Category: Iowa

Bread and Buttercreme Patisserie & Eatery Located in Clear Lake, Iowa

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 2, 2018
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I was provided lunch at the bread and butter creme patisserie & Eatery in Clear Lake, Iowa, to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own. Unfortunately, this fine-eating establishment closed.

They have homemade high-quality baked goods and chef-created small plates. I ordered their Lobster Bisque Soup which was outstanding in flavor and quality. The soup tasted like the lobster bisque soup I ordered in Maine years ago.

I also ordered a cranberry muffin with a slight lemon flavor. The muffin was nice and fresh and just melted in my mouth. The little taste of lemon elevated the flavor of the muffins to the next level. I will order the muffin whenever I go to the bread & butter creme patisserie and eatery in Clear lake, Iowa.

They have a distinctive and welcoming atmosphere. They offer gluten-free baked goods, Tapas, pizza, Prime Rib, hamburgers & fire,s and more.

They serve coffee, cocktails, cinnamon rolls, pecan rolls, wraps, candy, pastries,s and more. They sell various kinds of bread. They sell fancy cheesecakes. At Christmas time,e the cookies they sold were decorated nicely and would make an excellent Christmas gift or ad a unique flare to any family gathering. Bread & Buttercreme offers catering for your special events or meetings.

Bread & Buttercreme serves an egg bake with ham, Swiss cheese, spinach, special, mayonnaise, and more. They have a lunch menu and a dinner menu. Their food was priced right,t and our waitress was amiable and accommodating to our every need and want.

The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxing,g, and you can hear the other people talking at your table quite quickly. The pictures and decorations in bread & buttercream were spot on. I have found a place that I will keep coming to regularly,s and I will invite my friends to go and eat with me.

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Iowa K & B Emporium Retail Store And More Wine Cellar

K & B Emporium Is A Restaurant, Retail Store And More Located In Clear Lake, Iowa

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date December 18, 2017
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I was provided lunch at K & B Emporium in Clear Lake, Iowa, to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own.

I was very impressed when I entered K & B Emporium. I love how the restaurant and store are nicely appointed. I especially like the old light fixtures, wooden floors, lighting, and general atmosphere.

For lunch, I ordered one of their healthy grabs-and-go turkey sandwiches, and I called their homemade chicken noodle soup, which had lots of chicken, celery, carrots, noodles, and more in the soup. Their Chicken Noodle soup was seasoned perfectly and had an outstanding flavor. My cousin ordered their ham & cheese sandwich. My cousin and I loved our sandwiches with Swiss cheese and were on a fresh ciabatta bun. Our sandwiches had a generous amount of meat in them. They have lunch specials.

We ate some of their salted caramel popcorn and homemade fudge. The fudge reminded me of Grandma’s homemade fudge. I love all kinds of snack items that have salted caramel in them.

We had our soup and sandwich on the first floor of the K & B Emporium. The clothing boutique, 5 Stone Salvage Furniture, and vintage goods are on the first floor. The clothing is very stylish and elegant. I loved the re-purposed furniture. I noticed a lovely table made with an antique door for the tabletop and an excellent wine cabinet, and much more. They serve Chocolate Shoppe ice cream, which is a Wisconsin-based Co.

The second floor of K & B Emporium has Anna’s Ballroom, fine dining, a rooftop patio, and the large front dining room can be rented for your special events. The main dining room has a bar removed from an old hotel being demolished in Penn. The bar has elegant wood in it and adds an old-world charm to the dining room. The dining room also had sleek light fixtures that were in an old mansion that was being torn down in Texas and from another home in Penn. I love the original wooden pocket doors and the original wood floors in the dining room. The dining room holds 222 people. The restoration that went into turning this building built in 1904 into K & B Emporium was a great labor of love, and it turned out to be a great treasure indeed.

The dining room serves fork-to-table food, and they offer daily specials. They use the ROK service. They heat a hot stone square and place your meat on it for the ideal cook for your heart. You must make reservations to eat in the dining room. The menu changes according to what is available at certain times of the year. For more information: K & B Emporium.

The basement has a beautiful wine cellar. They have wine tastings that you can sign up for. They have a large selection of wine for every wine connoisseur in your family. Their wine cellar reminded me of the elegant wine cellars in Europe.

