restaurants

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.

Peppercorn at the Bank is changing course.

More birria, tamales, and authentic Mexican dishes are coming to Southwest Cedar Rapids.

From concerts to fairs to festivals, it's been a busy and delicious summer for Courtlin! Check out some of the best things that she ate and drank in Eastern Iowa between the end of June and the end of August 2026!

One restaurant closes, another one opens! Polanco Mexican Restaurant is now welcoming customers on Mount Vernon Rd SE in Cedar Rapids, and a new Venezuelan restaurant has opened in Fairfax!

One of Cedar Falls' oldest buildings has been transformed into a brand new business! Frankie’s Ice Cream Parlor is now open inside the old train depot at 422 Main Street.

We've put together a list of wineries and cideries that can be found across the state of Iowa!

We all love a good patio during the summer months, but there's just something about a ROOFTOP patio that's even better! Check out 20+ of Iowa's rooftop bars and restaurants!

I may have waited until the very last minute, but I STILL managed to make a trip up to the Cedar Valley to try a restaurant in July! We tried some REALLY good pizza in Waterloo on Friday!

July 29th is National Chicken Wing Day, and we went on a mission to figure out the Corridor-area restaurants that have the most delicious wings! Who has your favorite?