Food & Drink

Gazette photojournalists present their best photos they’ve produced in the second half of May 2025

Inspiration can come from anywhere. Sometimes it’s a common dish that I want to leave my own mark on. Sometimes it’s an elegant, skillful meal I have seen a professional make and want to see if I can recreate myself. And sometimes, inspiration strikes late at night at a Love’s Travel Stop in Morris, Illinois. That’s what happened with these Pita Pocket Sandwiches.

Grilling allows you to prepare a balanced meal for your guests, from fruits and vegetables to your favorite lean protein to even toasting those whole-wheat hamburger buns.

White Tree bakery, started by owner Jen Juhl in 2021, has settled into a more visible spot after a few moves.

Xolo is introducing their most popular concept to Johnson County with a familiar menu and a new twist on interior design.

It took eight months and a million dollars to transform the industrial site into a prime dining experience.

Prepare to transform your meals and captivate your senses with this iconic and refreshing creation.

A longtime food truck has found a more stationary location in New Bohemia.

NewBo City Market’s signature annual celebration is back.

A popular restaurant for fried fare has opened a second location in short order.

Cedar Rapids restaurateurs are expanding to Johnson County with their latest opening.

Sanctuary Pub is coming back to life less than six months after it closed in December 2024.