Food & Drink

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.

Cedar Rapids now has its first crepe shop. Tasty Crepe is open in the cloud kitchen near Lindale Mall.

New data from the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance shows that Cedar Rapids is starting to shed its reputation as a “chain restaurant city” as it becomes a state leader in independent restaurant trends.

See the seven foods, desserts and drinks that impressed us the most at Iowa City’s in-person return of Top Chef Iowa City.

The Eat Shop in Solon had a line going down the block Saturday as customers eagerly supported the fundraiser for Ukrainians fleeing or staying to fight the Russian invasion.