Susan Stapleton
Entertainment Editor at Des Moines Register
Entertainment Editor at the Des Moines Register
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desmoinesregister.com | Susan Stapleton
Chicago native Christine Johnson opened Joppa Experience, a Chicago-style soul food restaurant, in Des Moines, Iowa. Johnson's move to Des Moines stemmed from a summer 2020 visit where she cooked for her brother and his friends, who encouraged her to relocate and sell her food. After operating out of Merle Hay Mall and then her home, Johnson opened Joppa Experience in the River Bend neighborhood with community support and financial assistance.
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desmoinesregister.com | Susan Stapleton
Comedian Jeff Arcuri performs two shows at Hoyt Sherman Place on Thursday night. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens at the Stoner Theater on Friday for a three-night run. Monster Jam takes over Wells Fargo Arena with three shows on Saturday and Sunday. Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers perform at the Val Air Ballroom on Friday night. Off Hours, your free weekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register, showcases all things fun you can do in central Iowa.
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desmoinesregister.com | Susan Stapleton
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will visit Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines on May 24. The truck will sell Hello Kitty merchandise and treats. This visit is part of Hello Kitty's 50th-anniversary celebration and the truck's 10th-anniversary tour. The countdown clock is already on for the arrival of the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck to make a stop in the Des Moines metro.
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desmoinesregister.com | Susan Stapleton
Des Moines restaurants offer Easter brunch and dinner specials on April 19 and 20, 2025. Menus include traditional breakfast items, carving stations, seafood, and more. Reservations are highly recommended due to the holiday's popularity. Prices vary by restaurant and often include options for children. Easter arrives late in 2025, and restaurants across the Des Moines metro are ready to make your holiday special with brunches and dinners.
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desmoinesregister.com | Susan Stapleton
Taste of New York, a New York-style pizzeria, was opened in West Des Moines in 2014 by Lou and Joy Savelli, who moved to Iowa after Lou retired from the New York Police Department. The pizzeria recently won the Des Moines Register’s first Pizza Brackets competition, beating out 31 other restaurants. Taste of New York is known for its foldable New York-style pizzas, which can be ordered by the slice or the pie.
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Things to do this weekend in Des Moines include Bill Murray and hit musical 'Hadestown' https://t.co/LcYewjjDMw via @DMRegister
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck rolls through central Iowa in May. Find out where: https://t.co/fAX3yDjZBG via @DMRegister
Easter brunch or dinner in the Des Moines metro, with options from HoQ to Fleming's https://t.co/0nMKmLw3WN via @DMRegister