I go both ways, however I lean less fancy. A good burger/sandwich in a bar with TVs suits me fine. I went to Mickeys last night for dinner and would say that's my wheelhouse (the environment not the food, food made me shit my pants for 10 hrs). I'll probably go fancy Friday night for sure. Steak/seafood/pasta.
I ate there a couple months ago and I was honestly not impressed, especially for the cost. Granted, I experimented a bit (turns out I'm not crazy for bone marrow), but even the pasta I ordered was disappointing. The service was exceptional and the drinks were very good. My chef gf (no pics) was, however, impressed.
Meh, it is pretty good. Not worth the cost in my opinion. No way he could stay within his $60 there.
Good post. I will avoid Big Grove, it's our go to when in DSM, so I get my fill of that. Will definitely avoid The Webster, not my scene. Did NoDo for lunch and got to walk by the US Bank ATM that spit out an "insufficient funds" receipt more than a few times. That was a trip down memory lane. Was always a fun walk of shame home to Benton Manor. Plan to hit Black angel tomorrow at some point. Tried to go today and it was closed until 4pm. Tonight I'm not getting back until 8:30ish so I think I'll grab some booze and either a Sams or Pags pizza (haven't had either) and hang out in the room.
I'll go over $60 one night and spend $120-$150ish and they will approve it. Thinking steakhouse for that though.
It's not a must, I was just saying if it happens it happens in regards to the $60 limit. They approve alcohol as well so I imagine 4-5 good drinks and a nice steak would nip close with tip.
That's true. A buddy and I ate there and the total for the two of us was around $600 with tip. That being said, my buddy had a $220 dry aged prime cote de boeuf which must have been around 40 oz. The whole experience was fantastic and worth every penny.
Those would be my picks. Warriors will be a tough out in the playoffs in Jimmy is in post season form. He's losing his fastball though.
Yeah Kawhi made mincemeat of him the other day. Was strange to see. But it’s great if we get to watch a healthy Leonard in the playoffs for the first time in years.
I always like Donnelly's, and then there is a nostalgia factor for Airliner pizza. If you get in your car and go to Coralville, I like Monica's, Tribute, and 30 hop.
I liked Joe’s Place and the Column when they were single wides. Joe’s worked when they went to a double wide with the pool room. Triple wide and they are too plastic. They got too fancy.
I'm old enough that all of my haunts are gone: Fitzy's, Union, Vito's, One Eyed Jakes, Hardee's where I got 2 double cheeseburgers and 2 small fries for $2.22, and Giovanni's. I am sure there are a ton more.
