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The historic Maytk building, built in 1893 at 1029 Third St. SE in the heart of the NewBo District, was renovated by owners Mike and Lynette Richards, who bought the building in 1999.

The wait is almost over for Tomaso’s move to the corner of First Avenue NE and 27th Street NE in Cedar Rapids.

The franchisee will open five Grimaldi’s locations in Iowa, with the first planned to open by the end of 2023.

Brittany Hannah, who opened the restaurant in 2018, has moved the business to counter service with a new, fast-casual environment and business hours that will feature staple breakfast and lunch fare all day, with an emphasis on simplicity and fresh, scratch-made dishes.

Less than two years after opening its first location in downtown Iowa City, The KETO Kitchen is moving to Cedar Rapids.

A winner of season 5 of Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship and a 17-time sous chef on Iron Chef is planning a brand new restaurant in north Coralville.

From Cedar Rapids Facebook foodie groups to national news outlets, Culver’s is making a splash with its decision this month to switch soda fountains from Pepsi to Coca-Cola products.

4 Hermanos Mexican Food opened on Dec. 19 at 1725 Boyson Rd. The expansive menu features a wide variety of burritos, fries, nachos, quesadillas, enchiladas, salads, tacos and roll tacos (commonly known as taquitos.)

The ground-level space at 211 E. Ninth St., Suite 135, previously was home to La Vecina Restaurante, a modern upscale Mexican restaurant.

In a new statement, an attorney for Hamburg Inn No. 2’s owner said the Iowa City restaurant will close for the month of January, under new management, to undergo repairs.

Great Harvest Bread Company’s second location, The Cafe at Westdale, is preparing to open soon.

A hibachi and sushi spot has opened its first dining room in Cedar Rapids after about a year in business as a food truck.

After less than two years in business, The Brass Fountain is closing in Solon.

Iowa City’s iconic Hamburg Inn No. 2 is set to close indefinitely Jan. 8 in part due to strained communications between local management and the owner.

There were 10 stories hungry readers couldn’t get enough of as restaurants opened and closed through the year.