If you find yourself on the Pedestrian Mall in downtown Iowa City and you’re looking for a different way to spend some time with friends…Head to TCB. (Slang for “Taking Care of Business”) Our friends Kurt and Joe have created a unique environment where you’ll find ten full size billiard tables. And yes, there […]
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 […]
Hudson’s Southside Tap – Iowa City, Iowa
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]