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Topic: Must eat places at or around Knoxville
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July 27, 2014 at 04:36:20 PM
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I apologize but I feel this may have been posted in the past. I was wondering where there are some great places to eat that are on everyone's list when they go to Knoxville and stay in the area. I know the BBQ just outside the track is good. I'm just looking for new things to try this year.

 

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July 27, 2014 at 04:52:40 PM
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Zombie Burger in Des Moines is a pretty cool place, whenever I have friends come visit I usually take them there... beware, they don't take reservations and there is typically a wait to be seated



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July 27, 2014 at 05:30:16 PM
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The Iowa Cattlemans tent out front by skate rink. The best prime rib sandwichs and Iowa corn on the cob, can't beat either of these.



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July 27, 2014 at 06:36:51 PM
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MR C'S IS A MUST



Canucklehead
July 27, 2014 at 06:54:50 PM
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Jethro's BBQ in des Moines 

 


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Jethro's BBQ in des Moines 

 



Jethro's is da bomb...stopping there for lunch on my way through on Thursday.


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July 27, 2014 at 07:23:48 PM
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Jethros, best brisket, tenderloin sandwich and macaroni n cheese ever. Everything I've ever eaten there was outstanding. Better than famous Dave's and Sonny Brian's in Texas

 


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July 27, 2014 at 08:32:53 PM
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Jethros, best brisket, tenderloin sandwich and macaroni n cheese ever. Everything I've ever eaten there was outstanding. Better than famous Dave's and Sonny Brian's in Texas

 



same question...flight lands Tuesday afternoon, staying all week in West Des Moines.  Obviously will be trying all the race track food wed-sat, but what are some suggestions for a good steak dinner or something on Tues night in Des Moines area?  Will def try the BBQ place for lunch one of the days before heading out to Knoxville.  Thanks in advance!

 



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same question...flight lands Tuesday afternoon, staying all week in West Des Moines.  Obviously will be trying all the race track food wed-sat, but what are some suggestions for a good steak dinner or something on Tues night in Des Moines area?  Will def try the BBQ place for lunch one of the days before heading out to Knoxville.  Thanks in advance!

 



Jethros has a website and two locations in DSM. Ive been to the one near the amusement park. I'd check tripadvisor.com for a steakhouse

 

 


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racefan41
July 27, 2014 at 09:07:30 PM
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Yet to understand, Mr. C's food is horrible!  Can't understand why people think it so good?   Yuk!   There salad is lettuce and a tomato!  Go intown Taso's and Swamp Fox Pub downtown!   Since Udders is now closed that's my picks.  Been going there for loooooong tim e



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July 27, 2014 at 09:15:42 PM
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Chips in Ankeny is a great place to eat.



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July 27, 2014 at 09:29:39 PM
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This message was edited on July 27, 2014 at 09:30:56 PM by revjimk

I like the Mexican place in Knoxville, no idea what its called....

I want to try those steaks someone mentioned at the track, but line is always too long.....oh yea, Iowa Cattlemen's tent



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July 28, 2014 at 09:12:08 AM
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The Mexican joint in Knoxville, Casa Grande, is terrible if you actually like Mexican food.  Head to Pella on Main St. off the square to El Charro.  I lived in Arizona for 39 years and it is one of the best I have been to.   


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Check out the Iowa Machine Shed.



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the Big Steer in Altoona for steaks simply awesome....just east of Jethros  in Altoona both excellent choices...try the jalepeno corn at Jethros



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July 28, 2014 at 02:34:36 PM
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Pizza Ranch in Pella is usually one of our stops.  Buffet of pizza, fried chicken, veggies, gravy, salad and of course hot pie and ice cream.  All good stuff and decent price.



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The Mexican joint in Knoxville, Casa Grande, is terrible if you actually like Mexican food.  Head to Pella on Main St. off the square to El Charro.  I lived in Arizona for 39 years and it is one of the best I have been to.   



To each his own. I've lived in Colorado 37 years & think its pretty good. No way is it "terrible". Perfectly willing to try your place tho...

The biggest debate in my former home of Leadville Co. (Highest incorporated town in USA) was which was the best Mexican restaurant. Some people absolutely refused to go to my fave. Colorado is known for "New Mexico style" , green chile based food. Like Arizona, it was once part of Mexico itself....



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July 28, 2014 at 02:57:01 PM
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Whatever happened to the Marion County Pork Producers that used to be across from the track?



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July 28, 2014 at 04:21:20 PM
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In north Des Moines, Scotty D's BBQ. Contest champs that have great food. Worth the drive. Also ask if Big Moe will be in town vending that weekend. Either one will be worth looking up if you want real, slow smoked BBQ greatness. This is what I do now after wrenching, BBQ smokers and comps. Know both of them and know their standards. Enjoy your trip. Steve.



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