Restaurants

Iowa City’s iconic Hamburg Inn No. 2 is set to close indefinitely Jan. 8 in part due to strained communications between local management and the owner.

There were 10 stories hungry readers couldn’t get enough of as restaurants opened and closed through the year.

Other than the name, the restaurant remains a relative mystery from all details publicly available.

A smoking new menu awaits diners at the restaurant situated on the Finkbine Golf Course.

Now you can get your fix for jollof, cassava and more at two new locations.

The Taco Depot is planning its fourth location in Marion.

The owners cited the economy as the reason, after more than 5 years in business.

Iowa River Power Company restaurant opened in 1977. It’s unclear when Flannigan’s opened, but owners David and Danise Petsel purchased both restaurants in December 2002.

The Iowa barbecue chain is planning to move into the former Old Chicago location at 75 Second Street. It’s unclear when Old Chicago closed; its social media was active until February.

After nearly 10 years in business, the owners of the burger and breakfast restaurants cited a downturn in the economy in their decision to close.

Siegal said the owners of the building may close at some point to revamp the building and increase occupancy after a sluggish start in filling all of its 19 kitchens.

Richard the Whale returns for the Iowa City brewery’s annual Richard Dinner -- an ultra-exclusive, 15-course meal only 40 people are privy to each year. You can taste it vicariously through this review, too.