116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

Elijah Decious
The first time I learned how to ask good questions was at age 5, when I learned Santa Claus was not real. “Whose lap have I been sitting on all these years?!” was the first question I asked, according to my mother.
I’m a features reporter for The Gazette, which means I have the opportunity to get to know folks on a more personal level, show people the best parts of life and demonstrate how daily news affects members of the community. In addition to covering restaurants and food news, I serve on The Gazette’s Fact Checker team and have a particular passion for human interest pieces as well as stories focusing on marginalized communities.
Sometimes, taking a moment to listen to others and reflect on what they say — even those who might not think they have much of a story to tell — really puts things in perspective.
When I’m not reporting, I like to travel, go bird watching, search for new items to add to my Peanuts collection and keep my cat from scaring away the cardinals on my balcony.
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Latest Articles by Elijah Decious
Restaurants Nov. 2, 2023 5:30 am695d ago
The shop specializes in hand-painted artisan chocolates, homemade cakes and cupcakes, and specialties like tiramisu.
Restaurants Nov. 1, 2023 11:15 am696d ago
A new menu update, released on Oct. 23, brings back some of the old favorites that were popular during their previous tenure, like seared tuna, the Black & Bleu burger, spinach artichoke dip and Monterrey flatbread.
Restaurants Nov. 1, 2023 6:15 am696d ago
With over 30 locations, Hokkaido Ramen House will join two other new restaurants filling out vacant spaces in Coralville’s Iowa River Landing.
Restaurants Nov. 1, 2023 5:45 am696d ago
The restaurant cited barriers to profitability as they worked to get off the ground through the pandemic and derecho. Operators thanked their loyal customers, referring them to Midnight Smoker BBQ in NewBo City Market for “top notch ‘que.”
Restaurants Oct. 31, 2023 2:58 pm697d ago
Over its five-year course in the Czech Village, Chef Samuel Charles made a name for Rodina by pioneering Midwest comfort food as its own distinct category of cuisine. He was named Chef of the Year in 2021 by the Iowa Restaurant Association and earned a semifinalist nod for the 2023 James Beard Award.
Music Oct. 30, 2023 9:23 am698d ago
Eli Ward is betting his tenacity and skill will set him apart among dozens of talented singers for a shot at $100,000 and a record deal.
People & Places Oct. 27, 2023 6:00 am701d ago
Bertram Road’s “Blue Bridge” in Cedar Rapids has found a new home in Indian Creek Nature Center after an unsuccessful attempt to transport it in April.
Restaurants Oct. 26, 2023 8:03 am702d ago
From bibimbap and kimbap to bulgogi wraps, Oja offers a curation of the essentials from South Korean cuisine.
Restaurants Oct. 25, 2023 8:03 am703d ago
The Bep Teahouse’s menu offers fruit teas, boba milk teas with traditional, chewy tapioca pearls, and other smoothies.
Restaurants Oct. 25, 2023 8:00 am703d ago
The pizzeria with a rare, imported Czech beer closed with a two-day notice over the weekend.
People & Places Oct. 21, 2023 5:30 am707d ago
A new sculpture park along one of Mount Vernon’s trails hopes to add more value to the city’s art scene with plans for future growth.
Restaurants Nov. 7, 2024 1:50 pm324d ago
From the decor to the menu, see what’s new in one of Iowa City’s oldest diners.
Restaurants Oct. 19, 2023 10:45 am709d ago
Cafe Allez, with a bakery and espresso bar inspired by the Tour de France and European travels, will occupy the spot that was previously home to
Restaurants Oct. 19, 2023 3:26 am709d ago
A new breakfast spot has opened in southwest Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Oct. 19, 2023 3:29 am709d ago
A new Mexican restaurant has opened in Coralville’s Iowa River Landing District.