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 Try Zins' rich bread pudding


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 Augusta Restaurant



Augusta serves "Iowa comfort food with a Cajun twist." Think crab-encrusted grouper, sweet potato hash with onions and bell peppers or braised Iowa pork loin with cheesy grits and brown gravy. More



 Tuscan Moon



The 125-year-old building that houses Tuscan Moon gives the restaurant an Old-World charm. Owners Paula and Warren Miller restored the building's hardwood floors, refinished the woodwork and removed... More



 Cranky Hanks



Owner Keith Hazen describes Cranky Hank's as a family place. You'll see that reflected both in the theme of the restaurant and in its atmosphere. Cranky Hank's is named for Hazen's dad, a former... More



 El Rancho



Owner Jose Vega, who grew up in Michoacan, Mexico, remodeled his 10-year-old restaurant several years ago to make it look "more authentic." You'll find tiled floors, faux adobe arches, colorful... More



 Fair Grounds Coffeehouse



When Christine Peterson opened Fair Grounds Coffeehouse (formerly Grounds for Dessert) in October 2006, she wanted to run a "coffee shop with good food." A year and a half later, though, Fair Grounds... More



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Mon, Sep. 8, 2008
10:00pm - 1:45am
FREE POOL
Charlie's Bar and Grill, 450 First Ave , Coralville, 319-356-6914
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Tue, Sep. 9, 2008
10:00pm - 1:45am
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Charlie's Bar and Grill, 450 First Ave , Coralville, 319-356-6914
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Tue, Sep. 9, 2008
3:00pm - 5:30pm
Farmer's Market
Dubuque County Fairgrounds, 14569 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, 563-588-1406
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Autumn Picnic in the Park
Cooking in the Kitchen with Nina, 460 Hickory Ct., Robins, 319-393-7675
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Explore Booklet Click here to take a tour of some 60 Eastern Iowa wineries and breweries. Many have tasting rooms and gift shops. Some even host live entertainment.

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Iowa Flavor Cookbook Need inspiration for a quick dinner or a side dish for the party? Perhaps you’re looking for a delectable dessert. Iowa Flavor has you covered with more than 200 recipes from Eastern Iowa cooks. Click here to order a copy.

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Relish Magazine A monthly magazine that celebrates America’s love of food, Relish brings readers features on cooking, dining and entertaining. Find it in The Gazette on the first Tuesday of every month, or click here to visit Relish online.

Desperation Dinners
Alicia & Beverly Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross help desperate cooks get dinner on the table in a hurry. Look for their column Tuesdays in The Gazette, or click here to visit them online.

Recipe Doctor
Elaine Magee Registered dietitian Elaine Magee performs recipe makeovers, turning high-calorie, high-fat fare into healthy (but still tasty) treats. Look for her column Tuesdays in The Gazette, or click here to visit her online.



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