Restaurants

Moe Cason, a Des Moines barbecue pitmaster, will headline the main stage presentation by telling how he got his start in barbecue, and teaching a class on the best way to barbecue.

With 27 restaurants at this year’s Top Chef Iowa City, see the 7 entrees, drinks and desserts that stood out most to us.

After nearly 5 years, the owner said she’s prioritizing her personal life and her family.

The new space focus on providing beans for home brewers to brew quality coffee at home, complemented by plans to hold coffee education workshops. The new shop will have a walk-up window to serve the brand’s signature espresso bean, Pinhook Premium, and some “cool, experimental” coffees, plus teas, drip coffees and espresso-based drinks.

With his third opening, Pita’z owner Eli Harika hopes to break into a new category.

Sandrine Wallace, a local French baker known for her macarons, is starting a new baking contest this summer at NewBo City Market.

The iconic diner is back in business, with temporary limited hours.

The bakery known for its sweet treats inside NewBo City Market will hold a grand opening at its new location inside Collins Community Credit Union, 1800 First Ave. NE

Soon, you’ll be able to get your grilled cheese fix at two new locations without going to downtown Iowa City.

The restaurant, previously in the Rapid Foods cloud kitchen at 4444 First Ave. NE, is moving up the street to 5001 First Ave. SE, Suite 104 — the short-lived home of La Chamba.

See our thoughts on what’s hot and what’s not during this week’s Restaurant Week in Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty and Solon.

In a Sunday social media post, owners Jessica and Tony LaFayette said they will close in 60 days — by April 13.