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The biscuits had me first, and I do not feel dramatic saying that. Green chile cheddar biscuits arrive warm with...
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Iowa City has plenty of places where you can grab a quick meal, but every now and then, one spot...
By Hugh Calloway on Jul 12
There are mornings when coffee makes the decisions. In Ohio, the donut case has veto power. A neat plan can...
By Clara Whitmore on Jul 12
Walking into a bookstore that has been open since the 1940s means walking into rooms that were never designed for...
By Dane Ashford on Jul 12
Some restaurants make you hungry before the plate even arrives. This one does it with adobe walls, old stories, and...
By Cassie Holloway on Jul 12
Iowa and Italian food might not sound like the most obvious road-trip pairing, but that is exactly why this list...
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