The building Raccoon rented is being converted into condos. It was an interesting setup that they had, I think the kitchen was actually in another building so it may have been 2 leases.
I think that the constraints of the business led to it's closing more so than the product.
Goodbye Raccoon River Brewery. Hello Bubba's....
http://bubbadsm.com/
His Southern concept Bubba — Southern Comforts opens in the former Raccoon River Brewing Co. space inside the Clemens Building at 200 10th St. in late spring.
The 5,300-square-foot restaurant takes over the same two-floor footprint Raccoon River once occupied from 1997 until it closed in March.
Diners won’t recognize the former space once it’s finished. The 120-seat restaurant plans to feature a huge lounge area with 40 seats split among upholstered furniture such as wing-back tufted arm chairs and high-top stools on the first floor, the centerpiece for conversation. The clubby feel of the room will remind guests of a smoking lounge with its selection of bourbons and ryes behind the bar
Sounds promising although this is a bit odd?
Diebel will have his own table in the front corner window near the entrance where he can hold court with a painting of his great grandmother in her debutante gown overlooking the room.
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/st...-brings-southern-cuisine-des-moines/75211146/
Last edited: