooking mottos, Ghabel gives us the scoop on what’s going on at the Motley Cow and even back at home in his private kitchen.
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An interview with Trumpet Blossom Cafe owner Katy Meyer
Little Village sits down with Katy Meyer, owner of the Trumpet Blossom Cafe, to discuss the nuances of vegan cuisine. Meyer discusses what shaped her philosophy on food, her family’s history with cattle farming, food tattoos and more. Lets get to it! Little Village: Is Trumpet Blossom strictly vegan? Katy Meyer: Yes, a lot of […]
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Restaurants band together in support of 1105 Project
Eighteen Johnson County restaurants are donating a portion of their November 5 proceeds in support of the 1105 Project at Gilbert Court. The project began when the building at 1105 Gilbert Court — formerly a public health building — was sold to the Crisis Center of Johnson County by the Johnson County Supervisors in 2012. Four human service agencies are now preparing to move into the space by the end of this year, and they’re asking for the community’s help in raising $1.2 million to cover the costs of both interior and exterior renovations.
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Celebrating ten years: An Interview with DeLuxe Cakes and Pastries Owner Jamie Powers
DeLuxe Cakes and Pastries is celebrating its ten year anniversary on Saturday, November 2. Little Village sat down with owner and pastry chef…
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Short’s to celebrate fifth anniversary with a series of special events
“That’s Short’s” is a phrase Jacob Lancaster finds himself hearing and thinking often. Though it may sound like an inside joke, Lancaster, the general manager at…
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New Pioneer Co-op announces new store location
The New Pioneer Co-op board of directors announced today that a third store will be established in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The decision comes after the board of directors — by virtue of a unanimous vote on September 25 — entered into an agreement to purchase property for a third store location at 3338 Center Point […]
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Chicken Little Reviews: The Mill
For the uninitiated, which I assume is none of you, The Mill is, according to a tweet from Menomena, “the most fun [you will have in a restaurant] in years, if not decades! great place, great peeps.” The “great peeps” during my Friday lunch at noon were just me and the waitress. She did not […]
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Cyclists gearing up for third annual Culinary Ride
Bicyclists and locavores in the Iowa City area are gearing up for the third annual Culinary Ride, which begins this Sunday at 8 a.m. Participants in the Culinary Ride will choose whether they want to ride the shorter, 10-25 mile “Cherry Tomato” route, or the more challenging, 60+ mile “Beat-it-Up” route. Both routes take riders […]
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DIY Dinners with the The Full Moon Cafe: A celebration of all things fresh and local
Sometimes you want to experiment in the kitchen and cook a dish like Rabbit Terrine. But, you don’t want to cook it just for yourself, only to enjoy your culinary…
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Iowa City restaurant XIE to be featured in undisclosed reality TV show
The restaurant that took the place of Chef’s Table on Washington Street, yet hasn’t really managed to take off (in spite of the good food), is undergoing a top-secret…
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Donate some food, gain some knowledge this Sunday
New Pioneer Food Co-op has partnered with the Englert Theatre and FilmScene to offer a screening of A Place at the Table Sunday at 3:00 p.m. The screening takes place at Englert Theatre and will be followed by refreshment and a post-film discussion.
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Chicken Little Reviews: Brix Cheese Shop and Wine Bar
On a rare rain-free afternoon in early June, I was feeling peckish and decided to risk crossing the road for a bite at Brix, one of Iowa City’s newest Northside eateries. Brix is a place I often overlook for lunch, partly because it’s only been open since last December, and also because I have never […]
