Entries Tagged as ‘Good Eats’

May 18, 2008

Iowa’s Wineries: Some of the Best in the Heartland

We’re not Napa Valley, but that doesn’t mean Eastern Iowa isn’t home to a number of amazing wineries.  I’ve had the pleasure of sampling a few and The Gazette recently unveiled a special section “A Toast to Eastern Iowa’s Wineries” which has helped me update my ever-growing list of new wineries I’d like to try. 
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May 2, 2008

Wilkommen zu Maifest!

In case you don’t read German…that is an official welcome to Mayfest in the Amana Colonies, in Amana, IA.
Maifest is the colonies annual celebration of spring and will be held this year May 3rd and 4th.  http://www.festivalsinamana.com/maifest.html
Maifest is a great reason to visit this wonderful German community, just nestled 20 min southwest of Cedar Rapids.  [...]

April 30, 2008

The Smaller Side of the Corridor

Chalk the Walk event in Mt. Vernon reminds us all that the smaller towns contribute to the Corridor’s quality of life.
I know the purpose of this blog is talk about the Corridor - and even as a local I’m not exactly sure what we mean by the Corridor. I think at one time a [...]

April 16, 2008

Fresh air, delicious produce, and unexpected treasures

One of my favorite aspects of the spring and summer is the return of our area’s farmers’ markets. From fresh produce and colorful flowers, to homemade baked goods and handcrafted soaps and candles, there’s always something fun and new to discover at the local farmer’s market. Plus, supporting your local growers always makes you feel [...]

April 14, 2008

Antiquing in Marion

Marion is known for many things - the train at City Square Park, the Downtown Getdown summer concert series, and most notably the numerous unique antiques stores. The square in downtown Marion is home to many of the area’s best antique stores, and it also offers many great eating establishments for you to enjoy when you [...]