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Killduff, IA · Food & Drink
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First bite: Bali Bulay brings Indonesian food to Des Moines
Bali Bulay Indonesian Satay has opened a permanent downtown Des Moines home. Why it matters: The restaurant gives the metro something new: Father-son owners Franklin and Kaleb Creighton Crum say it's Iowa's first Indonesian restaurant. Driving the news: The restaurant opened last month inside Local Bites International Food Hall at 700 Locust St. Catch up quick: The family spent about a decade living in Bali, Indonesia, before moving back to Iowa. They debuted their food at CelebrAsian last year, later used the Mickle Center shared-use kitchen, and served at events including the Valley Junction Farmers Market On the menu: The star is satay — grilled meat skewers served with sauce — alongside Indonesian dishes including rendang, a slow-cooked beef dish with coconut milk and spices. A rotating selection of sambal, the spicy condiment central to Indonesian cooking, rounds out the menu. On my plate: I tried the $15 lunch combo: three skewers — two chicken and one beef — plus noodle salad and sweet-and-spicy sambal. It was flavorful, filling and worth a return trip. If you go: 11am-2pm Monday-Friday.
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'The Ice Cream Capital Of The World' Is A Charming Iowa City With Quaint Shops And Colorful Local Art
The average traveler passing through landlocked Iowa, known for its fields of towering corn stalks and romantic covered bridges, may not realize that the state is a big-time production hub for a popular frozen dessert. Tucked in Iowa's northwest corner, the charming city of Le Mars is colloquially called the "Ice Cream Capital of the World" because it churns out more of its Blue Bunny ice cream in the same location than any other brand in any other city in the world. And it's a message the town loves to proclaim. You'll see the slogan on a massive downtown sign as well as on its water tower as you explore the local shops. The theme also filters down to its public art installations and a yearly summer festival.
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5 Mom and Pop Restaurants in Des Moines, Iowa that Locals Swear By
Des Moines, Iowa — a city where the river bends and the prairie wind carries stories, where neighborhoods bloom with lilacs and laughter, where the skyline is a gentle rise of domes, spires, and the golden glow of streetlights after rain. Here, the city’s heart beats in the rhythm of farmers’ markets, porch swings, and the sizzle of something good on the grill. Des Moines is a crossroads — of old-timers and newcomers, of artists and entrepreneurs, of families who’ve called these blocks home for generations and dreamers just finding their place.
Amest Tribune
Behind growing Iowa barbecue destination is a leader focused on people
When Gwen Page talks about receiving an award, she almost immediately mentions other people. Ask the owner of Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew in Luther what it means to be named the Iowa Restaurant Association 's Rural Operator of the Year and she redirects the spotlight to her employees. More: Ames dog named Bo is adopted mommy to a litter of orphaned kitties "The thing they love is the people they work with," Page recently told the Ames Tribune. That answer says a lot about the woman behind one of Iowa's most talked-about restaurants, headquartered in a town of about 120 people in Boone County. On Oct. 19, Page will be recognized during the Iowa Hospitality Showcase at Prairie Meadows . The annual honor celebrates restaurant leaders serving rural communities. Page views the award less as a personal achievement and more as a reflection of the people around her. "When I receive this honor, it's accepted on behalf of our team," she said. "I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for them." That people-first approach has shaped nearly every step of her career. Whatcha Smokin? owner found her calling in hospitality Page's restaurant story began long before barbecue entered the
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Adel Farmers Market Continues Through End of October
There’s still time to grab seasonal produce in Adel. Manager Gretchen Wilson says the Adel Farmers Market will continue through the end of the month. “Since the business that I own is Wilson Farm Produce with lots of veggies and stuff, the way I’ve always explained it to the customers and the vendors is that we’ll run the market up until we have a hard freeze and lose veggies. It’s kind of a bonus that I offer to all of my vendors that you’re more than welcome to come and set up throughout the month of October. So it looks like as of right now, weather permitting, we should have at least another three weeks of the market in Adel.”
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People Come From All Over Iowa For This Secret Hole-In-The-Wall Hamburger Restaurant
People really do drive into Marshalltown just for this little burger spot. That claim sounded slightly ridiculous to me until I saw the wrestling-covered walls and a menu that reads more like a championship card. Burgers borrow names from wrestling legends, toppings get unapologetically weird, and even the sides seem...
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Nevada’s Starbucks Drive-In prepares for demolition as donations double
NEVADA, Iowa — The Starbucks Drive-In is preparing for demolition after a few holdups and says they have nearly doubled their donations in just under a month. The Starbucks Drive-In, located at 1620 Lincoln Highway, is a Nevada staple and was tasked with rebuilding after a June fire left the building too damaged to repair. […]
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Meddys bringing Mediterranean food to Jordan Creek in West Des Moines
Jordan Creek Town Center is about to swap a long-vacant Tex-Mex address for a Mediterranean name with real momentum. Meddys, the polished casual concept born in Wichita, Kansas, is moving into the former On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina space with a 2027 opening. Founded in 2014 by Alex Harb, Meddys grew from his mother’s Lebanese recipes and the bright, herb‑driven dishes he learned to cook as a child. What began as a single Wichita restaurant has expanded across Oklahoma, Kansas, the Kansas City metro and Omaha, building a reputation for clean flavors, generous portions and a dining experience that feels elevated. The Jordan Creek Town Center opening marks the brand’s first move into Iowa and its latest step in a steady Midwest expansion. In February, Harb announced plans to open in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, which debuted at the end of September, add another Omaha location and enter new markets including Columbia and St. Louis in Missouri and Des Moines. What does Meddys look like inside? Meddys interiors tend to follow a consistent design language with warm woods, wicker pendant lights, stone accents and dining rooms washed in natural light. The look is modern Mediterranean with a rustic edge.