Recently, hubby and I stopped into Stella in University Heights (a neighborhood in West Iowa City) for a quick lunch. And as usual, our meal was delicious. My “small” Wedge Salad with bleu cheese and bacon was amazing. (It’s the only salad I know of that can make a wedge of iceberg […]
Fair Grounds Coffeehouse – Iowa City, Iowa
I’m pretty sure you won’t gain weight if you eat breakfast at Fair Grounds Coffeehouse in Iowa City. OK, sure…their food DOES have calories. But you will be jumping up and down to serve yourself so many times I think you’ll be burning off calories as fast as you take them in! My […]
Wolfie’s Grill – Carmel, Indiana
Spending the day with grandkids is always fun, and sometimes a shopping trip includes lunch. So on a recent visit to Carmel, we noticed a place we’d never been before…Wolfie’s Grill. The granddaughters were BOTH thinking “Chicken Fingers”…and Meemaw and Peepaw decided to split a Reuben… The Chicken Fingers baskets were HUGE… […]
The Midtown Family Restaurant – Iowa City, Iowa
OK…It’s a TOUGH job…but SOMEBODY has to do it. We’re still searching for that Iowa City breakfast spot we want to make our new favorite. So recently we stopped into the Midtown Family Restaurant on Highway One… Check out their website… http://www.midtownfamily.com/ The menu looked promising, and the food was OK. […]
Bryant’s Off 6 – Tiffin, Iowa
The other day, hubby and I found ourselves close to the small town of Tiffin, Iowa, just about lunch time…so I called our friend Al, (he lives in Tiffin) and asked him where we should eat. Tip: ALWAYS ask the “locals” for restaurant recommendations. Unfortunately, Al was just leaving for an appointment, […]
Good Table Family Restaurant – Kentland, Indiana
After a recent road trip, we decided once again to take “a road less traveled.” The countryside in Illinois and Indiana was filled with signs of the Autumn harvest, and wind farms are springing up all over the Midwest. The windmills are gigantic, and the blades look like the wings of giant birds as they […]
Elleson’s Bakery – Sycamore, Illinois
Elleson’s Bakery is a fixture in downtown Sycamore. (It’s located directly across the street from the hotel.) So after we checked out of our hotel room, we stopped to pick up a treat to take with us to Indy. The array of baked goods was amazing… I finally settled on […]
Tommy O’s – Sycamore, Illinois
After a good night’s sleep we walked a block to a small restaurant called Tommy O’s. Peepaw remembered we had eaten there several years ago, so we decided to go back…and we’re really glad we did! The restaurant has new owners, Jesse and Camile, They followed their kids to Sycamore from New […]
Fat Boyz Pub and Grill – Sycamore, Illinois
We love “hole in the wall” places where we find friendly locals. And this spot did not disappoint! Bartender Lindsey was a breath of fresh air in Sycamore. This pub was filled with history. Exactly the kind of place where you REALLY find out about a town and it’s traditions… And […]
MVP Sports Bar – Sycamore, Illinois
We’re always on the lookout for a good sports bar…and the MVP was our first choice in Sycamore. We decided to order some of their famous homemade potato chips, but we were slightly disappointed when the chips were not served warm! The flavor was good…but still…not the homemade I was expecting. When […]