Juniper Moon brings elegance to Des Moines
As young men, the owners of Juniper Moon each had a favorite Des Moines restaurant, bar and place to hang out. Now they have their own bar that Des Moines [...]
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Posted January 13, 2016in Belly Up To...
Posted January 06, 2016in Belly Up To...
Drink Up Sports Bar wants to change the game
A bit of nostalgia and a lot of hometown love has become the start for Drink Up Sports Bar and the Urbandale community. Will Wynkoop and Mellissa Murphy opened Drink [...]
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Posted December 23, 2015in Belly Up To...
Bar top Burlesque meets L.A. at London Underground
One step into London Underground gives guests a feel of the dream that owner Jess Clyde set into motion nine years ago. The English-themed pub is decorated in British memorabilia [...]
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Posted December 16, 2015in Belly Up To...
Jasper Winery: a whole wine experience
A calm getaway can sometimes be hard to find here in Des Moines, but just a few blocks off Fleur Drive, Jasper Winery offers guests a break from the city [...]
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Posted December 09, 2015in Belly Up To...
A place for everyone
The recent renovation of a historic music venue has brought upon a new focus for Lefty’s Live Music. Shirts from every band to ever play at Lefty’s line the ceiling, [...]
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Posted December 02, 2015in Belly Up To...
A unique ride around town
Biking is often described as a hobby, a fun sport, or a way of exercise. But for Dave Welch and Mike Moreno, it has become much more than that. What [...]
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Posted November 25, 2015in Belly Up To...
For the love of Urbandale
Urbandale is home for The U Neighborhood Bar and Grill owners, Chris Van Horn, Jeremy Payne and Chris Lynch. They chose to let their ownership show that and much more [...]
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Posted November 18, 2015in Belly Up To...
Carbon’s footprint on Court Avenue
Six months ago, Chelsie Lyons opened her second bar, Carbon. Carbon has become a new and challenging adventure for Lyons, but one that she loves. “It’s the only thing I’ve [...]
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Posted November 11, 2015in Belly Up To...
Fox Brewing Co. sets itself apart
Des Moines has become a hotspot for the ever-growing micro-brewing community. To find success late in the game, a brewery must claim its spot in the growing list in a [...]
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Posted November 04, 2015in Belly Up To...
Five years’ difference for The Keg Stand
When owners Ryan Greening and Sarah Cattoor opened The Keg Stand five years ago, they had no idea how far their vision would take the bar. They began with only [...]
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