Iowa · 3 spots

Larry's Pilgrimage List — Iowa

In-character pilgrimage ideas for Iowa, with the existing food notes and map links.

Compiled from public sources. These are neighborhoods, markets, feasts and food areas worth seeking out, not reviews or rankings of specific restaurants. Larry's notes are tongue-in-cheek. Hours and details change, so confirm before you go.

  1. Tursi's Latin King

    Des Moines, IA

    Area: city-level location

    The headliner: Sausage and peppers

    Other food ideas

    1. Chicken spiedini
    2. Lasagna
    3. Garlic bread
    4. Spumoni
    Location on Google Maps →
  2. Chuck's Restaurant

    Des Moines, IA

    Area: city-level location

    The headliner: Sausage and peppers

    Other food ideas

    1. Pizza
    2. Spaghetti
    3. Ravioli
    4. Garlic bread
    Location on Google Maps →
  3. Christopher's

    Des Moines, IA

    Area: city-level location

    The headliner: Sausage and peppers

    Other food ideas

    1. Steak
    2. Chicken spiedini
    3. Pasta
    4. Cannoli
    Location on Google Maps →
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