Elijah Decious

Earl’s Grill and Chill has opened just in time for the the heat of summer in Marion.

Located in the basement between The Roxxy and The Stuffed Olive, Double Tap began pouring on June 22. It’s open for pizza, beer, cocktails and dozens of new and vintage games until midnight every day.

One transgender Cedar Rapids teen has grown closer to his faith in God, despite what many Christians may say.

The breakfast and lunch spot will close June 30, after 7 years in business.

A new cafe off the beaten path for most restaurants and coffee shops has opened in a fast-developing area.

Jam Investments, based in Altoona, owns 14 other Popeyes in Iowa, including the closest one to Iowa City, at 750 Coral Ridge Ave. in Coralville.

The longtime Cedar Rapids staple will soon open a second location in Marion.

The space was previously occupied by Anvil Meat Market & Deli, which closed in September.

BurgerFiend opened at 2020 16th Ave. SW in May, returning to its original location after several years while maintaining its other Center Point Road NE location. Its Center Point Road location has since closed and is now Breakfast Barn and Lunch House.

For the first time since 2003, the only African American Museum in Iowa will get a major facelift as it pivots for a stronger statewide presence.

In the 36 years between the first ‘Top Gun’ movie in 1986 and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ now in theaters, one Marion man has identified Iowa’s 40 ace pilots and collected 365 models of the planes they flew.

In addition to an extensive martini menu, it offers hot and cold tapas, flatbreads and weekend brunch service.

Where else can you get tacos after midnight?

Oasis Street Food, known for its preservative-free hummus, first expanded to store shelves with one Costco in Iowa. Now, Oasis is present in three Iowa Costcos and Nebraska Costcos.

Craving Chicago-style Italian beef? Check out this new small business in NewBo City Market.