You know you’re in a real family-run Mexican restaurant when “Abuela” seats you. (That’s Grandma in Spanish.) Mi Mexico, Clive, Iowa The warm, homemade tortilla chips are served with both bean dip and salsa…and their queso is delicious! The drinks are delicious. The food is made from scratch. The […]
Wobbly Boots BBQ – Clive, Iowa
Our hotel during the four day baseball tournament was located within walking distance of a place we were anxious to try… Wobbly Boots BBQ We ate outside on their patio… And I was happy when I noticed the NO SMOKING ON PATIO sign! It was a […]
Lucky’s Market – Iowa City, Iowa
Today was Opening Day for Lucky’s Market in Iowa City… Lucky’s Market Website And I walked through the door with no preconceived idea of what to expect. So as I entered the store, the first word that came to mind was…WOW!!! For a Foodie like me…this is better than Disney World!!! […]
King Tower Cafe – Tama, Iowa
It’s hard to believe this cafe is located the the HEART of The Heartland… To me, it looks like a page right out of an old Western novel… But it’s not out West…It’s in the heart of the Meskwaki Indian territory… In Tama, Iowa! We […]
Hy-Vee – Coralville, Iowa
We’ve found a great way to save some money and LOTS of calories for breakfast… Simply head to a Hy-Vee Marketplace Restaurant. (We like the Coralville location.) Start by sipping a cup of fresh brewed coffee…and then order a Denver Omelet. Now…here is the IMPORTANT part… Ask for a […]
Wabash BBQ – Chillicothe, Illinois
OK…Let me ask you a question. Would you take an all day road trip to save $1,100?? WE would. And WE DID. You see…I have needed a new cook top for some time now. My old Jenn-Air has lasted for more than 30 years and it has served me well…but it is becoming quite […]
Home Town Cafe – Millersburg, Iowa
Sometimes we’re up for an adventure, and today was one of those days. I decided I was NOT cooking tonight, and instead of heading to one of our usual hangouts in Iowa City, I asked hubby if he was up for a “road trip”. So we set off…on the Road Less Traveled…for our 40 mile […]
The Summit Restaurant – Iowa City, Iowa
If you haven’t been to the Summit Restaurant lately…GO. Go NOW. The Summit is located in a prime spot in downtown Iowa City, directly across from the University of Iowa Campus known as the Pentacrest. It’s a beautiful location with outside dining as well as a large indoor seating area. And now you can […]
Denney’s – Lebanon, Indiana
You’ve heard me say it before…I’m not a fan of franchise restaurants. But on on the final stretch of our trek home to Iowa we stopped in Lebanon, Indiana for breakfast at the local Denney’s. When we walked into the nearly empty restaurant, the hostess was leaning on the counter talking to a “local”. She […]
Waffle House – Tifton, Georgia
Our overnight hotel in Tifton, Georgia was located across the street from a iconic Southern landmark… I’m never really sure why we eat EVER there. Really. I don’t like white bread. Their menu is minimal. They don’t have omelets or Hollandaise sauce…and their prices are really high for the quality of the food […]