Grilled Picanha: Crispy Fat Cap, Wood-Fired
How to grill picanha (top sirloin cap) the Brazilian way: cut with the grain, salt only, render the fat cap first, sear hard and slice thin. Plus why picanha is...
This guide lists the grill, hearth and outdoor-kitchen stores we found in 3 Iowa cities, with each store's location and what it carries. Store stock, hours and addresses change, so call ahead before you visit.
If you would rather not shop in person, Arteflame ships its corten-steel fire pit grills directly to homes in Iowa. See buying an Arteflame in Iowa below.
Cities in this guide: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport
The Sear Makes the Steak, And Arteflame Makes the Sear
A typical gas grill runs cooler, so a steak needs more time over the heat before it browns. The Arteflame’s center grate reaches 1,000°F, so you get a deep crust fast while the inside stays juicy.
Grill stores in Des Moines
Des Moines has windy winters with freeze-thaw cycles that are hard on outdoor grills.
- Fireplace Superstore (10820 Douglas Ave, Urbandale): Hearth-and-grill showroom carrying Weber, Fire Magic and Big Green Egg alongside fireplaces.
- Cappel's Ace Hardware (5003 EP True Pkwy, West Des Moines): Stocks Traeger and Weber grills for same-day purchase; staff can answer basic setup questions.
- Home-center chains: Lowe's (Des Moines-area locations), Home Depot (Des Moines-area locations), Menards (Des Moines-area locations).
A 1,000°F Sear for a Steakhouse-Style Crust
The Arteflame’s center grill grate reaches 1,000°F, the kind of intense, direct heat steakhouses sear with, so you get a crisp crust while the inside stays as rare as you like it.
Grill stores in Cedar Rapids
- The Grill Works (763 8th Ave, Marion): Grill and smoker shop stocking Big Green Egg, Napoleon, Green Mountain pellet smokers and Gateway drum smokers, plus rubs, sauces and in-house repair.
- O'Donnell Ace Hardware (3825 Center Point Rd NE): Locally owned certified Weber dealer with a grilling section including Genesis and Spirit models; offers propane tank swaps.
Grill stores in Davenport
Davenport's Midwest weather can quickly rust thin grill metal.
- Home-center chains: Lowe's, Home Depot.
Buying an Arteflame in Iowa
Arteflame grills are round corten-steel fire pits with a solid carbon-steel cooktop ring. The center of the cooktop runs hottest and the outer edge cooler, so you can sear and cook gently at the same time while guests stand around the fire. They come in 20-inch, 30-inch and 40-inch sizes, plus a fire pit with cooktop. Arteflame sells direct and ships to your door; every grill carries a 3-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
Compare the models on the Arteflame store page, or browse grill stores in other states.
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Don't take our word for it; Arteflame has been featured in Forbes, Martha Stewart's blog, Barbecue Bible and FLOWER Magazine.
Steven Raichlen
Award-winning cookbook author
"It looks like a Claus Oldenburg sculpture. It functions like a wood burning grill & plancha. It's great for steak, fragile fish, veggies and everything in between."
Forbes
Business magazine
"The Arteflame will be the food and fun focal point of any backyard and is equally at home on a prepared surface or grass lawn."
Martha Stewart
Award-winning cook
"I love this grill - it's made of half-inch carbon steel and corten "weathering" steel with a cooktop that heats from the center."
Barbecue Bible
Barbecue & grill recipes
"If the mythic gods of fire had an earthy temple, the Arteflame grill could serve as its baptismal font. Its design, at once primeval and modern, symbolizes mankind's relationship with the awesome power of fire."
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Texas-Style Open-Fire Brisket: Seared & Wrapped on the Arteflame
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Render the perfect crispy skin with these Sichuan Peppercorn Duck Breasts, paired with a smoky, sweet, and spicy charred plum-poblano sauce.
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Grilled and Smothered Artichokes on the Arteflame
Tender artichoke halves charred over high heat and smothered in rich garlic butter and Parmesan cheese.
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Grilling Perfect Brisket on the Arteflame
Achieve a deep crust with this low-and-slow beef brisket recipe, utilizing natural heat zones for a perfect sear and incredibly tender finish.
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Grilled Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings on the Arteflame
Transform the trending crispy rice paper dumplings into a wood-fired masterpiece. Cooked on the Arteflame flat steel griddle for a shatteringly crisp crust and savory, high-protein filling.
