Elijah Decious

These spinning tops, inspired by traditional Mexican toy artisans, will bring out the child in you.

With a modern twist on mouthwatering classics, the chef setting the tone for the new Watermill Kitchen + Bar brings 18 years of details refined from working at upscale hotels like the Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott. The restaurant’s opening completes the property’s multi-million dollar transformation after leaving the Marriott portfolio.

The location is Chipotle’s third in the Corridor, following openings in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.

A NewBo City Market staple is expanding for the first time with a second location in a new Kingston Village Development.

The fast-casual concept announced plans on social media to open a second location at 1125 First Ave. SE — the corner shop vacated by Via Sofia’s earlier this month.

The new Calyx Creek, opened in June, hopes to make lavender an experience to remember.

For about 50 years after the Stonewall Riots, most Pride events in Iowa were consigned to larger cities. Now, small towns are bringing a new definition to “hometown pride.”

Twenty years ago, the owner of Cafe Dodici helped spark a movement to invest in downtown Washington. Now, her daughter and son-in-law are following in her footsteps with a new concept.

The new restaurant will offer a throwback to a former favorite on the southeast side: Cork and Fork.

A restaurant and doughnut shop duo in Oak Hill Jackson have closed and transferred to an old name resurfacing in Cedar Rapids.

Marion couple Lucas Howes and Lexi Thumann have completed a 6,000 square foot renovation, turning what was a crumbling 1866 structure into a place where tenants can have their own slice of a restored mansion.

For over 20 years, Buxton thrived as Iowa’s only majority Black city in history. Here’s what historians and authors of books say about it, and what Iowans can learn today from the former Monroe County town.

The Summer Culinary Camps series offers three unique themes, hands-on activities, and fun learning experiences for children ages 7 to 12.

Mike’s opened on June 7 to serve a variety of ice cream offerings plus grill food like cheeseburgers, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches and chicken strips.

Los Ortega’s, the only pupuseria in Cedar Rapids, is giving one mom a dream that took most of her life to realize.