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6 Fareway Habits That Leave Hy-Vee Shoppers Scratching Their Heads

Are you used to loading your own trunk after a Hy-Vee run?. If you’re at a Fareway in Iowa and beyond, someone will probably beat you to it. These are the Fareway habits that leave many Hy-Vee shoppers scratching their heads. 1. Closed Sundays. Fareway stores stay closed on...

Iowa · 1d
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On Des Moines’ Eastside, Locals Swear This Unassuming Iowa Dive Bar Serves The City’s Best Wings

Some of the best food in any city hides inside buildings that most people drive right past. On the Eastside of Des Moines, there is a plain little bar that locals have trusted for decades, and they all point to one thing on the menu. The wings here have built...

Des Moines, IA · 1d
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12 Family-Owned Iowa Grocery Markets That Give Big Box Stores A Run For Their Money

I’ve noticed that my grocery shopping takes considerably longer when there’s a good butcher counter involved. Add a bakery or a shelf full of homemade treats, and suddenly my carefully planned ten-minute stop becomes a much bigger outing. That’s part of what makes Iowa’s family-owned grocery markets so...

Iowa · 3d
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This Hidden Iowa Restaurant Serves Prime Rib That Locals Call A Religious Experience

Why would anyone drive past miles of cornfields for a slice of beef? I’m convinced the answer comes on a plate, thick and juicy and rosy pink in the center. This steakhouse sits on a quiet country road in Iowa, with farm fields stretching out in every direction. Nobody stumbles across it by accident.

Iowa · 3d
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The Hidden Iowa Family Meat Market With Quality Cuts That Locals Keep To Themselves

A German immigrant carried a bologna recipe across the ocean in 1882, and people are still buying it today. The same family has guarded that recipe for six generations. That’s longer than most of us can name our own great-grandparents. The smokehouse runs four to six days a week....

Iowa · 3d

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Locals Wait All Year For The Homemade Thanksgiving Pies At This Iowa Bakery

Twenty-five to 35 pie flavors, all rolled by hand with an actual rolling pin. That’s a lot of ways to ruin your dinner by filling up on dessert first. The fillings feature real fruit, while the crusts get their flaky texture from old-fashioned lard. And the apples?. They grow...

Urbandale, IA · 3d

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10 Hidden Iowa Delis Where You Can Still Get A Cheap Lunch

When did grabbing a quick sandwich become so expensive? A simple lunch shouldn’t leave you wondering whether you could have cooked an entire dinner for the same price. Fortunately, Iowa still has some excellent delis where a satisfying meal doesn’t have to cost a fortune. And some of the most interesting options are places you might easily overlook during a busy day.

Iowa · 4d

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Here's the Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish Iowa Loves Most

Every family has a Thanksgiving dish that would cause a small uproar if it went missing, whether it’s the dinner rolls or the casserole your aunt brings in the exact same dish every single year. In Iowa, two dishes dominate the holiday table: pumpkin pie and corn casserole. That's what Iowans searched for most around […]

Iowa · 1d

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12 Cheap But Delicious All-You-Can-Eat Spots In Iowa

Have you ever walked into a buffet, looked at all the food, and immediately forgotten what you planned to eat?. That’s usually how my sensible lunch plans fall apart, especially when I notice the dessert section before I’ve even grabbed a plate. And with restaurant prices getting harder...

Iowa · 1d

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This Iowa Pub Serves A Breaded Pork Tenderloin So Big You’ll Wish You’d Planned Ahead For The Homemade Pie

The owners of this pub raise hogs for a living, and their breaded tenderloin once won the title of best in Iowa. That is a farm-to-table story with serious bragging rights. I love when a place backs up its name like that. The tenderloin gets hand-pounded in the kitchen. Then...

Ogden, IA · 4d

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Cedar Ridge Distillery Announces The Whiskey Lounge in Downtown Des Moines Iowa

Iowa’s First & Oldest Distillery to Offer Whiskey, Cocktails, Dining and Hospitality Experiences in the Heart of Iowa in 2027. Cedar Ridge Distillery, Iowa’s first and oldest distillery, today announced plans to open The Whiskey Lounge in downtown Des Moines in April 2027. Located at 1312 Locust Street, Cedar Ridge Des Moines will bring the company’s award-winning spirits and hospitality experience to the heart of Iowa’s capital city.

Des Moines, IA · 1d

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Littleleaf Luncheonette Closes Waukee Doors

Littleleaf Luncheonette has closed its restaurant in downtown Waukee. The Des Moines Register identified Mallory Holt and Ryan Nicholson as Littleleaf Luncheonette's owners. Littleleaf opened in October 2025 at 405 Sixth St., inside the redeveloped former Pin Oak building, as part of Waukee's broader push to revitalize its downtown. The report notes the restaurant served breakfast, lunch, coffee, wine and beer, and later expanded into dinner service featuring small plates and cocktails.

