Food & Drink

The owner of Marco’s Grilled Cheese has opened a new tropical escape on North Linn Street in Iowa City.

MIX, formerly known as MIX Sushi & Kitchen in downtown Cedar Rapids, is introducing hot pot to Marion and the northern Corridor.

At SOMM Wines in Fairfield, Iowa, owner Krista Matthes loves giving guests expert advice on wine selections and pairings. This week, pair Champagne with mushroom popover pie or gougeres tea sandwiches.

Cheddar gougeres, mushroom popover pancakes recipes offer a little levity to cooking and a change in routine.

The Mexican category of restaurants is growing in Cedar Rapids, but it’s finding more diversity in its growth, too.

Up in Smoke has filled the vacancy left by Anvil Meat Market & Deli’s departure in 2021.

After several months of remodeling, Bluebird Cafe has opened another location, branching out to Solon.

Galinha arrepiada is a decadent and creamy chicken casserole is commonly used as a spread or topping in Brazil.

Mama Pearls in Cedar Rapids brings a new take on soul food to a cloud kitchen — and the restaurant has a dessert menu just for the Southern sweet tooth.

Rapid Creek Cidery is merging with Wilson’s Orchard & Farm and reopening as Wilson’s Ciderhouse & Venue, which will introduce Saturday brunch service to complement its Sunday brunch.

Big Grove Brewery announced Friday a total of $24,000 in grants to a trio of local nonprofits as part of its Big Grove for Good program.

Mamacita Taco Pub is owned by local restaurateurs Haile Duncan and Ozzie Aguirre, who own Mas Margaritas and the recently opened La Casita, right next door to Mamacita.