Restaurants

The bar, set to open soon in Kingston Yard, comes from someone who helped open The Stuffed Olive in Iowa City, Cedar Falls and Des Moines.

A Hiawatha Indian restaurant has expanded with a second location in North Liberty.

After a three-year hiatus from its last appearance downtown, Jess Streit is serving his Cubans again with a plan to expand his model across the state.

Salsa Guy Cafe, a spinoff of the business known as “The Salsa Guy” with products sold at local farmers markets and Hy-Vees, will be opening this month at 2874 Mount Vernon Rd. SE.

Signs for two restaurants — both new to Iowa — have popped recently: Golden Apple Buffet and Cheesy Noodle Macs & Snacks

Lincoln Winebar, known locally for its wood-fired artisan pizza, was named to the list of just 22 establishments across the country.

If you want a bit from the self-proclaimed Birria King, act now.

Growing from two locations to seven in just six years, the Fun Not Fancy group has made serious business out of lighthearted restaurant concepts.

With a modern twist on mouthwatering classics, the chef setting the tone for the new Watermill Kitchen + Bar brings 18 years of details refined from working at upscale hotels like the Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott. The restaurant’s opening completes the property’s multi-million dollar transformation after leaving the Marriott portfolio.

The location is Chipotle’s third in the Corridor, following openings in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.

A NewBo City Market staple is expanding for the first time with a second location in a new Kingston Village Development.

The fast-casual concept announced plans on social media to open a second location at 1125 First Ave. SE — the corner shop vacated by Via Sofia’s earlier this month.