Food & Drink

Admission includes a cocktail hour with appetizers and drinks from local restaurants and breweries; a silent auction with exclusive offers from shops and services in the municipal districts; and a plated dinner from one of four local caterers set to DJ music on the river.

The restaurant, run by two Italian brothers, is opening a second location at Westdale Town Center.

“For the second time this year, Iowa breweries have been recognized as some of the best and brightest,” said Iowa Brewers Guild executive director Noreen Otto. “When Iowans drink local, they’re drinking some of the best craft beer in the world.”

After a rough start to 2023, the iconic Hamburg Inn has closed again in Iowa City.

Harry’s Bar & Grill, with fresh signage and an awning on its storefront at 116 E. Washington St., hopes to offer a full menu soon in the spot between Mesa Pizza and Bo-James.

Owners Kathy and Peter Kessler reopened the restaurant in January 2022 after a short closure, bringing on new Executive Chef Chris Grebner. The concept changed from a breakfast and brunch spot to a seasonal farm-to-table concept with a menu that changed weekly.

With a selection from hundreds of family recipes going back generations, those with a sweet tooth can now get their fix without driving to Iowa County.

It’s never been easier to complement your on-the-go lifestyle with nourishing meals, thanks to the microwave.

Oelwein’s Thyron Mathews, owner of T&T BBQ and Catering, stays humble in giving back to his community, even after a prized Netflix win catapulted his name recognition.

Plans for a location in the Iowa City area finally came to fruition after 10 years in the making.

The franchised chain’s menu features pretzels and pretzel bites of various flavors, alongside hot dog pretzel bites and several flavors of lemonade.

From deep-dish cinnamon rolls to rotisserie chicken and everything in between, Barrett’s Quality Eats delivers top-tier simplicities in a casual cafe concept.