On the corner of Linn and Bloomington in downtown Iowa City’s Northside, Kindred Coffee fills its sunny, plant-lined space with lattes, cappuccinos and the occasional troupe of dancers. (In May, it hosted a show by University of Iowa dance students and DanceWorks Chicago performers; more recently, IC Dance Company put on a “Dancer Social” in […]
Northside Marketplace
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Long before a Final Four, George’s has been the go-to spot to watch Iowa women’s basketball
Three blocks from the bar colony of downtown Iowa City sits the Northside Market, a neighborhood some of the quieter and more niche businesses call home. There’s Dirty John’s Grocery, the endless kitsch of Artifacts and the town’s only falafel joint, Oasis. There is also a little place called George’s Buffet. A slender two-story frame […]
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Wine, dine and donate: Brix contributes more than $13,000 to fellow downtown businesses and arts organizations
When Nick Craig, owner of Brix Cheese Shop and Wine Bar in Iowa City’s Northside Neighborhood, was making plans for his girlfriend’s April 19 birthday, he knew the couple couldn’t celebrate the way they would under normal circumstances. He and Lacy Laughton would usually mark the occasion by going to a performance or eating at […]
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Prairie Kitchen Store will open in the old Motley Cow Cafe space
The Northside Marketplace location that was home to the Motley Cow Cafe for nine years finally has a new tenant. But instead of catering to those looking to dine out, the Prairie Kitchen Store will feature kitchen tools, cookware as well as cooking demonstrations and classes for those wanting to make dining at home a better experience.
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Wild Culture Kombucha’s taproom brings a big-city staple to Iowa City
Though kombucha has been around for more than 2,000 years, interest in the fermented tea drink has spiked considerably in the U.S. in the last decade or two. From hobbyists trying their hand at home brewing to major corporations capitalizing on the trend, kombucha is widely seen as a healthy alternative to beer and soda. […]
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Wild Culture Kombucha is opening a taproom in Iowa City’s north side
Wild Culture Kombucha is expanding beyond growlers, guest taps and a booth at the Iowa City Farmers Market. The low-alcohol probiotic beverages will soon have a permanent home of their own at 210 N Linn St in Iowa City, formerly Sonny’s Northside Tap. Roughly three years after starting their business, Wild Culture owners Rachelle Schmidt […]
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Domby returns to Iowa City’s north side
The women’s clothing boutique Domby will return to Iowa City after closing its downtown doors last summer. The store has found a new northside location at 213 N. Linn St. next to Brix, and hopes to open by May 1. According to owner Valerie Chittick, she began to look for a location with more parking […]
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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 […]
