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"Iowa bakery, bar and chefs named semifinalists for 2026 James Beard Awards"
It's the 36th year of the prestigious James Beard Awards, which recognize culinary excellence across the country. A bakery in Iowa City, a cocktail bar in Des Moines and chefs at two Des Moines...
"3 Iowa chefs among James Beard Foundation 2026 semifinalists"
The food scene in Iowa keeps heating up. Three more chefs have been honored by the James Beard Foundation – the organization that hands out the "Oscars of the food world."
"How Kathy Fehrman made Oak Park a must-visit restaurant in Des Moines"
On a quiet stretch of Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines, a stately four-square house once stood as a relic of another era. For Kathy Fehrman, it was more than a house; it was the spark that ignited...
"The 18 Best Things We Ate and Drank in the Midwest This Year"
Two things to know about the Midwest Living team: We all love to travel, and we all really love to eat. Yet narrowing down which nosh or sip left a lasting impression over the course of the year...
