Dining In State
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10 brunch spots in Iowa with bloody mary bars
If you are looking for a great spot to enjoy a delicious bunch with family and friends and appreciate a savory bloody mary, then you’ve come to the right place. Check out these eateries across the state that go above and beyond the brunch basics and offer bloody mary bars/cocktails that could be a whole…
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Seafood in Iowa City: 5 top spots
Here’s a dive into some of the top spots for seafood in Iowa City, where the ambiance and flavors promise to transport you to the coast—even in the heart of the Midwest.
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5 hidden restaurants in Eastern Iowa that are worth the drive
These Iowa restaurants are a little off the beaten path—but totally worth the trek for a special dining experience.
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Happy National Beer Day! Here are Starting Line’s favorite Iowa breweries
For those unaware, April 6 is New Beer’s Eve, because it leads up to National Beer Day on April 7. Why April 7? On that day in 1933, the Cullen-Harrison Act went into effect, making it legal for some low-alcohol beer and wine to be sold in the United States. The law was the first…
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Tell us your favorite bakery in Iowa
From Sioux City to Burlington and everywhere in between, Iowa has some fantastic bakeries. Whether you’re going for cakes or cookies, breads or brownies, we want to know: What’s the best Iowa bakery? Tell us in the form below, and we’ll announce the top choices soon! What's the best bakery in Iowa? Scenic Route Bakery…
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From Queersgiving to Friendsgiving, 8 free Thanksgiving meals around Iowa
Thanksgiving is traditionally a time for a meal at home with family. But if you want to break bread with your community, plenty of places in Iowa offer that, too. So if you’re looking for a free community meal, courtesy of the kindness of your fellow Iowans, here are eight around Iowa coming up. A…