K & B Emporium has reasonably priced quality meals with a fine dining experience, eloquence, and top-notch service.

I would highly recommend K & B Emporium to my family and friends. The perfect place to relax, have a pleasant meal and a glass of wine, and treat yourself to new clothes, furniture, and more.

FieldHouse Restaurant Iowa

FieldHouse Restaurant Located In Clear Lake, Iowa

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date November 13, 2017
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I was provided Farm -to-table food for my evening meal at the FieldHouse Restaurant Located In Clear Lake, Iowa, to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own. Unfortunately, they have gone out of business and are closed.

I was impressed with the inside of the FieldHouse Restaurant. The restaurant is nicely appointed and has an inviting feel about it. It is fun to look over at the park while you eat. I loved how quiet, restful, and relaxing it was in the FieldHouse Restaurant. It was easy to visit with your friends and unwind after a stressful day because it is nice and quiet.

I love that the food is Farm -to-table at the FieldHouse restaurant in Clear Lake, Iowa. Our waitress came to our table with water and offered us other beverages to choose from. Our waitress returned to our table with many different and outstanding dishes for us to try.

I first tried the Brussels Sprouts salad with dried cranberries, chopped pecans, Gorgonzola pear & crispy shallots. I served with a Molasses Balsamic Vinaigrette. I loved the Brussels Sprouts salad, seasoned to perfection, and I ate several servings.

The Seared Beef Tenderloin with Herbed garlic butter served with Brussel sprouts, Bacon, Parmesan, and onions was so lovely and tender that it fell off my fork and melted in my mouth. The Brussels sprouts were cooked to perfection.

My Lamb Sirloin Chop with Chimichurri Sauce, Garlic, Green Onion Mashed Potatoes was excellent and one of the best lamb chops I have ever eaten. The lamb chops seasoning was spot on and was easy to cut away from the bone. My mashed potatoes were perfect, with just the right consistency.

I loved the Homemade Tuna Cakes with Lemon Aioli and Micro Radish Citrus Salad. The tuna cakes had a nice balance of flavors and tasted excellent.

The Fieldhouse Beef Burger, Carmelized Onions, ten years Aged White Cheddar, Red Romaine, Tomato, House Pickles & Aioli On Homemade Brioche With Hand – Cut Potato Wedges was the best burger that I have ever eaten in my lifetime. The flavor of the beef burger was out of this World and outstanding. The homemade potato wedges were not greasy, and I loved the house-made ketchup I put on them. I ate a lot of their fabulous potato wedges.

I ate the Fieldhouse Roll- Shaved Beef, Seasonal Vegetables, Avocado, Cucumber, and Jalapeno topped with Korean Sauce, Spicy mayo, and Honey mayo: scallions, & toasted Sesame Seeds. My Sushi roll was excellent, you can order from mild to hot spice.

I would give the FieldHouse Restaurant in Clear Lake, Iowa, five stars out of five stars. The FieldHouse Restaurant is a Farm- to – table restaurant representing fine dining at its best. I will often eat at the FieldHouse Restaurant in Clear Lake, Iowa. I love eating at a fine dining restaurant with top-quality food.

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Iowa Z'mariks Noodle Cafe

Z’mariks noodle cafe located in Mason City, Iowa

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 5, 2017
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I received a Greek Salad from Z’mariks noodle cafe in Mason City, Iowa, to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own.

I met the owners of Z’mariks noodle cafe and her Father. Her Father has a Greek heritage, which shows in their delicious authentic Greek salad. My salad had Greek olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, grilled chicken, and Greek dressing. My salad was the best Greek salad that I had ever eaten. They use fresh ingredients in their food bowls.

My friend ate the Z’mac n cheese, and she enjoyed eating it. It was covered with a lot of cheese, and she said it tasted wonderful. My friend and I found their menu items to be reasonably priced.

They have mac n cheese, salad, noodles, rice, and soup bowls. You can add protein and more to your menu selection. They have house-made dressings for your salad selection.

I love the bright and welcoming atmosphere in the cafe. I like the booths and the chairs in the restaurant. They have stools you can sit on and look outdoors while eating food. The staff in Z’mariks noodle cafe are very kind, polite, and considerate of your every need. When you order from their menu, they consider your food allergies and eliminate that ingredient or ingredients from your meal. They try their best to meet your dietary needs. Our food was delivered exactly as we ordered and we received it quickly and efficiently.

