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Are you new to the area? Did you recently return but your friends no longer live here? Have you just been too busy with work to make friends?
This group is for anyone -- single, married, divorced, attached -- anyone who would like to meet other people in the area, make friends, and do some activities. This is not a singles group, though single people are welcome. It's not a hookup group. Just people who would like the opportunity to meet and make friends and perhaps do fun activities.
I envision activities as simple as going out to different restaurant, patios, kayaking somewhere locally, exploring museums, enjoying a picnic lunch somewhere, going to museums, taking a tour of local wineries, etc. The options are limitless and will give us a chance to explore Des Moines as well.
Let's explore Des Moines and its surrounding areas, meet interesting people and have a little fun!
There are some immuno-compromised members and others who spend time with those who are vulnerable, children, or unable to receive the vaccine. With respect for them and the CDC recommendations, you must be fully vaccinated to participate in these meetups. Proof of vaccination for each attendee must be provided at the meetup.
Please note: there is a free 60 day trial period; after that there is $10 annual dues to help offset the costs of using the Meetup site. Using the site is not cheap, but it is useful and allows everyone to participate and communicate with each other.
Who's ready to make new friends?
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512 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309Masao opens in Des Moines with French and Japanese cuisine
One of the most anticipated restaurants of the year opened Memorial Day weekend with a contemporary mix of Japanese and French cuisines. Nick Hanke of Waterfront Seafood fame took over the former Miyabi 9 space in the East Village and added his own flair to the menu with Masao.
Phil Shires, a James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Best Chef Midwest in 2014 works on the French side of the menu. Hanke, who trained under Mike Miyabi, works behind the sushi counter.
The pair brings something completely original to Des Moines.
While the menu can be confusing for diners expecting a sushi restaurant in the space, the best advice is to order several dishes from both sides of the menu (small plates) to get the full experience. No one dish feels like a complete meal alone. Some of the French dishes dip into Japanese ingredients and preparations (think daikon, okonomiyaki, yuzu, and yakitori).
There is no bar at the restaurant, but the menu includes a small list of wines, classic cocktails — including a gin gimlet, lemon drop martini, French 75, espresso martini, and Old Fashioned — and virgin versions of the gimlet, Old Fashioned, and lemon drop martini.
This restaurant opened May 27th, and with good reviews so far. Let's try it!
