Country chic cocktails and cooking
According to Bridal Guide magazine, the No. 2 wedding theme for 2015 is “rustic chic,” while “flea market,” “country style” and “vintage living” are trending searches on the Better Homes [...]
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Posted July 29, 2015in Belly Up To...
Posted July 22, 2015in Belly Up To...
A true triple threat
There are usually three reasons people choose to go to a bar: 1. Food service. Often the most mentioned quality in a bar review, people choose going out over staying [...]
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Posted July 15, 2015in Belly Up To...
The new look is old-fashioned
It’s OK to miss the House of Bricks. It was a hot place with live music, open-mic comedy and poetry, trivia nights, full bar service and delicious food. It was [...]
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Posted July 08, 2015in Belly Up To...
Relaxing and dancing at Penoach Winery
A Friday night out can get expensive in a hurry, especially for large groups. First there’s the cost of dinner, then a few round of drinks, and if your group [...]
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Posted July 01, 2015in Belly Up To...
Mustang Grill: the perfect neighborhood hangout
The ol’ neighborhood bar just a got a little bit cooler. Mustang Grill has all the elements of a small-town hangout: friendly, community-minded owners; good food and reasonably priced beer; [...]
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Posted June 24, 2015in Belly Up To...
Above the call of brewery
What’s better than free craft beer after a bike ride? Raising money for charity and drinking free craft beer after a bike ride. Firetrucker Brewery is working to create community [...]
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Posted June 17, 2015in Belly Up To...
Float on up to Latitude 41 Bar and Grill
It’s June in Des Moines. That means it’s hot and humid, and that vacation cannot come soon enough. In the meantime, why not make a trip to Saylorville Lake for [...]
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Posted June 10, 2015in Belly Up To...
Going out and getting gator
If you’ve ever gone to a show near the Iowa Events Center, chances are you tried to find a local restaurant for dinner or a drink before the event. Buzzard [...]
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Posted June 03, 2015in Belly Up To...
Labor of love
If you’re in the Jordan Creek area looking for a place to grab a bite or knock back a great drink, look no further than Draught House 50. Sister store [...]
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Posted May 27, 2015in Belly Up To...
Talking is encouraged at this library
The Drake neighborhood is home to a number of bars and restaurants. Some serve as the college hangout, others as the family diner — but there’s one hidden gem on [...]
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