Beer is more than a beverage at Firetrucker Brewery
In case you have been living under a rock, craft beer is kind of a big deal right now. Breweries have been popping up all over the country, and Iowa [...]
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Posted September 03, 2014in Belly Up To...
Posted August 27, 2014in Belly Up To...
Malo: The ‘bad’ bar that’s really damn good
Naming a restaurant “bad” might seem like a strange way to start out a business, but for downtown Des Moines’ new Latin-inspired bar and restaurant, the name couldn’t be more [...]
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Posted August 20, 2014in Belly Up To...
Blue Moon Dueling Piano Bar: not your average live show
One piano is good. Two pianos are better. But two pianos, a drum set, maybe a guitar and definitely some comedic relief in the form of parodies and improvised songs? [...]
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Posted August 13, 2014in Belly Up To...
Hessen Haus proves glass shoes aren’t just for Cinderella
“Das boot! Das boot!” That’s the cheer of a group ready to take on the Haus Rules and share a glass boot full of beer. On the list of “Passing [...]
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Posted August 06, 2014in Belly Up To...
Wellman’s Pub and Rooftop offers the right space for all occasions
Every friend group needs a go-to spot outside of their living space. For the “Friends” crew, it was the Central Perk; for “How I Met Your Mother” it was MacLaren’s [...]
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Posted July 30, 2014in Belly Up To...
Barcadium travels back in time with vintage arcade games
Remember back when you and all your friends would hole up in somebody’s living room to play games and drink? There were good people, a variety of things to do [...]
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Posted July 23, 2014in Belly Up To...
Enjoy the Zombiance at Des Moines’ favorite horror-themed restaurant
Zombies started taking over pop culture with books, movies and video games a while ago, and they’ve maintained a strong following through the years. They’ve even spawned apocalypse-themed races and [...]
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Posted July 16, 2014in Belly Up To...
The LiFT — your community bar
Going out on a Monday or Tuesday night is distinctly different than going out on a weekend night. On the weekend, you want loud dance music and shots; barhopping is [...]
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Posted July 09, 2014in Belly Up To...
Trivia, big potatoes and even bigger drinks at Quinton’s
If you work downtown, you’ve likely taken a lunch break or two at Quinton’s Bar and Deli. And if, in fact, you have ventured to the popular sports bar on [...]
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Posted July 02, 2014in Belly Up To...
Ride over to Brewhouse No. 25 for games, fun and friends
Settled right next to a bike trail connecting to downtown Des Moines, Altoona’s largest outdoor beer garden is the new open-air hotspot in the area. Though it’s easy to find [...]
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