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An Iowa Bar Has Been Named One of the Best in the United States
Can you imagine being hired to find the best bars in the United States? Doing nothing but traveling from state to state, sampling drink after drink, soaking in the atmosphere at some of the best watering holes this nation has to offer. The food journalists with the USA TODAY Network got together and compiled their knowledge and crafted a list of the USA TODAY Bars of the Year 2024, and one Iowa bar made the select list!
The hottest new restaurants that opened in the Des Moines metro: July 2024 version
Des Moines area restaurant fans love to know what's new, what's hot and what favorite chef just launched a second effort that should be tried. With that, the Des Moines Register updates its hot list, a look at some of the newest restaurants that diners can't get enough of. Here's a look at eight of the hottest...
U.S. courthouse annex in Des Moines expects restaurants, fitness club, other new tenants
The now-vacant U.S. Courthouse Annex on the banks of the Des Moines River is trading courtrooms for coffee shops. With the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and the U.S. Attorney's Office relocating to the new federal courthouse on the other side of the river, the government building will welcome new, commercial tenants. The 109,513-square-foot structure...
CITYVIEW’s 2024 Ultimate Place for Lunch
It goes by many names: lunch, brunch, brown bag, high tea, luncheon, nuncheon, dim sum, almoço, déjeuner, mittagessen, hirugohan, obiad and smorgasbord, to name a few. But what’s in a name? The things we call lunch today evolved from the Spanish word lonja, which meant “slice of ham.” That connection goes back to the 16th century and became the English “lunch” by the early 19th.
Snuggle up with Baby Goats: Cuddle Therapy Awaits at an Eastern Iowa Farm
Someone posted a meme on Facebook a while back asking what one thing makes you smile whenever you see it. The top-rated smiling event was seeing an animal with their head out the window of a car enjoying the ride. This seems like it would be kin to that, it just makes you smile.
Beloved Union Park Rocket Slide reopens
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Rocket Slide at Des Moines Union Park opened in 1971 during the height of the “space craze”. “This is the city’s oldest play structure and we’re excited to give it a new lease on life,” Parks and Recreation Director Ben Page said at Wednesday’s reopening. The playground has been […]
Conservation of the endangered bonobo
Did you know seven of our closest living relatives are located right here in Des Moines? No, it’s not your favorite uncle or grandpa. Instead, it’s bonobos — a great ape species. The apes are part of the Ape Initiative, a nonprofit located in Des Moines dedicated...
Comedian and Late-Night Host Shouts Out Iconic Iowa Store
Comedian and Late-Night Host Shouts Out Iconic Iowa Store. A comedian who is rapidly growing in popularity will be coming to Iowa in the fall. Taylor Tomlinson has quickly become a major name in the world of stand-up comedy. She released three Netflix comedy specials: Quarter-Life Crisis (2020), Look At You (2022) and Have It All (2024) all by the age of thirty.
Lucca finds its ‘sweet spot’
Lucca just turned 20 years old. It has nurtured some of the city’s very best chefs and restaurateurs. Owner Steve Logsdon brought David Baruthio (Baru66 and four other places) here from France when he opened. Derek Eidson (Django and Guesthouse Supper Club) followed him. Logsdon is a James Beard Best Chef Midwest semifinalist himself. His brother, Joe, who makes Lucca’s bread, is a James Beard National Best Pastry Chef semifinalist. Steve began his career in a similar incubator for talent. He worked the kitchen with George Formaro and Chuck Fuller at Mike Lavalle’s City Grille.
Best things we ate in Des Moines in July, from burrata to pork rolls at the Iowa State Fair
Des Moines has its share of excellent food available from fancy dishes at upscale restaurants to comfort food favorites and everything in between. While our guide to the essential restaurants can set you in the right direction, sometimes you just need to rediscover an old favorite restaurant, or try something new. Here, find out about the best dishes we ate in July at restaurants across the Des Moines metro, plus dishes you should try at the Iowa State Fair. ...
Protesters cry fowl at Des Moines City Council plan to make owning roosters illegal
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new proposal by the Des Moines City Council is ruffling some feathers. People gathered outside City Hall Monday morning, including some who brought their chickens. They want the city to keep its chicken ordinance that allows people to raise chickens and other poultry on their property.
Barry Manilow looking forward to 'saying goodbye' before last Des Moines concert
Barry Manilow is saying goodbye to Des Moines as he marks the end of his touring career. But he wants to emphasize to fans: He is not saying goodbye to performing. Iowans have one last chance to see him on tour in Des Moines on Aug. 1 for "The Last Des Moines Concert." After that, Iowans may have to travel to Las Vegas to see the 15-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and musician. ...
At the Art Center, an artist, journalist and activist examine race in Iowa’s past and present
From left: artist b. Robert Moore (photo by Andrew Sans), journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones (photo by Jason Hill) and regenerative land sculptor and activist Jordan Weber (photo by Andre D. Wagner) The local artist b. Robert Moore’s current exhibition in the Des Moines Art Center’s annual Iowa Artists series is like...
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