Restaurant Changes in DSM

[capitalcityguy]

Never even made it over to Prime Land and Sea. Baruthio's restaurants range from good to excellent (Blue Tomato was a total misfire), but they aren't marketed very well. Saison Kitchen and Pub in Windsor Heights is a well kept secret. But if they don't start getting more traffic there then I won't be surprised to see it on the 2018 list of closures.

As for Prime Land & Sea, Baruhthio had two different spots lined up initially in historical buildings downtown that he intended to go into but then for reasons only known to him, he settled on 8th St in W DSM....aka....the hot restaurant street....circa 1992. It is kinda funny as I made a comment on Facebook (on a DM Foodie's page) shortly after the restaurant closing about the questionable location choice and my comment was liked by one person -- Baruththio.

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[BillBrasky4Cy]

That whole company has made some odd decisions.

Taking the busiest patio spot in the city and rebranding it (Saints on 50th to taco hangover)
Opening up mavericks near jordan creek, switching it into a saints (which likely caused confusion with 2 Saints a couple miles from each other in WDM). Eventually when that failed, switching into a short lived bbq place for a bit.

Saints seemed like it had a good thing going for awhile there, but now theyre down to beaverdale and waukee.

I'm sure there are numbers reasons they did so, but from the outside its a good amount of turnover.

I live really close to the WDM Taco Hangover/Saints. For the last year that it was Saints their business had really died off and I have no clue why. The patio was still busy in the summer but that isn't going to pay the bills.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

Don't forget the most amazing Maid Rite of all-time. At least according to the folks who are from there...like my wife. It's a loose meat trash sandwich, it isn't rocket science.

The best loose meat sandwich in the state is at the Miles Inn in Sioux City.

 

[JP4CY]

The best loose meat sandwich in the state is at the Miles Inn in Sioux City.

That’s funny but the correct answer is Bobs in LeMars.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

That’s funny but the correct answer is Bobs in LeMars.

Bobs is solid but the Charlie Boy at the Miles Inn is frickin special.

 

[Brentwood]

My wife and I live in Altoona and used to frequent Jethro's. Maybe its just the Altoona location, but it is apparent with the number of locations they have tried to streamline things. I understand why they are doing it so that all of the locations are the same, but it has really put a hit on the quality in my opinion. The last couple of times I have been the the food has been sub par compared to what made Jethro's good in the past.

#MakeJethrosGreatAgain

 

[nwiafan]

Bobs is solid but the Charlie Boy at the Miles Inn is frickin special.

Two Charlie Boys' and a schooner is a great Friday lunch!

 

[Knownothing]

I went to Zombie burger in Ankeny. What a farce. It's so far from the Original concept downtown it was a joke. They put like one bad zombie thing by where you order. Then a few pictures of zombies on the wall. I mean they don't have good enough food for me to justify the price without the experience of the coolness of the East Village location.

 

[Mr Janny]

I went to Zombie burger in Ankeny. What a farce. It's so far from the Original concept downtown it was a joke. They put like one bad zombie thing by where you order. Then a few pictures of zombies on the wall. I mean they don't have good enough food for me to justify the price without the experience of the coolness of the East Village location.

I would argue that even the original location is less about quality food and more about the Zombie theme. It's one of those places that seems totally about style over substance. And that's fine. The food is just average.

 

[Cycsk]

I heard this week from one of the people re-opening the Tea Room downtown. Maybe I will talk to him about doing a game-watch there!

 

[NickTheGreat]

I would argue that even the original location is less about quality food and more about the Zombie theme. It's one of those places that seems totally about style over substance. And that's fine. The food is just average.

What's gonna happen to that place once the zombie fad is over? I mean, once The Walking Dead is done you're gonna be stuck with this weird zombie place?

 

[Gunnerclone]

I heard this week from one of the people re-opening the Tea Room downtown. Maybe I will talk to him about doing a game-watch there!

Can you talk to him about bringing back Breakfast With Santa while you’re at it?

 

[dmclone]

I would argue that even the original location is less about quality food and more about the Zombie theme. It's one of those places that seems totally about style over substance. And that's fine. The food is just average.

The only people I know that still go to Zombie Burger are my friends from out of town that want to give the place a try because they've heard so much about it. Although every time I drive by the place it seems to be packed.

 

[Cycsk]

Can you talk to him about bringing back Breakfast With Santa while you’re at it?

It is a daughter and her father that are now operating the Tea Room. Maybe Rob Gray could dress up in the Santa suit!

 

[Cyinthenorth]

That’s funny but the correct answer is Bobs in LeMars.

Actually it's in a place called Pro's Sandwich Shop - Mason City

 

[Angie]

Not sure if there was a thread on this, but sad to hear some of this news.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/s...des-moines-restaurants-closed-2017/967258001/

I will miss Guru, I was always a fan. And the news of Django changing is sad to hear, although I buy into the ploy that it's about money.

Django closing makes me super-sad. The duck frites are just about my favorite food in all of Des Moines. They might be THE favorite, I'm having trouble thinking of anything better right now. I really hope they find another location.

I would argue that even the original location is less about quality food and more about the Zombie theme. It's one of those places that seems totally about style over substance. And that's fine. The food is just average.

Agreed... except the fruity pebbles malt. That **** is legit.

 

[Mr Janny]

anyone ever go to Bubba in DSM? Is it good, bad, average?

 

[ianoconnor]

anyone ever go to Bubba in DSM? Is it good, bad, average?

I went once for a work dinner - had the spicy meatloaf. I would go back.

 

[Angie]

I went once for a work dinner - had the spicy meatloaf. I would go back.

What side did you get? The pimento mac and cheese intrigues me. But so does the fried chicken.

 

[dmclone]

anyone ever go to Bubba in DSM? Is it good, bad, average?

8/10