We’ve reviewed Uncle Wendell’s here before, back when he was in Sherman Hill. Technically he’s moved from downtown, but he’s close enough if you love BBQ. I know that lots of you do because last time I had about a dozen people email me and let me know that they went to his [...]

This is a two-part article, you’ll see the second part tomorrow. Both articles are entirely about this article in the Register highlighting Hubbell’s conversion of the Mitchell Transmission building into downtown’s newest place to live. This new place will be The West End Lofts, and the location (in my opinion) is pretty good….
As [...]

Were you one of the many wondering about Dos Rios? Just in time for weekend dining here’s a review done by our friends at The Des Moines Register.
Here’s a few highlights:
MENU: It’s as daring and seductive as a willful suitor, fearless in its quest to bowl us over. Tacos, chiles relleños and enchiladas share [...]

Also missed in the shuffle of this busy weekend that just past was the opening of downtown Des Moines’ newest restaurant. The place is called Dos Rios, and you can find it right by Spaghetti Works on Court Ave.
I’d like to add the new construction looks great! This place is a very nice [...]

The Des Moines Register has two reviews up for a couple downtown eateries. I’m going to put up the highlights and see if we can’t do a little better here.
First up, Gateway Market Cafe.
Not surprising this joint got rave reviews. I’m going to highlight the most important part, which those of you that [...]

Remember this article? Well, the Des Moines Register has finally made mention of KC BBQ’s burnt ends sandwich.

Q. What have been your best sellers?
A. “Our burnt ends sandwich has really caught on. It’s brisket that’s smoked two different times, so it’s in the smoker for about 20 hours. It’s got a potent smoky [...]

This week the Des Moines Register shares another great example of living downtown–this week in the East Village.  Follow the link to see every story they’ve covered as well!
Downtown Living Link

If you happened to see the Des Moines Register’s front page on Friday you no doubt saw that property assessments have gone up by 6.9%. We all know that now everyone is looking at a tax hike in their property taxes as well.
Property taxes are ridiculous already, so tax increases are never something to [...]

The Des Moines Register added another story this week to their series on living downtown.
This week focused in on some empty-nesters and Mulberry Lofts.
Here’s your link.

The Des Moines Register now has a weekly feature every Saturday that I’m sure the great folks that frequent this site would enjoy. They have quite a large article, with many pictures, featuring someone that lives downtown. They’ll talk about where they live, what they do, what they enjoy and the like.
These artitcles [...]