The annual Beer Fest at Benz Beverage Depot was Saturday. The weather was beautiful and the variety of beer was fantastic. See the photos below by freelance photographer Justin Torner. Find more photos from the weekend here.

Employees of Nesper Sign Co. were busy Thursday installing exterior signs for a Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich Shop in downtown Cedar Rapids. Jimmy John’s is known for its quick service and fresh ingredients. The 2,200-square-foot restaurant on the first floor … Continue reading →

The end result of our quest for the perfect margarita?  You can tell a difference. But you have to be willing to cough up the extra $4 for the top shelf stuff, with a floater none-the-less. You also have to … Continue reading →

After a few weeks of tasting margaritas all over town, in an attempt to find the best “lime on the rocks” margarita, we started to realize that we may have bit off, er, sipped more than we could handle. It … Continue reading →

Enjoy an evening of cycling, beer and food on May 10 to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City, which provides housing for families with critically ill children. Mahoneys Pub, New Belguim Brewery and Brewed Awakenings/CSPS have teamed up … Continue reading →

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, one must  celebrate fully prepared. You can try and sustain yourself on margaritas and tequila shots alone, but it might make for a very short night. Never fear! We’re here to give … Continue reading →

Don’t wait to make those restaurant reservations. According to the Iowa Restaurant Association, Mother’s Day surpasses even Valentine’s Day as the most popular holiday on which to dine out. (Find our current list of Mother’s Day events and specials here.) … Continue reading →

DES MOINES  – The Iowa Brewers Guild announces the second annual Iowa Craft Brew Festival will be held on Saturday, June 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. on the Locust St. Bridge in downtown Des Moines. (In Cedar Rapids, Benz … Continue reading →

IOWA CITY — Cheeseburger platters sit on the counter next to coffee mugs bearing the Hamburg Inn’s logo. The wait staff places more food on the counter as customers sitting at the tables around it finish their meals. It’s not … Continue reading →

This news comes from the Cedar Ridge email newsletter: “We are thrilled to announce that on May 11 we will reveal our newly constructed event center! This heated, spacious structure will house our live music, brunch, wedding receptions, corporate events … Continue reading →