Trying the ribs at Claxon's

Friday afternoon looked to be one of the best days of the holiday weekend so Linda and I looked for something to do outdoors. We'd talked about going to watch the horses at the track again and it was certainly close enough. I had the post time as 3:30 so we headed for the track. We learned that 3:30 is post time on mondays and tuesdays; friday post time is 6:30. We had some time to kill.

A few weeks ago, I'd seen that Claxon's, home of one of the 100 Things in Iowa You Must Eat, was nearby. With the dinner hour approaching, we moved on down the road to knock another entry off the list. We were pleased to see that outdoor seating was an option and got our spot. Before we left, most of the outdoor tables were taken.

Linda's office had had treats so she wasn't hungry enough to order. I, on the other hand, had only had a bowl of soup for lunch; I was prepared to order the featured item: the ribs. For Linda to get credit, I shared and we were both well pleased. Having had Gates the weekend before, we noted a few differences. These had a little more honey flavor and were maybe a little slower to really get the full flavor. Certainly a very good selection for the list.