bbq

Uncle Wendell’s BBQ & Bakery

November 15, 2007 in bbq, des moines register, uncle wendell's

We’ve reviewed Uncle Wendell’s here before, back when he was in Sherman Hill. Technically he’s moved from downtown, but he’s close enough if you love BBQ. I know that lots of you do because last time I had about a dozen people email me and let me know that they went to his [...]

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Pictures From This Weekend’s BBQ Festival

July 17, 2007 in bbq, events

 

 

 

 

 

More photos below (lots more….)

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Downtown Des Moines Deserves Better

July 17, 2007 in bbq, events, jo hill

by Jo Hill

 
I’m wondering how other people liked the Fest? We went early in the day and there were not many people there and the music had not started just. Maybe, if we had gone later, we would have had a better time. As I told you, we wanted to try a [...]

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Quotes From Rib America Fest

July 17, 2007 in bbq, events

Sounds like the big BBQ fest was a BOMB…..
Here’s a few quick quotes, I will have more stories and pictures up later!

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Rib America Fest Rundown

July 13, 2007 in bbq, events, outdoors

The big (and manly) BBQ fest has finally come into town, and our friends at the Des Moines Register have been so kind as to write up a full run-down of the weekend for us.

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Downtown Des Moines BBQ Festival

July 11, 2007 in bbq, events, outdoors, wells fargo arena

Now for an event that excites me. Rib America is putting on a big ‘ol BBQ Fest this weekend.
Rib America Des Moines
Perhaps you don’t have much money? Hey, it’s $3 after 3pm, or free before then! Perhaps you like music?

Big Head Todd and The Monsters
Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band
Molly Hatchet
.38 Special
Buddy Guy
The Nadas

And [...]

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Uncle Wendell’s BBQ

April 1, 2007 in bbq, uncle wendell's

 
Once again I found myself with the deep desire to test out downtown’s BBQ establishments–with you in mind of course.  I feel it’s my duty to find, eat, and report back to you about what I have found.
I got the chance to visit Uncle Wendell’s BBQ, which is in Sherman Hill, right next to the [...]

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KC BBQ

March 30, 2007 in bbq, kc bbq

 
I want to make it clear that I willingly volunteer my services to experience BBQ places downtown (I know, not many!) and share my experiences with you.  Downtown needs more BBQ places, whether it’s 1 more, or 1,000 more, we just need more.  I personally think that it’s impossible for someone to eat too much [...]

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BBQ Fest Coming To Des Moines

March 7, 2007 in bbq, concerts, eating, events, what I love

I can’t tell you how excited I am about this.  I love BBQ, and I love learning about it.  Now Des Moines has a big festival of it’s own headed this way.  Check it out.
BBQ FEST
Cheap to get in, some concerts as well, this should be a great time!

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