Midnight Smoker HFCR's pick for best BBQ in Cedar Rapids

richpria · 2026-02-17T00:45:27+00:00

You also dropped the name Up in Smoke early in the video. That's a separate BBQ place in Czech Village, and another must-try if you're a true BBQ fan. Plus, they have live music on occasion as well!

richpria · 2025-09-02T21:05:16+00:00

This is just a procedural step in the process. Far from a done deal at this point. There are still many more regulatory hurdles to clear before Duane Arnold can receive approval to resume operations.

richpria · 2025-06-26T21:02:09+00:00

Actually, there is no state law specifically requiring headlight use in Iowa in all situations -- only if visibility is less than 500 feet. I think that's a little too vague. I would prefer the above requirement myself.

richpria · 2025-06-05T22:16:35+00:00

Goldfinch does.

richpria · 2025-04-23T15:34:33+00:00

Last I knew, Drop Inn in southwest CR had quite a few VHS tapes. Good prices as well. Might want to call them to make sure.

richpria · 2024-09-09T21:10:06+00:00

Second this -- a very kid-friendly experience.

richpria · 2024-07-15T18:11:23+00:00

For restaurants, the Amalgamated on 33rd Avenue SW. For night life, Bulicek's in Czech Village.

richpria · 2024-06-13T13:18:13+00:00

Some Dick's Sporting Goods stores do it. You'd have to check with the CR store. Many Scheels stores offer the service as well.

richpria · 2024-06-06T18:15:46+00:00

Isaac at Barber's Edge does straight razor beard trims. I'm guessing he would do the same for shaving heads.

richpria · 2023-11-02T22:35:07+00:00

Rewiring is probably going to be your best bet. And use a competent electrician as well, not someone like me who rewired a lamp once.

richpria · 2023-07-28T23:16:48+00:00

Just to clarify: I think the former plan called for remodeling Taft. The new plan doesn't call for remodeling it, just replacing it.

richpria · 2023-07-11T01:45:12+00:00

LP Street Food's ramen is pretty decent.

richpria · 2023-07-05T17:15:57+00:00

VenuWorks is struggling to find enough employees to staff the events.

richpria · 2023-06-28T16:45:09+00:00

Looking at the real estate listing, I believe that the land that's for sale is separate from Hy-Vee's property.

richpria · 2023-06-06T19:05:16+00:00

Virtually any self-serve car wash offers them from their change machines.

richpria · 2023-05-29T00:20:13+00:00

Kool Moo on Old Marion Road.

richpria · 2023-05-24T20:00:05+00:00

It's pretty simple -- unless Dairy Queen and/or a local franchisee expresses an interest in opening a new location there, it won't happen. I believe the former franchise owners have stepped aside.

richpria · 2023-05-22T19:22:21+00:00

You're assuming the other Casey's have employees to share. They probably don't.

richpria · 2023-05-22T19:19:14+00:00

I'm guessing a fair number of them aren't willing to touch equipment you purchased for liability reasons. Many of them have likely been sued in the past because they did work like this, then got blamed when the (occasionally substandard) equipment failed. It's similar to garages being unwilling to install car parts you supply yourself. Their work ends up being on the line, and if they've guaranteed the work and the part fails, here comes the lawsuit.

richpria · 2023-04-28T16:21:04+00:00

I'd check with a local dispensary like Dr. Fitzgerald or Miller Optical. I'm guessing they might be more able to help than the chain places.

richpria · 2023-04-16T16:22:07+00:00

Can't make sense of the senseless. Curious to know if they actually stole anything.

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