Iowa man who sampled tenderloins in all 99 counties announces his favorite
February 14th, 2025 by Ric Hanson
DES MOINES, Iowa [WHO-TV] — An Iowa man went on a quest to find his favorite pork tenderloin in the state and now we know his top choice. JayJay Goodvin ate a tenderloin in all of Iowa’s 99 counties and documented his journey on his social media called “The Iowa Gallivant.” He revealed to WHO 13 News, Thursday, that his favorite tenderloin was located at The Landmark Bistro, a restaurant in Grundy Center, Iowa. Goodvin said the Landmark Bistro’s tenderloin was big, but not too big. He also praised it’s thickness, crunchy breading and seasoning.

Photo of some of the 99 tenderloins sampled by the Iowa Gallivant (from his Facebook page)
Goodvin also announced his next project called “99 Specials,” where he plans to travel around the state again and try a special in every single county. You can follow along on his journey on Facebook.