In Memoriam: Ames Business/Restaurants

[Mr Janny]

It's probably been mentioned as couple times already in this thread, but Cafe Shi is the biggest restaurant loss in Ames of the last 20 years. Originally in campustown, but moved to Northern Lights. They had "international" cuisine, with an ever changing menu which included asian food, italian, Caribbean, American, Latin, and whatever the chefs felt like making that day. It was the kind of place to take your parents when they visited, or friends from out of town. I believe they closed due to the owner's poor health. Definitely a shame, because it was one of the best places in town.

 

[Cyismymonkey]

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FAC/FAW at Dugan's back in the 80s...

I lived right around the corner in second/third floor apartment a block from campus. Life was good.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

There was a group of "older" grad students and "younger" faculty/staff from my department that generally gathered there. The actual individuals rotated but there were some of us there every week.

 

[BCClone]

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I lived right around the corner in second/third floor apartment a block from campus. Life was good.

There was a group of "older" grad students and "younger" faculty/staff from my department that generally gathered there. The actual individuals rotated but there were some of us there every week.

The monkey chatting with the orangutan. Didn’t think you two species actually got along.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

The monkey chatting with the orangutan. Didn’t think you two species actually got along.

Eh...he's like a fourth cousin twice removed.

 

[Macloney]

I worked at O'Malleys as a cook and it the most fun i've ever had at a job. Sometimes at the end of the night the managers would say "everyone stop what you're doing!". Then they're bring 2 pitchers of beer into the kitchen and hand everyone a straw, split us into 2 groups and have a pitcher race. There were lots of other examples like that.

We used to party there quite a bit and the wait staff was very easy on my eyes around 99-01.

 

[urb1]

FAC/FAW at Dugan's back in the 80s...

What is FAW?

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

What is FAW?

Friday After Work (?)
When in summer school, we had TAC, WAC, RAC - remember ISU Thursday indication, and FAC.

 

[urb1]

I remembered FAC. It became became Happy Hour once I was in the working world.

 

[JP4CY]

It's probably been mentioned as couple times already in this thread, but Cafe Shi is the biggest restaurant loss in Ames of the last 20 years. Originally in campustown, but moved to Northern Lights. They had "international" cuisine, with an ever changing menu which included asian food, italian, Caribbean, American, Latin, and whatever the chefs felt like making that day. It was the kind of place to take your parents when they visited, or friends from out of town. I believe they closed due to the owner's poor health. Definitely a shame, because it was one of the best places in town.

OMG yes. They were at Davincis IIRC.

 

[diaclone]

There is a Minsky's just south of Country Club Plaza in KC. I'm pretty sure it's the same company.

It is.

 

[BCClone]

Friday After Work (?)
When in summer school, we had TAC, WAC, RAC - remember ISU Thursday indication, and FAC.

Mine were all ?DC. ? Stands for the day of the week.

 

[JP4CY]

Mine were all ?DC. ? Stands for the day of the week.

Dangerous Curves?

 

[JP4CY]

It is.

Yes by a breakfast place IIRC

 

[BCClone]

Dangerous Curves?

No. Big Earls then Blondies were there when I was. DC is during class. I got sidetracked easily.

 

[diaclone]

Yes by a breakfast place IIRC

Is the one south of plaza on Main St in KC?

I've been to the one on Main, and the one on Barry Rd and I-29, and there's another on Barry Rd east of the one on the interstate.

Minsky's is the best.........

 

[kirk89gt]

Don't forget the queso dip and chips that paired well the Margaretas on the rocks!

They had the best fire roasted salsa. Mrs. GT was able to get pretty close on their fajita marinade / recipe. Always a favorite!

 

[BryceC]

Cocost chinese right on Welch. Everything was 5.00 even when I was in college. The same guy that took the orders was there no matter what time of day. I can still hear the way he'd say "Cuuuurrrry chicken" like Steph just drained a three.

 

[KneeGusto]

Eateries:
DaVinci's Pizza Campustown. 292-3003. I remember the phone number 30 years later. Tell you somethin'?
Thumb's Up. Yep - used to be a restaurant. Pasta on Sundays. Loved it.

Drinkeries:
That Place. I still want a basket of peanuts and a cold pitcher.
Tradewinds. Potlucks, game watches, loud music, whatever. Always a good time.

Combined:
Dugan's Deli West Street. Awesome food, drinks, and bands.
O'Malley McGees South Duff. Great food, service, & drinks.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

What is FAW?

The students called it Friday After Class; we called it Friday After Work.