Checking in with flooded restaurants

It wasn’t so long ago that a fellow Gazetteer and I marveled at how fortunate we were to work downtown.
We loved the freedom of being able to leave the office, walk a couple of blocks and find a java fix on those “I’m so tired” days, a chocolate truffle on those “I’m so stressed” days [...]

Farmers Market Cooking Classes

One of my favorite Cedar Rapids summer events kicks off this weekend: The Downtown Farmers Market.
I love the way organizers transform my hometown’s downtown into a festival with food and craft vendors, wine tastings, live music and other entertainment. One of highlight, of course, is cooking demonstrations from local chefs. The demos are a great way [...]

Get down(town) Monday night.

I do a lot of my dining downtown. That’s partly because I work downtown - so the coffeeshops, cafes and restaurants here are an easy walk from the office and perfect for a quick break during the day. But it’s also because the burgeoning restaurant and nightlife scene make it a great place to grab [...]