Record participants in Think Iowa City Restaurant Week

CORALVILLE — 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.

The event begins Friday, Feb. 18, 2002, and concludes with the Iowa City Downtown District’s Top Chef: Downtown on Feb. 28.

The numbers have shattered expectations.

“There is no doubt that the restaurant community was hurt by the pandemic. This is a great way to back out to try new dishes and new places, or reacquaint yourself with old favorites,” said Stacey Houseman, special projects manager at Think Iowa City.

New this year is the ICFoodie Pass. It is a free, downloadable web-based app that will highlight menu specials and deals for the week. Users will check-in to restaurants using the app, which enters them to win daily prizes.

The first time the ICFoodie Pass is used, the diner will receive a commemorative ICFoodie sticker. The more check-ins the user has, the more opportunities they will have to win prizes. Download the pass at FoodieFebruary.com, where you’ll also find the full list of participating restaurants.

Dining-in is not required. Takeout and CHOMP food delivery service also are included in the pass.

Participants include: 30 Hop, Alebrije Mexican Restaurant, Andale Andale, Backpocket Brewing, Baroncini, Basta Pizzeria Ristorante, Big Grove Brewery, Big Grove Iowa City, Blackstone, Brass Fountain, Bread Garden Market, Brick & Iron, Brix Cheese Shop & Wine Bar, Burger Haul, Cedar Ridge, CHOMP Delivery, Cookies & Dreams, Courtyard Marriott, Edgewater Grille, Get Fresh Cafe, Hamburg Inn 2, Hudson’s Southside Tap, Iowa Athletic Club, Joseph’s Steakhouse, Maggie’s Farm Wood-Fired Pizza, Mammitas Coffee, Marco’s Grilled Cheese, Marquee Pizzeria, Mellow Mushroom, Micky’s Irish Pub, Molly’s Cupcakes, Mosley’s IC, Mosley’s NL, New Pioneer Food Co-Op IC, New Pioneer Food Co-op, Oasis Falafel, Oryza Asian Cuisine, Pat and Frans, Pullman, Quinton’s Bar & Deli, Quinton’s of Coralville, Ramen Belly, Rapid Creek Cidery, Red Vespa, Reds Alehouse, Reunion Brewery, Shakespeare’s Pub and Grill, Shorts Burger & Shine, Short’s Eastside, Sidekick Coffee & Books, SpareMe Bowl & Arcade, Stella, Sugapeach Chicken & Fish Fry, Sweets and Treats, The Eat Shop, The KETO Kitchen, The Vue, Tin Roost and Tribute.

For restaurant updates, go to foodiefebruary.com/restaurant-week.