Sometimes a cup of coffee and a chat is exactly the right combination…Especially on a cold and blustery Iowa afternoon. And that coffee tastes even better when it’s shared with somebody I love. Namely, my sister-in-law, Barb. A great coffee house location close to my home is THIS one… The walls inside are adorned with […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers – Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Today we found ourselves in Cedar Rapids at lunchtime, and since we were in a bit of a rush, we decided to stop into a place we’ve never been before. Freddy’s has a different vibe. It’s more of a hometown diner type place. They even have old photos of the Real Freddy adorning all […]
JT Walkers – Mahomet, Illinois
Sometimes in a restaurant, the littlest things can make the biggest impressions. Like THIS little thing at lunch today… When we take road trips, we always sit at the bar to eat lunch. That way we can chat with the “locals”…and with the bartender too. And finding a hook to hang my […]
Micky’s Irish Pub and Grill – Iowa City, Iowa
Right down the block and around the corner from this beautiful view of the University of Iowa campus… Workers were installing the HOMECOMING letters…A special week on campus… you’ll find one of Iowa City’s landmark spots… Check it out! http://mickysirishpub.com And as you can see…It’s definitely a HAWKEYE hangout… We’re always […]
Mirabito’s Italian Restaurant – North Liberty, Iowa
It’s not every day my hubby and I are treated to dinner…especially to a restaurant dinner. But recently our friend Dorothy asked us to join her at a place she’s been meaning to try all summer, and we were thrilled to accept her invitation for an early evening meal. Mirabito’s Italian Restaurant is located in […]
Sunday Breakfast, Micky’s Irish Pub – Iowa City, Iowa
We continue our quest for the perfect spot for a leisurely Sunday breakfast. A spot to hunker down….read the paper…and enjoy a good old Cup of Joe with a basic breakfast. No frills. No gourmet ANYTHING. Just simple, good food. And we decided to go back to Micky’s… Micky’s Website We […]
Geyer’s Oven Bread and Pizza – Oxford, Iowa
I’m always on the lookout for new and tasty ways to explore the world we live in…and that includes hidden gems that are close to home. So last night hubby and I asked some long-time friends to join us as we headed to a place I had only read about…Geyer’s Oven Bread & Pizza. […]
Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner – Denver, Colorado
If you love old signs, and diners, and little motels from the 1950’s…be sure you take a drive on Colfax Avenue in Denver… It truly is a blast from the past! And Davie’s is a classic diner. From the food… To the decor… Turns out, this […]
The Kitchen Next Door Community Pub – Denver, Colorado
Union Station boasts several choices to dine, and we picked an eclectic pub called The Kitchen Next Door for our lunch. Since the temp outside was about 95 degrees, we opted to eat inside. As we usually do, hubby and I decided to split a sandwich…and Patricia ordered a […]
Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar – Las Vegas, Nevada
Another fine restaurant located within The Golden Nugget… It was the perfect spot to stop to chill out with our friends at the end of each day, before heading up to our rooms on the 21st floor. We LOVED Cadillac’s warm tortilla chips with their queso cheese sauce…and the beer was […]