Food

Catfish, baked mac & cheese, sweet potato pie... those are just some of the things you can order at Cedar Rapids' newest soul food restaurant! Soul & Vibez has opened its doors at 1323 1st Ave SE.

Lots of new bars & restaurants have opened in Eastern Iowa 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/next year.

Congratulations to Chef Cory Barrett of Coralville! The owner and head chef at Barrett's Quality Eats has been recognized by the Iowa Restaurant Association as Iowa's Chef of the Year for 2026!

We're exploring some of Eastern Iowa's coolest neighborhoods and downtowns by highlighting local shops, restaurants, and venues. Here are the businesses to check out in Cedar Rapids' NewBo District!

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!

A new coffee shop has started welcoming customers in the Cedar Valley, and the official grand opening celebration is only a few days away! TreeHaus is now open in Downtown Waterloo.

We went on a mission to find the best soups in the Corridor! What's YOUR favorite soup in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area?

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is kicking off National Pork Month with a BIG announcement... we now know the 5 finalists in Iowa's BEST Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest for 2026!

October 4th is another delicious food holiday... National Cinnamon Roll Day! Using recommendations from various foodie Facebook groups, we put together a list of some of the Eastern Iowa businesses with the BEST cinnamon rolls!

Just last month, we told you about Butter & Jam Café, a new restaurant that opened in the former Arby's at 801 1st Ave in Coralville. But, that's not the only brunch spot to pop up in Johnson County this summer!