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This barbecue restaurant owner is opening a breakfast and lunch diner outside of Ankeny
A diner outside Ankeny will offer old favorites and more under a new name. Darren and Sherry Warth announced this month they bought the former Sorriso Grille, 7015 N.E. 14th St., in the Carney area just south of Ankeny's city limits. Melinda Strable, the Warth's nearby neighbor who opened the restaurant in 2014, closed Sorriso in April and retired.
Casey's introduces a new pizza perfect for summer. But, you may need a napkin for it.
Barbecue just got more convenient thanks to Casey’s newest menu drop. In addition to thin-crust pizza and taco pizza, Casey’s shoppers can now treat themselves to new barbecue pulled pork pizza or pulled pork sliders. The Ankeny-based convenience chain announced the new eats Wednesday, with the additions arriving...
On board for charcuterie: Savor on Main offers charcuterie meat and cheese in new retail shop
Fine meats, cheeses, and the accouterments to make a fabulous charcuterie board are available in downtown Ames. Savor on Main is the newest business owned and operated by Ames businesswoman Beth DeVries. Savor opened May 17 at 300 Main St., on the southwest corner of the intersection of Main and...
Behind the story of The Wilder's Iowa Gold burger, one of the best in the state
The Wilder's Iowa Gold burger is a product of time management and collaboration. Nearly a year ago, head chef Mike Bolin set out to make a great burger. He contacted local farmer Sarah Bailey of Jiyu Wagyu to help make it happen. The Iowa Beef Industry Council has held the...
Benji is 100lbs of cuddles! The School's Out Adoption Event is happening now at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Paid Content
Benji last weighed in at an impressive 99.8lbs, but with all the treats she received from the Iowa Live team, we just might have helped her reach a solid 100lbs! Don't be intimidated by her size, Benji is a gentle giant. She does her best not to pull on the leash, and knows jumping on someone is out of bounds. Instead, Benji will stick by your side and lean in close. Her favorite activity by far is cuddling up with her humans.
Making the perfect brisket
Low and slow is the way to go for this recipe! Machine Shed Executive Chef John Weiler shows how they perfect the brisket. You can check out the award-winning restaurant’s menu at machineshed.com. The number to call for more information is 515-270-6818. Machine Shed is located off Hickman Road in Urbandale.
Cicada emergence creates some fine dining options
A rare emergence of cicadas is creating excitement among some dining circles.Why it matters: It's an opportunity to rethink entomophagy — the eating of insects, Ginny Mitchell, the program coordinator at Iowa State University's Insect Zoo, tells Axios.Catch up fast: Two regional broods of cicadas are emerging simultaneously for the first time in 221 years in parts of southern Iowa and central Illinois.Trillions of them are expected across 16 states over the next few weeks.Some cicadas are already appearing in Southern states but the Midwest is expected to peak in a few weeks.Zoom in: Mitchell, who eats bugs like ants...
Get your lawn and garden ready
It’s time to get our beautiful blooms in place! Joel Jordan shows us what they offer at the Urbandale Hy-Vee Lawn and Garden Center. Carrie Tresemer from Xylem, LTD shares the proper way to place mulch. For more information on Hy-Vee and to find a store near you, visit...
Perry students receive Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards for ‘SpongeBob’ performances
Perry High School Drama Department will participate in the 2024 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, presented by EMC Insurance Companies, in honor of the school's achievements for its April production of "The SpongeBob Musical." Produced by Des Moines Performing Arts as the culmination of a year-long education initiative, the showcase will be held at the Des Moines Civic Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 and will recognize a total of 102 schools from...
Highway to the hardiness zone
Plant lovers are very familiar with the USDA plant zone hardiness map. It gives each of us a zone number that acts as a guide when we’re shopping for plants and often leads to disappointment when we see something particularly alluring in a nursery catalog. In late 2023 the...
Fine-Tuning Grapes For Iowa’s Wine Industry
Did you know that almost all the wine we drink, no matter its color or where it’s grown in the world, comes from a species called Vitis vinifera? But these grapes can’t survive the cold, harsh winters of Iowa, so researchers at Iowa State University are growing special varieties that can withstand a wider range of temperatures. Through this, they’re even hoping to expand Iowa’s wine industry.
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