They have an outdoor patio to eat and enjoy a wonderful day and an excellent meal. If the sun is out, they provide an umbrella for your outdoor table. I highly recommend Z’mariks noodle cafe to all my family and friends.

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Iowa Lauryn's Lunch Box

Lauryn’s Lunchbox located in Clear Lake, Iowa

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 29, 2017
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I was provided a sandwich at Lauryn’s Lunchbox to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own. They are now out of business.

Lauryn’s Lunchbox is next to the Senior Center in Clear Lake, Iowa. I was very impressed with the atmosphere and colors used in their restaurant. I was hoping that a restaurant like this would open in Clear Lake, Iowa, and now it has, thankfully. I love the varieties of sandwiches and salads to choose from. There is truly something for everyone on their menu.

The sandwich I ordered was excellent, and I would give my sandwich five stars out of five stars. I like how accommodating and friendly the staff was that waited on me. They asked me what I wanted on my sandwich and made it precisely how I wanted it. I ordered a sandwich with whole grain bread, turkey, avocado dressing, fresh alfalfa sprout,s and feta cheese. I had Sweet Potato Chips with my sandwich. I love eating alfalfa sprouts on a sandwich. They have fresh sprouts locally grown delivered to them every day that they are open. I can hardly wait to return to Lauryn’s Lunchbox for another excellent sandwich or salad. Their promise to you i: all produce is organic local,l and chemical free – the meat is grass feed and hormone & antibiotic free – locally sourced when available. They make it a top priority to accommodate your dietary needs and choices. They provide you with healthy food that nourishes your body. You can order vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, grain-free, and gluten-free.

The front of the store has a healthy food store with fresh vegetables produce, and healthy foods. I purchased some goat cheese, sweet potatoes,s, and a healthy food bar. They work with local farmers to get fresh produce. I had a pleasant visit with all the staff. They are very knowledgeable and accommodating.

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Iowa Thai Bistro

Thai Bistro located in Mason City, Iowa

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 20, 2017
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My Mt friend and I ate at the Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar in Mason City, Iowa. The person who led us to our table was amiable and immediately gave us water, which I greatly appreciated. Our waiter came to our table quickly also, and I asked him if he had any food that was not spicy. He said he could make the food. However, I wanted. Our waiter gave us time to review their menu, and I was very impressed with their selection of food items that I could order.

I ordered a Philadelphia Roll that had smoked salmon, avocado, and rice, and it also came with a nice lettuce salad. My food had a wonderful flavor, and I was very impressed with my meal.

My friend ordered chicken with mixed vegetables and rice, and her meal also had a lettuce salad. My friend said that she enjoyed her food.

I was impressed by how clean their restaurant was and nicely appointed. Our waiter was attentive, kept our water glasses full, and asked us how our food tasted.

Thai Bistro is across the street from South Bridge Mall in Mason City, Iowa. Thai Bistro had all age groups in their restaurant at noon. I looked at what other people had ordered, and everything looked like I might want to try it myself shortly. The music in their restaurant was not loud, so you could visit the person sitting across from you at your table and hear every word they said to you, which was very nice.

I would highly recommend the Thai Bistro in Mason City, Iowa. They are very accommodating, and their food is excellent.

Iowa Skyline Tree Service

Skyline Tree Service Located in Riceville , Iowa

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date July 19, 2016
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I hired Skyline Tree Service to remove many trees in my groove and trim some trees around my building site. I was very impressed with Skyline Tree Service, which is located in Riceville, Iowa. They did an excellent job. My trees look well-manicured now. They were careful not to tear my yard as they worked on my trees. They take a lot of pride in their work, and they work quickly and in a very professional manner. They pushed the trees into a big pile that was easy for me to burn.

They did a fantastic job of thinning out the trees in my groove. The trees in my track were planted too close to each other, so they thinned out. The trees they left in my groove can get a lot of sun and air filtration now, so that they will do much better in the future. They explained how a tree would fill out more and remain healthier with the proper air filtration and sun.

