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March 30, 2015

The Wright Place to Eat

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Chris and I are are always on the look out for nice places to get breakfast whether it is locally or when we are on the road traveling. This week will bring a sales road trip and guess what?  I get to go along this time.  The plan was to get a rental car since I need to get back from Ohio to leave for North Carolina for my trip with my bestie.  It’s complicated.  Our lives are very complicated right now.  Chris had the car all reserved and when we went to pick it up on Saturday they could not provide the car that we had reserved.  Instead we ended up with this. truckIt’s huge.  I am sure the gas mileage will be fabulous.  At least it is the right color, right?  My poor mom is going to have to have a stepladder to get inside when we take her out.

The good thing is we found a new local place that offers breakfast locally.  The salon manager at Kush Spa and Salon, Paula, always lets me know the latest and greatest places to eat.  She gave me the tip on Sugarpie Bakery in Belmond and that was a great tip.  This past week I had my hair appointment with Paula and she told me that the 1910 Grille in the Historic Park Inn was serving breakfast daily and I knew what was on my weekend list when Chris got home.  After we picked up the huge red truck we headed downtown to grab a bite.  Chris had made online reservations earlier so we were all set.c1910jFrom the moment you step into the hotel it is an experience that is savored.  It is such a beautiful place and the renovations have kept the space as authenic and true to the Frank Lloyd Wright style as possible and visitors come from far and wide to experience the hotel in all its glory.

Each space echoes the clean lines of the architect and I love how the patterns are carried out throughout even the 1910 Grille area.

b1910 CollageThe breakfast menu is full and offers a wide range of offerings to please every palate. I was happy to see that you could order Ala Carte as well.  Sometimes what I want does not fit into the regular menu so it is nice to be able to have the option to add options from that portion of the menu.c1910CollageChris chose the Gyro Skillet which boasted plenty of gyro meat, tomato, feta, spinach and tzakiki sauce. Chris omitted the onion and they were able to accommodate.  He also added a couple of eggs on top of the skillet for a dollar each as our waitress told us that they did not include any eggs with the skillets.

I chose the Tuscan Omelet which was filled with bacon, tomato, spinach artichoke dip, and parmesan cheese.  It also included a choice of breakfast potatoes or hash browns and toast and I wisely chose the potato option and the lovely wheat berry toast.  The servings were huge and the one thing that I especially love about the 1910 Grille is that they are one of those restaurants that take your leftovers to the kitchen to box them up. Somehow that seems so much classier than sliding them into a styrofoam box table side, doesn’t it? a1910The breakfast choices were both delicious and I am thrilled that we have another local option for breakfast dining.  The place was hopping the morning we were there with several large parties being served and our wait time for our food was a bit long.  I don’t mind waiting for good food and it was worth the wait but if you are expecting a quick fast food experience this is not the place to go.  Enjoy the experience and the ambience of the place and start your day out right with a lovely breakfast.

1910iIf you stop in don’t forget to check out the Frank Lloyd Wright statue across from the hotel in the park.  He would love it, I am sure.FLW

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  1. Dianna
    March 30, 2015 at 06:11 am

    Looks like a really nice place!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 30, 2015 at 08:22 pm

      It really is a wonderful place for breakfast or dinner.

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  2. lclalor
    March 30, 2015 at 06:48 am

    I’d heard they’re now open for breakfast and I’ve been meaning to check it out. It sounds and looks really good. Anything with feta generally gets high marks from me.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 30, 2015 at 08:22 pm

      I wish I liked feta but I don’t so I leave that to Chris. Mine had amazing bacon in it and I took home leftovers. Lots of leftovers.

      Reply
  3. Jennifer Flaa (@JeniEats)
    March 30, 2015 at 07:27 am

    First of all, I like the pun in your title:) They always seem to execute their dinner and lounge menus well so we’ll have to stop by for breakfast some time. I do think it’s weird that eggs cost extra for the skillets. Great to see another downtown breakfast option.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 30, 2015 at 08:21 pm

      Breakfast was a winner for sure. And yes—a little surprising that an egg was not part of the skillet but she told us that so that was good to know ahead of time and not be surprised when it arrived eggless.

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      1. jenieats
        April 02, 2015 at 03:14 pm

        I love their shrimp angel hair pasta. I requested it extra spicy last time and it was the spiciest thing I’ve eaten in Mason City. I love them for that:)

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        1. Beth Ann Chiles
          April 02, 2015 at 06:31 pm

          You and your spicy food! I bet you like it when your scalp tingles!

          Reply
  4. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    March 30, 2015 at 08:44 am

    Oh, your mom will love that pick-up. Not.

    Sounds like the restaurant at the FLW hotel is as interesting as the hotel part.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 30, 2015 at 08:20 pm

      She is going to need a step ladder! Oh my goodness it is high to get into!!

      Reply
  5. Katy Flint
    March 30, 2015 at 09:21 am

    I just love the ambiance of that place and I’m sure it made for a great date morning!! Both meals look amazing!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 30, 2015 at 08:20 pm

      It is a great place—have you been here for dinner? We have eaten here quite often and never had a bad meal at all. Great wait staff and fabulous atmosphere.

      Reply
  6. Gibber
    March 30, 2015 at 11:05 am

    Once you drive a truck you’ll never go back! 😉

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  7. Virginia
    March 30, 2015 at 04:18 pm

    This looks like so much fun!! We need to get together!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 30, 2015 at 08:19 pm

      We do!!!! I am in Dothan again in a couple of weeks but not sure if I will have a car that week to use. Will keep you posted!

      Reply
  8. Carl D'Agostino
    March 30, 2015 at 05:18 pm

    Wright designed much of Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida. I went there to college class of ’71.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 30, 2015 at 08:18 pm

      I did not know that! Another reason to come visit Florida. Thanks for the info!

      Reply
  9. Jackie Cangro
    March 30, 2015 at 05:48 pm

    That’s an interesting inscription at the bottom of the Frank Lloyd Wright statue: “Invest in Beauty.”
    I’ve not been to any of his homes, but one of his rooms was dismantled and reassembled in the Met Museum. It’s a living room inside of a museum. Very cool. 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 30, 2015 at 08:17 pm

      Maybe we can go see that at the Met when we are in NYC in May! I hope to make it there but I suspect our time is going to fly by with graduation and all the festivities!

      Reply
  10. Thread crazy
    March 30, 2015 at 05:55 pm

    You’ll love driving that truck as you sit up higher and can see all around…the food looks delicious…oh my gosh, my mouth is watering….

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 30, 2015 at 08:12 pm

      Day one of driving under the belt and I drove most of it. Did great and yes—I do like being up higher. I used to drive a big Ford Conversion van (remember when they were all the rage?) so it isn’t much different than that actually.

      Reply
  11. donnahup
    March 31, 2015 at 07:15 am

    I Would totally order what Dad did! Yum! We should go and by “we” I mean Mother Mary and her 15 children 😉

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 31, 2015 at 07:34 am

      That would be some bill!

      Reply
  12. Helen Brown
    April 02, 2015 at 02:24 pm

    My husband and I visited one of his houses years ago. I do not even remember the date but it was not looking so well then. We did see him in one of the museums in New York one time while we were taking a few days of vacation. I just read a book on his life. Very interesting.!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      April 02, 2015 at 06:32 pm

      His houses are interesting!

      Reply
  13. benzeknees
    May 13, 2015 at 10:47 am

    I think I would have a hard time getting there on time for breakfast with their limited hours during the week. As a hold over from when I was pregnant (30+ years ago), I cannot eat for over an hour once I get out of bed. My breakfast is usually closer to brunch. Looks like a wonderful place to eat though!

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