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Entertainment
Cooking Demonstrations
Marketplace
International Beer
Non-Profit Organizations
Festival Information
Sponsors
Volunteer
Media
Contact Us
Cultural Cafés
Taste your way around the world at Des Moines' premiere taste and entertainment event on October 8-10, 2010! Enjoy culinary delights from across the globe and taste samples for only $1.00!
Click here to download a complete set of recipes from vendors at the 2010 U.S. Cellular® World Food Festival.
Asian Express (Asian)
$1 TASTE - Red curry chicken or pineapple delight with beef
Red curry chicken with steamed rice ($5), Pineapple delight with beef and steamed rice ($5), Chicken fried rice ($5), Egg roll ($1), Five crab rangoon ($3), Bubble tea: Green tea, Mango, Honey dew, Pineapple, Mocha or Strawberry ($3.50)
$1 TASTE - Red curry chicken or pineapple delight with beef
Red curry chicken with steamed rice ($5), Pineapple delight with beef and steamed rice ($5), Chicken fried rice ($5), Egg roll ($1), Five crab rangoon ($3), Bubble tea: Green tea, Mango, Honey dew, Pineapple, Mocha or Strawberry ($3.50)
Big Daddy's B-B-Q (American)
$1 TASTE - Sweet potato pie
Pork sandwich ($5), Rib sandwich ($5), Beef sandwich ($5), Jamaican curry chicken ($5), Jamaican jerk chicken ($5), Jamaican meat pie ($5), Jamaican pigeon peas & rice ($2.50), Fried plantains ($2.50), White rice ($2.50), Baked beans ($2), Cole slaw ($2), Potato salad ($2)
$1 TASTE - Sweet potato pie
Pork sandwich ($5), Rib sandwich ($5), Beef sandwich ($5), Jamaican curry chicken ($5), Jamaican jerk chicken ($5), Jamaican meat pie ($5), Jamaican pigeon peas & rice ($2.50), Fried plantains ($2.50), White rice ($2.50), Baked beans ($2), Cole slaw ($2), Potato salad ($2)
Cafe Fuzion (Lao)
$1 TASTE - Purple passion rice
Chicken or eggroll lettuce wraps ($4), Grilled short ribs ($5), Grilled chicken ($5), Vegetable tempura ($4), Crab rangoon ($3), Pad thai ($4), Sampler platter ($5)
$1 TASTE - Purple passion rice
Chicken or eggroll lettuce wraps ($4), Grilled short ribs ($5), Grilled chicken ($5), Vegetable tempura ($4), Crab rangoon ($3), Pad thai ($4), Sampler platter ($5)
Chocolaterie Stam (European Candy)
$1 TASTE - Gelato or chocolate sample
Stroop waffle ($2), Gelato ($4), Caramel apple ($4), Caramel chocolate apple ($5), Italian soda ($1.25)
$1 TASTE - Gelato or chocolate sample
Stroop waffle ($2), Gelato ($4), Caramel apple ($4), Caramel chocolate apple ($5), Italian soda ($1.25)
Crêpes de Luxe (French)
$1 TASTE - Crêpe with banana and Nutella
Crêpe with fresh berries and cream ($4), Crêpe with banana and Nutella ($4), French toast crêpe ($3), Crêpe with jam ($3), Crêpe with cheese ($4)
$1 TASTE - Crêpe with banana and Nutella
Crêpe with fresh berries and cream ($4), Crêpe with banana and Nutella ($4), French toast crêpe ($3), Crêpe with jam ($3), Crêpe with cheese ($4)
Ethiopian Association of Iowa (Ethiopian)
$1 TASTE - Tibs
Spicy or mild wot ($5), Beef or chicken tibs ($5), Atkilt (vegetarian) ($5), Ethiopian coffee ($2), Combo (any two of items 1 or 2) ($5)
$1 TASTE - Tibs
