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Thanksgiving Dining in Iowa 2026

This year, leave the cooking and cleanup to the pros with Thanksgiving dining options across Iowa, from buffets and family-style feasts to steakhouse dinners and take-and-bake meals. The post Thanksgiving Dining in Iowa 2026 appeared first on Fabulous Iowa .

Iowa · 2d

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This Iowa Soul Food Kitchen Fries Catfish Worth Skipping Lunch For

The catfish here comes Southern fried, golden brown, and parked next to two sides like collard greens and jalapeno corn. That combo alone could reorganize your whole afternoon. The menu keeps going, too. Peach cobbler, sweet potato pie, and lemon cake wait at the finish line for anyone still standing.

Des Moines, IA · 4d
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13 Iowa Pho Restaurants Serving Steaming Bowls Of Noodles Perfect For Cold November Days

November in Iowa can make even a short walk through a parking lot feel surprisingly unpleasant. On days like that, a steaming bowl of pho sounds especially good. I’ve always liked how much you can personalize this Vietnamese noodle soup. Add some fresh basil, squeeze in a little lime, or enjoy the broth exactly as the kitchen prepared it.

Iowa · 2d
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10 Hidden Iowa Grocery Outlets Filled With Rare Finds And Huge Discounts

I have a habit of checking grocery receipts twice, especially when a shopping trip costs more than I expected. So when I discovered Iowa’s little-known discount grocery stores, I became curious about what they had to offer. Many of these shops sit along quiet country roads, far removed from...

Iowa · 7d
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Wini Moranville shares favorite Des Moines restaurants and three hidden gems

DES MOINES, Iowa — A special anniversary dinner. A casual Sunday night out. A restaurant you’ve driven past without knowing what’s inside. Restaurant critic Wini Moranville has recommendations for all three. Joining Andy Fales on Look WHO’s Talking, the writer behind Dining Well in DSM shared five favorite restaurants, three overlooked spots and a few […]

Des Moines, IA · 5d

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This Iowa Steakhouse Is Serving A Three-Course Thanksgiving Dinner With Turkey Or Steak

A pumpkin dessert is waiting at the end of one Thanksgiving dinner this year. The meal comes in three courses. You start with soup or salad, move to turkey or steak with seasonal sides, and finish with that pumpkin treat. Nobody at your table has to wash a single roasting...

West Des Moines, IA · 5d

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This Iowa Popcorn Shop Makes Holiday Gift Shopping A Whole Lot Tastier

A popcorn flavor called Dilly Dilly tastes like pickles. Another one, Scotch-A-Roo, borrows from a classic Midwest bar treat. That’s two of more than 30 flavors, all made in small batches. I like how this shop started as a tiny market stand run by a brother and sister. Now...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 15d

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Hy-Vee to honor veterans with free breakfast, grocery savings

Annual Veterans Day event includes a buffet breakfast and 15% off groceries for veterans and active-duty military members.

West Des Moines, IA · 5d

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This Middle-Of-Nowhere Eatery In Iowa Serves A Fish Fry Absolutely Worth The Drive

One corner of this restaurant’s original building sits eight inches higher than the other. Locals even gave the lopsided little structure a nickname. That alone earns it a spot on my list. The tilt is only the opening act. The place started as a catfish pond on a family...

Iowa · 8d

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Fareway donates 24K pounds of meat to Food Bank of Iowa

JOHNSON, Iowa (KWQC) - Nearly 24,000 pounds of protein are being given to the Food Bank of Iowa. The value of the donation is $50,000 and is split between Fareway Stores and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, according to a news release. The donation includes 10,000 pounds of ground pork...

Iowa · 4d

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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 · 10d

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Taste The House-Smoked Barbecue And Big Sundaes That Made This Family-Owned Ames, Iowa Joint A Longtime Favorite

Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep the smoker going for more than fifty years. In Ames, Iowa, one family-owned spot has done exactly that since 1970, and its parking lot on a Friday evening tells the whole story. College students who ate here decades ago now bring their...

Ames, IA · 5d

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Des Moines metro bars get early start on holiday season

DES MOINES, Iowa — Holiday cheer is already on tap across the Des Moines metro as bars transform their spaces with festive lights, elaborate decorations and seasonal experiences. At The Republic on Grand, located inside the AC Hotel in Des Moines’ East Village, preparations are wrapping up for the return of its Rudolph’s Rooftop pop-up […]

Des Moines, IA · 6d

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12 Iowa Meat Markets Where Families Stock Their Freezers With Bulk Deals

There’s a particular kind of disappointment that comes with opening the freezer at dinnertime and finding little more than ice cubes and a forgotten bag of peas. I’ve had enough of those moments to understand why stocking up on meat sounds so appealing. Fortunately, Iowa has plenty of...

Iowa · 17d

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Where to find old-school supper club dining in Des Moines

The Midwest supper club has always been more than a restaurant with low lights, stiff drinks and sizzling steaks. While Iowa never developed Wisconsin's dense supper‑club map, Des Moines has long embraced the spirit with neighborhood institutions with loyal regulars, retro charm and menus built around steak, seafood, pasta dishes and comfort food. While there's no one definition of a supper club, some of the telltale signs include dim, moody lighting with interiors that feel cozy, retro and unhurried. Wood-paneled walls, vinyl booths and vintage neon signs often decorate these spaces. A good supper club treats the bar as a main social hub. Diners often wait for a table here with a cocktail in hand. Often a supper club offers steaks, walleye, a prime rib night, pastas, a relish tray and ice cream drinks such as a Grasshopper, Pink Squirrel or Golden Cadillac. Of course, not all of these elements are necessary. Some supper clubs from the past include Sam & Gabe’s, a long-running local favorite known for fine dining, Italian-American dishes and supper club flair, with past locations in Clive and Urbandale. Silhouette Restaurant was a staple from the mid-1950s to 1970 at Douglas Avenue and Merle Hay Road,

Des Moines, IA · 7d

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Former Arizona Brewers Lease East Village's Old Twisted Vine Space for Atrum Brewing

A craft brewing group has signed a lease for the 7,000-square-foot building at 114 E. Fourth St. in Des Moines' East Village, the former home of Twisted Vine Brewery, with plans to open a new spot called Atrum Brewing by mid-December. The deal brings new life to a space that sat empty after Twisted Vine closed in early July.

Des Moines, IA · 6d

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Great White Buffalo delivers big flavor in Adel

Some dining venues attempt to cater to everyone and often get lost in an overloaded menu based on quantity rather than quality. Yet, one new spot with “just right” menu offerings in Adel knocks it out of the park. Great White Buffalo Public House opened in February 2025...

Adel, IA · 7d

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99 Delicious Iowa Restaurants Across All of Iowa's 99 Counties [GALLERY]

We dug a little deeper into Iowa's food scene to highlight 99 of the highest-rated and most popular restaurants across the state!

Iowa · 6d

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Look WHO’s Talking: Restaurant critic Wini Moranville

DES MOINES, Iowa — Restaurant critic Wini Moranville joins Andy Fales on Look WHO’s Talking to share five favorite Des Moines-area restaurants, three hidden gems and the dishes that keep her coming back. From special-occasion splurges to casual neighborhood spots, she offers an insider’s guide to dining well and reveals what can make or break […]

Des Moines, IA · 6d