Restaurants

The restaurant’s new opening was announced on social media over the weekend with menus featuring “build your own” options for macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches.

Bo Mac’s, 219 16th Ave. SE, announced its closure on Aug. 22 — just three days before closing on Sunday, Aug. 25.

Uncertainties with construction east of the Bridge of Lions on 16th Avenue, combined with unusually wet weather, have postponed the annual Dinner on the Bridge to 2025.

Fancy’s Pizza has been offering elusive pop-ups every weekend next to the True Value hardware store. But each Sunday, there’s only one way to catch one of the 70 pies: be one of the first customers to place an order on Instagram.

Upon reopening, the renovated location will offer enhanced digital service for mobile order customers with a second-make line, simplifying online order pickup and streamlining overall operations.

Staff at Edith Lucille’s Bait Shack & Wing Depot — next door neighbors of Lighthouse Inn — launched the fundraiser with a goal of $30,000 for owner Steve McAtee.

New Iowa State Fair dishes and beverages were elected as the best by popular choice.

A passerby noticed smoke and flames coming from the 112-year-old southeast Cedar Rapids restaurant’s roof around 5:15 a.m., and called 911. It was Iowa’s oldest supper club, opening in 1912.

The Marion restaurant plans to broaden its service area and catering abilities, thanks to a $10,000 grant.

Amplifying the new brand’s excitement is the cafe’s name, image and likeness deal with Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball forward player Hannah Stuelke, who will be promoting Stack.

Being weird doesn’t have to be a bad thing. In fact, it can be something great.

Trina Shaffer of Anamosa has blossomed through postpartum anxiety with true-to-life floral cupcakes. Now, she shares her gift with others.