Restaurant called "RIDE" scheduled to open in Iowa City

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Author: CELINE UHL
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CELINE UHL
Sat November 22 2014
Posted Nov 22, 2014
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BANDITOS, STELLA OWNERS COLLABORATE ON NEW RESTAURANT TO OPEN IN DECEMBER

The Iowa City dining scene continues to grow, and joining the lineup of new and soon-to-open eateries is Ride, a bike-themed restaurant on the corner of Iowa Avenue and Dodge Street.

Brothers Derek and Kevin Perez (who co-own Banditos and Short’s East Side) along with Tom “Roc” Kemmerer (owner of Stella and co-owner of Short’s East Side), are behind the restaurant that is set to open in December.

Ride is taking over the former space of Sunny’s and Lou Henri, though it will look quite different. The owners have completely renovated the inside of the building, including painting the interior and exterior; replacing all the flooring; new ceilings and remodeled bathrooms. The decor will play on the restaurant’s name by incorporating restored classic bicycles and other bike-themed memorabilia.

The exterior of the building has also seen some changes with a fresh coat of brick-red paint and a fence made of wood and corrugated metal around the outdoor patio space. In the warmer months, the patio will sell à la carte items like coffee, pastries and breakfast foods that will be easy to pick-up on the go.