Oct. 12, 2026, 6:02 a.m. CT

Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page shows off a signature menu item on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page poses in front of the restaurant on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees pose for a photo on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page is pictured on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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An employee of Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew serves food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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People enjoy a meal at Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page looks at pork belly on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees and owner Gwen Page (center) show off one of the restaurant’s signature menu items on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew’s Club House and Grain Bin seating area are seen on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page shows the Grain Bin self-service area on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page shows the restaurant’s Iowa craft beer taps on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page shows off the Club House on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.
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