But when it came down to what the couple wanted in a city to raise their three young kids good schools, access to quality health care and amenities, to name a few it turned out there really was no place like home, he said. Oysters from the East and West coasts will be regularly available, along with a shrimp cocktail, $13, tuna tartare, $12, lobster pot pie, $15, and an oyster slider, $5. 319-512-2322 | natek@buildtosuitinc.com. Renovations are under way at 17 S. Dubuque St., next door to Prairie Lights, for the opening of Pullman Smart and company's take on the classic American diner that could open by late December or January. Smart describes the cuisine as a progressive take on a classic Midwest diner, and that includes the more nontraditional menu choices he recommends: the Roasted Marrow Bones ($14) come with bacon jam, fresh herbs, sea salt and crusty bread and the Smoked Salmon Tartar ($12) features traditional garnishes and crusty bread. [9][10] He competed for his job in 2012 and beat out Novak, who also had a strong showing. Im embarrassed to say how delicious it is, Smart said of the Saint Burch tavern sandwich. "After having traveled the United States and seeing the different cities in the NFL, in my mind one of the key components of what makes a city a city are places like Prairie Lights and The Englert Theatre and the Hamburg Inn and Pagliai's Pizza," said Kaeding, who co-owns Short's Burger and Shine, Stella and Tailgate clothing store in Iowa City. Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Steve Shriver. "I tell my classmates that I'm cheating a little bit because I can study during the day when they're all working," Kaeding said. The Den the basement area with dining tables and a lounge will be open from 4 p.m. until midnight daily. All rights reserved. Even though it's a burger, the Burch Burger, $13, features bacon, raclette and white cheddar cheeses, grilled onionsand black truffle aioli. With the first floor featuring a brightly lit main dining roomadorned by an oyster-covered raw bar, and a brick-walled basement the sports scores of neon lights, tables and a full bar lounge, St. Burch Tavern will serve as an homage to Iowa supper clubs while still serving some fine-dining fare. "Now, that's over and you have reinvent yourself to a certain extent. Ultimately, he opted to go back to school for his MBA at UI's Tippie College of Business, trading the jet-set life of a professional athlete for a quiet life back home, dropping kids off at school, writing papers for class and partnering on several local business ventures in between. The Blue Ribbon Pork Tenderloin, $10, is topped with dill pickles, white onion and mustard. It's pretty impressive.". "I think it's a really exciting time to open up something like what we're trying to do, because so many places are hitting their stride. It will be open every day with the kitchen open. "The raw bar is the first thing you see when you come in," Kent said. He's a local guy, he's well-respected and clearly he's had an amazing career in other areas. Business & brand design, interior & product design. Not unlike sports, I was reminded of the importance of teammates. With each new business venture I embark on I always look for layers and intersections.