FOOD & DRINK
Taco Bell is leveling up Taco Tuesday with a new deal. All you need is $5 and an appetite
There’s a new way to celebrate Taco Tuesday and it already has an expiration date. Taco Bell announced a new special exclusive to Tuesdays: the $5 Taco Discovery Box. All you need to do is bring your wallet and appetite. ...
Kelly Clarkson's surprise donation will help Iowa family rebuild after fire destroys home
Iowans are making more appearances on this season of "The Kelly Clarkson Show." This week, a family from Norwalk who had experienced a recent tragedy got a surprise from the music star during her weekday talk show. The Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus appeared on an episode of the show...
Prom 2024 photos: See the best dresses and tuxedos worn by central Iowa high schoolers
Spring is here and it's prom season in central Iowa. Hundreds of teenagers will be wearing their best tuxedos and dresses in the coming weeks, hoping to enjoy a night that's always been a staple of the high school experience. Check below to see galleries from Des Moines Register photographers...
Architect: Oak Park restaurant warm, not intimidating
For nearly five months, an architectural team studied ways to include a century-plus old house in the design of a new fine dining restaurant planned along Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines. The house’s design, called American Foursquare, was popular between 1890 and the late 1930s and was similar to those...
Latin restaurant Malo has a new owner who will keep the margaritas and tacos flowing
Malo, the Latin restaurant in downtown Des Moines, plans to reopen under new management. The restaurant from Orchestrate Hospitality officially closes after business on Saturday night. Then new owner Todd Millang, who has been an investor in the restaurant since 2018, takes over. The restaurant will close until May 3, when it reopens after a deep cleaning, maintenance and repairs.
This Is Iowa: Triumphant and touching moments that have followed tough days
On this episode of This Is Iowa, we look at four Iowans who are lighting up the world around them with their passion, ingenuity, resiliency and compassion. In Story County, a farmer battling cancer came up with an inventive idea to help other farmers in physical therapy. Click here to see John Deere bring Brad Plunkett's dream to life.
Author Jodi Picoult, who has challenged Iowa’s book ban, is coming to Des Moines
Bestselling author Jodi Picoult will be in Des Moines in September, nearly one year after she and several other authors, Iowa’s largest teachers union and a publisher filed a lawsuit against the state. Beaverdale Books will host Picoult at the Franklin Center on Sept. 6, the bookstore announced on April 24. The event will...
Highly recommended: Strawberry shortcake season starts at the Latin King
Every year around this time, customers start calling Latin King to find out when strawberry shortcake season starts. And this year, the season kicked in three weeks early. “We have a huge following on it,” executive chef Zach Boals said. “People call at all hours to order it to go.”
New owner of Malo says loyal customers convinced him to keep the Latin restaurant open
DES MOINES, Iowa — The new owner of Malo downtown says loyal customers convinced him to keep the Latin restaurant open. Former owner Orchestrate Hospitality announced Malo's closing two weeks ago. “I love the space,” said new owner Todd Millang. KCCI caught up with Millang in front of...
An actor from Iowa is in the Tony-winning Michael Jackson musical coming to Des Moines
A cast member in the award-winning Michael Jackson musical headed to Des Moines at the end of April grew up in Iowa. Josh A. Dawson, who lived in Cedar Rapids from nearly birth until high school, plays two roles, Quincy Jones and Tito Jackson, in the Tony-winning production “MJ.” The musical comes to the Des Moines Civic Center from April 30 through May 5.
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend, including silent book club and a hike
👗 Dress for Success is holding a pop-up sale at Valley West Mall at suite #203. 10am-8pm Friday and 10am-6pm Saturday. 🤫 Read at Silent Book Club — a book club at Slow Down Coffee Co. where you don't have to talk to anyone! 6-8pm. Saturday. 🐤...
Rebecca Black, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' alumni to headline Des Moines Pridefest
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines' PrideFest is less than two months away and organizers with Capital City Pride have announced some iconic performances to look forward to. On Friday, June 7, PrideFest attendees can get down with queer pop singer Rebecca Black and "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Monét X Change.
Here are some of the pop-up dinners and food events coming to Des Moines this spring
Pop-up dinners present a fun way to try a special menu in an interesting setting. Some, like dinners with two-time "MasterChef" contestant Samantha Daily take place just once, while others on a farm with chefs such as Aaron Holt or Jacob Schroeder showcase farm-to-fork ingredients. Also note that this week marks the final night of Bamie's pizza at Gusto. Here's a look at upcoming food events that you should check out in the Des Moines metro.
Making mini beef wellingtons
It’s your chance to try the classic dish without committing to the whole meal. Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse Culinary Director John Leiendecker shares a new menu item: Mini Beef Wellingtons. You can find Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse in Des Moines, Altoona, and West Des Moines. For more information, visit johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com....
New chef blazes a trail at Trailside Tap
Chef Sydney Henricks has cooked up a delicious new menu at Ankeny’s Trailside Tap. (Photo: Trailside Tap) In March, chef Mike Holman forged a new path, shifting from uptown Ankeny’s Trailside Tap to downtown Des Moines’ Mulberry Street Tavern. In the process, he left some big shoes to fill. (See our write-up from 2021. Warning: It’ll make you hungry.)
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