Opened in 2017, AC Hotel by Marriott East Village is located in an affluent neighborhood in Des Moines with countless brick façade restaurant, boutiques, bars and more. This cosmopolitan hotel is ideal for the design-conscious traveler and home to one of the area’s coolest cocktail spots, The Republic on Grand.
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Fabulous People: Stephanie Watts
Iowa native Stephanie Watts is the owner of Stephanie Marie Boudoir Photography Studio in North Liberty. “I’m lucky enough to get to work with and photograph women of all shapes and sizes to show them how beautiful and truly badass they are.
Restaurant of the Week: Fong’s Pizza
Fong’s Pizza is a funky pizza place that has taken traditional Chinese dishes and created them into pizza, counting Alton Brown, Jim Gaffigan, Adam Richman and Killswitch Engage as celebrity fans. Fong’s Pizza has four locations throughout Iowa, with the original being in the heart of Downtown Des Moines.
How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Iowa
Whether your Valentine’s Day is set to involve a luxurious experience away or a cozy, quaint evening at home, there are plenty of dining deals, resort offerings and activities themed for the holiday that are sure to make the day unforgettable. Here are some of the best ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Iowa.
Iowa’s Romantic Stays
From rustic retreats surrounded by nature to historic charmers in the city, here are four romantic stays for smitten Iowans just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Fabulous People: Stephanie McClure
Stephanie McClure is the content creator and blogger behind five-year-old Blonde Style Blog. Learn about Stephanie McClure…
Top Chocolate Shops in Des Moines
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’ve got chocolate on the brain. Whether you’re craving truffles, fudge or chocolate-covered strawberries, here are the top Des Moines chocolateries to put those sweet-tooth pangs to rest.
Midwest Local Vendor Market at Outlets of Des Moines
Starting this Saturday, Jan. 30, the Midwest Local Vendor Market at Outlets of Des Moines is back and excited to announce new vendors at its markets throughout the winter season.
Iowa’s Best Local Bookstores
Thanks to the vast selection of books provided through Iowa’s most beloved local and independently owned bookstores, readers can rejoice in the adventures they’ll enjoy roaming the aisles of these Iowan gems.
Fabulous People: Sydney Rieckhoff
New Stanford University graduate, Sydney Rieckhoff, is the co-founder of Almost Famous Popcorn, a Cedar Rapids-based business specializing in gourmet popcorn and super premium ice cream. Rieckhoff and her brother, Carter, laid the foundation of Almost Famous when they were 10 and 13 years old!