If there's a region in the United States where a local or even a tourist is likely to find satisfying food, it's the Midwest. There, you'll find numerous family-run restaurants offering comfort food, ...

If there’s a region in the United States where a local or even a tourist is likely to find satisfying food, it’s the Midwest. There, you’ll find numerous family-run restaurants offering comfort food, ...

I love Maid-Rite. For the uninitiated, it’s a loose meat sandwich made with ground beef and unknown seasonings that has its roots in Iowa. I should also clarify that it’s not a sloppy Joe. This is ...

Four or five times a week for the past 11 years, Jeanette Holmes has come to the Maid-Rite on Davenport’s west end, eaten breakfast and then stayed for coffee, friends and the Wonderword word search ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Restaurant owners at Merle Hay Mall’s Food Court said they will be forced to close in March when construction starts on an Ice Arena after meeting with mall management. Brian ...

Tucked away in Springfield, Illinois sits a humble sandwich counter that’s more than just a place to grab lunch. The Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop, opened in 1928, has been serving its signature loose-meat ...

MARION — Two years after acquiring full ownership of a historic building in Uptown Marion, Jamie and Kelsie Hoth, of Marion, have turned the dilapidated Owen Block Building, which was the longtime ...

You love restaurant meals, but you’re not so keen on teeny servings or surprise charges. Here are 21 copycat recipes that don’t skimp on flavor or portion size. Taste is king, and so is value, so ...

Tucked away in downtown Marshalltown, Iowa, is a culinary time capsule that has locals planning special trips and out-of-staters making deliberate detours. Taylor’s Maid-Rite isn’t wrapped in fancy ...

In the heart of Marshalltown, Iowa, stands a humble restaurant with a legendary status that belies its unassuming appearance. Taylor’s Maid-Rite isn’t just a place to eat – it’s a pilgrimage ...

NEW YORK — Is a Maid-Rite a hamburger? Well, not exactly, but at the very least, it’s burger adjacent, according to author, historian, documentarian and restaurateur George Motz, the owner of ...