Next time you fly over Des Moines, just take a stop here. Snarky, simple and fabulous apparel.
Bring back your empty bottles, and get a discount on your olive oil or balsamic vinegar refill.
Since 1974, Bargain Basket Thrift Shop has served as a major fundraiser for the Junior League of Des Moines supporting programs that serve the local community.
IMO, a real hidden gem in the E. Village. Fantastic posters, prints and great gift ideas. You won't find the stuff they have hear anywhere else!
One of my absolute favorite places in Des Moines. If you love design, paper or anything pretty, check out Ephemera. The owners are super sweet and have beautiful products.
Cheap spices in bulk - not to mention any other oriental ingredient you could possibly want. There is an additional $1.00 charge for using a credit/debit card there.
Really great food. The gnocchi was so good! Ordinary dishes made with extraordinary flair. However, it takes a LONG time for this food to arrive at your table. And double check your order!
Located in the State Historical Building, Cafe Baratta’s is a quick stop for a quick liquid pick-me-up while you stroll through the Iowa Historical Museum’s many exhibits.
AJ’s looks like any other bar, until the big beer cooler catches your eye. Stocked with 61 different cans and bottles (plus 5 on tap), AJ’s has a much broad selection: http://dmreg.com/NEOt0N Mehr erfahren.
Try the chicken pesto sandwich or a fresh, delicious salad in a pleasant atmosphere for lunch. Mehr erfahren.
Try the spinach and ricotta pasta, rigatoni cooked al dente, sprinkled with ricotta, tossed with sauteed spinach, then covered in a light marinara. It's earthy but not too hearty, great for lunch. Mehr erfahren.
Surprisingly reasonable lunch prices, utilizing many local ingredients. Try the spinach salad- red onions, strawberries, walnuts, chevre and white balsamic vin, as well as the caprese sandwich.
From 3 to 7 p.m. daily enjoy $3 domestic Big Girl beers (23-ounce mugs) or $4 for premium beers, $5 Big Girl well mixers and half off chips and salsa, spinach dip and chili con queso. Mehr erfahren.
Zombies feast on more than just brains. Limp on over to this unconventional eatery, where you can sample a long list of gourmet burgers and visit the drink lab. Just watch your head.
Great spot in East Village for coffee. The Bean attracts plenty of regulars for quick meetings, study groups and to catch up on work. http://dmreg.com/yfy2iX Mehr erfahren.
