Counties of Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Linn, Muscatine, Washington
Washington, IA: Washington County You can’t stop the ridiculousness in Washington, you only need to contain yourself on this annual citywide event. The first Saturday of every June, Washington brings out the retail deals, great food, bands, and events all day long. And Team Goodvin made a smooth landing into Washington and we couldn’t wait… Continue reading Scouting RAGBRAI 2016: A “Ridiculous” Visit to Washington
Coralville, IA: Johnson County Let’s get right to the point. These tacos…flipp’n beautiful! The City of Coralville has a contender for our Taco Tour of Iowa and Casa Azul gave us a top notch experience. The crew was doing well with the dinner time rush when we arrived. I ordered the Tacos de la Casa and our servers… Continue reading Hecho En Iowa-A Search for the Best Hometown Tacos: Locale 7, Coralville
West Liberty, IA: Muscatine County You bet your bottle of Cholula we found another great taco detour! My name is JayJay and my family may have a problem and we don’t give a flip what you think! We love tacos and we don’t need to to drive to Guadalajara to ease our jones’n. But we will… Continue reading Hecho En Iowa-A Search for the Best Hometown Tacos: Locale 6, West Liberty
North Liberty, IA: Johnson County There’s a relatively new restaurant in Iowa’s Creative Corridor and they figured out how to lure The Iowa Gallivant through the doors and many more customers seeking the flavors from south of the border….and another border…and another one after that. El Taquito’s meals feature the best of Mexico and Central America. Maribel knew there… Continue reading Hecho En Iowa-A Search for the Best Hometown Tacos: Locale 5, North Liberty
Cedar Rapids, IA: Linn County Oh, if only these sprinkles could talk. They might wonder why Team Goodvin wants to see them disappear. It’s because we do. We were on a road trip to Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area in Palo, IA and wouldn’t you know it……we were getting close to the 42nd street exit off of… Continue reading Long Live Donutland!
Pleasant Creek State Recreation Arera-Palo, IA: Linn County You see that? That’s sunlight…..And it’s sticking around longer and longer. Which means our collective derrieres are getting out to our state parks and exploring Iowa’s great outdoors. We go exploring! It’s a good day to get muddy and get art supplies. Yes, you heard me. You can go… Continue reading Iowa State Parks-Pleasant Creek Booty
Iowa City, IA: Johnson County The Gods of tacos have blessed many regions and we keep finding their spoils right here in Iowa. We were seeking delicious tacos, but we narrowed down our craving to one of the most unique cuts of beef and a true comfort food to thousands of taco consumers. Tres tripas tacos… Continue reading Hecho En Iowa-A Search for the Best Hometown Tacos: Locale 3, Iowa City
Tipton, IA: Cedar County (Our 25th County!) The second taco stop with like ba-gillion more to go. Luckily, Iowa is pumping out the quality Mexican experience at its highest frequency ever. We travel to the Cedar County seat and check out the local Tipton taco authority. You need a road trip and this is just the reason that you… Continue reading Hecho En Iowa-A Search for the Best Hometown Tacos: Locale 2, Tipton
Cedar Rapids, IA: Linn County It’s two days after St. Patrick’s Day and what do you have planned? Perhaps your tongue has returned to it’s natural color from the tint of green after consuming some heavily dyed adult beverages. You may be combing the world of Pinterest looking up ideas for corned beef leftovers. When you… Continue reading Tis the Season to be Czech in Cedar “Red” Rapids
Iowa City, IA: Johnson County Just how much do you love spicy food? Do you seek out selections that produce that easy slow burn or delights that have you reaching for the Brawny roll to wipe your forehead, lips, and tears? Well, The Iowa Gallivant discovered some places that can accomplish these two sensations and everything… Continue reading Iowa City on the Spicy Side-8 Restaurants Serving Up an Inferno
