A new restaurant is replacing Audubon’s at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center.

The Iowa Stater Restaurant, 2100 Green Hills Drive, will open Tuesday. It will feature a warm and casual atmosphere with contemporary American food.

The executive chef of The Iowa Stater Restaurant will be Joe Weisz, who has been classically trained. He calls the menu he created “comfort food with a flair,” as he combines traditional American menu items with unique touches.

The restaurant, named after The Iowa Stater, an alumni newspaper from 1974 to 2002, marries Iowa State’s history with its present and future.

The menu and information about special events will be released when the restaurant officially opens.

A website for the restaurant will launch Tuesday, Aug. 31. Call 515-268-2238 for more information.