Stumping and Eating In Iowa Part 4
Hamburger Stand, Courtesy of the New York Public Library
Like it's caucus system Iowa’s culinary culture is best described as old-fashioned with large portion sizes and plenty of meat. For example, The Colony, a restaurant located not far from Cedar Rapids attracts candidates. The Colony is famous for its smoked pork chop platter. The Hamburg No. 2 in Iowa City has great hamburgers at inexpensive prices. Iowa like other Midwestern states has a competition for who makes the best breaded pork chop tenderloin sandwich. Some champion the Iowa Machine Shed near Des Moines others counter with Joensy's in Solon, Iowa. In Des Moines locals recommend going to Jesse's Embers for great steak. Then there is Johnnie's Vets Club for ribs smothered in hot and spicy watermelon barbecue sauce. One unique experience is cooking your own dinner at the Iowa Beef Steakhouse.
