2017 Best Between Bread · East Central Iowa · Iowa Food

The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 21, Shueyville

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

2017 Best Between Bread · East Central Iowa · Iowa Food · Iowa Wine, Beer, and Spirits

The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 18, Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville, IA: Washington County We were fresh off a road trip and normally most people generally take it easy. Team Goodvin says kick your feet up and while you’re doing so, start planning another one. Luckily our next sandwich master was only 25 minutes down the road from The Iowa Gallivant headquarters in Crawfordsville- Off The Beatn’… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 18, Crawfordsville

East Central Iowa · Iowa Food · Roadside Iowa

‘Pig Headed’ Solar Powered Jerky

  Riverside, IA: Washington County I would first like to thank Bud’s Custom Meats for helping me fulfill a lifelong bucket list item and recreate a part in one of my favorite movies. I can say that I am one step closer to being just like Rocky.  Now that we got that out of the way, let’s get… Continue reading ‘Pig Headed’ Solar Powered Jerky

2017 Best Between Bread · East Central Iowa · Iowa Food

The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 7, Coralville

Coralville, IA: Johnson County Like French Dip sandwiches. I’ll answer for you. Yes, you love them. The crusty French bread stuffed with juicy beef and served with a rich beef broth for dip’n. What if I told you of a magical place that serves something similar but Vietnamese style. That culinary wonderland exists and It’s called… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 7, Coralville

2017 Best Between Bread · East Central Iowa · Iowa Food

The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 6, Marion

Marion, IA: Linn County If I could borrow a line from one of my favorite movies, Apocalypse Now…”You smell that? Over there in the trees! You smell that? It’s BBQ! I love the smell of BBQ in the morning! It smells like….QDog’s….” And boy did we pick-up on the scent like the hungry pack of hounds… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 6, Marion

2017 Best Between Bread · East Central Iowa · Iowa Food

The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 5, Iowa City

Iowa City, IA: Johnson County When the sandwich shakes start one must never let them go too long without getting them taken care of. I’ve had this ailment many times and I’ve obviously turned to the sandwich masters for help. Her Soup Kitchen has amassed quite the following in Iowa City and they know how to work… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 5, Iowa City

2017 Best Between Bread · East Central Iowa · Iowa Food

The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 3, Hills

Hills, IA: Johnson County Right off of Main Street. Doesn’t that feel nice to say? So much attention is given to Iowa’s major cities and rightfully so. But there are so many places to explore in our small towns and there are plenty of great places to eat. A southern Johnson County oasis awaits the travelers… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 3, Hills

2017 Best Between Bread · East Central Iowa · Family Adventures · Iowa Food

The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 2, Cedar Rapids

Czech Village-Cedar Rapids: Linn County The City of Five Seasons is home to A LOT of great place to eat and the traveling band of Team Goodvin has made many trips to take in as many of them as possible. Today’s visit brought us to one of Iowa’s most historic neighborhoods and the Village Meat Market &… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 2, Cedar Rapids

East Central Iowa · Family Adventures

Let’s Go Curling Now, Everybody’s Learning How….

Cedar Rapids, IA: Linn County I’m just going to come out and say it. My attention turns to curling every four years and mainly because I love hearing athletes bellow out instructions in foreign languages and yelling at rocks and ice. That being said, I’m a complete amateur at this sport, but that doesn’t mean that… Continue reading Let’s Go Curling Now, Everybody’s Learning How….

East Central Iowa · Grownup Getaways · Iowa Wine, Beer, and Spirits

In the Local Brewery We Trust-Another Crafty Evening

  Kalona, IA: Washington County When the wifey says she wants to go out, one must find a worthy establishment for said wife. Luckily for us, Monie’s preferred destination was close to our headquarters in Hills in the very popular tourist destination of Kalona. And it happen to be her birthday. And she happens to love… Continue reading In the Local Brewery We Trust-Another Crafty Evening