Food & Drink

The Raspberry Cheesecake Poundcake is sure to attract attention on any table with bright red raspberries on top of a crispy crunchy outer layer of the cake, all drizzled in vanilla glaze.

A new American restaurant has found ready success in Coralville ahead of plans to expand to Marion and Des Moines.

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.