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 [...]

Restaurant news: Cafe del Sol’s grand opening

Coralville-based Cafe del Sol Roasting has been roasting coffee beans and selling them to local grocers, restaurants and coffee shops since 1990. According to their web site, devoted customers include acclaimed restaurants like Devotay and Lincoln Cafe.
Now you can try their gourmet organic fair-trade blends by stopping by their new coffee shop, Cafe Del Sol Coffee & [...]

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 [...]