{"id":76949,"date":"2026-11-04T11:28:37","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T11:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/76949\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T11:28:37","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T11:28:37","slug":"see-photos-inside-whatcha-smokin-bbq-brew-in-luther-iowa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/76949\/","title":{"rendered":"See photos inside Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew in Luther, Iowa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Oct. 12, 2026, 6:02 a.m. CT<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/92157402007-1007-whatcha-smokin-01.jpg\"  elementtiming=\"pg-lead-image\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page shows off a signature menu item on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page shows off a signature menu item on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/92157413007-1007-whatcha-smokin-02.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page poses in front of the restaurant on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page poses in front of the restaurant on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/1793791700_6_92157404007-1007-whatcha-smokin-03.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees pose for a photo on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees pose for a photo on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/92157414007-1007-whatcha-smokin-04.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/1793791701_222_92157415007-1007-whatcha-smokin-05.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page is pictured on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page is pictured on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/92157408007-1007-whatcha-smokin-06.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/92157406007-1007-whatcha-smokin-07.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/92157419007-1007-whatcha-smokin-08.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An employee of Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew serves food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>An employee of Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew serves food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/92157420007-1007-whatcha-smokin-09.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/92157416007-1007-whatcha-smokin-10.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/92157403007-1007-whatcha-smokin-11.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"People enjoy a meal at Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>People enjoy a meal at Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/92157405007-1007-whatcha-smokin-12.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/92157410007-1007-whatcha-smokin-13.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/92157412007-1007-whatcha-smokin-14.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page looks at pork belly on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page looks at pork belly on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/92157411007-1007-whatcha-smokin-15.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"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.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees and owner Gwen Page (center) show off one of the restaurant&#8217;s signature menu items on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/1793791714_423_92157418007-1007-whatcha-smokin-16.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew\u2019s Club House and Grain Bin seating area are seen on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew\u2019s Club House and Grain Bin seating area are seen on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/92157407007-1007-whatcha-smokin-17.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page shows the Grain Bin self-service area on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page shows the Grain Bin self-service area on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/92157417007-1007-whatcha-smokin-18.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page shows the restaurant\u2019s Iowa craft beer taps on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page shows the restaurant\u2019s Iowa craft beer taps on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/1793791716_512_92157409007-1007-whatcha-smokin-19.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page shows off the Club House on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page shows off the Club House on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/92157401007-1007-whatcha-smokin-20.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew employees prepare food on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. Nirmalendu Majumdar\/Ames Tribune Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew owner Gwen Page poses in front of the restaurant on Oct. 7, 2026, in Luther, Iowa. 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