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The restaurant is anchored by a long lunch counter and bar, as well as an exposed kitchen, where the cooking staff prepares dishes from scratch. "My main goal is to continue moving this downtown forward to be the arts, entertainment and culinary hub of not only the state, but between Chicago and Denver," Kaeding said. "He's very generous and community-minded.". . The restaurant is expected to close April 2-4 and reopen April 5 under new ownership. The two are among a group of partners including the former Sluggers owners opening a new Iowa City restaurant they hope will be a big part of an emerging downtown and a thriving local food movement. Kaeding earned a teaching certificate in secondary education while at Iowa. It will be open every day with the kitchen open. The restaurant group bought Atlas last year from its original owners, James Adrian and Jack Piper. What are the best restaurants in Iowa City that deliver? The group transformed the small, 1,400-square-foot space, which was the former home of the Orange Leaf frozen yogurt shop, into a cozy diner with throwback charm. 2, 2013 10:02 am. Jain said Kaeding's name recognition beyond Iowa City could be an asset in courting larger retailers nationally. The restaurant's name, Pullman, harkens back to the days of the Pullman railway dining cars and has a railcar feel with its arched ceiling, partner Nate Kaeding said. His NFL experience will certainly give him a boost in his new role. Doug Goettsch, managing partner at Big Grove Brewery in Solon, partnered with Smart and Kaeding, who co-owns Short's Burger and Shine, Stella and Tailgate clothing store in Iowa City; Reds Alehouse manager Cory Kent; and local restaurateurs Faye Swift and son Matt Swift, who own Reds Alehouse in North Liberty and are partners in Blackstone, to open Pullman. Now, it's their year-round home. To help distinguish St. Burch from Atlas, the design was drastically changed. The restaurant is expected to close April 2-4 and reopen April 5 under new ownership. Since returning for his Iowa MBA, he launched three downtown businesses and landed an economic development role with Iowa City's Downtown District. longtime Iowa City favorite Atlas Restaurant and Bar, bought last year by the group behind Big Grove Solon and Iowa City, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Memberships. Good times! "I would make a strong argument thatis the coolest, best spot for a restaurant in Iowa City," Smart said, noting that it's on a busy cornerat the northern edge of downtown and a mere block or less from several University of Iowa buildings. At the age of 31, Iowa City native and Hawkeye great Kaeding is still finding places on teams. Pullman opened Monday night after months of renovations to the space at 17 S. Dubuque St. [16] He missed two of three field goals as a Dolphin, making a 45-yard attempt while missing from 41 and having a 46-yard attempt blocked. He and his family returned to Iowa last year after being approached by Goettsch about partnering at Big Grove, where Smart will continue as chef after Pullman's opening. We just want to get in there and take the keys. Nate Kaeding played a key role in turning around the Iowa football program in Kirk Ferentz's early years. Memberships. During the 2004 season, Kaeding attempted to become the first rookie since the 1970 season to attempt a game-winning field goal in the playoffs in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter or in overtime. In the fall of 2013, Kaeding enrolled in Tippie's executive MBA program, which caters to experienced business leaders through accelerated coursework and consolidating classes to one day a week. Design to product selection to customer service. Pullman and its breakfast- and lunch-themed fare will counterbalance Saint Burch, which will serve lunch and dinner, and brunch only on Sundays. One item Smart was at first hesitant to recreate was the classic tavern, or loose meat, sandwich, but he's found a soft spot for the dishthat has been the basis of Maid-Rites and century-old taverns across the state. For Kaeding, who also returned to Iowa last year after a long pro football career, the restaurant isn't just another business venture, but an investment in his community, which he hopes breathes new life into a vacant downtown space. Even though it's a burger, the Burch Burger, $13, features bacon, raclette and white cheddar cheeses, grilled onionsand black truffle