Local Competition Names 2025’s Best Mac & Cheese in Cedar Rapids
We have a winner! This weekend's Mac 'n Mingle at North Point in Cedar Rapids featured nine competitors vying for the title of 'Master of the Mac!'
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A Popular NewBo Eatery is Closing After 14 Years in Business
NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids is home to a number of different shops and food vendors, but one of the most popular businesses has announced that they will be closing up shop at the end of 2025.
Cedar Rapids Hibachi Restaurant Opens a New Location on the SW Side
Get ready for more Coyle's Hibachi Chef! The popular Cedar Rapids restaurant has announced that they have opened a second location within the city!
A New Cafe With Dubai Chocolate Crepes is Opening Soon in the Corridor
Get ready for a new dining option in the Ped Mall! Le Crave Cafe is set to open "SO SOON" at 14 S Clinton Street in Iowa City!
A Popular Coffee Chain is Planning Its First Iowa Location
Iowans, are you ready to become a member of the "Dutch Mafia?" A recent article from the Des Moines Register reports that Dutch Bros Coffee is currently planning its very first Iowa location!
The Scores For All 10 Iowa Pizza Joints on Barstool Sports’ ‘One Bite Pizza Reviews’
Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports has reviewed ten pizza places, one frozen pizza, and one hot dog stand in the state of Iowa... let's find out how they all did!
A New Martini Bar is Now Open in Uptown Marion
A popular Cedar Rapids martini bar has opened its second location in the Corridor! BarTini's has officially expanded into Uptown Marion.
Chain Restaurants That Have Closed Multiple Locations in 2025
The list of chain restaurants closing locations this year continues to grow.
How Many of Iowa’s ‘Weirdest’ Dishes Are You a Fan Of?
"...there are some foods that you need to have grown up with to truly understand." That's a quote from a new article from the website Love Food, which outlines each U.S. state's "weirdest" dishes that people from other areas just don't get!
Waffle House Storm Center is Real and the Feds are Taking Notice
It's not just about waffles; it’s about survival. Waffle House has a storm plan that’s keeping communities fed during hurricanes.