La Mars IA

Old gym museum

Mother nature

 Started in 1978 on lake okajobi in NE Iowa. I had the boji sandwich  rib eye pastrami salami American cheese cheddar Italian dressing. This is the signature sandwich for 30+ years. Next to the theater agree at place to stop before or after the show. ESTERVILLE IA nice town with a corn fest first week end in August  

Jim's rib haven. Rock island IL

Jim has been the place for ribs in the quad cities for years. I like the boneyard box not quite perfict looking but the greatest tasting ribs any place along the Mississippi. Located at 531 24th st rock island il  309-786-8606Closed Mondays and special holidays. When in the quad city's a must stop for real smoked ribs and all the fixins

SAMs club polish combo

Great deal on a Nathan polish and drink only &1.50. Non members just go in as guest   This is the best quick cheap meal anyplace

Wongs cafe Rochester Chinese

Great Chinese in Rochester mn next to the elks club. Order your food and go next door for a cocktail and some tabs. One of the only places to have 1/2 order of egg fu yong  fast and a great value

Rush city bakery Minnesota

Small town bakery making great bread and buns on site. The donuts and rolls are some of the best around.  2 min off 35w a great place st stickup on your way up nort or on your way home from a great weekend.  Block south of the main drag downtown rush city

El Aztecas in Ames Iowa

Great Mexican in Iowa?  Yep!  This is the place right off the hwy 30 exit off 35w Ames Iowa   A must stop for authentic Mexican food   This is as good as it gets. I had the carnitas pork was super tender and not fatty beans and rice  we'll BEAN'S and rice.  Great wait staff. Fast service. Fast as any fast food place.  Full bar with a lot of frozen drinks.  You will not be sorry unless Taco Bell is your favorite Mexican