By: Lisa NittiHave you seen the

chicken mascot Chick-N-Chipp walking through downtown Iowa City lately? Chances are you have. What many don’t know is that Chick-N-Chipp is the mascot of the hip and fresh Graze Food Guru Experience.

Located at the cen-ter of the Ped Mall, The Graze serves American appetizer size entrees ranging anywhere from chicken filets to pizza slices. Opened in 2007, this family owned busi-ness is operated by the Harman family. Their chef, Peter Harman, also known as “The Food Guru” is sure to make a delicious and inexpensive home cooked meal that will leave you satisfied.

One can expect a lunch buffet everyday at 11 am- 2pm which includes

the famous chicken lips and lettuce wraps for only $8. After 2 pm, the buffet ends and their regular menu is offered. Many go to the Graze for their famous martinis. Each martini is hand crafted with fresh fruit and premium spir-its, then shaken tableside. The bartenders also create martinis that bubble and smoke! The Graze has even won an award for their well-known martinis two years in a row.

Walking in, you are instantly attracted to the laidback and friendly atmosphere the Craze offers.The low classical music paired with the dim lighted room adds a different feel to this restaurant. Bar Manager Ryan Cooper describes the Graze as “The New American” type restaurant that has a range of target demographic.

“The Graze is unique in and itself and there is

nothing else like it in the surrounding area. People

always leave our restaurant with a big smile on their face and pleased with their food,” said Cooper.

Customers favor the buf-falo wild wings and always come back for more. Prices on the menu range anywhere

from $3 to $25 so there is always something for anyone.

“Every time I visit Iowa City, I always make sure to eat at the Graze. I feel like this is the perfect place to hang out with friends and have a good time. The service is great and I am always satisfied with the menu,” said fre-quent customer Marcin Kozina.

So next time you’re walking down the Ped Mall, listen to the Chick-N-Chipp mascot and visit The Graze for a special and memorable din-ing experience unlike no other!

Fast Facts

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