Portugal. The Man, Elle King to headline 80/35 this weekend

The music fest will feature Portugal. The Man, Elle King and Metric. The festival also will continue to feature local acts.

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How to get free McDonald’s fries on Saturday

National French Fry day is on Saturday and there are plenty of places in the Des Moines metro where you can get an order of french fries for free.

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Sambetti’s will reopen under new ownership

Sambetti's, a popular Italian restaurant in Des Moines, will reopen later this year and the new owner plans to carry on the previous owner's legacy.

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Burger Shed opens its doors Tuesday in Altoona

The ownership group behind Johnny's Italian Steakhouse and the Machine Shed say its new restaurant will welcome guests next week.

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PHOTOS: Burger Shed becomes the latest eatery to open in Altoona

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Des Moines’ Hiland Bakery to close at end of July

A Des Moines bakery that has been in operation since 1946 is closing at the end of July and faces an uncertain future as one of its bakers retires.

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Ankeny has two new global restaurants to try

Two new international restaurants have opened in Ankeny bringing global flavors to this fast-growing suburb in the Des Moines metro.

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Twenty One Pilots are coming to Des Moines

The popular music duo will bring their tour to Des Moines this fall.

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Requiem for Spike: The last Beetle brings memories of a first car

A red bug, country roads and a trip down memory lane on the eve of the last Beetle rolling off the assembly line.

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Your first look at a new Beaverdale eatery

This new neighborhood tavern in Beaverdale is serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and after school snacks in the former space of Chef's Kitchen.

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‘Baby Shark Live!’ to stop in Des Moines in October

Des Moines is one of 30 destinations on the first leg of the "Baby Shark Live!" tour. The show is based on the Pinkfong hit "Baby Shark."

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Iowans, sound off: Tell us what you love about your home state

Iowans are passionate about Iowa, that's no secret. We want to hear from you: What's your favorite thing about the state?

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The 41 restaurants Des Moines diners miss the most

After receiving more than 100 suggestions from readers, these 41 closed restaurants have been identified as the most iconic in Des Moines' rich culinary history.

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Enjoy a traveling cocktail party in Des Moines

The annual Summer Stir traveling cocktail party in downtown Des Moines has expanded to include both the Court Avenue District and East Village.

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Des Moines eatery named Iowa’s top-rated restaurant

The top-rated restaurant in Iowa has a pop culture theme, nearly 1,200 reviews on Yelp and is located in East Village Des Moines.

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New vegan restaurant opens in Des Moines

With sustainability at the forefront, this new vegan restaurant in East Village Des Moines offers vegan fast food like burgers, fries and sodas.

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Where to get Iowa sweet corn in Des Moines

Here's everything you need to know to get your hands on some freshly-picked Iowa sweet corn in the Des Moines metro for your weekend barbecue.

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Why are so many Des Moines restaurants closing lately?

The Des Moines metro lacks the population to support the number of restaurants that have opened in recent years, according to an industry organization.

New food court eatery opens in Valley West Mall

New food kiosk at Valley West Mall in West Des Moines offers falafel, shawarma, baklava and other homemade Mediterranean specialties.

Neil Young concert in Iowa too good to be true, staff advises

An arts nonprofit says Neil Young is supposed to appear at an event in Marion this summer. But his staff declined to confirm the event.

Argentine eatery in Windsor Heights relocating

The Argentinian restaurant was known for its tables equipped with mini-barbecues heated with wood embers and laden with meat and vegetables.

The inside scoop on a new Ankeny ice cream shop

A popular Indianola ice cream shop and metro ice cream truck has opened a second location this spring in Ankeny's Prairie Trail development.

Famed bike trail eatery closing after 41 years

The restaurant is a popular stop on the bike trails in Des Moines and it's known for its pizzas and homemade creamy Italian dressing.

Popular Nepali restaurant moving to Windsor Heights

The popular Indo-Nepali restaurant will move from the South Side of Des Moines to Windsor Heights. The projected opening date will be in October.

Five19 Restaurant and Bar closes in Johnston

The Johnston restaurant was open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, serving American classics like hand-battered onion rings and burgers.

Hagar’s Manhattan Grill closes in WDM

After four years, Hagar's Manhattan Grill in West Des Moines closed its doors permanently last week, according to a post on its Facebook page.

El Fogon’s owners expanding, opening Cantarito’s in Pella

The new Mexican restaurant is slated to open in late-July and has been posting sample pictures of margaritas and Mexican dishes on its Facebook page.

Village Inn in Johnston closes its doors

After 19 years of serving breakfast, lunch and dinner — and pie — in Johnston, Village Inn has closed its doors. Three others are left in the metro.

Gazali’s plans to stay put as Drake development looms

The recent announcement of a new construction project in the Drake neighborhood is leaving this popular restaurant feeling uncertain about its future.

50 Best Restaurants in Des Moines: 2019 edition

This list of 50 Best Restaurants represents everything we love about the diverse dining scene of Des Moines including local and international cuisine.

Star Trek fans gather for Trekfest 35 on Saturday, June 29, 2019 in Riverside, Iowa. The event featu

H’s Pho in Waukee is now closed after 5 years in operation

Vietnamese restaurant in Waukee serving pho, stir-fry dishes and spring rolls has closed its doors quietly after 5 years in operation.

Iowa sweet corn will not be ready for July 4

Backyard barbecues in the Des Moines metro will be lacking in Iowa sweet corn for Fourth of July week due to the cool, wet spring.

French restaurant Baru 66 closing after almost 10 years

After almost 10 years, the flagship French restaurant from David Baruthio is closing its doors to relocate to a downtown Des Moines location.

Folk duo trades coasts for Corn Belt

Bryan and Sarah Vanderpool, the husband-and-wife duo of folk band The Well Pennies, found a thriving arts scene in Des Moines, Iowa.

Find out what’s opening, closing across Des Moines

Keep up with restaurants and other businesses that are opening and closing in the Des Moines metro.

Two arts festivals take place this weekend

Both the Des Moines Arts Festival and ArtFest Midwest take place this weekend.

Here’s where to find boozy ice cream drinks

Here's where you can find creative, boozy ice cream concoctions in the Des Moines metro to help you cool off in the summer heat.

Barbecue restaurant continues to be closed

After the tragic and sudden loss of its owner, this beloved barbecue spot in the Drake neighborhood continues to be closed.

From the archives: Iowa hippies party at 1970 Wadena rock festival