Restaurants

With a wide range of traditional and modern beer styles paired with an elevated menu and loads of activities, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy yourself at Field Day Brewing Company in North Liberty.

This year’s celebration on Friday, Sept. 15, includes international beers, wines and spirits curated by Doug Alberhasky from John’s Grocery in Iowa City.

BurgerFiend’s owners are taking another slice at their former pizza brand.

In addition to zero-proof liquor substitutes that deliver the same bite as whiskey or gin, Unimpaired’s other locations have a full menu of handcrafted pizzas and high-quality salads.

Owner Danise Patsel says she was “blindsided” by the eviction notice.

Guatemex Restaurant Elenita, a new restaurant near downtown Cedar Rapids, combines two cuisines into one.

The new cheeseburger sliders and cocktail bar comes from Ryne “Ryno” Bly, the former chef and managing partner at Crosby’s in NewBo who started with the Nanke group three years ago at Midtown Station.

Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh continues to expand east in Iowa with one of its first locations outside the Des Moines metro.

The new coffee menu teased online reveals a full choice of espresso-based drinks, drip coffee, frozen coffee beverages and signature options.

Admission includes a cocktail hour with appetizers and drinks from local restaurants and breweries; a silent auction with exclusive offers from shops and services in the municipal districts; and a plated dinner from one of four local caterers set to DJ music on the river.

The restaurant, run by two Italian brothers, is opening a second location at Westdale Town Center.

“For the second time this year, Iowa breweries have been recognized as some of the best and brightest,” said Iowa Brewers Guild executive director Noreen Otto. “When Iowans drink local, they’re drinking some of the best craft beer in the world.”