Restaurants

Retired chef and culinary instructor Phil Carey, a judge in the contest, praised the sports grill’s tenderloin for several qualities, calling it “the star of the show.”

Starting early next year, Iowa beer brands Backpocket Brewing and Peace Tree Brewing will move in with SingleSpeed Brewing Co. to create a craft beer destination in northeastern Iowa.

A new restaurant specializing in fusion of fried chicken flavors is starting to heat up at Coral Ridge Mall.

A bakery and Cajun restaurant is moving to downtown Cedar Rapids.

Tuscany Grill, opened in late June, is launching owner Juan Morelo’s first venture into the Corridor dining scene.

Jade Luter is moving one current sport’s bar concept, creating a sequel to one cafe and creating a new Mexican restaurant concept with locations in Cedar Rapids and Marion.

When one pretzel door closes, another one opens.

A Mexican restaurant near the downtown and MedQuarter areas of Cedar Rapids has closed shortly after it opened.

Shop a wide selection of apples and pumpkins grown organically on-site for eating, baking or decorating.

A new restaurant has closed only about a year after it opened.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is suing the franchisee of five of its Iowa restaurants, two of which are located in the Corridor.

The centerpiece of the evening features the auction of 14 pairs of 1960s go-go boots decorated by local artists to complement the night’s groovy theme.