{"id":29859,"date":"2024-04-30T16:03:28","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T16:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/media.marcushotels.com\/?p=29859"},"modified":"2024-05-02T16:04:16","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T16:04:16","slug":"hyatt-regency-coralville-hotel-conference-center-unveils-new-restaurant-watermill-kitchen-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/media.marcushotels.com\/?p=29859","title":{"rendered":"Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel &#038; Conference Center Unveils New Restaurant Watermill Kitchen + Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.marcushotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/HR-logo_mini.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29860\" src=\"https:\/\/media.marcushotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/HR-logo_mini.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"116\" height=\"128\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48312495 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48312495 BCX8\">Watermill Kitchen + Bar<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48312495 BCX8\"> features <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48312495 BCX8\">locally sourced and fresh ingredients taking the region\u2019s favorite <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48312495 BCX8\">comfort food to the next level<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW48312495 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Locals and visitors alike can now explore Coralville\u2019s newest restaurant, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.watermillkitchen.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Watermill Kitchen + Bar<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inspired by the mills historically found along the banks of the Iowa River, the restaurant offers a newly crafted menu featuring locally sourced and fresh ingredients as well as a menu of signature handcrafted cocktails. The beautiful, new expansive restaurant, adjacent to the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel &amp; Conference Center, is the last phase of property\u2019s multi-million-dollar transformation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWatermill Kitchen + Bar is a modern nod to the past,\u201d said Matthew Hill, director of food &amp; beverage of Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel &amp; Conference Center. \u201cAs with the rest of the renovation being inspired by our local community, the essence of Watermill Kitchen + Bar is to honor our Midwestern and Iowan history with classic yet elevated comfort food we all know and love. There are also highly curated dishes introducing new flavors that aim to inspire diners to try something unique and special.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The menu features a variety of options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend specials that blend Midwest favorites with new flavors for a delicious dining experience any time of the day. From morning starters, farm-to-table salads, satisfying sandwiches, shareable plates, and innovative entrees there is something to satisfy each and everyone\u2019s tastebuds.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The menu features several signature specialties and craft cocktails:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Crumpet Benedict with cracklins and cherry smoked pork belly served with a grain mustard hollandaise sauce.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Iowa Corn Cake, a local sweet corn fritter topped with rock shrimp and Cajun remoulade.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Braised Short Rib with a red wine demi-glace, saloon slaw and apple cabbage colcannon.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A variety of locally sourced steaks, including a 10 oz sirloin, 7 oz filet and an 18 oz bone-in ribeye all featuring butter braised mushrooms and apple cabbage colcannon.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Barbara\u2019s Orange Cake with a Grand Marnier drizzle \u2013 an ode to Executive Sous Chef Tony Zinn\u2019s mother, Barbara, who baked a mandarin orange cake for his birthday throughout his childhood.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A variety of cocktails and mocktails, including Blackberry Smash featuring Iowa\u2019s own Templeton Rye Whiskey and Fully Rested with spiritless Jalisco 55 Reposado, pineapple juice, lemon juice and honey.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Watermill Kitchen + Bar is partnering with local farms and family businesses in the community for its ingredients, including Kalona Creamery, Amana Meat Shot &amp; Smokehouse, Dan and Debbie\u2019s Creamery, and Farmers Hen House, among others.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The reimagined restaurant includes a spacious outdoor patio with a fire table and comfortable seating for those looking to soak up an Iowa afternoon or evening, an expansive dining room and a newly redesigned private dining space that can seat up to 18 guests. The private dining space features a flexible room layout that can accommodate social gatherings as well as business meetings and offers a private door leading out to the new patio for expanded indoor\/outdoor event experiences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consistent with the aesthetic of the Hyatt Regency Coralville, Watermill Kitchen + Bar features natural wood elements and a fresh color palette. Hand-selected and curated local art from a number of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/corridorbusiness.com\/coralville-hyatt-features-local-artists-to-celebrate-guest-room-renovation\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Iowa\u2019s award-winning painters, illustrators, printmakers, fine artists and photographers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> adorn the walls, enhancing the restaurant\u2019s ambience and further solidifying its tie to the community. The restaurant is also home to <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hawk Talk with Lisa Bluder <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hawk Talk with Fran McCaffery<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the weekly radio shows featuring University of Iowa head women\u2019s and men\u2019s basketball coaches.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more information on Watermill Kitchen + Bar, its menu and exclusive guest experiences, please visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hprstrategies.sharepoint.com\/sites\/HPRStrategies\/Shared%20Documents\/Marcus%20Hotels%20&amp;%20Resorts\/Coralville\/Completed%20Renovations%20Release\/www.watermillkitchen.com\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.watermillkitchen.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel &amp; Conference Center<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel &amp; Conference Center is located in the dynamic Iowa River Landing district on the banks of the Iowa River and near Iowa City. The newly renovated property features 288 guest rooms and suites, over 80,000 square feet of cutting-edge meeting rooms, event venues and outdoor spaces, including two elegant ballrooms and an expansive exhibit hall as well as exclusive amenities for World of Hyatt and VIP travelers. The Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel &amp; Conference Center is owned by the City of Coralville and managed by <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marcushotels.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Marcus Hotels &amp; Resorts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It annually leads all franchised Hyatt Regency properties in North America for many key HySat metrics in cleanliness, customer service, check-in experience, and food and beverage experience. For more information or to book a stay at Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel &amp; Convention Center, a 2023 TripAdvisor Travelers\u2019 Choice Award winner, visit <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.hyattregencycoralville.com<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watermill Kitchen + Bar features locally sourced and fresh ingredients taking the region\u2019s favorite comfort food to the next level\u00a0 Locals and visitors alike can now explore Coralville\u2019s newest restaurant, Watermill Kitchen + Bar. 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