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  1. capitalcityguy

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

    Yes, they sold Mullets. Not sure of the reasoning. I do remember when they opened it it was in partnership with a few long term employees. Maybe the employees eventual bought them out?
  2. capitalcityguy

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

    I forgot about The Chicken! I like that because it is on the Great Western Bike Trail. Not sure I'd ever have reason to drive to it though. Good place.
  3. capitalcityguy

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

    Actually, I don't think that occurred until maybe 5 or 6 yrs later. They were truly pioneers in the wilderness. Back then Baldwin (who is now heavily invested in downtown establishments) was making a killing with Drink and other bars out in Clive, these guys were bucking the trend well...
  4. capitalcityguy

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

    I think the Royal Mile will always be my favorite. Just so well done. Love the atmosphere. I think that is why Skol was disappointing to me. Everything about the decor seemed half assed whereas the Mile it seemed like they worked to get every nook and cranny perfect. Looking at their...
  5. capitalcityguy

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

    Yeah....I heard that too. I think he said a few months after opening their revenues dropped by half or something. I do remember at first they tried to be authentic to British Pubs and only served food upstairs. I"m guessing once they relented on that and allowed food services in the entire...
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    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...
  7. capitalcityguy

    Vikings fans...

    I grew up a HUGE Tommy Kramer fan. But yeah...dude had issues and when you see him today, no doubt he hasn't aged well. One of my favorite memories as a kid was the Howard Cossell MNF halftime highlight call of the Hail Mary pass to beat Cleveland to make the playoffs. "...now we go to...
  8. capitalcityguy

    Iowa off the beaten path

    Yeah...this was probably most accessible to you given where you were coming from, but even City Beach (which is right off of downtown....and not as big) is busier than Macintosh.
  9. capitalcityguy

    Iowa off the beaten path

    FWIW....State Beach on south shore is much larger and attracts many more people than McIntosh.
  10. capitalcityguy

    Iowa off the beaten path

    I've only been to Okoboji once, so hard for me to make an assessment on which area is "wealthier". All I know is that Clear Lake seems to attract its share of "wealth" from central Iowa. Ruan's summer home is there, Kingland (i.e...Kingland Capital on Lincoln Way, Ames) has their summer...
  11. capitalcityguy

    Iowa off the beaten path

    The Kite Festival is really cool. I actually know the couple that created this and put it on each year. They featured last year's event on CBS This Morning: https://www.cbs.com/shows/cbs-sunday-morning/video/RInWHAtxEq5mTwQ3DtyirH0pguYKrMTE/go-fly-a-kite-/ That said, I'd gently push back...
  12. capitalcityguy

    Supervisor Stensrud

    Pat on the back to you! Now fill us in on who's comment you were actually addressing because I don't see anyone making any comments to the counter.
  13. capitalcityguy

    Supervisor Stensrud

    hummm....why post this to the forum? I mean....can we let the former Cyclone great work on his personal demons without making it a forum topic? I don't understand the motivation to post this.
  14. capitalcityguy

    Tyrese out for the year

    Why even pay attention to college basketball if you disrespect and devalue it this much?
  15. capitalcityguy

    Starting Lineup Post Halliburton?

    Feel bad about the situation. Should give some young guys some much needed minutes. I guess the sliver lining from a fan base perspective is that it isn't a huge hit to everyone's expectations for the remaining last part of the season/post-season as that had already been written...
  16. capitalcityguy

    Men’s Health Doctor - Des Moines

    I started going to annual checkups/physicals when I turned 40. Dr Sean Cunningham was recommended to me by a co-worker and I've been very pleased with him. If you work downtown DSM, very handy...
  17. capitalcityguy

    Can we put this to bed?

    He is misguided with his take possibly, but how is what he said trolling??
  18. capitalcityguy

    Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh

    The Market Grille is a failed concept. I think they all have either closed or will soon. I know the one in the downtown Hy-Vee is going to be a Wahlburgers soon.
  19. capitalcityguy

    Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh

    Walmart - where you go when you need a self esteem boost. hummmm....maybe I"m not such a loser after all. I mean...look at these people!
  20. capitalcityguy

    Salon/Barber Etiquette

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