restaurants

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.

We've been reminiscing about all the great restaurants in the Corridor that no longer exist! Here are some of the places that have closed in the last decade that we really miss.

Iowa is not a state known for its bodies of water, but here quite a few rivers and lakes that offer beautiful views during the summer months! Check out 20 waterfront bars and restaurants here in Iowa.

How much food do you think you can eat in one sitting? These eating challenges at Iowa restaurants will put you to the test! Check out some of the insane food challenges you can attempt across the Hawkeye State!

Think you can complete a 4-pound burger and 1-pound of fries in just 15-minutes? Try 'The Emmenecker Challenge' at Jethro's BBQ locations here in Iowa!

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!

In honor of International Sushi Day on June 18th, we're on the hunt for some of the best sushi restaurants across the state of Iowa! Check out 20+ of the Hawkeye State's highest-rated sushi spots.

Good news for fans of Tomaso's Pizza in Marion - the popular pizza joint is reopening this week at a new location on 6th Ave!

Looking for a place to grab dinner before a show? Check out a list of Downtown Des Moines and East Village restaurants within a 5 to 20-minute walk of popular Des Moines concert venues!

How do you make a margarita even better? You combine it with ice cream! Check out some of the Iowa restaurants that are now offering the viral 'Soft Serve Margarita' from TikTok!