Food scene
Star Bar
2811 Ingersoll AveMy favorite local Restaurants
Lua Brewing
1525 High StreetGreat Patio in season, interesting sides, fab burgers
Eatery A
2932 Ingersoll AveInteresting menu always good
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
2723 Ingersoll AveRoasted on site. Small meals always good
Lucky Lotus
2721 Ingersoll AveAll Pho You
4120 University AvenueGreat Pad Thai
Always friendly service
Drake Diner
1111 25th Stalways reliable diner
Fernando's Mexican Grill
2650 University AvenueAlways good
C Fresh Market / Evelyn K Davis Center
801 University AveMulticultural market
Good butcher shop
Remodeled restaurant
Neighborhoods
Drake
Just south of Drake University. Good walking, close to downtown, wonderful tree lined streets
Izeluleko zedolobha
Ukuzulazula
The Des Moines Bus system
https://www.dsm.city/