EXPERIENCE: LIVE PERFORMANCE
With a side of music Good eats, lively tunes; two birds, one stone. From oysters and jazz, to blues and beer, there’s something for everyone at these live music venues.
PBR in your hand. The cheesy sandwiches range from the basic, such as The Jim Morrison (nothin’ but American on Texas Toast) to the robust; The Lynyrd Skynyrd is a cheddar grilled cheese stuffed with smoked beef brisket and BBQ sauce. Destination Delicious:
Cedar Rapids Casual:
Cedar River Landing
301 F Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids Nestled along the Cedar River, this sports-barwith-live-music is the place to go with a group of friends looking for an ultra casual hang. Their beer taps regularly rotate between local and national craft beers, and their menu features everything from chicken dinners to French Dip pizza. Every Friday and Saturday the stage will be occupied by local bands looking to make it big, and during the summer months the live music will move to the outdoor stage, where comfortable seating is limited, but lawn chairs are welcome. Feelin’ Jazzy:
Clinton Street Social Club 18 1/2 S. Clinton St., Iowa City
Every Thursday night the Clinton Street Social Club features live jazz, including (but not limited to) their house band, The Clinton Street 38 | BREAD & BUTTER 2016
Four. The gastropub reflects the extravagant elegance of the golden age of jazz, with eraappropriate libations and meticulously crafted meals to match. The speakeasy theme runs throughout the two-story venue, complete with intricately tiled floors, Edison-style fixtures, exposed brick highlighting a quaint history of Iowa City and nearly 100 variations of brown liquor ranging from Bulleit Bourbon to The Macallan 25 year. If booze doesn’t light your fuse, the Poutine is nothing short of splurgeworthy and the perfect start to a mostly locallysourced meal. Perfectly Cheesy:
Iowa City Yacht Club 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City
If you’re looking for the locals, the Iowa City Yacht Club regularly plays host to the musically inclined, ranging from their weekly free jam session to regionally touring artists. Also on offer: an array of musician-themed savory grilled cheese sandwiches that pair perfectly with that
Lincoln Wine Bar
125 1st St. W., Mt. Vernon Wanting to impress a first date? Head out to the Lincoln Wine Bar in Mount Vernon where there is live music Thursday through Saturday and an open mic hosted every other Wednesday. You can expect to hear anything from jazz to folk in this bustling pizzeria. Their menu is limited but the specials are always on point and their Neapolitan style pizza is perfect for sharing. The warm decor and dim lighting perfectly accentuate the Italian built wood-fire oven, and create an ideal environment for a romantic date. Don’t let the name fool you, in addition to their highly curated wine list, the Lincoln Wine Bar carries a wide variety of specialty craft beers. Kickin’ it Old School:
The Mill
120 E. Burlington St., Iowa City Stop through Iowa City’s longest standing venue on any night of the week and you’re