food

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!

A new restaurant that specializes in brunch is now open in Johnson County! Butter & Jam Café began welcoming customers this weekend inside of a former Arby's location in Coralville.

Tin Roost in North Liberty is now home to a new speakeasy! It's called The Velvet Room, and it's "hidden in plain sight" inside the popular restaurant.

We have news about a new Johnson County bar & restaurant that just opened for business this week! Learn more about Tiffin Iron Tap, the newest addition to Tiffin.

A new restaurant called Smash N Fizz is coming to Cedar Rapids! Signage has appeared for the new eatery at 1500 20th St SW.

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.

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!