They trimmed up my evergreens to get more air movement through them, which helped prevent needle cast. The evergreens are not touching the ground anymore; therefore, they will dry out much quicker after a rainstorm, making for a healthy and sturdy evergreen.

They sawed down many of my old Ash trees that were rotten in the middle. They also took down several evergreens for me that had needle cast disease. They removed 38 large stumps for me, put fresh dirt in the holes, and then applied grass seed, a variety that can withstand the summer heat. There were a lot of wood chips left over from getting rid of the stumps I placed between my garden rows. Wood chips prevent green bean and potato blight, keep the weeds down, and fertilize your soil.

They have three friendly and ambitious men in their crew. They work quickly and do a top-notch job. They have all of the necessary equipment to get the job done. They clean up every branch and take your tree or bush debris. Your property looks so much better when you hire professionals to trim up your trees, and they are nice and healthy looking. A restorative well, the taken-care tree will provide shade and a windbreak for many years. Depending on your planted variety, healthy trees can live 45 to 150 years.

Skyline Tree Service also trimmed up several of my bushes for me. My brushes look lovely now. By not letting your trees touch each other, you can prevent many diseases from spreading from tree to tree. They trimmed a lot of dead branches out of my trees, also. I was very impressed with Skyline Tree Service, located in Riceville, Iowa. I would highly recommend them to all of my friends and family.

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Enchanted Acres Iowa

Enchanted Acres located in Sheffield , Iowa

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date September 18, 2015
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I visited Enchanted Acres with some North Iowa Bloggers in Sheffield, Iowa. I love looking at the different varieties of beautiful pumpkins for sale at Enchanted Acres.

There are many things to see and do at Enchanted Acres. I have bought several chickens that were raised at Enchanted Acres. They are corn-fed and are the best chickens that I have ever eaten in my lifetime. I purchased several chickens again this year to enjoy in the late fall and winter. There are many different gift items that you can purchase. I bought a small decorative metal chicken as a decorative accent in my kitchen.

There are many activities for children to do at Enchanted Acres. They can play in the sand or on the tire swings or crawl through the tires. They have storytime for children. Craft classes are available for adults and children.

I love to look at the goats that live at Enchanted Acres. I love the goat named Nibbles. She is a small female Pygmy goat. She is black and white and very friendly. Nibbles will eat corn right out of your hand. The goats are pretty entertaining to watch.

Enchanted Acres is in a beautiful tranquil setting. There are wooden swings that you can sit and relax in. I love the variety of gift items that are always for sale. You can buy Pumpkin, Apple Butter, or other canned items. I like the cloth pumpkins and the pumpkins made out of jar lids along with the real pumpkins.

I highly recommend spending a day at Enchanted Acres in Sheffield, Iowa. There are many fun activities for you and your family to do while visiting Enchanted Acres. I would suggest picking out that perfect fall pumpkin for your porch. I would also recommend buying a pumpkin for that perfect fall pumpkin pie.

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Iowa Root Makeup Travel

Root Makeup located in Waverly, Iowa

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date April 20, 2015
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I had a wonderful time at Root Makeup in Waverly, Iowa. I went to Root with Sara Broers and Kristen Greazel. I had a wonderful day. Krista Dolash is the founder of Root.

Krista told me that all her makeup products contain no chemicals. All of her makeup products are made out of natural minerals. Most of her products are made on-site.

Krista is a very talented woman and very knowledgeable. She developed all of her makeup products herself. She was concerned about the chemicals that most makeup products contain. She wanted to create makeup products that were 100% chemical free.

Makeup products from Root can be applied quite easily. Krista put my makeup on for me. She found the right colors for my complexion very quickly. Makeup from Root has a nice light feeling to it. I can hardly feel the makeup on my face. I wouldn’t say I like heavy-feeling makeup.

Krista applied the different steps of makeup to my face. She also explained how to use all of the other stages.

The root is located in a beautiful building in Waverly, Iowa, on a corner lot. Her building has a nice airy feeling. I love how her store is decorated.

Root makeup is 100% safe around cats. Root makeup contains no harmful chemicals. If your cat accidentally gets into Root makeup, it would be 100% secure.

I had not worn makeup for a while. I will be wearing it now. I love that Root makeup has such a light feeling on my face and is chemical-free.

I would highly commend www.Rootpretty.com to all of my friends.

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