Viking-inspired pub opening in East Village Des Moines on July 31

[CloneGuy8]

It's Fong's not Pizza Hut, what do you expect.

There are much better pizza options that aren't as expensive. Fongs is fine once in a while, but I'll take Rosatis or Wig & Pen over Fongs most times.

 

[alarson]

I think you are right to a degree. That said, Taco Hangover is probably not a good example as they have closed several locations.

True. But as noted fitness world also had the same issues. Rent may be too high in that area.

 

[CyCrazy]

There are much better pizza options that aren't as expensive. Fongs is fine once in a while, but I'll take Rosatis or Wig & Pen over Fongs most times.

Wig and Pen is good I will give ya that. Never been to Rosatis though.

 

[alarson]

There are much better pizza options that aren't as expensive. Fongs is fine once in a while, but I'll take Rosatis or Wig & Pen over Fongs most times.

I mean those two are just different styles of pizza than what fongs is going for. Doesn't mean they are of lower quality.

 

[JP4CY]

Wig and Pen is good I will give ya that. Never been to Rosatis though.

Only to go at Rosatis.
Giordanos would kill it at PT.

 

[JP4CY]

Who owns the Prairie Trail properties? Is the market really driving costs that high?

I wonder if the city has anything to say about it if businesses are hurt because of the rent costs. FW is probably losing my membership because I have no desire to go to the north branch (less convenient for me, and will probably be a zoo with the consolidation).

My guy works for Elwell. I'd assume him.
Also told me about other places having income issues like Cowboy Chicken before it closed.

 

[baller21]

When I lived in Ankeny Fongs had the best happy hour around. You got a beer and a slice for like $4. And not just crappy beer, anything on tap. Really miss going there after work.

Also miss Wig and Pen’s taco pizza.

 

[NWICY]

Only to go at Rosatis.
Giordanos would kill it at PT.

Why the only to go at Rosatis?

 

[clonerules]

Kind of off topic, anyone know what Sam Auen is doing now?

Last I heard he's dodging the IRS in Oregon somewhere. Guy was a piece of work. Skipped town without paying most of his employees, never paid taxes from what I understand, and was just a real pos.

 

[chuckd4735]

Sounds like they are closing for a remodel.

 

[JP4CY]

Last I heard he's dodging the IRS in Oregon somewhere. Guy was a piece of work. Skipped town without paying most of his employees, never paid taxes from what I understand, and was just a real pos.

WOW. That's crazy.

 

[JP4CY]

Why the only to go at Rosatis?

Dunno, just a strip mall spot. Kitchen takes up 90% of it.

 

[JP4CY]

When I lived in Ankeny Fongs had the best happy hour around. You got a beer and a slice for like $4. And not just crappy beer, anything on tap. Really miss going there after work.

Also miss Wig and Pen’s taco pizza.

They took out half the tap handles

 

[baller21]

They took out half the tap handles

Seriously? Why? They had a decent selection before. I usually went with Todd the Axeman or Dragons Milk.

 

[SCNCY]

Last I heard he's dodging the IRS in Oregon somewhere. Guy was a piece of work. Skipped town without paying most of his employees, never paid taxes from what I understand, and was just a real pos.

Is that the olde main guy?

 

[NWICY]

Is that the olde main guy?

Scott Griffin was the Olde Main guy.

 

[BCClone]

True. But as noted fitness world also had the same issues. Rent may be too high in that area.

 

[CyCrazy]

Is that the olde main guy?

no

 

[JP4CY]

Is that the olde main guy?

Tacopocalypse/Krunkwich

 

[JP4CY]

Seriously? Why? They had a decent selection before. I usually went with Todd the Axeman or Dragons Milk.

They had 88 IIRC. That's honestly probably too many. I mean, I love that many choices, but probably more than they needed.
They are at 44 now I believe.