food

A new restaurant is getting ready to open inside of the old Salsa Guy Cafe in Cedar Rapids. Minnie's BBQ is coming soon to 2874 Mount Vernon Rd SE!

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 Freedom FEASTival is making a comeback this week! The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival event, originally scheduled for June, is happening this Thursday, August 20th.

Over the weekend, I headed back up to the Cedar Valley to visit with my best friend and check out one of the great local restaurants in the area. This month, I was in the mood for Mexican food!

The Southwest side of Cedar Rapids has a new place to check out for dinner and drinks! Lincoln Lounge & Supper Club is now open for business!

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!

The 2026 Iowa State Fair is scheduled for August 13th through 23rd, and there are more than 80 new foods available! Check out all the things you'll be able to try at the 2026 event!

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.

The 2026 Iowa State Fair is on its way, and that means 11 days of delicious fair food! This year's menu includes over 50 different foods on a stick!

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!