After leaving the lake house behind, Stella (aka GPS) did it again. I asked her to steer us to a great lunch spot on Interstate 69, and we soon arrived at Payne’s Restaurant in Gas City, Indiana. Tucked behind the typical chain restaurants you find along all of the interstate highways in America, Payne’s greets […]
Nick’s Hometown Grill – Durand, Michigan
We LOVE Stella. Actually, Stella is the name I’ve given to the GPS App on my smart phone. It was lunchtime as we found ourselves barreling down the freeway toward another town in Michigan to spend several days with Robert and Patricia at their beautiful lake home. As you may remember, Fred and I refuse […]
Walt’s Restaurant – Caseville, Michigan
You know you’re in the best diner in town when all heads turn toward the door every time it opens. And Walt’s Restaurant turned out to be a great choice for breakfast in Caseville, Michigan. The place was hopping at eight o’clock, and the Mishler siblings met there for breakfast before we went our separate […]
Little Oscars – Hampton, Minnesota
I took it as a good omen when the rain stopped just as the football game began. Our weekend of FUN in Dinkytown continued as the Hawkeyes walloped the Gophers…again. WAAAHOOO! So after the game it was back to Tony’s Diner for a salad, baked potato, and some grilled chicken…and beer! (It WAS a celebration […]
Seven Stars Restaurant – Hampton, Iowa
It’s was lunch time today as we drove through Hampton, Iowa. So time to look for the local diner. You know the kind of place we look for…the place where every head turns when they hear the door open. We found that place in Hampton. It’s the Seven Stars Restaurant. It was filled with “locals”…including […]
Wilton Cafe – Wilton, Iowa
We ALWAYS choose “the road less traveled”…and on our recent trip to Chicago we stopped for lunch at a small “mom & pop” joint called the Wilton Cafe at 116 W. 4th Street in Wilton, Iowa. The main streets of small towns are the best place to find out what the “locals” eat…and in Wilton, […]
Timmy Flynn’s Red Pepper Deli & Grill – Iowa City, Iowa
Most Iowa City “locals” have fond memories of Hungry Hobo…a Riverside Drive landmark. But times have changed…and owner Tim Flynn has left the franchise logo behind and has re-named his popular spot. It’s now called Timmy Flynn’s Red Pepper Deli & Grill. http://redpepperdeliandgrill.com/ We just stopped in to check it out, and we’re happy to […]
Soup to Nuts Cafe – Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Dorothy Enjoys TWO soups… and Homemade Bread If you’re looking for a unique dining experience in an out of the way location…Soup to Nuts may be just what you’re looking for! This 28 year old lunch spot is a spot only the “locals” can direct you to. (It’s upstairs in an old mill, so be […]
Elm Center Cafe – Southbridge, Massachusetts
Dorothy and I decided to take a little “road trip” to Southbridge. We were amused by the road signs that New Englanders take for granted. At a busy intersection, the sign said “THICKLY SETTLED”. I guess that says it all! We arrived in Southbridge just in time for lunch. (I’m seeing a pattern here!) So […]