Spicy or mild wot ($5), Beef or chicken tibs ($5), Atkilt (vegetarian) ($5), Ethiopian coffee ($2), Combo (any two of items 1 or 2) ($5)
Fat Tuesday (Cajun)
$1 TASTE - White meat alligator
Etoufee ($5), Red beans and rice ($5), Jambalaya ($5), Catfish wrap ($5), Shrimp wrap ($5)
$1 TASTE - White meat alligator
Etoufee ($5), Red beans and rice ($5), Jambalaya ($5), Catfish wrap ($5), Shrimp wrap ($5)
Fazoli's (Italian)
$1 TASTE - 2 meatballs or a pasta sample
Chicken carbonara ($5), Chicken piccata ($5), Spaghetti ($5), Penne ($5), Fettucine alfredo ($5), Double slice pizza – pepperoni or cheese ($3), Ziti ($5), Iced tea ($1.50)
$1 TASTE - 2 meatballs or a pasta sample
Chicken carbonara ($5), Chicken piccata ($5), Spaghetti ($5), Penne ($5), Fettucine alfredo ($5), Double slice pizza – pepperoni or cheese ($3), Ziti ($5), Iced tea ($1.50)
Filipino Store (Filipino)
$1 TASTE - Eggroll
Bihon or Filipino pancit ($3.50), BBQ pork on a stick ($2.50), Eggroll shanghai ($.50), Pork or chicken siopao ($2), Chocolate soup ($3.50), Filipino spaghetti ($3.50), Steamed rice ($1)
$1 TASTE - Eggroll
Bihon or Filipino pancit ($3.50), BBQ pork on a stick ($2.50), Eggroll shanghai ($.50), Pork or chicken siopao ($2), Chocolate soup ($3.50), Filipino spaghetti ($3.50), Steamed rice ($1)
Gazali's Mediterranean Food (Greek)
$1 TASTE - Hummus with pita
Classic gyro ($5), Spicy gyro ($5), Falafel pita wrap ($5), Vegetarian hummus pita wrap ($5)
$1 TASTE - Hummus with pita
Classic gyro ($5), Spicy gyro ($5), Falafel pita wrap ($5), Vegetarian hummus pita wrap ($5)
Hani's (Greek)
$1 TASTE - Gyro meat samples
Gyro ($5), Greek salad ($4), Baklava ($1)
$1 TASTE - Gyro meat samples
Gyro ($5), Greek salad ($4), Baklava ($1)
Indian Delights (Indian)
$1 TASTE - Butter chicken with basmati fried rice
Two samosas ($3), Beef vindaloo with basmati rice ($5), Butter chicken with basmati rice ($5), Vegetable chaat ($3), Mango paradise ($2), Lassi ($2), Masala chai ($2)
$1 TASTE - Butter chicken with basmati fried rice
Two samosas ($3), Beef vindaloo with basmati rice ($5), Butter chicken with basmati rice ($5), Vegetable chaat ($3), Mango paradise ($2), Lassi ($2), Masala chai ($2)
Iowa Dialog Center (Turkish)
$1 TASTE - Baklava
Gozleme ($3.50), Kofte & pilav ($5), Dolma ($5), Borek ($1.50), Zeytinyagli taze fasulye ($2.50), Karisik kizartma ($2), Kozlenmis sebze salatasi ($2), Patates salatasi ($1), Baklava ($1), Revani ($1.50), Kadayif ($2), Sekarpare ($1.50), Tavuk gogsu ($2.50), Turkish hot tea ($1), Turkish coffee ($2), Ayran ($1)
$1 TASTE - Baklava
Gozleme ($3.50), Kofte & pilav ($5), Dolma ($5), Borek ($1.50), Zeytinyagli taze fasulye ($2.50), Karisik kizartma ($2), Kozlenmis sebze salatasi ($2), Patates salatasi ($1), Baklava ($1), Revani ($1.50), Kadayif ($2), Sekarpare ($1.50), Tavuk gogsu ($2.50), Turkish hot tea ($1), Turkish coffee ($2), Ayran ($1)
Iowa Machine Shed (American)
$1 TASTE - Bacon-wrapped tenderloin
Tangy tenderloin ($5), Pork burger ($5), Pork tenderloin ($5), Apple dumpling with cinnamon ice cream ($5), Lemonade ($2), Hot apple cider ($2)
$1 TASTE - Bacon-wrapped tenderloin
Tangy tenderloin ($5), Pork burger ($5), Pork tenderloin ($5), Apple dumpling with cinnamon ice cream ($5), Lemonade ($2), Hot apple cider ($2)
