The Food and Drink Guy
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Jamie’s Wine Studio (Galena, IL) Review
4.33* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: n/a Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 5* We stopped here during our visit based on our neighbor’s recommendation and really enjoyed the stop. The drinks were the best we had during our stay (see pictures) – I had the Salted Caramel Martini and my wife had…
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Galena Brewing Company (Galena, IL) Review
4.25* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5* Service: 4* Really enjoyed our stop here during our stay. The beer selection was good (see Flight picture), the buffalo chicken wings tasted very good and the value was good. You’ll enjoy your stop here… great food, service and value. If…
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Fried Green Tomatoes (Galena, IL) Review
4.75* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* We really enjoyed our stop here for dinner last night. We started with the namesake Fried Green Tomatoes and boy were they good! Melted cheese on each and the tasty marina sauce made them melt in your mouth. For…
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Metropolitan Grill (Springfield, MO) Review
4.75* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* Stopped here for dinner with a business group and left totally impressed. The bar area is impressive (see picture) and the service was great! I ordered the Thompson Tenderloin and was impressed with how tender, juicy and tasty it…
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Cafe Cusco (Springfield, MO) Review
4.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 5* 09/12/2022 We came here first on the recommendation of a local host who recommends this place as his favorite…and it quickly became my favorite also! You absolutely have to try this place – all of the dishes I’ve tasted are full of flavor…
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Zocalo (Kansas City, MO) Review
4.0* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 3* Value: 3* Service: 2* Stopped for dinner while staying in Galena this weekend and really enjoyed the stop. The chips and fresh salsa were very good. My wife and I shared a Family Margarita Flight, which was a great value compared to the…
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Jack Stack Barbecue – Plaza (Kansas City, MO) Review
4.75* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* Highly recommended, so stopped here for dinner on a recent trip to KC. Three of us decided to share the Pitmaster Family Share Dinner and not was it a treat! We really enjoyed sampling all of the great smoked…
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El Huapango Mexican Restaurant (Grimes, IA) Review
3.75* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 3* Service: 4* 08/20/2022 El Huapango Mexican Restaurant Although it wasn’t high on my wife’s list based on the exterior appearance, I talked her into trying it since it was relatively close to where we live. We started with a 28oz Margarita…
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Eggs & Jam (West Des Moines, IA) Review
4.0* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 3* Service: 4* 08/06/2022 Eggs & Jam This place has been on my Want to Go list for a while and got the chance to go after kayaking nearby with our son and daughter-in-law. There was nothing fancy about the exterior (see…
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Duesterbeck’s Brewing Company (Elkhorn, WI) Review
4.67* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: n/a Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* Loved this stop while visiting the Lake Geneva area this weekend. We like to sample new beers and track them on Untappd, so stopped to try it out. The buildings are very modern and clean, the prices are acceptable…
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Pier 290 (Williams Bay, WI) Review
While it is admittedly pricey, the view of the lake, atmosphere and service are fantastic! Not something most of us can afford on a regular basis, but highly recommended to try on your next special occasion.
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Mahalo’s Coffee (West Des Moines, IA) Review
4.25* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* 07/23/2022 Very unique donuts with a wide variety of toppings to satisfy almost any taste buds. This place will definitely put a smile on your face when these tasty bite-sized donuts are combined with a delicious cup of coffee. You can’t go wrong…
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Motley School Tavern (Des Moines, IA) Review
4.0* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 3* Service: 4* 07/22/2022 If you are in the area, this is definitely a place that you’ll want to give a try. There are so many unique menu items that you are bound to find one that you will enjoy.
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Pepperjax Grill (Clive, IA) Review
4.0* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 3* Value: 4* Service: 3* Have wanted to stop to eat here for some time and finally took the opportunity. I went with the server’s recommendation and ordered the Signature Steak Philly (see pictures) and oh, was it delicious! Although it is essentially a…
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The Walnut (Des Moines, IA) Review
4.25* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 3* 07/15/2022 If you are in the area, I highly recommend this place for their unique menu items. You won’t regret stopping by to give it a try.
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Monarca Gourmet Paletas (Clive, IA) Review
4.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 5* 07/07/2022 I’ve decided that paletas are definitely a delicious dessert and want to return to try some other flavors and add-ons. I recommend this place for any of you with a sweet tooth like my own.
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Giordano’s (West Des Moines, IA) Review
3.75* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 3* 06/26/2022 This was one of the better pizzas we’ve had in the area, so would recommend a stop to try it out for yourself. On our next trip, we will likely try some of the other Italian dishes – which looked very good.
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Magee’s Irish Pub & Eatery (Ankeny, IA) Review
4.33* (out of 5) Food: n/a Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* 06/25/2022 The exterior was very inviting (see pictures), the beer selection was good and the bar looked great (see picture). I recommend a stop to whet your whistle…and the food looks great also!
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Cheese Bar (Des Moines, IA) Review
3.75* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 3* Service: 4* 06/24/2022 Cheese Bar Our friends invited us to a group outing here and we really enjoyed the experience. We started with drinks, including a Lost in the Woods (see picture) – which my wife loved. For dinner, we ordered…
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5 Borough Bagels (Clive, IA) Review
★★★★ 4.25* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4*
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