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.
Elijah Decious Restaurants Mar. 1, 2022 6:00 am1431d 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.
Elijah Decious Restaurants Mar. 4, 2022 1:24 pm1427d 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 am1437d 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 am1437d 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 am1442d 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 am1444d 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 am1445d 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 pm1450d 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.
Restaurants Feb. 8, 2022 6:00 am1452d ago
John’s Grocery will be shifting its focus to expand in other areas like online shopping.
Restaurants Feb. 8, 2022 6:00 am1452d ago
Less than a year after Pei’s Ohana Mandarin closed, former manager David Pei is opening a new Asian eatery.
Restaurants Feb. 3, 2022 10:22 am1456d ago
Cranky Hank’s is making lots of dough again in an old Shellsburg bank after a 7-year hiatus from its Cedar Rapids locations.
Restaurants Feb. 1, 2022 6:00 am1459d ago
A sommelier will lead guests through a tasting of eight French wines while they enjoy light appetizers during the The Láska z Francie (Love from France) Wine Tasting on Feb. 10 at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Restaurants Feb. 3, 2022 2:14 pm1456d ago
Czech Town Station will soon offer chimichangas, French toast, cocktails and lunch at the former Lost & Found Provisions and Spirits location in the Czech Village.
Restaurants Jan. 28, 2022 8:57 am1462d ago
The North Liberty City Council at its Tuesday evening meeting unanimously approved a site plan for Field Day Brewing Company, another endeavor for restaurant owner Brian Flynn.
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