Elijah Decious

The restaurant from Andres Torres, owner of Villa’s Patio in Cedar Rapids and Marion, offered several novelties in the crowded Mexican food scene, including a Sinaloa focus from the Pacific coast, Mexican-inspired sushi and steak options.

The Marion site previously was home to Bistro 3 Nineteen.

The Coralville location will close on Dec. 31 after almost nine years in business at Coral Ridge Mall.

The shop, previously managed by Cedar Rapids pop singer Alisabeth Von Presley, reopened Dec. 2, revealing a new, cozy aesthetic — a sharp departure from its previously pink, flamboyant decor.

In a world that has become increasingly disconnected in real life, Wyzr Friends hopes to decrease social isolation among those in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond.

Raging Ryno’s, opened near Coe College in Cedar Rapids, exhibits its managing partner’s personality in a way few restaurants do.

Whether you’re serving buffet style, having a potluck or transporting food, there are a few simple rules to keep yourself safe from E. Coli, salmonella and more.

A new restaurant has opened in the brick building previously home to Fong’s Pizza in the New Bohemia neighborhood.

Only a year after it opened, Dash’s third attempt to expand will close on Christmas Eve.

State coalition brings new focus amid anti-LGBTQ legislation

Despite earning the crowning jewel on Chef Mon Sayasit’s prestigious awards, there’s no rarefied air around him. With a reach far beyond his own kitchen, Iowa’s Chef of the Year for 2023 manages remarkable influence with humble groundings.

With a new variety unmatched by its competitors, Mezcal Tequila Cocina stands to expand the palate of Cedar Rapids.

A public hearing has been set to start the process of rezoning an area in northeast Cedar Rapids for a new Chick-fil-A location.

With Big Grove Brewery and Pickle Palace opening this month, Kingston Yard’s $81.5 million development is kicking off a new era for Cedar Rapids’ urban core.

The comedy club, which started as Thew Brewing in 2018, will close just after Big Grove Brewery opens its Cedar Rapids location nearby.