Holiday Sweet Treats are Calling Your Name
Come out to Prairie Meadows and indulge with a sweet treat. We have plenty of options this holiday season to warm your taste buds. Take a peek!
Jethro’s in Altoona offers a fresh take on steak
In this week’s Off the Menu, Steve and CJ from Elder Corporation visit the famous Jethro’s ‘n Jakes Smokehouse Steaks in Altoona, Iowa, where they sample some of the restaurant’s award-winning dishes. The pair even gets to try Jethro’s cold-smoked NY Strip. Check it out!
House Rules: Prairie Meadows’ Executive Chef Talks Wine, Food & Inspiration
Executive Chef Carl Eskridge has been leading the culinary team at Prairie Meadows for nearly two years. He shares with us his personal inspiration, favorite meals, wine pairings, and even some cooking tips.
Claxon’s Pitmaster Dishes Out Juicy BBQ Secrets
Claxon’s Smokehouse in Altoona is an old-school barbecue joint with a firetruck out front, an Oklahoma Joe’s® smoker out back, and an oakwood grill in the pit. And while the restaurant itself is a sight to behold, the meat is the true star of the show.
From Spooky to Savory: Here’s What’s Coming Up in Altoona
You know what’s really scary? Snow in October. Yeah. But hey, just because the weather’s being Midwestern doesn’t mean you have to stay cooped up inside. Here are some of the awesome things happening around Altoona over the next week or so.
Altoona Weekend Roundup: Sept. 25-27
From giant pumpkins and toasty deals, to live horseracing and seafood feasts, these are the top things to do this weekend in Altoona, Iowa.
Off the Menu: Brightside Aleworks
This week, we joined Steve Moyna and CJ Sherzan of Elder Corp at Brightside Aleworks, a popular craft brewery at the heart of Altoona, Iowa. The brewery offers everything from milk stouts and kettle sours, to tropical hops and luscious haze.
The Holidays Are Approaching: Keep Your Family Gatherings Stress-Free
At Prairie Meadows we have lots of options for keeping the holidays less stressful for you.
Off the Menu: AJ’s Steakhouse
Located on the first floor of Prairie Meadows, the No. 1 entertainment destination in Iowa, AJ’s Steakhouse serves premium cocktails and savory dishes in a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. Here, you feel like a VIP and dine like a high roller.
The Best Bites of Steak in Altoona
The steaks are high. See our top picks here.