La Quercia

Meat packer · Norwalk

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Where Chefs Go: Des Moines, Iowa

"On your way out, Nahabedian recommends visiting Herb and Kathy Eckhouse’s La Quercia, a 20-minute drive south of the city in Norwalk, for “the stunning array of prosciutto and local ham sausages and products being made,” and The Cheese Shop of Des Moines for a quick cheese board, melt or toast." - Marguerite Imbert

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/travel/where-chefs-travel-des-moines-iowa

400 Hakes Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211 Get directions

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