Zombie Burger, the popular Des Moines-based franchise known for its exotic sandwiches and shakes, may soon be heading to Iowa City, according to co-owner Paul Rottenberg. The Des Moines Register reported today that Zombie Burger will open a counter-service location in Ankeny, Iowa “no later than May,” with plans to add quick-serve locations in Iowa […]
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Two-day organic food conference heads to Iowa City
2015 Iowa Organic Conference IMU — Sunday and Monday, Nov. 22 and 23 This Sunday and Monday, Nov. 22-23, the Iowa Memorial Union (125 N Madison St, Iowa City) will host the 15th Annual Iowa Organic Conference — a celebration of the biodiversity of organic farming. The two-day festival includes exhibits, networking events and speakers, […]
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Edible Outdoors hosts Fall Harvest Potluck at Public Space One
Iowa City-based community organization Edible Outdoors (EO) will host a potluck dinner party at the Wesley Center of Public Space One this Saturday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. The ultimate goal of the potluck is to bring together hunted, fished, foraged or homegrown goods, though store-bought items will be accepted and shared just the same.
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LV Recommends: Fabian’s Seafood Truck
Once every few weeks in Iowa City — probably on a Monday around 10 a.m. — a refrigerated truck pulls into the Riverside Dairy Queen’s parking lot (526 Riverside Drive). It is white and completely unmarked. Actually, there’s this: A single leaf of oversized printer paper, duct taped to the driver-side door. It says FABIAN […]
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Photos: Opening day at Lucky’s Market
This week, Lucky’s Market opened in the Iowa City Marketplace (formerly Sycamore Mall).
The new eastside grocer will welcome guests with a Local Food Fest this Friday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., featuring free samples of Iowa-grown agricultural products.
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Chicken Little Reviews: Pho Zaika
The flavors of Vietnamese food — garlic, lemongrass, ginger, star anise, cloves, cinnamon, chilies, fish sauce — are some of my favorites. Thankfully, and at long last, there is delicious, complexly flavored Vietnamese food in the Iowa City area, at Coralville’s Pho Zaika. Pho Zaika, also known as “I ♥ Pho,” opened early this year […]
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The food trucks are coming: City council approves mobile vending ordinance
The Iowa City Council passed and adopted an ordinance Tuesday that greatly expands where and when mobile food vendors are allowed to operate in Iowa City…
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New bbq restaurant pops up on Iowa City’s north side
Pop’s Old ‘N New Bar-B-Que opened this Wednesday in Iowa City’s north side at the former location of The Pit Smokehouse (130 N Dubuque St.). The new eatery, which began renovations in February, is a creation by the owners of Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon. Mike Ritchie, one of the owners’ fathers, has been overseeing much […]
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A taste of history: Walking tour highlights historic food locations in Iowa City
Have you ever wondered where Iowa City’s food culture came from, or what foods and drinks are specifically tied to Iowa City, and why? Have you ever…
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Sample Asian cuisine this Thursday at CAB’s Taste of Asia event
Satisfy your late-night hunger craving this Thursday, April 9, as the Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosts Taste of Asia, a celebration of Asian food and culture…
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How to Mission Creek: A guide to Saturday and Sunday
Hopefully, you’ve been Mission-Creeking-it-up all week (seriously, Amen Dunes! Silver Apples! Real Estate! Freddie Gibbs! How to Dress Well! Foxygen!), but if not, there’s still enough music, film and literature to satiate your soul for weeks — all happening in just one weekend.
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Chef David Burt’s top vegetarian picks for the IC area
David Burt is an area chef who co-founded the much-beloved vegan restaurant The Red Avocado, which closed in 2012. After the restaurant’s closing, Burt returned to the board of Field to Family, a non-profit, local foods advocacy group that serves vegetarians and omnivores alike, and he also started Four Square Meals…
