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Her parents' kung pao chicken had Des Moines obsessed. With her own restaurant, Nhina Chau brought back the recipe??? and added foods Vietnamese Iowans have craved for decades
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (1347+ words) Nhina Chau, owner of Heavenly Asian Cuisine, will never put freezer-burned veggies in her egg drop soup. She crinkles her nose at the thought of it. “I personally hate the smell of frozen peas and carrots,” Chau said, squirming in…...
Little Village issue 355: Bread & Butter 2026
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (256+ words) From tacos to arepa, bánh mì to manti, dishes served by Iowa immigrants can taste new and familiar at the same time. Little Village’s 2026 dining guide highlights more than 50 international restaurants throughout central and eastern Iowa, and the stories of…...
'Kamal's,' a new documentary about a Muslim chef and mayoral candidate in Grinnell, will show at Des Moines Art Fest on Sunday
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (331+ words) The Des Moines Art Festival returns this weekend, and with it the Interrobang Film Festival, a free-to-attend, juried show featuring 36 films. One of those films is a new documentary about Muslim chef Kamal Hammouda, based in Grinnell, and his life…...
With Merle Hay's food court set for closure, the owner of Vietnam Cafe is fighting for a life beyond the mall
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1143+ words) If you have a good imagination or are a part of the generations edging towards geriatric, you can envision the way the Merle Hay Mall food court was meant to be enjoyed. No matter the entrance, the long line of…...
Review: Bar Martinez boasts thoughtful cocktails, an intimate space and a bathroom fit for the pope
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (250+ words) Bartender and owner Travis Oler met chef Terance Estrada in New York, and it shows. There’s a certain old-school, unspoken coolness about Bar Martinez, like how Oler carves all the ice for the drinks from large blocks he freezes in…...
Food Truck Tuesdays
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (83+ words) Little Village Magazine Explore upcoming festivals, fairs, concerts, theatre and more using our Iowa events calendar. Food Truck Tuesdays at NewBo City Market! Join us at the Market every Tuesday from May through August, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Food Truck Tuesdays!...
Wildlife Bioblitz
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (181+ words) Looking for a fun way to get outside, meet new people, and connect with nature? Whether you’re wrangling kids, catching up with a friend, or just flying solo with your curiosity, a bioblitz is a perfect excuse to get outside…...
The Official Lucky's St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl - Des Moines
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (434+ words) Join us for the ultimate St Paddy’s Bar Crawl in Des Moines, where good vibes, green drinks, and festive fun collide this March 14th! 🍀 Get Lucky With Us This St. Paddy’s Day! 🍀 Bring your crew, wear your green and get ready…...
Review: Unroll some injera at Habesha Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurant, serving multi-sensory banquets in Des Moines
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (242+ words) Little Village Magazine I finish the last bite of lentils I can manage, scooped up with a piece of fresh injera. My friend remarks at my “tumeric-stained lips,” so I get up to head to the washroom. Your charitable gifts…...
Happy Hour
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (72+ words) Little Village Magazine Explore upcoming festivals, fairs, concerts, theatre and more using our Iowa events calendar. Join us (the second Tuesday of every month!) at the Green House for treats, craft, and community! This event is open to the public…...