The Des Moines metro will see Indian, Italian, Chinese, mochi doughnuts, tapas, French-Asian baked goods, and more open this summer.

Rocket Fizz isn’t just a candy store – it’s a pilgrimage site for sugar enthusiasts throughout Illinois who willingly brave traffic on I-88 for a taste of childhood wrapped in colorful wax paper.

Rocket Fizz in St. Charles, Illinois is that childhood memory come to life – only better, because now you can drive yourself there without begging mom for a ride. The moment you spot that vibrant red ...