KaleidoScoops Ice Cream & Java Joe's Coffee (American)
$1 TASTE - Ice cream
Ice cream ($3), Shaved ice ($5), Shakes or malts ($5), Smoothies ($5), Coffee ($2), Hot chocolate ($2.50)
$1 TASTE - Ice cream
Ice cream ($3), Shaved ice ($5), Shakes or malts ($5), Smoothies ($5), Coffee ($2), Hot chocolate ($2.50)
Karam's Grill (Moroccan)
$1 TASTE - Chicken and beef
Marinated chicken shish kabob ($3), Marinated steak shish kabob ($4), Marinated turkey shish kabob ($3), Chocolate covered strawberries ($3)
$1 TASTE - Chicken and beef
Marinated chicken shish kabob ($3), Marinated steak shish kabob ($4), Marinated turkey shish kabob ($3), Chocolate covered strawberries ($3)
L & L European Delight (Russian)
$1 TASTE - Sample of any menu item
Borsch ($4/bowl), Pelmeni ($5/bowl), Cabbage rolls ($2), Perogies ($3), Kvass ($1), Napoleon cake ($4), Raspberry cream roll ($3), Cream puffs ($1)
$1 TASTE - Sample of any menu item
Borsch ($4/bowl), Pelmeni ($5/bowl), Cabbage rolls ($2), Perogies ($3), Kvass ($1), Napoleon cake ($4), Raspberry cream roll ($3), Cream puffs ($1)
Los Primos Grill (Mexican)
$1 TASTE - Tortilla chips with assorted sides
Chicken fajitas ($5), Steak fajitas ($5), Chile verde ($5), Chile Colorado ($5), Southwestern chicken or steak with sautéed mushrooms ($5), Walking taco ($5), Jarritos ($2), Lemonade ($2), Primo punch ($2)
$1 TASTE - Tortilla chips with assorted sides
Chicken fajitas ($5), Steak fajitas ($5), Chile verde ($5), Chile Colorado ($5), Southwestern chicken or steak with sautéed mushrooms ($5), Walking taco ($5), Jarritos ($2), Lemonade ($2), Primo punch ($2)
Mean Bean Coffee Company (American)
$1 TASTE - Horchata
Chips ($.75), Panini sandwich ($5), Smoothies or shakes ($5), Hot cocoa or tea ($2-$3), Coffee drinks (hot & cold), Lattes, or Mochas ($2-$5)
$1 TASTE - Horchata
Chips ($.75), Panini sandwich ($5), Smoothies or shakes ($5), Hot cocoa or tea ($2-$3), Coffee drinks (hot & cold), Lattes, or Mochas ($2-$5)
Mi Ecuador (Ecuadorian)
$1 TASTE - Arroz con pollo
Arroz con pollo ($5), Hornado con menestra ($5), Bolas de verde con encebollado ($5), Llapingachos con mani ($5)
$1 TASTE - Arroz con pollo
Arroz con pollo ($5), Hornado con menestra ($5), Bolas de verde con encebollado ($5), Llapingachos con mani ($5)
Mr. Bibb's BBQ & More (American)
$1 TASTE - 2 oz. Red beans and rice with a catfish strip
Southern fried catfish filet sandwich ($3.75), Southern fried catfish strips ($5), Italian grinder or catfish grinder ($5), Breaded junior tenderloin ($5), Smoked brisket ($4.50), Smoked pulled pork ($4.50), Chicken Strips ($5), Six hot wings ($5), French fries ($2), Fried okra ($3), Mozzarella sticks ($3), Cheddar balls ($3), Red beans and rice ($2), Potato salad ($2), Cole slaw ($2), Lemonade or fruit punch (16 oz/$1.75 or 32 oz/$3)
$1 TASTE - 2 oz. Red beans and rice with a catfish strip
Southern fried catfish filet sandwich ($3.75), Southern fried catfish strips ($5), Italian grinder or catfish grinder ($5), Breaded junior tenderloin ($5), Smoked brisket ($4.50), Smoked pulled pork ($4.50), Chicken Strips ($5), Six hot wings ($5), French fries ($2), Fried okra ($3), Mozzarella sticks ($3), Cheddar balls ($3), Red beans and rice ($2), Potato salad ($2), Cole slaw ($2), Lemonade or fruit punch (16 oz/$1.75 or 32 oz/$3)
Nadine and Dad Bar-B-Que (American)
$1 TASTE - Pulled pork
Pulled pork sandwich ($5), Ribs ($5), Baked beans ($2)
$1 TASTE - Pulled pork
Pulled pork sandwich ($5), Ribs ($5), Baked beans ($2)
New Oriental Food Store (Laotian)
$1 TASTE - Egg roll or spring roll
BBQ pork or chicken steam bun ($2), Rice noodle soup or wonton soup ($5), Bogogi meat with kimchi and rice (combo) ($5), Three crab rangoon ($2), Snow cones ($1), Fried plantain (.$50), Taro or sesame cookies ($.50), Egg roll, crab rangoon and BBQ chicken on a stick (combo) ($5), Iced Thai tea ($2)
$1 TASTE - Egg roll or spring roll
BBQ pork or chicken steam bun ($2), Rice noodle soup or wonton soup ($5), Bogogi meat with kimchi and rice (combo) ($5), Three crab rangoon ($2), Snow cones ($1), Fried plantain (.$50), Taro or sesame cookies ($.50), Egg roll, crab rangoon and BBQ chicken on a stick (combo) ($5), Iced Thai tea ($2)
Number One Egg Rolls (Thai)
$1 TASTE - Sample of any item
Two egg rolls ($3), Three crab rangoon ($3), Five jumbo shrimp ($5), Pad thai ($5), Chicken fried rice ($4)
$1 TASTE - Sample of any item
Two egg rolls ($3), Three crab rangoon ($3), Five jumbo shrimp ($5), Pad thai ($5), Chicken fried rice ($4)
Papilon (Bosnian)
$1 TASTE - Sarma
Sarma ($3), Cheese or beef pita ($3), Cevapi ($3), Sataras ($3)
$1 TASTE - Sarma
Sarma ($3), Cheese or beef pita ($3), Cevapi ($3), Sataras ($3)
Paradise Today Espresso & Smoothies (American)
$1 TASTE - Raspberry tea
Smoothies ($4.50), Lattes (hot or blended) ($3-$5), Tea: Sweet tea, Raspberry or Peach ($2-$3), Steak & monterey jack cheesy potato bowl ($5), Chicken & cheddar cheesy potato bowl ($5), Veggie cheddar potato bowl ($5)
$1 TASTE - Raspberry tea
Smoothies ($4.50), Lattes (hot or blended) ($3-$5), Tea: Sweet tea, Raspberry or Peach ($2-$3), Steak & monterey jack cheesy potato bowl ($5), Chicken & cheddar cheesy potato bowl ($5), Veggie cheddar potato bowl ($5)
Pinoy Food & Asian Market (Filipino)
$1 TASTE - Any item except siopao
Pancit ($1.50), Lumpia ($1), Pork adobo ($2), BBQ pork on a stick ($2.50), Siopao ($2), Longanisa on a stick ($1), Tocino ($2), Steamed rice ($.50), Two entrees with rice ($5), Casava ($1), Calamansi soda ($1)
$1 TASTE - Any item except siopao
Pancit ($1.50), Lumpia ($1), Pork adobo ($2), BBQ pork on a stick ($2.50), Siopao ($2), Longanisa on a stick ($1), Tocino ($2), Steamed rice ($.50), Two entrees with rice ($5), Casava ($1), Calamansi soda ($1)
Premier Kettle Corn (American)
$1 TASTE - Kettle corn taste bag
Small kettle corn ($2), Medium kettle corn ($4)
$1 TASTE - Kettle corn taste bag
Small kettle corn ($2), Medium kettle corn ($4)
Pupusas de El Salvador (Salvadorian)
$1 TASTE - Rice, refried beans or a quesadilla
Pork and cheese or bean and cheese or cheese pupasa ($3.50), Cheese and loroco pupasa ($4), Spinach and cheese pupasa ($5), Tostada ($4), Salvadorian tamale ($3.50), Rice ($1), Refried beans ($1), Canoa ($4), Rice pudding ($1.50), Salvadorian quesadilla ($1), Combo - one pupusa (pork, bean or cheese) served with rice and beans ($5)
$1 TASTE - Rice, refried beans or a quesadilla
Pork and cheese or bean and cheese or cheese pupasa ($3.50), Cheese and loroco pupasa ($4), Spinach and cheese pupasa ($5), Tostada ($4), Salvadorian tamale ($3.50), Rice ($1), Refried beans ($1), Canoa ($4), Rice pudding ($1.50), Salvadorian quesadilla ($1), Combo - one pupusa (pork, bean or cheese) served with rice and beans ($5)
Saloo's India (Indian)
$1 TASTE - Samosa
Cutlet ($3.50), Vegetable biryani ($4), Samosa ($1) Saloo’s naan ( $1), Hummus ($5), Poorun ($1), Shahi tookray ($5), Kheer ($5), Goolab jamoon ($5), Koprah-ka-mitta ($2), Lentil soup with naan ($4), “Yet to be named soup” ($5), Papadum ($1), Lemonade ($1.50), Hot chai ($1.50), Refreshing mango beverage ($1.50), Brewed iced tea ($1.50)
$1 TASTE - Samosa
Cutlet ($3.50), Vegetable biryani ($4), Samosa ($1) Saloo’s naan ( $1), Hummus ($5), Poorun ($1), Shahi tookray ($5), Kheer ($5), Goolab jamoon ($5), Koprah-ka-mitta ($2), Lentil soup with naan ($4), “Yet to be named soup” ($5), Papadum ($1), Lemonade ($1.50), Hot chai ($1.50), Refreshing mango beverage ($1.50), Brewed iced tea ($1.50)
Shoosters Grill (American)
$1 TASTE - Lamb burger
1/3 pound lamb burger ($5), 1/4 pound hamburger ($5), Vegetarian burger ($5), Three baby brats ($5)
$1 TASTE - Lamb burger
1/3 pound lamb burger ($5), 1/4 pound hamburger ($5), Vegetarian burger ($5), Three baby brats ($5)
Suzette Homemade Candies (American Candy)
$1 TASTE - Taffy
Caramel apple ($3), Caramel stick ($1), Salted nut roll ($3), Jumbo snapper ($3), Fudge ($2), Assorted taffy ($4/bag)
$1 TASTE - Taffy
Caramel apple ($3), Caramel stick ($1), Salted nut roll ($3), Jumbo snapper ($3), Fudge ($2), Assorted taffy ($4/bag)
Taqueria Villa (Mexican)
$1 TASTE - Roast pork/Cochinita pibil
Rotisserie pork taco/Al pastor ($2), Grilled steak taco/Carne asada ($2), Roast pork taco/Cochinita pibil ($2), Tortas/ Al pastor, carne asada, cochinita pibil ($5)
$1 TASTE - Roast pork/Cochinita pibil
Rotisserie pork taco/Al pastor ($2), Grilled steak taco/Carne asada ($2), Roast pork taco/Cochinita pibil ($2), Tortas/ Al pastor, carne asada, cochinita pibil ($5)
Watch Out Bar-B-Q (American)
$1 TASTE - Beef and pork samples
Beef brisket sandwich ($5), Pulled pork shoulder sandwich ($5)
$1 TASTE - Beef and pork samples
Beef brisket sandwich ($5), Pulled pork shoulder sandwich ($5)
Yanni's Grill & Vineyard (Italian)
$1 TASTE - Bruschetta
Grilled Italian chicken sandwich ($5), Graziano sausage link sandwich ($5), Four pieces of bruschetta ($5), Homemade tiramisu ($5)
$1 TASTE - Bruschetta
Grilled Italian chicken sandwich ($5), Graziano sausage link sandwich ($5), Four pieces of bruschetta ($5), Homemade tiramisu ($5)
Yummy Churros (Mexican)
$1 TASTE - Regular churro
Plain churros ($2), Stuffed churros ($2.50), Empanadas ($2), Tacos dorados ($2), Beef tacos ($2), Rice horchata ($2.50), Lemonade ($2), Mexican hot chocolate ($2.50)
$1 TASTE - Regular churro
Plain churros ($2), Stuffed churros ($2.50), Empanadas ($2), Tacos dorados ($2), Beef tacos ($2), Rice horchata ($2.50), Lemonade ($2), Mexican hot chocolate ($2.50)