aioli. Reach Josh O'Leary at joleary@press-citizen.com or 887-5415, and follow him on Twitter at @JD_OLeary. Cory Kent (Reds Alehouse), and Nate Kaeding (Short's Burger and Shine.) "I view that as a benefit in this role because if someone is going out to advocate to potential new tenants, or to be able to speak with another property owner downtown, I know very intricately the challenges of operating a business, and I'm committed to this," Kaeding said. In his nine-year. And I'm not worried about them distracting us because you'll see us working hard," he said. Teaching, coaching, training young athletes, doing more public speaking these were all options for Kaeding, who a decade earlier earned his secondary education teaching certificate at the University of Iowa. GALLERY; Order Online for Takeout or Curbside Every Day: Order Now. 319-512-2322 | natek@buildtosuitinc.com. He played the majority of his career with the San Diego Chargers and retired after the 2012 season . TV Shows. Stephen Schmidt , Patch Staff Posted Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 12:07 am CT | Updated Tue, May 7, 2013 at 3: . 2023 www.press-citizen.com. At the restaurant's core will be a mission of celebrating classic Iowan tavern food. You can see how we have the momentum going, and you can see where it can go. Drive threw only One time they. He was released by San Diego midway through the 2012 season after a groin injury. [5][13], On December 21, 2012, Kaeding signed with the Miami Dolphins, replacing incumbent Dan Carpenter, who was out with a groin injury. "Our hope for the cuisine is to be one part familiar and one part unexpected," Kaeding said. "We're taking the staples you're familiar with and trying to elevate them and be dedicated to quality.". The restaurant will be anchored by a long lunch counter and bar, as well as an exposed kitchen, where the cooking staff will prepare its dishes from scratch. Kaeding, who sat down with the Press-Citizen last week to discuss his new career, had just returned the day before from a 10-day business school trip to China with classmates. Very said to hear it closed. Kaeding made all seven of his field goal attempts with the Chargers in 2012, and left the team as the most accurate kicker in NFL history at 87% (180-of-207). Best meal of 2022 so far!. "It would be challenging to say the other applications really were close to that. Notes That's been a good exercise in and of itself. 2023 www.press-citizen.com. Pullman general manager Kent and executive chef Sepehr Sadrzadeh will split their time between Pullman and Atlas, but the rest of the staff at Atlas is not expected to change, Kent said. Quad Cities. He was twice named to the Pro Bowl, and he was a two-time All-Pro selection. "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. He won two state championships as the team's kicker, and The Des Moines Register named him Iowa High School Athlete of the Year in 2000. He had not missed a field goal at home in the previous two years prior to that 54-yard attempt. . Kaeding was born in Iowa City, Iowa. Got a tip? 2023 www.press-citizen.com. . He owns a restaurant in Iowa City called Short's Burgers Nate and his wife, Samantha (ne Gervich), have two sons, Jack and Wyatt, and a daughter, Tess. A second dining room on the first floor is tucked into a corner, painted blue and adorned with plants and books on the walls.
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Pullman Bar & Diner is Iowa City's take on classic Midwest diner fare, craft beer, and cocktails. Nate Kaeding, Self: The NFL on CBS. Kaeding said he is excited to add more variety to downtown Iowa City, which he hopes will become the state's culinary hub. The Den: 4 p.m. until midnight. Reach Zach Berg a 319-887-5412, zberg@press-citizen.com or follow him on Twitter at @ZacharyBerg. 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. . This project checked multiple boxes. This was one of my favorite stores in Iowa City. The Downtown District received nearly 50 applications for the position after it was created earlier this year, and most of the applicants were local, said Nancy Bird, the nonprofit organization's executive director. 1805 State Street Suite 101 Bettendorf, Iowa 52722 (563) 355-2022. He finished the season with the Miami Dolphins before retiring. The group is in the process of transforming the small, 1,400-square-foot space, which was home to the Orange Leaf frozen yogurt shop, into a cozy diner with a throwback charm.