EVERYTHING is Bigger at Texas Roadhouse in Altoona
“Off the Menu” is an Altoona restaurant feature sponsored by Elder Corporation. There’s an old saying that goes: “Everything is bigger in Texas.” You’ve definitely heard it before. But what…
Sam’s Bar & Grill, a beloved “hidden gem” hangout
“Off the Menu” is an Altoona restaurant feature sponsored by Elder Corporation. “Look beyond what you can see” doesn’t just apply to Timon in Lion King 1½ (a grossly underrated…
For Iowa sports fans, Hawk Heaven Tavern is a slice of paradise.
As a wise co-star once told Kevin Costner, “If you build it, they will come.” With 18 TVs, loads of memorabilia, and bartenders who are also serious fans, Altoona’s Hawk Heaven Tavern lives up to its name, drawing Iowa sports fans of all denominations.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at a beloved Altoona steakhouse.
There’s something magical about the moment when the waiter arrives at your table with a sizzling steak cooked just right and a perfectly concocted martini.
5 of a Kind: Our ‘Café at the Meadows’ Faves
For those who don’t know, the Café is a casual dining spot located on Level 1 of Prairie Meadows, near the hotel entrance. Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays, it’s a go-to spot for breakfast, lunch or a quick snack. To celebrate the reopening of the Café at the Meadows, we’re counting down five of our absolute favorite entrees!
Fireside Grille Serves Comfort Food with a Side of Creativity
Experimental, charming, delicious and just a little off-beat. Fireside is, without a doubt, one of those quintessentially “Altoona” places that you have to hit the next time you’re in town. Click here to find out why!
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!
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.
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.
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.