Day: November 16, 2021

Where to find food downtown (without having to go outside)

By Elizabeth W. Jernigan 2 weeks ago

Des Moines’ skywalk spans more than four miles across the city center.If you’re visiting, working or staying downtown, it’s good to know that just about whatever kind of food you’re looking for is within a pleasant stroll.

Here’s a guide to what’s available.

Related: Where to eat in downtown Des Moines

Where to grab a bite in the skywalk

You can find all of these locations by using this map .

Templeton Distillery at The Fort

Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd St., Des Moines; (515) 564-8000

Appetizers, sandwiches, burgers. Full bar and Templeton Rye cocktails.

Hours: Open 90 minutes

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Casablanca is a Stunner in The Bishop Arts District with an Eclectic Menu

By Elizabeth W. Jernigan 2 weeks ago
In the 1942 pseudo-noir film, Casablanca, a nightclub owner is caught in a dangerous love triangle with his ex-lover and her husband. It’s set in the Moroccan city of (you guessed it) Casablanca. Of all the bar names in all the world, the folks from Paradiso decided to expand its culinary options with a new restaurant by the same name.
click to enlarge The outdoor lounge at Casablanca - EMAYNE

The outdoor lounge at Casablanca

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Casablanca is nestled in a newly remodeled building directly across the street from its sister restaurant, Paradiso, in the heart of Bishop Arts. From the expansive exotic patio to the

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You might get money in the $92 million proposed settlement. Here’s how to file a claim.

By Elizabeth W. Jernigan 2 weeks ago

If you or your minor children have used the TikTok or Musical.ly apps, you could be entitled to money from a class-action lawsuit settlement.

According to court documents, a proposed $92 million settlement is pending in the TikTok, Inc., Consumer Privacy Litigation, a lawsuit that alleges the company “violated federal and state law by collecting and using” personal data “in connection with their use of the TikTok – Make Your Day video-sharing application” and its predecessor app Musical.ly.

TikTok denies the allegations, according to documents and the settlement with Chinese parent company ByteDance was reached back in late February. But

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