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Iowa Locals Say The Fried Seafood Platters At This Riverfront Restaurant Never Disappoint

A seafood restaurant on an island in the Mississippi River already sounds promising. Add a waterfront patio, generous fried seafood platters, and a menu packed with Cajun and Creole favorites, and you’ve got my attention. Catfish comes Cajun-style with a crispy cornmeal coating, whole and fried, blackened, or cut...

Dubuque, IA · 2d
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Another Restaurant Bites the Dust at This Cedar Rapids Location

We were hoping the rumors weren't true, but it's official. Another Cedar Rapids restaurant has closed. Here's what we know.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 3d

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Flip’s Pancake House to open new restaurant in old Rudy’s location

A recently-closed Quad-City restaurant will find new life as a different eatery. Flip’s Pancake House announced on social media that it has purchased the building that housed Rudy’s Tacos on 18th Ave. in Rock Island. Rock Island, you’ve shown us so much love and support that we’re excited to bring something NEW to the community! […]

Rock Island, IL · 10h

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Gone now: The 3 most beloved Iowa restaurants that recently closed

Iowa’s restaurant landscape has changed again after another wave of local closures earlier this year. Three very different independent dining rooms recently reached the end of regular service, taking with…

Davenport, IA · 4d

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This Iowa City Cafe Makes Fresh Cinnamon Rolls And Soft Pretzels Worth Waking Up Early For

Every net profit from this cafe goes to local charities and ministries. That means your morning cinnamon roll quietly does a little good while you eat it. I like that kind of math. The rolls themselves are baked from scratch every day. So are the soft pretzels, which sit right...

Iowa City, IA · 2d

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Tuscany Grill closes Mediterranean restaurant in Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS — A Mediterranean grill has closed less than two years after it opened. Tuscany Grill, opened June 2025 at 475 Northland Ave. NE, closed suddenly in early November with signs posted to its door. It was owner Juan Morelo’s first venture in the dining scene. After 21 years of working restaurants in Iowa and the Chicago metro, he opened with a menu of kebabs, salads, pasta and sandwiches. His business filled the brief vacancy left by Edison Pub & Eatery, whose owners retired after running that restaurant for about six years. Morelo helped design the Edison menu as it opened. “The personality of a restaurant is very important. The (menu) they had was very different — pasta, prime rib, sandwiches,” he told The Gazette in 2025. He hoped Tuscany could shift the paradigm to something lighter. With a two-page menu, it offered a Mediterranean focus with a hospitable Midwestern ethos — bacon-wrapped dates, hummus, Tabbouleh with couscous and unique meat seasonings. A reason for the restaurant’s abrupt closure has not been articulated.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

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13 Iowa Bakeries And Pie Shops Worth Visiting Before Thanksgiving Arrives

Is it really Thanksgiving planning if nobody has asked who’s bringing the pie yet? That question always seems to come up just when my holiday to-do list is getting crowded. I enjoy a homemade dessert, but I’m perfectly happy to let a skilled baker handle the crust. Fortunately, Iowa has plenty of bakeries that can make Thanksgiving preparations a little easier.

Iowa City, IA · 3d

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cafe Allez cancels plans for European-style cafe in Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS — A popular pop-up bakery has discontinued its plans to open a cafe along First Avenue. Cafe Allez’s long-term plan, first announced in 2023 , was canceled in a Nov. 4 announcement. “Our lives and families look a lot different today than they did back in 2023 when we started this project, and the timing and financing just isn’t right for us to start a new business today,” the owners said in a social media post. “We’re just so thankful we had the opportunity to make and serve good real food for you all, our friends and neighbors.” The plan for a bakery and espresso bar inspired by the Tour de France and European travels was originally announced for 1271 First Ave. SE. Co-owners Emily and Curtis Stochl, who dreamed up the vision, hoped to open the cafe across from Coe College, where the couple met about 15 years ago. The building, which they purchased and started renovating along with adjacent 111 13th St. SE, was previously home to Brewed Awakenings for eight years before briefly becoming Tee’s Liberian Dish in 2021. The Stochls, both Coe College alumni, met and married on campus during their time there as

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

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This Iowa Restaurant Transforms Into A Magical Winter Wonderland Every November

An entire cellar turns into an enchanted forest every holiday season, packed with dozens of trees and an hourly light show. That’s at a pizza place. The forest isn’t the only surprise down there. There’s a miniature book-nook world tucked among the sparkle, plus vintage decor that leans fully into the season.

