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  1. capitalcityguy

    Early Open Sports Bars for 10/06 Vikes/Jets game in London?

    Unless you are in the Twin Cities or NY, you need NFL Network to watch the Jets vs Viking's game tomorrow (Sunday, 10/06) game in London. Kick is 8:30am. Anyone have any knowledge of sports bars in Des Moines metro area that will be open Sunday morning to show this game? Trying to avoid...
  2. capitalcityguy

    Full Court (Im)Press: Restaurant Group Crushing It in Tough Times

    I thought this was an interesting story by Andy Fales on the Full Court Press guys...e.g....Royal Mile, Fong's. El Bait Shop, etc. etc.etc. They have definitely made their mark on the metro DSM restaurant/bar scene. I can remember when they opened the Royal Mile at the time when 4th St just...
  3. capitalcityguy

    Advice from those who have sold tix on Stubhub, Vivid, etc...

    I have both bought and sold tickets on both Stubhub and Vivid so I understand how they work from both sides. One thing I've always wondered about however. I've always been afraid to list the same set of tickets for sale on more than one site at a time. My concern: What happens if I get...
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    Viking-inspired pub opening in East Village Des Moines on July 31

    Looking forward to this! https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2019/07/26/skol-vikings-nordic-bar-east-village-des-moines-opens-july-31-mead-roast-meats-beer-tacos-near-me/1836730001/?fbclid=IwAR3O4Q2yGEFb0pj6OeozQB5nHPIamDmpieDCEb7cL0a5np5PcwDYrImYpwc
  5. capitalcityguy

    State of Iowa rejected vanity license plates

    OK...this could be fun. The Register has a link to the database of all the rejected personalized license plates people have requested and been denied by the IA DOT. Haven't looked long, but here is a couple examples: 1BADMF 1HODOWN...
  6. capitalcityguy

    Principal Financial Group to acquire large chunk of Wells Fargo business

    This is a big deal for this Des Moines based company. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/principal-financial-to-acquire-wells-fargos-institutional-retirement-business-for-12-billion-2019-04-09?mod=newsviewer_click
  7. capitalcityguy

    'Coming to America' sequel set for 2020 release

    This has disaster written all over it, but as a fan of the original with its many quotable one-liners, I have to admit I'm intrigued at some level. https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/12/entertainment/coming-to-america-2020-sequel/index.html "What is that....velvet?"
  8. capitalcityguy

    Smash Park

    Heard a lot about this place, haven't checked it out. Anyone been there? What did you think? They must be doing well as it sounds like they are adding a 2nd metro location somewhere downtown called Smash Park Social. Smaller footprint but will include "Duckpin Bowling"...
  9. capitalcityguy

    Metros with "Most Six-Figure Earners" - DSM #17

    Thought this was interesting. Always good to offer ISU alums opportunities close to the university as possible. Only 4 cities listed in the Midwest: Minneapolis (top ten), Madison #16 followed by Des Moines, and then Chicago at #23. Full article...
  10. capitalcityguy

    2 Breweries to open downtown (DSM) in 2019

    The head brewer from Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City is moving to Des Moines to open brewery/tavern near Sherman Hill. http://iowabeerblog.blogspot.com/2018/12/des-moines-may-get-new-brewery-but-its.html?m=1#.XAtFc6PP1Q8.twitter 1717 Brewery on E Court Avenue should be opening before too...
  11. capitalcityguy

    Sending love from Chicago: Des Moines, you're da best

    Wow...you couldn't pay a PR firm to create a better story to tell about Des Moines than what this parent of an ISU grad has to say about his experience in DSM. This is gold...
  12. capitalcityguy

    Des Moines removing one-way streets, adding bicycling infrastructure, walkability

    I realize many do not bike and some only think of biking in terms of trail riding. However, for those like me who see it as a viable and many times preferable alternative to traveling by car, this is exciting news...
  13. capitalcityguy

    Millennials are killing chains like Buffalo Wild Wings and Applebee's

    hummm...I'm not too proud to eat at either of these places on occasion, but always annoyed at the knowledge that many people won't step inside a restaurant unless it is some highly marketed, safe, national chain (thus hurting local restaurant scene). While I'm too old to be a millennial (so...
  14. capitalcityguy

    NBA-D - Iowa Energy to get new name

    I'm putting this in OT vs Pro forum as this is probably more a Des Moines interest discussion vs pro sport/NBA. Admins feel free to move if you don't agree. Looks like all the big dogs will be in Des Moines for the announcement. Pretty cool but can't help but think how much of a bigger deal...
  15. capitalcityguy

    Embeds - filmed in and around Des Moines and Iowa

    I remember hearing something about this and also seeing camara crews downtown periodically...don't know much else. Always interesting to see familiar landmarks. Trailer:
  16. capitalcityguy

    Maximum Crispness in Pork Cracklins! Wow....

    ...didn't see this coming... UPDATE: Prairie Meadows will keep its tax-exempt status
  17. capitalcityguy

    Hy-Vee (aka Big Four) Classic Tix now on sale to public

    Just grabbed a couple. Still have lower level seats left, but guessing not many left based on where my "best available" seats ended up being. Here's link...
  18. capitalcityguy

    "Lewdest" town names in Iowa...and US

    The Register picked up on an internet article listing the "lewd-sounding" town names in the US. Pretty funny (especially if you are 12 ;) when you scan the country to see selections from each state. I think Iowa represents well although someone needs to tell both authors that Beaverdale is a...
  19. capitalcityguy

    3 DM Breweries begin canning beer

    Exile, Confluence, and Firetrucker. Also, Confluence is really expanding their space and going all out to cater to the nearby bike trail. Cool plans. Register article with video: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2016/09/16/3-des-moines-breweries-ready-sell-can/90367594/
  20. capitalcityguy

    Register: The 15 biggest restaurant and bar openings in Des Moines this fall

    Pretty good rundown of what is coming down the pike for those brave enough to venture beyond BWW, Applebees, and Texas Roadhouse (disclaimer: just cause I bash them and prefer local, doesn't mean I don't hit the national chains once-in-awhile too): Full article...
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