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Field Trip | Court Avenue Brewing Company
In 1996 I was middle –school aged kid refusing to do homework and jamming to Odelay by Beck on my new stereo CD-player. In 1996, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls won 72 games on route to the first championship of their famed second three-peat. In 1996, the most common term for any beer […]
Cooking Channel’s Cheap Eats Seasons 2 Stops In Des Moines
With only 12 hours and $35 in his pocket, food blogger Ali Khan continues his search for the best Cheap Eats for breakfast, lunch, a snack, and dinner in cities across the county. While on the quest to find the best deals for the best meals, Ali discovers the most unique eateries serving up […]
I-Best: A Beer Festival for Brewers
Even though there was action and excitement around me, I could draw a straight line down the middle of it all. Or at least, walk a straight line down the middle of an empty hallway. On one side, dozens of brewers poured over microscopes intensely absorbed on determining healthy count from a sample of Belgian Yeast. […]
Honey Creek Resort Dining
This is my third 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 Beef Councils. During the next couple of weeks, leading up to the October 6, 2016 event, […]
Vivian’s
Vivian’s is the 10th location that I’m judging food at for the 2016 Dine Iowa Grand Tasting Gala event. This is my third 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 […]
McCarthy & Bailey’s Irish Pub
McCarthy & Bailey’s Irish Pub is the 9th location that I’m judging food at for the 2016 Dine Iowa Grand Tasting Gala event. This is my third 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, […]
Fleming’s Short Rib Dumplings + Smoked Tempura Fried Tofu
Flemings is the 8th location that I’m judging food at for the 2016 Dine Iowa Grand Tasting Gala event. This is my third 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 SoyandBeefCouncils. During […]
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