Reviews

Sometimes, The Standbys Are Exactly What You Want

And where ordering them was a real pleasure last week.

Aug 3 • Wini Moranville

The Kind of Casual Restaurant I Always Hope to Find

Thoughtful food, fair prices. Plus, a Sunday afternoon worth putting on your calendar.

Jul 20 • Wini Moranville

Five Restaurants That Make Dining Out Fun Again

You mentioned you were tired of the same old menus. I can help.

Jul 8 • Wini Moranville

Say Hello to Vietnamese Snack Culture at This New Bakery-Café

Fascinating sweet-savory pastries, sublime iced coffee, colorful boba tea, and overall, an exceedingly good-natured place to hang. Plus, you’ll never…

Jun 30 • Wini Moranville

I Tried That James Beard-Nominated Bakery in Iowa City. Then Things Got Really Interesting.

What started with a croissant turned into an exceptional run of dining wins in Iowa City.

Jun 19 • Wini Moranville

Another Great-Value Restaurant + A Fun World- Cup Viewing Spot

Pleasant patio? No corkage fee? Everything under $15? Count me in.

Jun 4 • Wini Moranville

☕ 🍳🐓Five Modern Breakfast Spots, Ranked

A candid guide to today’s breakfast scene: great pancakes, Benedicts, hash browns—and a few misses, too.

May 13 • Wini Moranville

Review of Oak Park

Another look at this highly ambitious high-end restaurant.

May 4 • Wini Moranville

Flashes of Excellence, Gaps That Matter

Recent visits to Aposto and Proudfoot & Bird reveal where things shine—and where they fall short.

Apr 29 • Wini Moranville

Dine Well/Spend Less: Daily Specials at Seven Restaurants. (Yes, I Tried Them All.)

This isn’t just a list of what you can get. It's a list of what I got—and whether or not it was worth it.

Apr 21 • Wini Moranville

Also-Rans: Weeknight Specials That Didn’t Quite Make the Cut

These may not have made the cut, but they are worth mentioning.

Apr 21 • Wini Moranville

Five Reasons I Like the Rabbit Room. Plus, Time to Dish—and an Update

Espresso drinks and wine in one place? Why is this so hard? Plus, an update on next week's gatherings in Storm Lake and Pomeroy.

Apr 16 • Wini Moranville

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