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BBQ and outdoor cooking supplies. Sauces, rubs cookbooks, etc. New and used bbq and outdoor cooking equipment and trailers.

11/05/2026

Under consideration for the Beef Buggy Las Cruces but bbq nachos will be on the menu at the Pit & Parlor Cafe. Lot to love about the Brisket Nachos being served at this very successful and popular BBQ Joint. See link in comments to see how they are made.

11/01/2026

Even though no Pit & Parlor Cafe launch until Spring, menu research and development will go on.

Today rooting for the KC Chiefs and cooking up a Hatch styled loose meat sandwich.

New Mexican twist on an old mid-west classic. The Maid-Rite loose meat sandwich with Hatch chiles. And no, it is not the same as a Sloppy Joe. No tomato sauce. Burger cooked down with onions, s&p, garlic powder, some fresh peppers, a little chopped tomato then added chicken broth and cook down till liquid is gone. Mixed in a little cheese, smothered with fresh roasted Hatch chiles. Can’t go wrong.

Some Fresh Chile products left in the market and are part of the year end gift grab. Which also includes the tail end of some rubs, sauces, etc. Clearing the shelves with the idea of starting fresh in the Spring.

We are in/out so anyone that wants to check out what is left probably best to text me (###-779-4038). Bring a box to load and take home to use and/or share with family and friends.

10/29/2026

Considering various options for the table and bench seating planned for the Pit & Parlor Cafe part of the Market. The bases for six 48 x 48 tables and twenty-four benches are in house. I went with Pipe Decor that we will clean up and paint black.

Several ideas of how to finish the tables including possibly producing epoxy table tops. Learning how and doing it has been on my bucket list for years. And we have some great opportunities to source what we need with places close by like Heartland Timber, LLC located in Grainger.

Shout out and big thanks to FlexiHauler Crew (Las Cruces, NM) for building the table and bench bases.

10/28/2026

For friends of the Market still plenty of free bbq products left. Just need to come for a visit. Clearing the shelves of products acquired this year to make space for new incoming products.

We are a big fan and Dealer for Croix Valley Food Products. All the products that they offer, produced in Hudson, WI, are outstanding. Lots to choose from and making choices are difficult. As a result, for over the winter, the Market will work with and offer the Gift Packs that have been carefully considered and put together.

Dale is delivering a FEC 100 to Brainerd, MN and will pick up our first order on his way back. Hudson is just east of the Twin Cities.

I will continue to take a look at gift packs offered by other Companies and will be bringing those in as we find them and make arrangements to purchase.

10/24/2026

The Olde Creamery ice cream now in the Parlor freezers. Including the flavor that was created for me. CyHawk which celebrates the team colors for both the Iowa State Cyclones and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Oreo Lemon Cookies provide the gold feature for both teams. Strawberry and Chocolate Swirl in a Vanilla Base provides the tasty representation for the other school colors.

As announced the Pit & Parlor Cafe won't launch until Spring, but there is hope for having the Parlor open over the winter. With the idea of selling ice cream by the Pint and having available baked goods, etc. produced by local Cottage Vendors. The thought is to do that on Saturdays. I just need to attract someone with the qualifications and desire to run the Parlor.

I continue on with my Food Research. For example this Chart that was posted today provides me with some information related to Hot Dogs. Some I already know about, but there are several new that I need to check out.

And I am finding The Hot Dog Cookbook to be a good read. Especially since included are chapters related to American Classics, International Styles and Wild & Original.

10/20/2026

Part of the overall plan is to have products available that are produced by Iowa Cottage producers. With that in mind we have picked up a quantity of Favored Cinnamon Rolls baked by an older couple who live in Lucas, IA. See link in comments.

I first had their cinnamon rolls when I purchased them at the Adel Farmer's Market. Delicious and nicely reviewed by those that we shared them with.

Quantity is limited, but we invite friends to come by and get a package. Offered freely on a first come basis to promote this Iowa produced product (Coal Miners) and our Pit & Parlor Cafe in progress project. Dale should be there with the rolls after 8.

10/18/2026

Moving the Gold Medal BBQ-Iowa building toward a combination of the Pit & Parlor Cafe and the BBQ Market has gone well. But still much to do before both can function as intended.

The Ice Cream Parlor will not open officially until Spring. But over the winter the plan is to have available The Olde Creamery flavors in pints. And possibly in the Parlor more sweet treats if products are available from local cottage bakers.

The Pit function will also not be officially launched until Spring. Even though the facility is progressing in that direction there is much to do before a Cafe can be opened. And some of that has to do with permits and licenses. Which often is a slow process.

The BBQ Market will be open over the winter on a limited basis. More on that to come later as we sort out how we can staff it.

We still have a great inventory of bbq equipment for sale at discounted prices. The best being all the Pit Barrel Cooker inventory at half retail price. I will continue to be a Cookshack Dealer, especially since Cookshack FEC equipment will be the equipment of choice for the Pit & Parlor Cafe. Available also several pieces of Lyfe Tyme offset smokers including a trailer unit.

We have tables and bench seating parts coming back from New Mexico for the Food Court (see link in comments). So this week on our list to do is to finish the Food Court and add tops and seating to the parts. So we will be there. Stop by if you want to see what is going on and pick up some bbq products at heavily discounted prices. Dale comes early Monday-Thursday and easy enough to text me (###-779-4038).

10/10/2026

Thinking about scoops at the Pit & Parlor Cafe. Scooped ice cream, scooped loose meat on a bun and now scooping a tasty filling into a tortilla cone. See link in comments.

10/09/2026

Once again timely and great job by Mike's Epoxy Floors LLC. More floor space getting finished for the Pit & Parlor Cafe project.

The new entrance into the building on the west is now constructed and ready for paint.

I am in the process of setting up the kitchen for what I see as an initial food menu. Loose meat sandwiches, hot dogs and some bbq. And will probably have some the The Olde Creamery ice cream on hand next week.

Research continues especially when it comes to hot dogs. I follow places all across the country like Dirty Franks, Columbus, Ohio. See links in comments.

Address

1205 Laurel Street
Dallas Center, IA
50063

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 2pm
Tuesday	10am - 2pm
Wednesday	10am - 2pm
Thursday	10am - 2pm
Friday	10am - 2pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+15157794038

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