New data from the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance shows that Cedar Rapids is starting to shed its reputation as a “chain restaurant city” as it becomes a state leader in independent restaurant trends.
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New data from the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance shows that Cedar Rapids is starting to shed its reputation as a “chain restaurant city” as it becomes a state leader in independent restaurant trends.
Elijah Decious Restaurants Mar. 8, 2022 6:00 am1378d ago
The Eat Shop in Solon had a line going down the block Saturday as customers eagerly supported the fundraiser for Ukrainians fleeing or staying to fight the Russian invasion.
Restaurants Mar. 8, 2022 6:00 am1378d ago
The new restaurant in northeast Cedar Rapids will offer a different take on Mexican food, with specialties from the owners’ native La Piedad and Guerrero regions of Mexico.
Restaurants Mar. 2, 2022 6:00 am1384d ago
This pizzeria serves the world’s first pale lager brewed in the Czech Republic since 1839.
Restaurants Mar. 1, 2022 6:00 am1385d ago
Aaron Hall, baker at The Local Crumb, was named a semifinalist for the James Beard Award for Outstanding Baker. He is one of only two Iowa semifinalists for the prestigious award in any category.
Restaurants Mar. 1, 2022 6:00 am1385d ago
Donutland will be expanding in Iowa City, filling in for Daylight Donuts after it closed on Sunday.
Restaurants Mar. 1, 2022 6:00 am1385d ago
Mama Pearls, a new soul food restaurant offering fried catfish, gumbo, gizzards and smothered pork chops, opened Feb. 18 at 4444 First Ave. NE in Cedar Rapids near Lindale Mall.
Restaurants Mar. 4, 2022 1:24 pm1381d ago
For many Black restaurant owners, Black history isn’t just something celebrated during the shortest month of the year — it’s a lived experience practiced by hand every single day.
Restaurants Feb. 23, 2022 6:00 am1391d ago
Two months after it left Cedar Rapids, the popular eatery with a variety of Asian cuisines aims to open for delivery and carryout in early March.
Restaurants Feb. 22, 2022 10:59 am1391d ago
See our takes on a dozen new appetizers, entrees and beverages available only during Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week.
Restaurants Feb. 17, 2022 7:34 am1396d ago
Next to Raygun in the former home of Pig and Porter, Crosby’s brings an extension of Midtown Station to NewBo with a few twists.
Restaurants Feb. 16, 2022 6:00 am1398d ago
Following a year in which fewer than 20 restaurants participated in a mostly takeout and delivery Restaurant Week, 56 eateries in Johnson County have jumped on board to participate in the 2022 edition of Think Iowa City Restaurant Week.
Restaurants Feb. 15, 2022 6:00 am1399d ago
About 17 years after it left Williams Boulevard SW, all signs point to Donutland bringing a full-service location back to Southwest Cedar Rapids.
Restaurants Feb. 9, 2022 3:24 pm1404d ago
The menus are revealed for Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week 2022, which is extended to 10 days this year. There’s also a change to the Fork and Knife Feast.
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