Listen to this episode below, and subscribe on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and SoundCloud. 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. They will also serve shrimp cocktailand have weekly fish fry specials on Fridays, along with a prime ribspecial on Saturdays. "We're taking the staples you're familiar with and trying to elevate them and be dedicated to quality.". Notes My first small business project post-NFL was a partnership with Tailgate Clothing Company. Goettsch said he couldn't pass up the chance to partner with so many heavy-hitters on the local restaurant scene. [1] In his postseason career, Kaeding was 3-for-9 on field goal attempts at home and 8-for-15 (53.3%) overall in eight playoff games. 2451 Oakdale Blvd. 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. With each new business venture I embark on I always look for layers and intersections. The basement embraces its name, The Den, by being darker and tinged with bright neon lights. [3] He won the Lou Groza Award in 2002 and is the all-time leading scorer. Good times! He left the game as the second-most accurate kicker in NFL history and one of the all-time greats at UI, where he broke the school's career scoring record. Email us at editor@littlevillagemag.com or give us a call at 319.555.2451. Playing college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes, Kaeding earned All-American honors and won the Lou Groza Award, given annually to the top collegiate kicker in the nation. The idea of a tavern-inspired restaurant came from the ownership group's Iowa roots and memories of getting meals at taverns across the more rural reaches of the state. I'm excited to play a part in it.". Kaeding ended the 2011 season as the NFLs most accurate kicker of all-time, converting 86.5% of his field goals attempts. Nate Kaeding. Sadly, American Eagle closed the store yesterday after a nearly 7 year run. "Now, that's over and you have reinvent yourself to a certain extent. "It was important for me to reset from a work ethic standpoint," Kaeding said. He's a partner in a several ventures, including three downtown Iowa City businesses: Short's Burger and Shine, a restaurant that opened in 2008 and later expanded to the east side; Tailgate, a collegiate clothing store that opened last summer; and Pullman Bar and Diner, a new restaurant that opened in January. Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack Iowa City 304 reviews Closed Now Barbecue $$ - $$$ "I had a pulled pork sandwich, it was tender and tasty." "The pulled pork sandwich, the seasonal special turkey/dressing/cranberry sand." 2. Kent said that about 90 customers can sit on the first floor, 90 can be downstairs and 50 to 60 can dine outdoors when the patio opens. Multiple ways the business model can become meaningful to different constituents and unique intersections amongst varied interests. It will be open every day with the kitchenopen 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. The Chargers drafted him in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Jain said Kaeding's name recognition beyond Iowa City could be an asset in courting larger retailers nationally. Kent suggests diners try the Pullman Burger ($9 for a double and $11 for a triple), which comes with bread and butter pickles, special sauce and American cheese. Information: www.pullmandiner.com goes live Wednesday. At the age of 31, Iowa City native and Hawkeye great Kaeding is still finding places on teams. 44 episodes. [5][8], In 2011, Kaeding was injured on the first play of the season when he tore his anterior cruciate ligament, causing him to miss the duration of the season and necessitated the signing of Nick Novak. Kaeding has a passion for history and historic buildings. Finally, my most important takeaway from the experience was the discovery of how valuable "intersections" are in business. Tailgate was acquired by American Eagle in. Ritu Jain, owner of Textiles, a women's clothing store in the pedestrian mall, is enthusiastic about Kaeding's hire. Suite 201 Coralville, Iowa 52241 (319) 512-2322. Our hope is that you'll learn something new about these notable leaders and that the conversations will perhaps play some . Iowa will feature a restaurant and taproom in Iowa City and is scheduled to open . Now, with graduation approaching in May, Kaeding has landed his first post-NFL gig. " They seem to really like it.". Stephen Schmidt , Patch Staff Posted Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 12:07 am CT | Updated Tue, May 7, 2013 at 3: . Before Benjamin Smart was preparing plates in a five-diamond restaurant, and before Nate Kaeding was suiting up in the NFL, the two cut their teeth in the working world at Sluggers, the former bar and grill on the Coralville Strip. The main dining room was given a complete makeover with a more "bright and fresh" space, Kent said, with a light granite bar and white tiles on the wall. "In this second chapter professionally for me, somewhere in it I wanted a public service thread through the work in some shape or form," said Kaeding, 33, on a recent afternoon at downtown's Java House. [1] His season long of 54 yards came in a Week 15 victory over Cincinnati Bengals. I'm using this same "unique intersections" approach in my business venture as well. 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. He won two state championships as the team's kicker, and The Des . But immersing himself in Iowa City has helped him figure out who he is, and who he'll become, away from the game. He and wife Samantha, a Marshalltown native whom Kaeding met while at UI, could have settled anywhere after leaving football. Nate Kaeding played a key role in turning around the Iowa football program in Kirk Ferentz's early years. Cory Kent (Reds Alehouse), and Nate Kaeding (Short's Burger and Shine.) Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday. Nate and his wife, Samantha (ne Gervich), have two sons, Jack and Wyatt, and a daughter, Tess. Kaeding earned a teaching certificate in secondary education while at Iowa. The restaurant's varied food spread was on full display at a cold-opening dinner Wednesday night. 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. 1805 State Street Suite 101 Bettendorf, Iowa 52722 (563) 355-2022. St. Burch Tavern, the restaurant and lounge that replaced longtime Iowa City favorite Atlas Restaurant and Bar, opened to the public Thursday. Because of a lack of stability at kicker, the Minnesota Vikings recently hired Kaeding as a kicking consultant. "I'd done the fine dining thing for so long, I was interested in taking what I learned from fine dining, taking the pretension out of it and bringing it back home," Smart said. After closing Atlas sometime in March for major overhaul new furniture, new lighting, adding the raw bar that will hold countless fresh fish, oysters and more on ice the location will reopen as Saint Burch. He attended Iowa City West High School, and played high school football for the Iowa City West High Trojans. If something is honestly prepared and executed well and placed in front of you, you know it's good. Discover Nate Kaeding's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. "This is the gem of downtowns. What are the most popular restaurants in Iowa City? It's arched . He will, however, remain involved with his three existing downtown businesses. Restaurant hours are Tuesday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday dinner from 5-9 p.m., Saturday brunch from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday from 5-8 pm. Quad Cities. Members of this group currently own Big Grove Brewery, Pullman Bar & Diner, Reds Alehouse, Blackstone, 30hop, and Mosley's Barbecue and Provisions. "This is the third restaurant I've opened from scratch, and this was the best soft opening/dry run I've been a part of," Kent said. "That's what brings people back, and they're part of the tradition and the fiber of the community.". People are more aware of local, fresh, organic.". . Kaeding suffered a fractured fibula when he made a tackle on the opening kickoff against the Denver Broncos on December 24, 2007 and played the final 5 games of the season with the fractured fibula.[6]. Kent estimated the business would be closed for a week or two while the switch is made. Atlas has won the Iowa. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The hot smoked salmon, $18, sits on potato puree and is served with pickled mustard seeds, arugula and olive oil. The 14-ounce pork porterhouse, $28, features house-made Worcestershire glaze, white cheddar polenta, glazed onions, apple and mustard pork jus.