Posted January 01, 2025in Belly Up To...
One of West Des Moines’ newest restaurants is NOT a sports bar. At least that’s what it says on the back of the servers’ T-shirts. Take a peek into Shirley’s Bar & Grill, located at 9250 University Ave. in West Des Moines, where you’ll find a lively atmosphere, good food
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Posted December 04, 2024in Belly Up To...
At the HiFi Brew Lounge, a wall of records, stacks of albums, a disco ball and photos of musicians might signify a dance supper club where A-list celebrities drink martinis and mingle among humming background music. But wait. There’s more to the place than its music theme and drinks. A
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Posted November 06, 2024in Belly Up To...
From food-truck fare to a fusion of tempting bites, Roots95 in Johnston is a must-visit for foodies. Roots95 Craft Kitchen & Bar is located at 8705 Chambery Blvd. in the previous Wasabi location. The owner, Arturo Mora, named the place Roots95 after he immigrated to the U.S. in 1995. He
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Posted October 02, 2024in Belly Up To...
Order either caviar or cheese curds. Drink either Lua Brewing’s Time Eater, a triple hazy IPA, or a Hamm’s beer. Sit either on the expansive lively patio or indoors for a quiet vibe. Whichever options you desire, you can find them at Either/Or Eatery & Patio. Either/Or is located at
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Posted September 04, 2024in Belly Up To...
As Waukee’s population soars, residents eagerly await the newest business — and get ready for a night on the town. One new place, Merll’s Pub & Patio, opened in June and carries on a food and drink tradition established more than 50 years ago. Merll’s, located at 788 W. Hickman
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Posted July 31, 2024in Belly Up To...
A bar and restaurant opened just one year ago has quickly become a Valley Junction favorite. Bix & Co. Kitchen Sports Bar is located in a prime spot at the corner of Fifth and Railroad in West Des Moines. A brand new brick building complements the other vintage buildings in
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Posted July 03, 2024in Belly Up To...
When approaching 30hop at The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny, the colorful outdoor patio resembles a large downtown metro area. Maybe because, on the second story of the building, is a New York Life sign. Turning the corner, yet another patio provides both sun and shade options. Inside, the
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Posted June 05, 2024in Belly Up To...
The warm, relaxing atmosphere inside Francie’s Bar and Grill creates a vibe that makes customers want to settle in for a few hours, order another drink, and maybe even an extra appetizer. The friendly and knowledgeable staff makes the southside staple even more enjoyable and makes it easy to understand
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Posted May 01, 2024in Belly Up To...
As the Court Avenue district seeks solutions to revitalize the area, one restaurant – The Stuffed Olive — is eager to showcase its food and drink offerings. The Stuffed Olive, a martini bar and restaurant, found success just off Third Street — so much so that the owners were turning
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Posted April 03, 2024in Belly Up To...
You won’t find a teacher or students writing their ABCs at this charming, refurbished one-room schoolhouse in Cumming, but you will see a chalk board with available house wines and musicians singing tunes. The Middlebrook Mercantile owners opened in 2022 in downtown Cumming. For newbies to Iowa — yes, that
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