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RockChalk
06-09-2015, 08:59 AM
Driving up from KC to Minneapolis and thought I'd see if any of you had some local hidden gems along I-35 that I should try for lunch/dinner along the way?

Feel free to go off topic, as I wouldn't mind hearing about little dive restaurants that put out great food wherever you may be.



Mods - Can't remember if there is already a thread regarding this, but if there is, will one of you please merge?
gblowfish
06-09-2015, 09:11 AM
The internet is your friend, beaker boy:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/125526
RockChalk
06-09-2015, 09:12 AM
The internet is your friend, beaker boy:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/125526

Ha. Thanks, I already went through that one.

Figured I might have some luck (more detail) with the CP Crew
gblowfish
06-09-2015, 09:15 AM
Cut over to Austin, MN and go to the Spam Museum. Have a spam sandwich....yum!
http://www.spam.com/spam-101/the-spam-museum/
RockChalk
06-09-2015, 09:16 AM
Cut over to Austin, MN and go to the Spam Museum. Have a spam sandwich....yum!
http://www.spam.com/spam-101/the-spam-museum/

Sounds awful.

I was thinking more along the lines of a good burger, great pork T sandwich, etc...something more lunch style I guess.
tooge
06-09-2015, 09:17 AM
couple of places in DesMoines. Check out Foodtv.com and look up Guy Fierri's DDD restaurants. Just put in the states you will be in
gblowfish
06-09-2015, 09:19 AM
I have a friend here at work who went to ISU in Ames. He said try Hickory Park, which is about 1 mile west of I-35 on Hwy 30. Said the food is wonderful.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/hickory-park-restaurant-co-ames?start=40
RockChalk
06-09-2015, 09:24 AM
I have a friend here at work who went to ISU in Ames. He said try Hickory Park, which is about 1 mile west of I-35 on Hwy 30. Said the food is wonderful.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/hickory-park-restaurant-co-ames?start=40

I'll give that place a try. SHould be perfect timing for lunch.

As a bonus, maybe I can kidnap Rusty while I'm up there.
KC native
06-09-2015, 09:32 AM
Stop at Town Topic before you leave.

Problem solved.
RockChalk
06-09-2015, 09:33 AM
Stop at Town Topic before you leave.

Problem solved.

Fantastic if wasted at 2am. If not, meh
KC native
06-09-2015, 10:07 AM
Fantastic if wasted at 2am. If not, meh

YOU SHUT YOUR WHORE MOUTH! A TRUCKSTOP IS GOOD AT ANYTIME OF THE DAY!
jspchief
06-09-2015, 02:56 PM
I'll give that place a try. SHould be perfect timing for lunch.

As a bonus, maybe I can kidnap Rusty while I'm up there.
There's also Smokey D's right off the interstate in Des Moines. The guy has won a lot of competitions, although it's not the best Q in Des Moines imo. The burnt ends and sides are good.