Jennie's Original State Fair Grinder Des Moines Iowa

Jennies original state Fair Grinders hwy 6 East between Des Moines and Altoona IA.

Small taco stand that has been resurrected into a state fair stand in the neighborhood. The grandson of the woman who invented and pattend the "Grinder" a loose meat sausage sandwich with cheese, is running this small but great place. The Grinder is what they serve at the Iowa state fair but here you can get more.Giant pork tenderloins hand cut and breaded fresh daily. The bun is as big as your head and the tenderlion hangs out on all sides. If you can't make it to the fair stop here, they opened in May of 2010. Been a must have at the Fair from the 40's when Grandma Jennie pattend the grinder. Great Food from people who love to make Great food!

Bandanas BBQ Ankeny IA

Bandana's BBQ Ankeny Iowa

A chain BBQ restaurant based in St Louis MO 31 stores in 3 states and growing. I had a "pick 2 combo" with the ribs and sausage, tater salad, fried corn on the cob and garlic toast. all very good for a chain. your choice of 6 sauces they serve the ribs dry with a great rub and great smoke ring. The fried corn was really good corn on the cob deep fried!. you can smell the smoke they really do smoke and prepair all the food fresh ever day. the bread is made fresh and delivered daily. This was the best rib sausage platter I ever had in a big time restaurant. if your in the Des Monies area their are 3 Bandana's BBQ's and one coming to Iowa City. you won't go wrong for you BBQ fix. www.bandanasbbq.com and they cater besides.