Farm Fresh and Fearless

An upscale bar interior featuring a long marble countertop with pink cushioned chairs and a large wooden shelving unit stocked with various liquor bottles. The space has high ceilings with exposed wooden beams, decorative floral wallpaper, and a distinctive black metal chandelier with leaf motifs.

World-traveled, Michelin-trained, and now a James Beard semifinalist, Chef Ian Robertson has worked in some of the top kitchens on the planet. Discover why he calls Iowa home.

Masao: Japan Meets France in Iowa

A green plate sits to the right of a fork and chopsticks on top of a white napkin and white table cloth.

Masao owner Nick Hanke and chef Phil Shires are elevating Iowa’s culinary scene, earning a James Beard recognition along the way.

From Pews to Pints

A historic church has tables and chairs to serve patrons as a brewery

A dilapidated Clinton church was tactfully transformed into a stunning brewery and restaurant.

A Big Screen Dream Comes to Life

Hollywood duo and Iowa natives Bryan Woods and Scott Beck return to their hometown of Davenport to open The Last Picture House, a cinema and community space.