February 24, 2016 by justin
in Food Dude
Many places in town think lunch is not worth the effort or cost. When Alba owner Jason Simon opened Eatery A, he said the main lesson he learned at his first restaurant was about being open for lunch. “Once you do it, you are stuck. Your customers depend on it.
Read More →Paul Kalanithi’s memoir, completed and published posthumously, is an eloquent and thoughtful reflection on what makes life meaningful, purposeful and worth living. In May 2013, Kalanithi, 36, was about to complete 10 years of rigorous training as a neurosurgery resident at Stanford and was preparing to entertain top offers in
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February 24, 2016 by justin
in Belly Up To...
Location, location, location. When buying a home or property, location is the most important factor, according to some. Apparently that applies to bars, too. 300 Craft and Rooftop chose the third floor of the 300 MLK complex due to the availability of a patio, but also the great view it
Read More →Sen. Charles Grassley now claims that President Obama shouldn’t have a hearing on his Supreme Court nominee in the final year of his presidency. Eight years ago, Grassley expressed a totally opposite opinion in regard to confirmations during the final year of a president’s term. Here’s Grassley’s statement in 2008,
Read More →If you thought family life would slow Nate Logsdon down, you were sadly mistaken. The Ames native has brought his boundless energy and positive attitude to everything he does, which has included fronting the band Mumfords, his own solo music, booking shows for DG’s Taphouse, co-founding indie label Maximum Ames
Read More →West End Architectural Salvage is opening a second location at the West Glen Town Center in West Des Moines. The unique retailer of architectural salvage objects and re-purposed furniture is known for its custom-designed conversation pieces and interior designs. The store will attempt to duplicate the same look, feel and
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February 24, 2016 by justin
in Joe's Neighborhood
“You’re certainly not cool enough to go in there.” I knew that, even without the helpful observation of my wife. I wasn’t at 16, and I’m certainly not at 61. If coolness is the test, I am always good for the overall curve. But here I am, walking past Mars
Read More →Think you’re funny? Send us your best caption… Email to: celeste@dmcityview.com This week’s winner: “Chernobyl lab rats.” – Dave Gigstad Runners up: “Ashes, ashes, we ALL fall down” – Jeni N. “When Rowdy Rondaroo Rousey entered the octagon cage, everyone else just fell down to avoid being knocked down.” –
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February 17, 2016 by justin
in Cover Story
Our readers have voted. The ballots have been counted. Some favorites continue to dominate. Some newcomers pull off upsets. See a list of all the champions here. Dear reader. This edition is all about you. For a couple of decades now, we’ve asked for, and received, your opinions on who
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February 17, 2016 by justin
in Belly Up To...
The sign above the red brick building features a shapely dame who is scantily clad, impossibly proportioned and wearing a sailor’s cap atop her flowing blonde locks. She’s rocking high heels, sporting short shorts with a blue kerchief tied around her neck. The animated image leans flirtatiously against a three-olive
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