Now I'm craving wheat crust with honey for dipping. Thanks!
ULM fan travelling to Iowa St
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Jokes about Old Maine Brew and parking at Kmart could be a bit out of place on a thread started by an out-of-towner who would have zero clue that the locals are joking. Don't get me wrong, I chuckled at both, but again...probably not overly helpful.
If you like to explore different places when you travel, then I'd suggest staying downtown Des Moines. If you instead want to get as much local flavor as possible, then try to stay in Ames or as close as possible.
It really depends on what you enjoy doing when you travel.
It really depends on what you enjoy doing when you travel.
Somebody that goes to all the effort to make a road game, then someone from the home team's fan base gives him/her advice that may get their car towed. Not that hard to figure out.
Post like this are why we have a private "conversation" tool on the site.
Wait, shouldn't I have put that in a private conversation? No, because I want to make a point to all of you.
There also might be other opposing fans lurking taking your advice.
While in Des Moines, if you want to see whether a Louisiana transplant does Louisiana cooking well, visit a small restaurant on SW 9th Street called Fat Tuesday. http://www.fattuesday-restaurant.com/
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Don't let the arguments about Hickory Park being good BBQ or not deter you. They built their rep on smoked meat, not BBQ sauce. From their website: Hickory Park Restaurant Co. currently resides in its third location in Ames. Hickory Park was established in 1970, and since its inception has become an Ames tradition! Hickory Park’s reputation has flourished from an expansive menu filled with a variety of hickory smoked meats served in generous portions. There is certainly something for everyone with over 100 menu selections. Your placemat is filled with old fashioned parlor sundaes, so make sure you stay for the ice cream!
Post like this are why we have a private "conversation" tool on the site.
Wait, shouldn't I have put that in a private conversation? No, because I want to make a point to all of you.
I have nothing to hide, why need a private conservation for this? If I was selling tickets and exchanging personal info, sure, but imo is not needed for something like this. If people can't handle being asked simple questions about their response, then they shouldn't be posting on social media.
My Dearest ULM Fan,
I would stay in Des Moines and then make the trip to Ames the day of the game.
Check out downtown Des Moines and the East Village area on Friday night. Enjoy a nice steak at the Big Steer, or check out a place called Chicago Speakeasy if you love salad bars and good food.
In Ames, besides tailgating and the game, check out central campus. Outside of football environment, Ames is just your average small big town. If you want to eat in Ames, check out Great Plains Pizza, Cornbred BBQ, Provisions, Brick City Grill, and there are many other solid places. People will recommend Hickory Park, it has been a staple in Ames for years - great quantity of food for the price, usually packed on game days, not the best bbq but far from the worst.
I would stay in Des Moines and then make the trip to Ames the day of the game.
Check out downtown Des Moines and the East Village area on Friday night. Enjoy a nice steak at the Big Steer, or check out a place called Chicago Speakeasy if you love salad bars and good food.
In Ames, besides tailgating and the game, check out central campus. Outside of football environment, Ames is just your average small big town. If you want to eat in Ames, check out Great Plains Pizza, Cornbred BBQ, Provisions, Brick City Grill, and there are many other solid places. People will recommend Hickory Park, it has been a staple in Ames for years - great quantity of food for the price, usually packed on game days, not the best bbq but far from the worst.
Even better than a slice of casey's gas station pizza is just ordering a while pizza. Seriously, for those traveling to Iowa for the first time, Caseys makes one of the best pizzas around. Gas station pizza sounds odd, but its legit.
I was going to make this point. Hickory Park should not be called BBQ. Not that they don't have BBQ -- but to call it a BBQ restaurant is probably misleading for most people. Smoked meats. Good portion sizes/value. Love the cheese balls for an appetizer and lots of desserts.
yep and one of the former owners split off to do his own thing a few years ago and started Que'd out in Waukee, they both still have their individual strengths But I'am a little bigger fan of Que'd but they are out there a ways and can have some odd hours as they really are family owned/run.
yeah for the variety of food and home style cooking they are good but not great.
if staying in Des Moines the night before I would say check out the Iowa Taproom in the east village. Good food, a good variety of Iowa based brews on tap and drinks, and easy access to Court Avenue after.
Stay in Ames, if the 40 bucks is an issue between ames and DM then maybe stay home and save the money. Check out a couple places to eat, see the campus, just take in the setting of ISU and Ames. It's not like DM is Chicago or Minn/St Paul, it's more fun in the college town you are playing.
CycloneErik
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We're just warming up, brother. Bunch of bored Iowans sitting around here.
And really, do the Hickory Park thread. If nothing else, you'll know that you created a monster.
If you do stay in Ames, Wallabe's north of campus is a great upscale place. ISU coaches occasionally hang out there. Great patio on the roof, great burgers and decent beer choices. But it is north of campus, so if you stay in DM, traffic around gameday can be challenging. Just follow Stange road til you see CY on the left LOL (past Veeneker golf course)
