3 Locals Eat at 19 Cedar Rapids Restaurants in 1 Day [PHOTOS]
They've done it again!
For the past several years, Camden Stovie and Colton Storla have been celebrating Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week in a unique way. Instead of visiting a few of the participating restaurants over the course of the ten days, they visit ALL of them. And it doesn't take them ten days, either. They eat at all the restaurants in ONE DAY!
This year, Camden and Colton weren't alone on their mission to eat at 19 restaurants in just one day. They were joined by another big supporter of local restaurants... Joe Sample!
As you can imagine, eating at 19 places in one day takes some planning. You have to consider each restaurant's hours and locations. Here is their official 2024 itinerary, including the specials they ordered at each restaurant:
- Lucky's on 16th - Chicken & Waffles
- Pub 217 - Creamy Tomato & Spinach Pasta
- Groundswell Cafe - Florentine Rollup
- Class Act Restaurant At The Kirkwood Hotel - Pork Belly Pastrami & Ice Cream Sandwich
- Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery - The Big Dill Pizza and Lost in Paradise drinks
- O's Grill - Chicken Shawarma
- The Pedaler's Fork - Surf & Turf
- La Cantina Bar and Grill - Albondigas Al Chipotle & Margarita Flight
- 30hop - Birria Quesadilla
- Mezcal Tequila Cocina - Seared Scallop and Chicharrones
- RioBurritos - Birria Tamales
- the hip-stir - Beef Short Rib
- Sacred Cow Tavern - Smoked Brisket Sandwich & Cinnamon Toast Crunch Pudding Shots
- Lion Bridge Brewing Company - Braised Brisket with Maple
- Cliff’s Dive Bar & Grill - Duck Fat Confit Filet
- Big Grove Brewery - Steamed Pork Bao Buns
- Chophouse Downtown - Cold Smoked Ox Tail
- Lacayo - Coffee Rubbed Pork Shoulder
- Black Sheep Social Club - Smoked Beef Brisket Elote
In case you're wondering, Camden says that he gained 14.6 pounds over the course of the day, while Joe Sample says he gained 12.6 pounds. Camden's top three favorite meals were from La Cantina, Lacayo, and Cliff's, in no particular order. Here's a look at everything they ate:
3 Locals Eat at 19 Cedar Rapids Restaurants in 1 Day
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Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week kicked off on Friday (February 16th) and will continue through Sunday, February 25th! Get out and support some amazing local restaurants!
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