Everything fabulous in Iowa: restaurants, spas, things to do, resorts and more!
Whether you’re a committed college basketball fan, a lover of good old-fashioned sports betting or just a local looking to get into the spirit of the sporty season, you’re in luck—because the state is currently buzzing with can’t-miss happy hour deals and fun community events ahead of the year’s big Final Four tournament.
National Margarita Day is coming up on Feb. 22—and if there’s a holiday we really can’t wait to celebrate, it’s definitely this one. With so many dining and bar hotspots located all throughout Des Moines, the celebration provides the perfect excuse for a night out on the town and a chance to indulge in some of Des Moines’ sweetest margarita offerings.
Tickets for one of Des Moines’ most anticipated summer events–Iowa Craft Brew Festival–are now on sale. The fest is slated to take place at Water Works Park Lauridsen Amphitheater on June 4 from 1 to 4 p.m.
You can never go wrong with dining out at a romantic restaurant—especially if its in celebration of Valentine’s Day or even just your average date night. Regardless of the occasion, Iowa boasts a wide variety of intimate lounges, restaurants and eateries that will help to make any night with your partner all the more memorable.
From mixing up spirts behind the bar to delivering decadent drinks at big events, Iowa certainly has no shortage of premier mixologists.
Oliver Hassman is the executive chef of Kalona Brewing Company, a native brewery with a made-from-scratch kitchen. “We love to keep things local and use as many local vendors as possible, from local cheese curds from The Kalona Creamy to grass-fed beef raised on JimRay Farms just five miles north of Kalona.
With the start of a new year comes the fun of crafting brand new resolutions to dream up and aim for in 2022 and beyond. If you’re hoping to be more intentional with your time in the new year, then consider immersing yourself in one of these five must-do, Iowa experiences for a taste of the state’s inimitable culture and flair.
W Yoder is the head brewer of Kalona Brewing Company, a craft brewery and restaurant that opened in 2013.
Whether you’re hoping to shred the slopes or simply immerse yourself in a wintery wonderland, Iowa boasts a number of prime destinations for winter sports adventures all throughout the state. Here are some of the best spots for winter sporting in Iowa to escape to this holiday season.
Zephaniah “Zeph” Leaton is the executive chef at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, a privately owned casino resort about 15 minutes south of Iowa City. “As the executive chef, I oversee the operations of each restaurant plus our Banquets team.”