I spent the last month of spring visiting lots of restaurants and food trucks here in Eastern Iowa - here are some of the best things I was able to try!
If you've been wondering what's going into the brand new building next to Daisy's Garage off of Highway 151 in Marion, we now have the answer! A new supper club and the second location for a popular area cafe are coming soon!
If you thought May was a busy month, just wait until you see the calendar for June! We've put together a list of June events happening across Eastern Iowa, plus some exciting things happening in other areas that you may want to check out!
Early this spring, NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids announced that five new vendors were in the process of moving in. The last of those five is now welcoming customers! Sliderlicious Sliders is officially open for business.
The 4th of July will be here before you know it! We've put together a list of cities here in Eastern Iowa with fireworks, parades, or other Independence Day events in 2026.
A former NewBo City Market vendor has found a new home! K.C. Cakes & Cajun is in the process of moving into the former Runt's Munchies location in Downtown Cedar Rapids.
The transformation of the former Chrome Horse Saloon into two new restaurants is almost complete! First came Mercury Diner & Drinks, and next up is Rhapsody Spirits & Provisions!
A popular Cedar Rapids brewery is getting closer to opening its new taproom! Clock House Brewing is in the process of taking over the former Iowa Brewing Company on 3rd St SE.