Food & Drink

Now 50 years in the making, the International Banquet has offered a space for students to express themselves. But in celebrating their differences, they realized that they’re more alike than they thought.

Signs on site and a social media presence recently popped up for Acapulco Seafood & Grill.

Starting April 12, the restaurant with counter service for breakfast and lunch will offer table service for dinner from 5 to 9 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins will be accepted.

Glazed and Infused at 804 Fifth St. SE., adjacent to the recently-opened Oak Hill Tavern, opened March 31 with more than a dozen traditional and cocktail-themed flavors, a self-serve coffee bar and other beverages of choice.

Danni Pace started the business in 2023

Coe College celebrates its 50th year of diversity from around the world through the annual International Banquet, set for April 7.

Skinny’s Barbeque owner Cord Kleist uses pork butts coated in mustard, salt and a generous helping of black pepper to grow a Texas-style bark cooked over oak wood. Only recently did he start to add a proprietary blend of seasonings.

Iowa’s Texas Roadhouse restaurants invite the public to a fundraiser on Thursday, April 4, as police officers, athletes and volunteers serve guests and collect donations at “Tip-A-Cop” events across the state.

Want high quality meat with your pho? Try this Iowa City area Vietnamese restaurant.

Street food meets modern fusion at Mextizo and CaFe Tacuba.

Big Grove Brewery has announced the nonprofit recipients of $48,000 in 2024 grants for Linn, Johnson and Polk counties.

The 15th annual competition hosted by the Iowa Beef Industry Council and Iowa Cattlemen’s Association has given nods to restaurants in Waterloo, Monticello and Iowa City after tallying more than 7,500 ballots voting on more than 500 nominees.