The Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental highway for automobiles across the United States, and it runs smack-dab through Iowa. The highway is known for it’s small towns and good food, so on our return from Ames we decided to skip the Interstate and take “the road less traveled” and head into Belle Plaine, Iowa […]
Aunt Maude’s – Ames, Iowa
As you may have already surmised, we are University of Iowa Hawkeye fans. Period. And we had never set foot in “arch-rival” Iowa State University’s college town of Ames…until last week. It took a VERY SPECIAL invitation for us to cancel our “boycott of enemy territory”. But it was worth it…in EVERY respect! […]
Blarney Pub and Grill – Dinkytown, Minnesota
After a truly awful football game (followed by a hot shower) on a recent Hawkeye road trip, it was definitely time to drown our sorrows. Blarney Pub and Grill was the PERFECT spot to do it! Check it out… http://www.blarneymn.com/ As we crossed the street and headed closer to the bar I got a sinking feeling in […]
Tony’s Diner – Dinkytown, Minnesota
Game Day in Minnesota dawned with 20 mph winds and fast moving clouds. The cold and gloomy morning should have been a warning about the game that was to come. But after a good night of restful sleep at the University Inn, we dressed in FOUR LAYERS of clothing and waddled down the street […]
Cathy’s Catering and Deli – Pine Island, Minnesota
It’s time for Hawkeye Football against the Gophers, and it’s a five hour drive to Dinkytown (a.k.a. Minneapolis), so we looked for a “local” lunch spot along the way…in Pine Island, Minnesota. And Cathy’s sign proclaimed of having the best burgers in town. So who could pass up a joint with their motto…”Homemade […]
Stella – Iowa City, Iowa
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, […]