Food & Drink

No one wants to miss out on this Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding recipe, a crusty and creamy cinnamon concoction.

Local franchisees Alexandra and DeAngelo Seay expand to Cedar Rapids from Coralville.

See the most popular food stories of 2021 — a year that couldn’t stop dozens of new openings in the Corridor, despite myriad challenges.

When pictures of gingerbread constructions began popping up on Facebook in late November, The Gazette invited readers to send in photos and descriptions of their creations. We think they’ve done a deliciously wonderful job.

Jwan Trevelle Roush is charged with first-degree robbery and theft after court documents said he beat Ali Mason unconscious and stole $450.

Persimmon Pudding and Persimmon Tea Cake are a tasty way to eat this in-season fruit.

Cedar Rapids has a new breakfast option on the northeast side, including vegan options, with Cruz’s Cafe. The restaurant moved into the former Riley’s Cafe.

The Pink Umbrella Bakery opened its first store front in Coralville. Heather Sitzmore started the business by serving her grandmother’s family recipes under a pink umbrella at farmers markets and upgrading to a food truck in 2015.

A family get together after more than a year is cause for celebration and Grandma’s favorite -- salmon.

Owners Lesley Rish and Veronica Tessler close shop in Iowa City after seven years in business, citing numerous pandemic-related challenges.

Hospoda, a new craft beer and pizza restaurant at 62 16th Ave. SW in Cedar Rapids, opened its doors with a soft opening on Dec. 15. The restaurant’s name is the Czech word for “pub.”

Risotto isn't a classic collection of ingredients that can be stuffed in a box. It's a process. Not a difficult one, but it does require some time and attention.