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The Des Moines Register
Refill Market provides Des Moines alternative and sustainable shopping
A muted rainbow of Mason jars with assorted dry foods, snacks, seasonings and more line the shelves of The Refill Market on Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines. As soon as customers walk into the bulk refill store, owner Amanda Seals greets them with a smile, ready to offer help. For first-time customers, Seals walks them through filling up reusable containers and weighing the products. After nearly a year in business at 2701 Ingersoll Ave., the store's bulk inventory has grown to include fresh-ground peanut butter, avocado cooking oil, five different kinds of lentils and sustainably made containers. Everything in the store is vegan, but The Refill Market offers products for everyone, Seals said. Each bulk container has a tag that lists the product's ingredients and origin. There are spoons and funnels available for filling containers, and Seals even offers a jar library for customers who forget a container. Some people were wary of Seals' idea to open a store where people bring in containers that would otherwise be thrown away and refill them with bulk dry foods and snacks. She acknowledges shoppers are used to one-stop supermarkets containing thousands of different products, likely in single-use packaging. But people who come
travelmag.com
This Old-School Iowa Diner Serves Country Fried Steak And Fresh Pie Nearly Around The Clock
There is something very satisfying about finding an Iowa diner with the lights still on when almost everything else has closed. You can slide into a booth late at night, order pancakes like it is breakfast, and finish with a slice of pie without anyone questioning the timing. The menu...
Axios Des Moines
First bite: After flood, LUX Waukee reopens
The recently opened LUX Asian Restaurant and Bar is bringing Asian fare and a swanky cocktail-bar vibe to Waukee. Why it matters: It gives the Grand Prairie Parkway corridor another destination as restaurants and retail follow Waukee's rapid growth. 🌊 The latest: LUX temporarily closed last week after a faulty thermostat in the hood system triggered its fire-suppression system, flooding the restaurant . Staff spent three days cleaning and repairing the space, and it has now reopened. Catch up quick: LUX opened in August, founded by three Vietnamese friends who formed LTJ Group after working in a nail salon business. Chef Raelynn Brockman's résumé includes Harbinger, HomeGrown and Cafe Trellis, local food reporter Wini Moranville reports . LUX Waukee's scallion pancakes. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios On my plate: I went small — and loved all three. Scallion pancakes ($8) with crisp-edged chili crunch and sweet soy. Chargrilled beef lemongrass skewers ($9). Mama's Classic Egg Rolls ($8), golden-fried and served with nuoc cham — a sweet-salty Vietnamese dipping sauce. If you go: 3150 Grand Prairie Pkwy., Suite 150. Lunch: 10:30am to 2:30pm daily; dinner starts at 4:30pm and ends at 9:30pm Sunday-Thursday and ends at 11pm Friday and Saturday.
Iowa State Daily
Find your newest Craving in Ames
A new storefront opened last Friday on Lincoln Way. Replacing Campus Brew, Crave is bringing coffee, Kona Ice, dirty soda and warm cookies to Campustown; everything a college student needs for a good study session. “If you’re craving something, we’re the spot to be,” Jordan Baker, daughter of owners Emily...
IndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
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franchising.com
Dunn Brothers Coffee Enters Illinois, Grows Iowa Footprint Through Deal With New Multi-Unit Franchisee
October 07, 2026 // Franchising.com // Minneapolis, MN - Dunn Brothers Coffee®, the Minneapolis-based coffee company known for roasting globally sourced coffee beans in small batches in-store daily, is entering Illinois while expanding its footprint in Iowa. The brand signed a development agreement with new franchise partners Beans &...
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This Century-Old Italian Market In Iowa Feels Like A Little Piece Of Italy
I went in looking for lunch and somehow came out planning three more meals. The sandwich was partly responsible. It was big enough that half came home with me, which should have been my first clue that this century-old Iowa market does very little halfway. Then I started looking around.
thesandb.com
Old Grinnell Deli opens in Saints Rest, pays homage to original Back Alley Deli
After months of waiting, the Old Grinnell Deli began operations in the back of Saints Rest Coffeehouse last week. Dubbed the “OG Deli” by Saints Rest owner Sam Cox, the Old Grinnell Deli is both a spot for a quick bite to eat, and a trip down memory lane.
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This Massive Iowa Supermarket Packs Multiple Restaurants And 93,000 Square Feet Under One Roof
I walked in expecting a quick grocery run and started changing my lunch plans before I even reached the first aisle. That is easy to do at this massive Iowa Hy-Vee. The Grimes location spreads across roughly 93,000 square feet, with a bakery, full grocery departments, and enough prepared-food counters to make choosing dinner surprisingly complicated.
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The Quiet Iowa Italian Spot Locals Swear Serves The Best Pasta In The State
I almost drove past this Iowa restaurant without noticing it. From the road, the place barely announces itself. Inside, baked cavatelli arrives under bubbling cheese, and warm breadsticks quickly take over the table. The portions are generous, the room is small, and nobody seems interested in rushing dinner. Come inside...
iowasource.com
Joan Rist Wins Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon for Oatmeal Cookies
Fairfield resident Joan Rist earned a blue ribbon and first-place honors in the cookie-baking competition at the 2026 Iowa State Fair for her entry of Oatmeal Raisin with Walnuts Drop Cookies. The judges praised the entry, stating, “Great tasting. The walnuts set off the flavor. Golden brown on the bottom. The recipe was easy to follow.”
blackandredgister.com
Welcome to Iowa: Dutch Bros
Dutch Bros Coffee is officially making its mark on the Iowa drive-thru scene. Following a highly anticipated debut with successful locations on the south side of Des Moines, West Des Moines, and in Ankeny, the company has announced plans for three new locations in Waukee, Merle Hay in Des Moines, and the north side of Des Moines.