Sidebar
Sidebar is the third location that I’m judging food at for the 2015 Dine Iowa Grand Tasting Gala event. This is my second year of judging for this event. Chef Robert Anderson and I are the main judges. It is a privilege to get to work with him, the IRA staff, and members from both the Soy and […]
On The Green
On The Green New American Cuisine is the second location that I’m judging food at for the 2015 Dine Iowa Grand Tasting Gala event. This is my second year of judging for this event. Chef Robert Anderson and I are the main judges. It is a privilege to get to work with him, the IRA staff, and members […]
Market Cafe – Ankeny, Iowa #1
The Hy-Vee Market Cafe in Ankeny is the first location that I’m judging food at for the 2015 Dine Iowa Grand Tasting Gala event. This is my second year of judging for this event. You can find all of last year’s visit here. Chef Robert Anderson and I are the main judges. It is a privilege to get […]
Field Trip | Worth Brewing Company
There’s just something special about the hunt for craft beer. We read up on articles, taste test with friends and even drive hours and miles just to experience a great craft [beer]. I’m a pretty regular weekender in Clear Lake, Iowa. There was a lot of excitement when Lake Time Brewery opened up. It’s still […]
3 Ways I’m Preparing For The Urban Assault Ride In Des Moines
The Urban Assault Ride takes to the streets of Des Moines on August 16, 2015. The ride starts and ends at Mullets (1300 S. E. 1st Street) where more than 1,000 happy cyclists, including me, will be ready to celebrate their favorite summer event with beer, bikes and big wheels. There are seven obstacles in […]
Spanish Tapas Recipes + 3 Spots In Des Moines For Tapas
There is always something rewarding when you’re able to reproduce a certain culinary style and tradition in your very own kitchen. Doing so can save you money by not purchasing plane tickets and there won’t be any language barriers. Although, sometimes corn fields look better than this 😉 Not. Another thing to consider is that not all family […]
Des Moines Beer Week | Q&A with 818 Design’s Rachel and Melissa
If you know anything about the craft beer industry, it’s a very busy and growing one. With new breweries popping up in buildings monthly, it can be tough to keep up with everything. If you don’t know what IPA stands for, what craft beer means or still not sure if you enjoy a hoppy beer or a […]
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