Jun 29, 2012

10 things of Des Moines’ culture that did not exist when I made the transition from Rochester, NY to Iowa 5 years ago: 10) 80/35 9) Iowa Barnstormers (new team) 8) Dwolla 7) These restaurants: Django, Alba, Fong’s, Proof, or Zombie Burger. 6) West End Architectural Salvage 5) Startup City Des Moines 4) Pappajohn Sculpture Park 3) These...

Jun 28, 2012

The years long process of launching Exile Brewing Co. is nearing its end. The Fitch Soap Co. building (1514 Walnut Street), which was once a run-down and vacant warehouse, has been transformed into a modern-day brewery that beautifully displays its historical integrity. But while our project is complete and our team is ready to serve, our beer is still bubbling...

Jun 27, 2012

I’ve been to Zuzap now twice and I can thank a business client for the initial exposure to the restaurant that is themed “Thiland’s Street Vendor Food.” When I think of street vendor food, I initialy think of a little lesser quality cuisine. Yet, that is not the case at Zuzap, and honestly I am not sure why they even associate themselves with street...

Jun 26, 2012

The Rising Phoenix Theatre Company will perform the play Love, Loss and What I Wore at the First Unitarian Church of Des Moines, 1800 Bell Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. Performance dates are Friday and Saturday July 13 and 14 and Friday and Saturday July 20 and 21 at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, July 15 at 2:00 p.m. The production is made possible by a REACH grant...

Jun 25, 2012

If you’ve read our blog lately you’ve heard a lot about the Des Moines Social Club, which is because Shawn and I sit on the Board of Directors for the Social Club and, obviously, we are passionate about their mission. But, I wanted to take just a moment to look at the Social Club from a different angle on a day when the future of the Club will be greatly...