Old Linn Street Cafe
121 North Linn Street
Although now closed, the Linn Street Cafe was a regular location for writers and artists to meet for dinner and drinks, often right before their public readings in town. Throughout the 1990s, the staff decorated the walls with framed book jackets. It was a fine-dining destination in Iowa City, with food grounded in the French classic style.Related Stories
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Sanctuary Pub
405 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
A mellow mainstay for writers, with refined bar bites and a large list of draft & bottled beers, in wood-paneled digs.Related Stories
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The Mill Restaurant
120 EAST BURLINGTON ST.
A casual eatery with a mix of American & Italian fare, plus a bar, patio seating & frequent music, the Mill Restaurant is a classic Iowa City establishment in downtown.Related Stories
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