Dubuque, IA · 1d

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We The People: Cedar Rapids restaurant owner honored with American Dream Award

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A man who came to Iowa from Mexico to pursue an education found his future in the restaurant industry, and the Iowa Restaurant Association is honoring him with its American Dream Award. Edgar Barrios owns two Hacienda Las Glorias locations in Cedar Rapids. He was...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 2d

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Clock House on 3rd to Open New Cedar Rapids Taproom Next Week

The wait is almost over! It was announced last week that Clock House on 3rd will officially open its doors in Downtown Cedar Rapids this month!

Cedar Rapids, IA · 23h

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Miss Gold Royalty Pancake Breakfast in Mineral Supports Mental Health Awareness on November 15, 2026

Miss Gold Royalty to Host “Batter Days Ahead” Pancake Breakfast to Support Mental Health Awareness on November 15th. Community members are invited to come together for a good breakfast and an important cause during the “Batter Days Ahead: A Miss Gold Royalty Pancake Breakfast” on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The fundraiser will take place from 8 AM to 11 AM at the Mineral Community Building, located at 146 Main Street in Mineral. Held in observance of Mental Health Awareness, the event is designed to bring the community together while reminding everyone that mental health matters and that no one has to face life’s challenges alone.

Mineral, IL · 4d

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Illinois Locals Stock Their Freezers at These 10 Old-School Butcher Shops That Beat Supermarket Prices

The first time I walked into a small-town butcher shop in Illinois, I expected a quick stop and walked out with a cooler so full I could barely close the trunk. The meat looked better, the people knew their stuff, and the bundle prices made my usual grocery bill look silly.

Illinois · 4d

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This Middle-Of-Nowhere Eatery In Iowa Serves A Fish Fry Absolutely Worth The Drive

One corner of this restaurant’s original building sits eight inches higher than the other. Locals even gave the lopsided little structure a nickname. That alone earns it a spot on my list. The tilt is only the opening act. The place started as a catfish pond on a family...

Iowa · 8d

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12 Iowa Meat Markets Where Families Stock Their Freezers With Bulk Deals

There’s a particular kind of disappointment that comes with opening the freezer at dinnertime and finding little more than ice cubes and a forgotten bag of peas. I’ve had enough of those moments to understand why stocking up on meat sounds so appealing. Fortunately, Iowa has plenty of...

Iowa · 17d

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National Sandwich Day freebies and deals: Subway, Jersey Mike’s and more

Lettuce celebrate the return of National Sandwich Day on Nov. 3.

Davenport, IA · 7d

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New 5th Avenue Flea Market Opening This Week In Moline

5th Avenue Flea Market is having its grand opening this Thursday at 1405 5th Avenue in Moline!. Be the first to see the QC’s newest place to thrift, with two floors and over 50 vendor booths. Join us from 3:00-8:00 on Thursday, November 5th!. Get more information here. Sean...

Moline, IL · 6d

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Dish & Tell: Blue Collar Bagels

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) -Quad Cities Live continues its exciting, regular feature called “Dish & Tell” brought to you by Performance Food Services. Throughout the series, Jon Vance, Performance Foodservice Corporate Chef and Culinary Consultant, will guide viewers through some of the Quad Cities’ most delicious eating establishments while highlighting the special menu offerings offered at each stop.

Rock Island, IL · 5d

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9 Iowa Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Buffets With All The Holiday Favorites

I love Thanksgiving dinner, but the mountain of dishes afterward usually makes me question some of my holiday decisions. And don’t even get me started on trying to fit everything into the oven at the same time. That’s why the idea of celebrating Thanksgiving at an Iowa restaurant sounds...

Davenport, IA · 8d