Posted March 18, 2015in Belly Up To...
As a kid, it’s safe to say that, for many of us, our favorite part of dinner was the dessert that followed. Whether it was a piece of cake, a bowl of ice cream or even just a regular chocolate chip cookie, that sweet promise of sugar gave us the
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Posted March 11, 2015in Belly Up To...
With so many bars participating in the Court Avenue Official Block Party to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, it’s hard to know where to go. They all open early, most offer special Irish foods, and each bar offers some sort of unique drink special. But where’s the best place to go?
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Posted March 04, 2015in Belly Up To...
Most bars have a whiskey sour, and some have their versions of a Moscow Mule. Going out with friends and family is fun, but things start getting static and boring when you frequent the same places that offer the same beer, the same cocktails, the same wine — the same
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Posted February 25, 2015in Belly Up To...
Most everyone loves a good night out, as it’s usually great to have dinner with friends and hit the bars for drinks. Inevitably, those drinks turn into several rounds and, hey, why not a round of shots for the table, too? At the risk of sounding like the classic MasterCard
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Posted February 18, 2015in Belly Up To...
The 1920s was an era that continues to fascinate most people, and quite frankly, it’s hard not to be fascinated by it. A new woman emerged, with bobbed hair and shorter dresses. Women adopted a newfound sense of independence when they were allowed to work white-collar jobs and vote. The
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Posted February 11, 2015in Belly Up To...
Valentine’s Day is the same old song and dance every year. The only difference is the inflated price for wine and chocolate. The only people around, it seems, are blissfully happy couples and woefully single ex-couples. There is one place the people of Des Moines can go this weekend to
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Posted February 04, 2015in Belly Up To...
What makes a bar truly amazing? Is it the atmosphere or the huge pool table? The great DJ or the glowing dance floor? For most, it’s probably a combination of these. But what really sets a bar apart is the combination of fantastic food and even better beer. Hidden just
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Posted January 28, 2015in Belly Up To...
Jordan Creek Town Center isn’t just a place that people visit once or twice. People flock to the area for work, for restaurants and good food, and in most cases, shopping — and lots of it. But after a while, it’s nice to partake in something other than Panera Bread,
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Posted January 21, 2015in Belly Up To...
In order to be classified as a first-rate dining locale, a Mexican restaurant must have two things: warm, fresh tortilla chips served with a deliciously spicy salsa and queso combo — and kickass margaritas. On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina in West Des Moines offers both, not to mention
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Posted January 14, 2015in Belly Up To...
Think about how many times you’ve sat down at a restaurant and your server asks you for your order and you reply with “everything.” Or you’re looking at a drink menu and you can’t decide between five different wines that sound perfect…or maybe you want a cocktail? Then after your
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