Des Moines
Adam Richman visits Des Moines, IA, for the Adam Emmenecker Challenge at Jethro's BBQ. He's got 15 minutes to finish the mammoth sandwich.
Original Airdate | Wednesday, October 06, 2010
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High Life Lounge
Adam Richman comes to the High Life Lounge to taste some of their signature dishes like crispy pressure-fried chicken and bacon-wrapped tater tots.
200 Southwest 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50033
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Black Market Pizza
Adam visits Black Market Pizza for some of the most original pie in the Hawkeye State, including their famous Bacon Double Cheeseburger Pizza.
1701 SE Delaware St, Suite 200, Ankeny, IA 50309
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Jethro's BBQ
Adam faces the Adam Emmenecker Challenge, a BBQ sandwich made with breaded pork tenderloin, a grilled bacon cheese burger, Texas brisket, 'fried cheese' and more piled onto a hamburger bun and served with a side of fries.
3100 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
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Living History Farm
Adam travels deep into the middle of corn country to prepare for his upcoming challenge.
11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
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John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Adam checks out the sights of Des Moines, including the Sculpture Garden.
Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Iowa State Capitol
Adam makes a stop at the capitol building.
1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319
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