
Susan Stapleton
Entertainment Editor at Des Moines Register
Entertainment Editor at the Des Moines Register
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desmoinesregister.com | Susan Stapleton
JJ’s Tavern + Grill in Ankeny, Iowa, has closed after a little over a year in business. The restaurant was named the Iowa Beef Industry Council’s Best Burger in Iowa in 2024. A restaurant that earned the Iowa Beef Industry Council’s Best Burger of 2024 designation closed after more than a year in business. JJ’s Tavern + Grill at 1975 N. Ankeny Blvd., Suite 117, Ankeny, announced the closure on Facebook.
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yahoo.com | Susan Stapleton
A restaurant that earned the Iowa Beef Industry Council’s Best Burger of 2024 designation closed after more than a year in business. JJ’s Tavern + Grill at 1975 N. Ankeny Blvd., Suite 117, Ankeny, announced the closure on Facebook. “After much thought and heartfelt reflection, we’ve made the difficult decision to close the doors of JJ’s Tavern + Grill,” the Facebook post reads.
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desmoinesregister.com | Susan Stapleton
Masao, a new restaurant blending Japanese and French cuisines, opened in Des Moines' East Village in the former Miyabi 9 space. The restaurant is led by chef Nick Hanke, trained by Mike Miyabi, and James Beard semifinalist Phil Shires. The menu features a mix of French dishes with Japanese influences and traditional sushi options. One of the most anticipated restaurants of the year opened over Memorial Day weekend with a contemporary mix of Japanese and French cuisines.
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desmoinesregister.com | Susan Stapleton
Susan StapletonAsparagus and enoki mushrooms are on the menu at Masao, the new Japanese and French restaurant in the East Village of Des Moines. Susan Stapleton/The RegisterAsparagus and enoki mushrooms are on the menu at Masao, the new Japanese and French restaurant in the East Village of Des Moines. Susan Stapleton/The RegisterBuckwheat crepes with lemon curd and blackberry jam are on the menu at Masao, the new Japanese and French restaurant in the East Village of Des Moines.
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desmoinesregister.com | Susan Stapleton
The Principal Charity Classic golf tournament takes place at the Wakonda Club in Des Moines through June 1. Des Moines Con, featuring celebrity guests and pop culture events, runs from May 30 to June 1 at the Iowa Events Center. The Red Bull Soapbox Race returns to the Iowa State Capitol on May 31. The Cooper DeJean All-Star Charity Softball Game, benefiting the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, is scheduled for June 1 at Principal Park.
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