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This Iowa Italian Spot Serves Enormous Portions That Keep Thrifty Families Coming Back
Spaghetti arrives in a bucket here. Not a bowl, not a platter, but an actual bucket built to feed the whole family. The meatballs keep the theme going strong. They can measure two to three inches wide, which is closer to a baseball than a garnish. Then there is the...
The Des Moines Register
Meet the Iowa restaurant serving the state's best pork tenderloin
The breaded pork tenderloin is practically Iowa's state sandwich, with every roadside diner, sports bar and even some fine-dining establishments offering their own versions. This year, a casual, family-friendly American bar and grill in Carroll, Iowa, can claim to have the best in the state. On Oct. 15, the Iowa Pork Producers Association named Wasted Grain Bar & Grill in Carroll the 2026 Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin winner, rising above 464 nominated restaurants and four other finalists during Porktober, National Pork Month. Wasted Grain’s winning tenderloin didn’t begin in a kitchen. It began in a memory — one rooted in rural Iowa, in the kind of small‑town diner where the bun barely contains the golden, crisp cutlet beneath it. Co‑owner Cory Handlos grew up eating tenderloins at Darrell’s Place in Hamlin, the inaugural winner of the Iowa Pork Producers Association’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin contest back in 2003. That sandwich, he said, set the bar. More than two decades later, the tenderloin inspired by those meals has earned the same title. A hometown favorite, rebuilt from memory Handlos and his wife, Missy, opened Wasted Grain on Mother’s Day 2023 knowing a tenderloin had to be on the menu, and it
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Hometown Eats: Grumpy's Roadhouse in Waverly
Grumpy's Roadhouse in Waverly is more than a restaurant... it's a gathering spot for the community. Grumpy's has all of the typical American fare, serving up wings, burgers. pizza, and Philly cheesesteaks. Homemade fried pickles are a staple on the menu with raspberry sauce on the side (they say don't...
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A bittersweet goodbye for Marion’s West End Diner
MARION, Iowa — The West End Diner will serve its last meal Sunday, Nov. 8, after seven years in business. The restaurant announced the closure in a Facebook post, thanking the West End community for celebrating milestones and sharing everyday meals with the team. “When we opened, we simply...
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Fork With It closes downtown Cedar Rapids restaurant after rebranding attempt
CEDAR RAPIDS — A downtown Cedar Rapids restaurant is closing several months after an attempt to rebrand. Fork With It owner Desiree DeMaria announced the closure of the restaurant at 415 Third St. SE, effective immediately, on Oct. 7. The restaurant opened as a rebranding after The District CR closed in May . The District, first opened in July 2024 , renovated the former Hawk’s Nest Sports Bar and Taboo Nightclub Lounge into a triplex concept offering a speakeasy, sports bar and Cajun-Creole fusion restaurant. Fork With It transformed the upscale fusion into a more casual concept with a “come as you are approach,” and more affordable menu. The Chunky Potato , a loaded baked potato ghost kitchen concept, was opened by DeMaria and business partner Steve Wing under Fork With It’s kitchen in September. That menu, available for pickup and delivery via third-party services, will remain open. DeMaria said Fork With It’s closure comes after rising food costs, inflation and operating expenses made it infeasible to continue without taking on additional debt. “I want to make one thing very clear: changing from The District CR to Fork With It was not a bad decision, nor is it the reason
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Lincoln Supper Club brings tavern favorites, Wisconsin influence to Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS — These days, it seems that the definition of the trending supper club lies in the eyes of the beholder. At Lincoln Lounge & Supper Club, the experience can be dressed up, dressed down, or on the side — depending on diner preference. Feeling fancy? Dress up and come in with your date for a steak and old-fashioned. Want something with less muss and fuss? Arrive in a T-shirt and jeans to test their claim for the best burger in town. “The environment feels agreeable under any circumstance, that’s more or less what the supper club concept is,” Chef Jesse Hacker said. “It’s meant to be slightly pretentious — almost fine dining, but not quite.” The restaurant, opened Aug. 12 by Cedar Rapids property mogul Kory Nanke and silent business partners, brings new life to the former Whiskey Jo’s Pub and Grub space a bit off the beaten path at 4627 J St. SW. On the menu With Eastern Iowa tavern inspiration, a fresh twist of Wisconsin, and a standout all-day salad bar, any meal can be a hearty “supper” in spirit at this Lincoln lounge, named after a former bar that lived there around the 1980s and
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ASAC hosts inaugural mocktail competition in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — ASAC held its inaugural Raising Spirits Mocktail Invitational Tuesday evening at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids. The event featured mixologists from eight local bars and restaurants competing for the Golden Glass award, which recognizes the area’s top mocktail maker. Jaime Jackson of LP Street...
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KMCH Bring Me My Lunch- Day 11 Winner- Mark Nefzger
It’s Day 9 of the “KMCH, Bring Me My Lunch” contest!. For three weeks (through October 16th) a little after 8 am, we’re calling a local farmer on their cell phone live on the radio during the KMCH Morning Show – and if they answer their phone by saying, “KMCH, Bring Me My Lunch”, that’s exactly what we’ll do. We’ll deliver them lunch for four from one of our local participating restaurants right to their farm or field.
The US Sun
Applebee’s suddenly closes its restaurant after 32 years
APPLEBEE’S has closed one of its restaurants after more than three decades. The restaurant chain has closed several single-branded locations and announced dual-branded locations with IHOP. Applebee’s closed its Cedar Rapids, Iowa, restaurant on September 29. The shared parent company of Applebee’s and IHOP, Dine Brands Global Inc.,...
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Floyd County Izaak Walton League Chili and Chicken Noodle Soup Supper Moves to Dave’s Restaurant October 16 with New Drive-Through Option
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:. The Floyd County Izaak Walton League is changing things up for its annual Chili and Chicken Noodle Soup Supper on Friday, October 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Dave’s Restaurant in Charles City. Randy Vandeventer joined Community Conversations to discuss the new location, dine-in and takeout options, and a new drive-through on the east side of the building. Proceeds support local conservation projects, including wildlife habitat improvements. Vandeventer also previewed next week’s “Incredibly Obvious Quiz” on KCHA, where listeners can win tickets to the supper, and shared information about joining the local Izaak Walton League chapter.
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Incredibly Obvious Quiz: This Friday night, Dave’s Restaurant is hosting the annual Chili and Chicken Noodle Soup Fundraiser. Which Floyd County conservation organization is behind this delicious annual event?
Congratulations to Kelly Tynan of Charles City who won a pair of tickets to attend the Floyd County Ikes Chili & Chicken Noodle Soup Supper on Fri. Oct. 16, 2026. Floyd County Izaak Walton Leagues’ 44th Annual Chili & Chicken Noodle Soup Supper. Friday October 16, 2026 at Dave’s...