Wherever you find yourself on the brunch spectrum — from a quiet moment of reflection over coffee and a newspaper, to a mimosa-filled celebration of food and friends — you’ll find a satisfying meal at any of these area institutions…
Iowa City food
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Guide: Specialty grocers and markets in the Iowa City area
Acapulco 2 has a wide selection of produce, a meat counter and also Mexican breads and sweets. Their tres leches cake and flan are particular customer favorites.
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Guide: Restaurants in the Iowa City area
There is something in this index for most palates and budgets, and each location listed was selected by editors for the unique character it brings to our area. Most are here in Iowa City; others are very much worth the drive…
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Wildwood owners collaborating on new barbecue joint for Iowa City’s North side
A small group of restaurateurs are teaming up to bring a unique take on barbecue to Iowa City’s North side. The new restaurant — dubbed Pop’s Old and New Barbecue…
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Chicken Little Reviews: Osaka Japanese Restaurant
Located in the heart of downtown Iowa City in the space formerly occupied by Iron Hawk, Osaka Japanese Restaurant opened in fall of 2014 and has a large menu that seems to be fairly cut-and-dried as far as Japanese cuisine goes around here: lunchtime bento boxes, soups, salads, sashimi, nigiri, sushi rolls, katsu, dumplings, tempura, […]
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Chicken Little Reviews: Orchard Green Lounge
When the lights are shining, and it’s filled with diners, I am thankful for Orchard Green Lounge. On a recent evening, my dining partner and I nabbed a parking spot outside the back entrance of Orchard Green Restaurant (521 S. Gilbert St.). Upon entering, we were greeted by a host stationed at the desk at […]
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Interview: Mark Bittman on diet, food systems and rethinking Iowa’s food policies
Mark Bittman, New York Times columnist and author of best-selling cookbooks, was scheduled to speak at the Englert this evening…
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Former Pit employees caught off-guard by closure
Iowa City’s barbecue lovers learned with a heavy heart last week that The Pit Smokehouse, located at 130 N. Dubuque St., has closed after 10 years in business. If the closure took you by surprise, you’re not alone. Former employees say that when the restaurant closed permanently on Jan. 9, many weren’t aware of the […]
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Whitey’s closes downtown Iowa City location
Whitey’s Ice Cream in downtown Iowa City has closed permanently, employees say. The former Whitey’s building, owned by Mark Ginsberg (curator of M.C. Ginsberg Objects of Art), is currently undergoing renovations, and though Whitey’s management was amenable to the construction project, they say the decision to move back in became more difficult as time went […]
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Pullman Bar and Diner set to open in downtown Iowa City
A local take on the classic American diner arrives in downtown Iowa City today as Pullman Bar and Diner opens at 17 S. Dubuque St. Located in the space formerly occupied by Orange Leaf, the interior has been completely transformed in recent months. The long, narrow space and curved ceiling subtly reference a railcar. Vintage […]
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Bike-themed restaurant ‘Ride’ opens today in Iowa City
Ride, Iowa City’s newest restaurant, opened for breakfast today. The bike-themed restaurant is located at 630 Iowa Ave. in the space formerly occupied by Lou Henri’s — a location that has undergone significant change in recent months: The interior has been completely remodeled and now includes a full bar, as well as a new outdoor […]
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UI students launch food company focusing on fresh tofu
One of Iowa City’s newest commercial food producers, Old Capitol Food Co., plans to start selling its products in area grocery stores this January. OCF is a natural food company started by University of Iowa undergrads that focuses on fresh and local foods. The first product they plan to sell is fresh tofu made from […]
