Iowa City restaurant named one of the best in the region for 2026
Midwest Living named Paper Crane in its list the Best of the Midwest annual awards.
Nestled in the historic Brewery Square, in Iowa City’s North Side, Paper Crane was opened in 2024 by Sam and Riene Gelman, owners of award winning Iowa City restaurant The Webster.
The restaurant fuses the essence of Japanese ramen with the elegance of 1930’s Japan in a modern interpretation of space and the dining experience.
Read the full article from Midwest Living by clicking here.
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Visiting to support your team when they play the Hawks or looking for a staycation to make the most of a Hawkeye victory? Here’s the best hotels to kickoff your stay.
Coralville, Hotels
Holiday Inn & Kinnick Conference Center
1220 1st Avenue Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA
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Hampton Inn Coralville
1200 1st Ave. Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA
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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
255 E Court Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
Alternate Meeting Space, Hotels, Off-Site Venue
The Heights Rooftop Event Center
901 Melrose Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52246 USA
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Woodspring Suites Coralville
2680 James Street Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA
Hotels, Iowa River Landing
Drury Inn & Suites Coralville
815 1st Avenue Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA
Hotels, Iowa City
Hampton Inn Iowa City / University Area
4 Sturgis Corner Dr. Iowa City, Iowa 52246 USA
Coralville, Hotels
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
970 25th Avenue Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA
Coralville, Hotels
Heartland Inn Coralville
87 2nd St. Coralville, Iowa 52241 USAbrowse activities &
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