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Dine For Less Than $10 A Person At This Iconic Diner In Iowa
We’ve all felt that occasional pinch in the pocketbook, which is why it’s all the more welcome when we find a place where the prices seem to be frozen in time. These are often old-school diners and luncheonettes that wear their retro ways on their sleeve. We found a perfect example of this in Boone, and it might just serve the best cheap eats in Iowa. Welcome to the Whistle-Stop Cafe, located only minutes from where Boone’s most iconic attraction boards, this long-time staple in Iowa serves breakfast and lunch, and virtually every item on the menu is still under $10. This doesn’t mean small portions, either – you’ll be feasting on massive portions of old-school delights, including some original plates that can only be found here. Some things never change, and we hope the Whistle-Stop Cafe is one of those things.
Enjoy Sweet Corn Season This Summer with Some Practical Tips
Ames, IA – The middle of summer is officially here and so is sweet corn season. With the unusual weather events this year, Iowans can still expect to see an abundance of their favorite sweet corn variety. Iowans in the southeast witnessed their first round of sweet corn on...
Explore The ‘Pastabilities’ With The 11 Best Iowa Pastas Ever
Iowa is known for its luscious cornfields. But did you know that Iowa is known for having some delicious pasta at local neighborhood restaurants?. TripAdvisor did a difficult job of uncovering the best and favorite pasta dishes in our neighboring state. These results are based on Google searches and pasta reviews from patrons at Iowa restaurants. Some local Iowa eateries are quick road trips from Sioux Falls!
Historic roots, to-die-for pancakes, Food Network love, dive into Ames brunch spot the Grove Cafe
Diners at the Grove Cafe shouldn't be surprised if they find a crowd − the iconic Ames restaurant has maintained its popularity for almost 80 years. Located at 124 Main Street, the eatery has been a community favorite since its opening as the Grove Cafe in 1948. It has gained an impressive reputation in the decades since. The Grove's breakfast offerings have even sparked the interest of the Food Network Magazine more than once.
Update on Bruce, the Rescued Iowa Carriage Horse
Many moons ago, my friend Coby lived on a horse farm where they kept some very large horses. I recall needing a step ladder, with many steps, just to climb onto one of these majestic creatures. Each year, around the holidays (sometimes Thanksgiving, sometimes Christmas) Coby’s dad would harness up a magnificent horse named Zeus to pull a beautiful carriage through the streets, whenever the conditions were right. I remember someone once asked Mr. W about using his horses for regular carriage rides. With a stern look, he explained that many horses used for such purposes are often overworked, left standing on hot pavement, and not treated well. I'm sure his horses lived much better than most of us. He may have liked them better too.
Food Favs In South Dakota, Minnesota & Iowa
The food fads across the country differ from state to state. In the upper plains, it may seem that our palettes pale in comparison with others. That being said, do the foods where you live define you? Wow, that's a mouthful! Considering one of South Dakota's favorite nosh is bull testicles.
Kraft Heinz agrees to $8,000 Iowa fine for failing to report discharge over three years
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., the maker of Kraft Mac & Cheese, Lunchables and Jell-O, has agreed to pay an $8,000 fine after Iowa officials discovered its Muscatine plant failed to report the pollution it sent into a Mississippi River tributary over three years. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says...
Mr. Food: Hot Beef Sundaes
The Iowa State Fair is famous for serving up this savory dish that looks a lot like one of our favorite ice cream desserts. In fact, that's the point! Hot Beef Sundaes may look like ice cream sundaes, but they're actually made with some of our favorite comfort foods: mashed potatoes, roast beef, gravy, and a cherry (tomato) on top!
Des Moines woman wins $500,000 Iowa Lottery prize
DES MOINES, Iowa — Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa. But for one recent Iowa Lottery winner, the two may as well be one in the same. Melissa Runnels of Des Moines took home a $500,000 prize, the 11th top prize in the Iowa Lottery's "$500,000 CA$H" scratch game. She purchased her winning ticket at Git N Go (1307 Army Post Rd.) in Des Moines.
George the Chili King: Iowa Time Machine July 21, 1933
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On July 21, 1933, George “The Chili King” Karaidos Jr. was born. The steward of one of Iowa’s most iconic restaurants, George the Chili King thrived as an intergenerational restaurant for a long reign in Des Moines. George Karaidos Sr. arrived in...
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