Iowa

by Morganna 11 years ago

I lived in Mason City during my teen years. There was a family-run Mexican place called La Hacienda that had these fabulous enchiladas with a brown beefy gravy instead of the usual more red or gre...

I went to college there, this was a little shop down one of the streets from the Pentacris(sp?). They used to make these crisp sugar cookies with a frosting that was not buttercream, not cream che...

I made beef stew in the insta pot tonight. The recipe I used only called for 1 pd but I should have used 2. I have a good amount of juice and vegetables left but no meat. Can I buy more meat, cook ...

I grew up in Davenport, Iowa, in the '80s. At the corner of Division Street and Kimberly Road was a local burger joint called BG's Charbroiled Burgers. I haven't had them since I was in grad...

We'll be visiting Des Moines in late July. We'd love to know what are some good Des Moines classic dinner restaurants? Would also appreciate some great casual lunch spots.

by Joanie 3 years ago

Hi all, I booked a trip for a drive around Wisconsin starting in Milwaukee on the 9/15, Sat. nite in Sheboygan, Sun. in Green Bay, two in Madison, two in Dubuque and two back in MWK. Got some helpf...

Hi - my family and I are traveling to Iowa at the end of this month for my mother in law's memorial service. We are trying to see a bit of the state around the service. We are flying into Des Moi...

I've restarted a Dinner Club for friends and we've decided to alternate between upscale and reasonably priced locations. We tend to focus on the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf Iowa and Rock...

So there hasn't been a thread in a while for Des Moines/Iowa and I thought I'd try something different. Not looking for "Best Itallian food or "Best chinese food" More of a specific thread. I'll...

We will be in Dubuque this summer. I've looked at past posts and there hasn't been much lately and many restaurants on the older posts are closed. Any ideas for dinner? We like any kind of foo...

by ...tm... 7 years ago

When I was home with my family over the Christmas season we went to the relatively new Szechuan House. It has all the hallmarks of a very authentic restaurant, from an infuriatingly long and non-de...

I've searched the board for Sioux City chow and there isn't much here. Does anyone have any new recommendations for food in Sioux City (specifically for a food gift certificate)? TIA.

by bremfoodie 12 years ago

Just moved back to the area and am trying to refamiliarize myself. I am looking for everyone’s opinions on where to find the best food related things. Where to find the biggest and best beer sele...

My husband & I (we are from New Jersey) are visiting states #41-45 on our list, and we have always depended on Chowhound for good dinners. This is our next trip with where we are staying and what ...

by redblaze83 13 years ago

I am planning a visit to Sioux Falls, S.D. in the next few months.Any good places to eat? How about Sioux City, Iowa? Newly moved friends there. Thanks