Waukee, IA · 1d

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At This Iowa Steakhouse You Can Dig Into A Hand-Cut Ribeye In A 1900s Building

Some dinners are just meals, and some become the story you tell for years. Downtown Des Moines has a steakhouse that falls firmly into the second group. It sits inside a building from the early 1900s, and the menu leans proudly on hand-cut steaks like the ribeye. A large golden...

Des Moines, IA · 1d

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Korean fried chicken chain bb.q Chicken coming to Des Moines

The Des Moines metro's Korean fried chicken scene is still young enough that many diners can trace its growth in real time. A few years ago, finding Korean-style fried chicken often meant tracking down a pop-up or ordering from a ghost kitchen. Now one of South Korea's biggest fried chicken brands is preparing to join the local lineup. The globally recognized Korean fried chicken chain, bb.q Chicken , whose name stands for "Best of the Best Quality," is slated to open in the Goldfinch Lofts development at 3404 Ingersoll Ave. in 2027, bringing one of the world's most influential Korean fried chicken concepts to Des Moines, according to a permit filed with the city. Goldfinch Lofts, Cutler Developments’ newest mass timber mixed-use project, is a three-story, carbon-neutral building with apartments above and 9,602 square feet of retail at the base. The Collective, the sustainable retail shop , plans to open on the ground floor in November, leaving its Highland Park space. For local fried-chicken fanatics, it's more than another restaurant opening. It's the latest sign that Korean fried chicken has moved from niche cuisine to one of the fastest-growing dining segments in the Des Moines metro. What is bb.q Chicken?

Des Moines, IA · 2d

AM 950 KOEL

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Corridor Restaurant Launches New Tenderloin Eating Challenge

Do you think you could complete FOUR breaded pork tenderloins and two pounds of fries in just 30 minutes? Take on the 'Tenderloin Challenge' and find out!

Iowa · 1d

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10 Unique Iowa Pizza Places Serving Wildly Creative Pies You Have To Try

Who decided pizza has to stick to the usual toppings? I’ve always been happy with a good pepperoni pie, but some of Iowa’s more adventurous pizzerias have me questioning why I’ve played it safe for so long. I’ll admit that putting macaroni and cheese on pizza sounded...

Des Moines, IA · 13d

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12 Surprisingly Affordable Iowa Grocery Markets To Stock Up At This Fall

Does anyone else feel like their grocery list gets longer the moment fall arrives?. One day I’m buying the usual basics, and the next I’m stocking up on flour, soup ingredients, and enough potatoes to feed the entire neighborhood. And then comes the grocery bill. That’s usually when...

Iowa · 2d

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“Hi, Welcome to Chili’s”

The evening of November 8th, 2026 was marked with excitement as a group of six girls, including 3 of your Dowling Catholic Post writers, sauntered into Chili’s looking for some good food and even better memories. And while we didn’t have crazy expectations going in, what we were met with when we got seated at 11411 Forest Avenue in Clive, Iowa, was certainly a pleasant surprise.

Clive, IA · 2d

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Cedar Ridge unveils Portside II, a triple-finished Iowa bourbon at 115 proof

SWISHER, Iowa (Nov. 11, 2026) — Cedar Ridge Distillery is bringing a new twist to one of its most popular whiskey creations with the release of Portside II, a limited-edition Iowa bourbon finished in three different types of oak and wine casks. Inspired by the distillery’s 2023 QuintEssential Special...

Iowa · 2d

Axios Des Moines

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First bite: East Meets West

👋 Jason here: I was excited when I found out the former Motley School Tavern (MST) space in Beaverdale is now a new Asian-American restaurant. Driving the news: East Meets West Kitchen & Bar opened last week. Catch up quick: Owners and married couple Emily and Chao Lin closed MST in September to evaluate their next steps. Their new restaurant and menu give a nod to American comfort food and to China, where Chao grew up and where the couple met. The garlic-lime shrimp lettuce cups. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios On my plate: The garlic-lime shrimp lettuce cups, one of the restaurant's house specialties ($23). The plump, juicy shrimp in a buttery sauce, paired with savory fried rice and crisp, refreshing lettuce for a delicious contrast. The meal started with complimentary crab Rangoon. Zoom in: Other menu options include Korean crispy chicken, pork banh mi, wings, burgers and weekend brunch. Dig in: Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday and brunch Sunday, 1903 Beaver Ave. in Des Moines.

Des Moines, IA · 4d