The sign is still missing (coming VERY soon I’m told) but I can’t wait any longer to share this… Drum roll please… Remember the theme song from that great TV show…Cheers? “You want to go where everybody knows your name.” Well…we think that kind of neighborhood restaurant/pub has arrived […]
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 […]
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area – Iowa City, Iowa
Autumn in Iowa is beautiful…and recently I decided to get out of the kitchen and go for a walk. But not just a walk around the neighborhood…I took a walk on the WILD side. And a beautiful walk it was! I jumped in the car and took a five minute drive to the Terry Trueblood […]
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. […]
The Kalona Brewing Company – Kalona, Iowa
The older we get, the more we realize we don’t want to put things off…especially the things we enjoy. So last year we threw a last minute “mini-class reunion”…and we had so much fun we decided to make it an ANNUAL event since we’re not “spring chickens” anymore. So last night was our Second Annual […]
Bakers Square Restaurant & Bakery – Clive, Iowa
Sometimes, the person who takes your order in a restaurant is even more memorable than the breakfast they deliver to your table. And our wonderful server, Sherrie, would make ANY meal taste even better! Bakers Square…Clive Iowa Let’s just say Sherrie is a one-woman “Good Morning In Clive Iowa” welcoming committee, and our family loved […]
Mi Mexico Family Mexican Restaurant – Clive, Iowa
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 […]