# Sandwich-Loving Blogs 'Des Loines' Pays Homage to the Best of the Best By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/des-loines References: [theworldsbestever](http://theworldsbestever.com/2010/05/03/a-website-dedicated-to-pork-tenderloin-sandwiches-in-western-iowa/) & [des-loines.blogspot](http://des-loines.blogspot.com/) 'Des Loines' chronicles one man's journey to find the best [pork tenderloin sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokestack-pork-mac-sandwich) in western Iowa. First off, I never knew that such a thing existed and now that I do, I want to get my hands on one. The sandwiches -- which consist of a breaded pork tenderloin which is deep fried and put between [two buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-dutch-bread) -- may not be a hit up where I am from, but evidently Iowa is ripe with places offering them. Check out 'Des Loines' by following the links provided. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pork Tenderloin Sandwich Craze:** Opportunity for restaurants and food trucks to capitalize on this new trend of deep-fried pork tenderloin sandwiches in national and international markets. - **Hyper-local Blogging:** Opportunity for bloggers to create niche content focused on the best dishes from specific regions or cities. - **Food Tourism:** Opportunity for travel companies to offer unique food experiences such as guided tours to find the best local food specialties like Iowa's pork tenderloin sandwiches. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Industry:** Restaurants, cafes, and food trucks can capitalize on the pork tenderloin sandwich craze by offering their own unique twist on the classic sandwich. - **Media Industry:** With the growing popularity of hyper-local blogging, media companies can create content that focuses on unique food specialties from specific regions or cities and create revenue streams from advertising. - **Tourism Industry:** Travel companies can take advantage of the food tourism trend by offering unique experiences focused on finding the best local food experiences, like Iowa's pork tenderloin sandwiches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hearty Midwest-Style Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-midwest-sandwich.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Sandwich Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-santa.md) - [Hefty Pork Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potbelly-cubano.md) - [Pope-Honoring Sandwich Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portillos-the-leo.md) - [Tender Roast Beef Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-beef-sandwich.md) - [Globally Inspired Sandwich Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pork-belly-banh-mi-sandwich.md) - [Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-bbq-pulled-pork-sandwich.md) - [Seasonal Roast Pork Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philly-roast-pork.md) - [Extra Cheesy Steak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-mac.md)