Wednesday, 12 October 2011
restaurants
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
Taste of India expanding at new Cedar Rapids location
Taste of India will expand next month, relocating to 1060 Old Marion Road NE from Hiawatha. The relocation will double the Indian restaurant’s seating to about 100 and will add a full bar to its offerings, according to manager Sushil Khurana. He said the move will be completed by Nov. 1, but a firm opening [...]
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Friday, 22 July 2011
New development to bring hotels, restaurants near Coral Ridge
Work will begin this fall on a 103-room Residence Inn by Marriott that will lead a pack of new restaurants and hotels coming to a new 16-acre development just west of Coral Ridge Mall. Plans for the Coral Galleria development include at least two hotels, several restaurants, and an undecided number of retail stores, according [...]
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Thursday, 14 July 2011
Too Loud, To Small, No Service 10
I’ve heard of kids eat free, but kids-free eating caught my eye this week. Monroeville, Penn., restaurant and driving range owner Mike Vuick opened a national can of worms with an email to his customers. “Beginning July 16, 2011, McDain’s Restaurant will no longer admit children under six years of age. We feel that McDain’s [...]
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Wednesday, 6 July 2011
Restaurant puts virtual food onto diners’ plates
RAPHAEL G. SATTER, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Want a virtual bite of what you’ll eat before ordering from the menu? An Asian-themed restaurant in London’s theater district is giving its customers just that, projecting images of dragon rolls, black cod, and other dishes directly onto diners’ plates. Ready to place your order? [...]
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Anglers Take Over Dubuque
Anglers from all over the country are dropping their lines and money in Dubuque this week. Dubuque is playing host to a national fishing competition. The AIM Pro Walleye Series kicked off in Dubuque this morning. That could mean an advantage for some local professionals. But it also means big money for Dubuque. Dubuque’s Kevin [...]
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011
2010 fire can’t keep Anamosa restaurant down
Neither the fire that destroyed McOtto’s restaurant in Anamosa seven months ago or two restaurants that have opened a stone’s throw away made much difference when the restaurant made its comeback appearance three weeks ago. Business has been booming since McOtto’s reopened three weeks ago in its old location at 100 Chamber Drive.
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Thursday, 19 May 2011
Manufacturing a future
I come from a serious manufacturing town. Once upon a time, Youngstown, Ohio, smack along the border with Pennsylvania, was the beating heart of the Rust Belt — when that was considered a good thing. Everyone worked in the steel mills, or had jobs that depended on them. Restaurants, bars, grocery stores and banks set [...]
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Friday, 29 April 2011
Police will serve you lunch today in Cedar Rapids, Coralville
Police officers will be serving pulled pork sandwiches during a free benefit lunch for Special Olympics today. The statewide event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at seven Texas Roadhouse restaurants, including in Cedar Rapids, Coralville and Cedar Falls. The meals themselves are free, but all donations left at the table will go [...]
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Thursday, 14 April 2011
Restaurant samples highlight RiverFeast event
The Pedestrian Mall isn’t just for partying college students. This was evident Wednesday at RiverFeast, a RiverFest event offering samples of more than 20 restaurants, ranging from pizza and ice cream to pulled pork sandwiches and sushi. Jay and Michelle Provorse, of Iowa City, brought their three young children to the event. “I love the [...]
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