Food and Drink

Happy National Fry Day! Today, June 10th, marks the second Friday in June, which means it's time to celebrate America's favorite side dish! What local restaurant do you think serves the best fries?

Iowans near Central City have a new restaurant option! A new pizza joint called The Main Slice opened this month on Main Street.

Lots of new bars & restaurants have opened in Eastern Iowa so far this year! Check out a list of the new eateries that have opened in 2026, as well as some of the places expected to open this year.

The takeover of the old Chrome Horse Saloon building in the NewBo District is now complete! Rhapsody Spirits & Provisions opened its doors last month, which means that the space is now home to two different restaurants.

A new dining option is "coming soon" to the Corridor! Oh My Grill Halal Mediterranean Grill announced this week that they are set to open a location in Cedar Rapids this summer!

Bread Worthy Bakery has started welcoming customers to their new storefront in Iowa City! The local farmers market vendor has moved in to the former Goosetown Cafe building at 203 N Linn Street.

The Iowa State Fair is only a month away, and we now know all of this year's new foods! Check out all the things you'll be able to try at the 2026 event!

There are craft breweries all over the state of Iowa that have won major awards for their beer, but only one of them was recognized at the inaugural North American Nonalcoholic Cup! Congratulations to Big Grove Brewery!

We've been reminiscing about all the great restaurants in the Corridor that no longer exist! Here are some of the places that have closed in the last decade that we really miss.

Iowa is not a state known for its bodies of water, but here quite a few rivers and lakes that offer beautiful views during the summer months! Check out 20 waterfront bars and restaurants here in Iowa.