About the Corridor Concierge

I never ceased to be amused by the reactions I get when I tell people around the nation that I'm from Iowa. I get the obligatory comments like "Where the heck is that?" as well occasional, knowing, "Oh! I have a cousin in Cleaveland."



It's not surprising. Iowa is, on the surface, a very unassuming and unextraordinary place. Wide open prairie lands that have been cultivated into corn and soybean fields, a smattering of nature reserves, and a web of country highways dotted with small, sleepy towns. In fact, the only time anyone pays much mind to Iowa is during election years when caucus buzz makes it way to the national media.



The truth of it is, however, that Iowa's metropolises have much to offer--if you just know where to look. World class cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and a variety of entertainment opportunities, all offered up with an extra helping of intimacy, charm, and midwest hospitality. It's not easy to get lost in a crowd here. No restaurant server will look down on you for not knowing what a duxelles is. You don't have to be a member of the glamorous elite to enjoy the best of the bar scene. And most importantly, you don't have to travel very far to experience a lot of it.


My hope with this blog is to help visitors find the best of what we have to offer, but also to open the eyes of us locals who are all too ready to dismiss our "boring" state. I hope that something I post is useful for my readers. I'd even hope to develop a name for mayself in this corner of the internet, and a reputation for good taste. But moreover, it's my fervent hope that everyone who reads this blog can find a little bit of something delicious and unique... even in the middle of a corn field.