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 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.
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.
From giant pumpkins and toasty deals, to live horseracing and seafood feasts, these are the top things to do this weekend in Altoona, Iowa.
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.
At Prairie Meadows we have lots of options for keeping the holidays less stressful for you.
The steaks are high. See our top picks here.
Stomach rumbling? Maybe you worked up an appetite on the green at Terrace Hills Golf Course, playing the tables at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, or going anti-gravity at Altoona’s amusement park.
Right now, there’s only one thing you need: a big, juicy burger. “Off the Menu” is an Altoona restaurant feature sponsored by Elder Corporation.
