Iowa’s Aviators & the James Gang-Prairies, Cheeseballs & Ribeyes w/ Biscuits & Gravy in Adair County

September 28, 2021October 2, 2021 jayjaygeorge2 Comments

*It was another first for us on The Iowa Gallivant! Adair County has finally made it to our travels and we were excited to have it represented on The inaugural Western Iowa T-Bone Trail! Our trip was sponsored by Adair County, Iowa Tourism. Some of the goods, services, and meals were complimentary. The views expressed… Continue reading Iowa’s Aviators & the James Gang-Prairies, Cheeseballs & Ribeyes w/ Biscuits & Gravy in Adair County

Central Iowa · Family Adventures · Iowa Food · Museums and History

Dutch Goodies, Biscuits & Santa’s Train: Boone For the Holidays Part 1 of 2

December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 jayjaygeorge2 Comments

Boone, IA: Boone County (Our 79th County!) If there is anything I’ve learned in our Midwest travels it is that communities know how to make a family feel at home without even trying. Boone, Iowa, is no exception and we had the feeling of being home for the holidays all weekend long. As you know, we don’t… Continue reading Dutch Goodies, Biscuits & Santa’s Train: Boone For the Holidays Part 1 of 2

#RAGBRAI · Iowa Food · West Central Iowa

Scouting RAGBRAI-2018: Onawa’s Meatloaf on the Missouri…That’s Just the Beginning My Friends

June 15, 2018June 30, 2018 jayjaygeorge6 Comments

Onawa, IA: Monona County (Our 75th County!) You’ll have a lot to prepare for when it comes to this year’s largest bike tour in the world. Luckily Onawa has you covered from the last minute tube of toothpaste to the first icy beverage on the route to the first carbo-load and protein punch of your many to come across… Continue reading Scouting RAGBRAI-2018: Onawa’s Meatloaf on the Missouri…That’s Just the Beginning My Friends

Iowa Food · Iowa's Wurst Road Trip · North Central Iowa

Iowa’s Wurst Road Trip: Casing Ventura

June 5, 2018 jayjaygeorge6 Comments

Ventura, IA: Cerro Gordo County Cruising up and down the lake can cause quite the appetite and there’s plenty of amazing places to eat at in the Clear Lake area, but let’s not forget about the classic lakefront BBQ party. Or the classic backyard BBQ by the lake. Or the classic BBQ at a place somewhat… Continue reading Iowa’s Wurst Road Trip: Casing Ventura

2017 Best Between Bread · East Central Iowa · Iowa Food

The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 46, Nichols

August 19, 2017November 9, 2017 jayjaygeorge43 Comments

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

East Iowa · Gallivant Milestones and Moments · Iowa Food · The Mud Belt-Traveling the Mississippi

Biscuits & Gravy Champions!

December 1, 2015March 19, 2017 jayjaygeorge4 Comments

Team Goodvin has spoken! There are many places that serve up this delicious breakfast selection, but there can only be one that can be named our favorite. Let’s not draw this out anymore than it needs to be and get the name of our newest best friend out there. Ladies, gentleman, readers, and fellow diners,… Continue reading Biscuits & Gravy Champions!

Historic US Route 20 · Iowa Food · North Central Iowa

Fort Dodge Food Frenzy

October 13, 2015September 19, 2018 jayjaygeorge1 Comment

Fort Dodge, IA: Webster County “I was curious if you would like to judge our chili cook-off?” -Justin Goodno, President of the Fort Dodge Chili Lovers Society. My response? Let’s just say there’s one less thing on the ole bucket list. The leaves are starting to turn and there’s a daily crisp in the air.… Continue reading Fort Dodge Food Frenzy

Gallivant Milestones and Moments · Iowa Food

Tour de Biscuits & Gravy-The 2015 Search For Iowa’s Best Plate of Our Favorite Comfort Meal

August 23, 2015June 3, 2016 jayjaygeorge1 Comment

Our loyal readers have noticed a trend. Team Goodvin loves to seek out new restaurants with every trip. We strive to order interesting items and comb the menus for dishes we’ve never experienced. There is something to be said about a “go-to” when anguishing over a selection while your patient server awaits your order. Sometimes… Continue reading Tour de Biscuits & Gravy-The 2015 Search For Iowa’s Best Plate of Our Favorite Comfort Meal

#RAGBRAI · Family Adventures · Museums and History · Northwest Iowa · Roadside Iowa

Scouting RAGBRAI 2015-Part 5 of 8: A Storm Lake Fathers Day Weekend

June 23, 2015December 9, 2017 jayjaygeorge5 Comments

Storm Lake, IA: Buena Vista County (Our 19th County!) The Iowa Gallivant is on our 5th leg to bring you RAGBRAI’s (Register’s-Annual-Great-Bike-Ride-Across-Iowa) second leg. Storm Lake is a veteran when it comes to hosting RAGBRAI and it finds itself on the map as the second overnight destination once again. June is in full swing and so… Continue reading Scouting RAGBRAI 2015-Part 5 of 8: A Storm Lake Fathers Day Weekend

#RAGBRAI · Grownup Getaways · Historic US Route 20 · Museums and History · North Central Iowa · Roadside Iowa

Scouting RAGBRAI 2015-Part 4 of 8: Time to Meet the Fort Dodge Family

May 20, 2015September 19, 2018 jayjaygeorge8 Comments

Fort Dodge, IA: Webster County (Our 16th County) JayJay and Monie head to RAGBRAI’s (Register’s-Annual-Great-Bike-Ride-Across-Iowa) overnight town #3 and Fort Dodge was more than ready to welcome us! It’s our 4th scouting stop and The Iowa Gallivant is noticing the increased fever pitch as we get closer and closer to late July and annual invasion of… Continue reading Scouting RAGBRAI 2015-Part 4 of 8: Time to Meet the Fort Dodge Family

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