Restaurants
Savor the city’s finest with our spotlight on local restaurants serving flavors you simply can’t resist!

Spice, Sizzle, and Soul: Why Cool Basil is Clive’s Flavor Haven
If you’re a fan of bold flavors and a vibrant dining experience, Cool Basil in Clive, Iowa, is a must-visit.

Why SweetDudes is the Coffee Gem Des Moines Didn’t Know It Needed
SweetDudes in Clive should be your next coffee stop if you’re in the area. The name alone hooked me. How could it not? SweetDudes.

Top 7 Things Des Moines Is…
It’s hard to believe that I’ve been in Iowa for over four years now. I arrived from California after a trying day of air travel with my 6-month-old daughter in my arms, while my Iowa-native husband made the journey by car with our pets.

What Makes Me Happy: 7 Things I Love About Des Moines
When I was growing up, I would daydream of moving out of Iowa. To a big city or a foreign country. Somewhere exciting where there would always be something to do, but I grew to appreciate Iowa.

October Foodie Events
Scary suppers, mysterious culinary tours, and an eccentric food scientist haunt Des Moines this October. Here are a few October foodie events you might want to check out: