Augusta, the popular New Orleans-style restaurant in Oxford will be shutting its doors and relocating to Iowa City next month. The restaurant’s co-owner, Jeri Halperin, confirmed that the operation will take over the space recently vacated by bicycle-themed restaurant Ride (630 Iowa Ave.) in time for their Mardi Gras celebration on Feb. 9. An opening […]
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Bike-themed restaurant Ride will shut its doors on Jan. 1
Ride (630 Iowa Ave.), the bike-themed restaurant known in part for its brunch menu, burgers and large patio, will close for good on Jan. 1. The restaurant, just east of downtown, opened on Dec. 11, 2014. It was a venture long in the making between Derek Perez, Keven Perez and Tom “Roc” Kemmerer, all co-owners […]
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Apres Wine Bar and Bistro to open by the end of June
Après Wine Bar and Bistro, the first restaurant to arrive in Iowa City’s Peninsula Neighborhood, will open its doors before the end of the month says owner Emmet Carmichael. The menu at Après will focus on small plates and wine, drawing inspiration from European dining culture; the name comes from the French for the word […]
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Northside Bistro opens its doors today
Visitors to Iowa City’s Northside Marketplace will have a new place to dine as Northside Bistro opens its doors today at 3 p.m. at 203 N. Linn St. Behind the new restaurant is Andy Diep, who also owns Konomi in Coralville’s Iowa River Landing. The concept for the restaurant’s menu is very open ended, drawing […]
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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…
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Play date: Get your game on while you drink and dine in the Iowa City area
If your tastes lean more toward pizza and videogames, you don’t have to leave town for a family-friendly excursion. Forbidden Planet has arcade games…
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Experience: ‘Above-the-neck’ dishes in the Iowa City area
Experience some of the most succulent, yet frequently underused, parts of mammals and fish when you explore the culinary beauties of the head. From “face bacon” to lengua, wasting these above-the-neck ingredients is a crime against the tastebuds…
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LV Recommends: Fresh seafood in the Iowa City area
Though Iowa is far from any ocean, that doesn’t mean we’re lacking in fresh, well-prepared seafood. Whether cooked or raw, the quality of fish and shellfish in Iowa can evoke memories of the sea…
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LV Recommends: Pizza in the IC area
The folks at Lincoln Wine Bar use quality Italian products — like double zero flour and San Marzano tomatoes — to create authentically Neapolitan, thin-crust, wood-fired pizzas that feature local, seasonal toppings whenever possible. The Wine Bar also offers excellent espresso, tinned fish delicacies from Spain and a gorgeously curated selection of interesting wine and boutique beers.
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LV Recommends: Quick bites in the Iowa City area
The Iowa City area has many options that cater to your schedule without skimping on flavor or quality. With competitive prices, Nodo has the upper hand of having a creative menu and being meticulously crafted. The selections range from wraps to burgers, and the downtown Iowa City location has prime outside seating when the weather permits.
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LV Recommends: Tapas, small plates and charcuterie in the Iowa City area
If you are looking to hit the town, but you can’t sit still for an all-night, multi-course affair, count on these destinations for quality small plates and cocktails…
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LV Recommends: Blissful bites in the Iowa City area
There are moments when you’re eating, and you sigh with certainty that nothing has ever tasted so perfect. These moments can happen often in the Iowa City area, if you know how to look for them. Here’s a starter guide…
