Food

An already-established Eastern Iowa business is getting ready to open up a new pop-up shop in the Czech Village! Learn more about 'The Chilled Market: Czech Village.'

A longtime Cedar Rapids Chinese restaurant on Mount Vernon Rd has a new tenant! The former Yen Ching location will soon be home to a new business called Chicken Royale.

If you haven't been to the Czech Village in a while, you're missing out! There are lots of awesome local businesses to explore, some you may not even know exist!

Before it was a household name, Pepsi had a very different identity rooted in health and digestion.

Top Chef: Downtown, an annual tasting event for foodies in Iowa City, was a huge success again this year! The sold-out 2026 event took place this week, and several local restaurants were recognized for their delicious dishes.

A popular at-home bakery that's been an Iowa City farmers market staple for the past five years is going to be open year-round at a brand new location! Bread Worthy Bakery is opening its first storefront!

Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week is only a few days away, which means its time to start planning what you're going to eat! Check out all of the special menu items you'll be able to try at all 22 participating restaurants in 2026!

The Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association have officially kicked of Iowa's 17th annual Best Burger Contest, and it's time to nominate your favorite local restaurants!

In addition to many area restaurants, there are lots of special fish fries happening at churches and other organizations in Eastern Iowa! Check out some of your options in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, and more!

Sweet corn, ice cream, strawberries, watermelon, BBQ... there are a ton of annual food festivals held across the state of Iowa, but which one is the BEST? Midwest Living has the answer!