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Iowa State Fair Food & Drink Winners | Des Moines News
The Iowa State Fair just crowned its food and drink champions—and the winners are wild, delicious, and totally unexpected. Porky Parm Gnocchi from Destination Grille took top honors for People’s Choice Best New Food, while The Depot dazzled with two drink wins: a sweet Stars, Stripes and S’mores (non-alcoholic) and a zesty Sour Batch Buddies Watermelon. For booze lovers, JR’s SouthPork Ranch claimed the alcoholic beverage title. Minneapple Pie snagged Best of Show, and Beattie’s Watermelon Stand earned the Choose Iowa Favorite Fair Food nod—proving that innovation and tradition both shine at…
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