Counties of Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Linn, Muscatine, Washington
Nichols, IA: Muscatine County Nestled right in the middle of the towns of Iowa City and Muscatine is the rural community of Nichols and they are showing how East Central Iowa how to innovate. So many times we look to the major metro areas for edgy, creative, and original culinary creations. Here’s the deal, folks.… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 46, Nichols
West Branch, IA: Cedar County We all know that Tuesdays were made for tacos and we all like the ring of that. This is our second trip to Mexico Lindo Grill & Cantina and our second article about this busy restaurant. They found themselves in our 2016 Taco Tour and now they find themselves in our 2017 Best Between Bread… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 44, West Branch
North Liberty, IA: Johnson County We all need that precious reason, excuse, motivation, or maybe a threat from a loved one to spark a road trip. Whatever that final image or reason is that triggers your curiosity and get you moving can be a lot of things. Gourmet cheeseburgers and an option to pour your own… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 40, North Liberty
Robins, IA: Linn County The Cedar Rapids area strikes again here on The Iowa Gallivant ,and this time we dive into Robins to pay a visit to a restaurant with one of the greatest themes this guy could ever ask for. The Big Lebowski is one of the greatest movies that has ever hit the screen and now… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 37, Robins
Hiawatha, IA: Linn County The Cedar Rapids area keeps producing more and more memorable adventures for The Iowa Gallivant and a few of them have been in the suburban town of Hiawatha. With the increased population comes the increased demand for great eateries and this city is getting some great ones. Our Best Between Bread search led us… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 34, Hiawatha
Downey, IA: Cedar County I’ve been driving past and occasionally driving through the unincorporated town of Downey for many years which is just a few minutes from the town of West Branch. Once to pick up a couch from a friend. Another time to see fresh tornado damage. And recently to see an old abandon… Continue reading Iowa Repurposed-Bank Failure Turned to Beauty
West Branch, IA: Cedar County It’s officially Iowa Museum Week as I write this and lucky for Team Goodvin we have one of the state’s most important landmarks not too far from our home. I grew up in Iowa City, which is less than 10 miles away from West Branch with all its familiar history. Now… Continue reading A President’s Beginning & Ending
Sutliff, IA: Johnson County We’ve been to Baxa’s Sutliff Store & Tavern many times and this is our second time writing about it. Only the most memorable of places find their way on to The Iowa Gallivant and this is one of our favorite day trips from our headquarters in Hills, IA. I ordered a sandwich I haven’t had… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 29, Sutliff
Ely, IA: Linn County On the outskirts of Cedar Rapids is a growing little town that is home to a local sauce master evolving into a sandwich master. CR Whiskey Sauce Company is located on the main drag in Ely and it has made quite the name for itself with their countless sauces, rubs, and seasonings and a… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 23, Ely
Shueyville, IA: Johnson County We headed to the Johnson County line in the pursuit of another local sandwich master. Lucky for us, Shuey’s Restaurant & Lounge was cranking them out with a crew that was cruising a busy dining room and showing the masses that they have what it takes to land a spot in The Iowa Gallivant‘s… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 21, Shueyville
