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Exclusive: Lua’s sister spot, Either/Or, set to open
Writer: Karla Walsh
Calling all Lua lovers: In just a few short weeks, you’ll have another place to satisfy your cravings for “smush burgers,” sour beers, IPAs, lagers, ales and the business’ signature hospitality. Its highly anticipated spinoff, Either/Or, is expected to open between Sept. 15 and 30 at 6222 Grand Ave. It’ll be a prime spot for couples on a first date, parents with kiddos who need to run off some energy, corporate groups and, come spring, music fans before and after concerts at the soon-to-reopen Val Air Ballroom.
Owners Scott and Whitney Selix knew it was time to open a second location after the Lua Brewing culinary team approached them with a desire to grow beyond their popular spot in Sherman Hill. Their timing was spot on: A former auto parts store was up for grabs on 1 1/2 acres near 63rd Street and Grand Avenue, near a bike trail, soccer fields and the outdoor volleyball courts at the Sands.
So what makes Either/Or different from Lua? “It will focus more closely on cuisine,” general manager Natalie Shimp said. The new spot will “provide our community with intentional, well-crafted and elevated yet familiar dishes that have something for everyone.”
To make her case, she offered dsm exclusive photos of their seared scallops, New York strip Steak de Burgo, vegan cold buckwheat noodle salad and what she called the “soon-to-be-famous fried bologna sandwich.” Either/Or also will offer the Lua Smush Burger and a new E/O Burger.
The culinary trio that oversees the Lua kitchen — James Arbaugh, Megan Snyder and Cesar Vargas — will also head up the kitchen at Either/Or. So diners can expect to pair their savory and sweet creations with a menu of draft beers, wines, craft cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, including Lua’s popular Climbing Kites cannabis-infused sparkling water.
Beyond the menu, Either/Or’s indoor/outdoor design includes a family-friendly playscape, a private event space for up to 50 guests, and a dining room that Shimp describes as “eclectic, warm and homey.” For updates on the grand opening and new weekend brunches soon after, follow Either/Or on Facebook and Instagram for updates on the grand opening and, soon after, brunches every Saturday and Sunday.
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WEEKEND SECTION PRESENTED
BY CATCH DES MOINES
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Conductor Joseph Giunta leads the Des Moines Symphony at Water Works Park. Photo: Des Moines Symphony
PLAN YOUR WEEKEND
Two musical evenings at Water Works Park
Enjoy two free Water Works Pops Concerts with the Des Moines Symphony this weekend at Lauridsen Amphitheater. On Saturday, a full rock band joins the symphony to perform your favorite ABBA hits. Then Sunday, the symphony returns with a program of movie soundtrack classics, including iconic scores from James Bond and Rocky. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m.
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THE WEEK AHEAD
Four Floors of Fashion (5-8 p.m. Friday): Visit Mainframe Studios for an evening of fashion. At 6 p.m., see what talented local designers are creating during the main fashion show. Then stick around to tour the studios and grab a bite to eat and drink.
Renaissance Faire (10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday through Monday): Celebrate Celtic culture at the first of three Fall Faire weekends at Sleepy Hollow. Dress up in a medieval costume and join the Celtic Ceilidah, where there’s plenty of dancing, food, drink and Highland shenanigans.
“Freaks on Parade” Tour (6 p.m. Saturday): Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper join forces and take the stage at Wells Fargo Arena. Industrial metal band Ministry and rock band Filter round out the rockin’ night.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR LGBTQ leaders: We’re hosting our fifth annual LGBTQ Legacy Leader Awards on Sept. 14 to honor LGBTQ Iowans and allies who are making a difference in our state. This year we’ll honor Rich Hendricks, Rick
Miller, Laurie Phelan, Scott Valbert and Aime Wichtendahl, along with ally Rich Salas at this special event at the River Center. Register online.
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Savor summer: The menu for chef Tag Grandgeorge’s sixth Tomato Dinner has been released and includes wine pairings to complement Iowa’s staple summer crop. The meal includes sweetcorn cake with green tomato chow chow, smoked flank steak with marinated Brandywine tomatoes and 12-year balsamic vinegar, and an olive oil cake with goat cheese frosting and a tomato coulis. Sound good? Try it yourself during the Sept. 6 dinner. Tickets are $200 and benefit the Terrace Hill Partnership, which supports conservation and restoration projects for the National Historic Landmark.
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COMMUNITYScore big: Des Moines Performing Arts is turning up the excitement for the Cyclone-Hawkeye football game with the Touchdown Tailgate on Sept. 9. Starting bright and early at 10 a.m., enjoy free live entertainment under the tents at Cowles Commons, with two jumbotrons displaying all the action during the game. Ricochet Bar will serve craft beer, and food trucks from General Lee's Smoke Shack, Lachele’s, 2nd Avenue Sandwiches and Sweet Swirls Ice Cream will provide bites to eat.
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Fundraising event: Oakridge Neighborhood hosts its signature fundraiser, Jazz, Jewels and
Jeans, on Sept. 15 at Willow on Grand. The evening benefits the Oakridge Studio: A Best Buy Teen Tech Center scheduled to open in December at Mainframe Studios. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served, while drawings for prizes and a silent auction of jewelry, art and other items will round out the program. Find tickets online.
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ARTS AND CULTURE Cloris Awards: Local thespians and theater fans gathered for the eighth annual Cloris Awards on Sunday night at Hoyt Sherman Place. In all, awards were presented in 18 categories for outstanding contributions on stage and behind the scenes at nine participating
companies throughout Central Iowa. Check the Clorises website for the complete list of winners and nominees, including the Best Play, “Sweat” produced by Iowa Stage Theatre, and the Best Musical, “Kinky Boots,” produced by the Des Moines Playhouse.
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Maui Strong: Head over to Blue Sushi Sake Grill on Court Ave through Sept. 3 for sushi with a purpose. The restaurant chain is donating 100% of the profits from each Hawaiian Roll sold at all of its 20 locations to the Maui Strong Fund, which offers assistance to those building back from the wildfires that devastated the island earlier this month.
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COMMUNITY dsm unveiling: Sometimes, don’t you want to curl up on the couch with a magazine? About 500 guests had a chance to do just that Tuesday at the party to release the September/October issue of dsm magazine at Homemakers in Urbandale. Our gracious hosts provided quite a spread, along with live music and their signature chocolate chip cookies. Check out the quick video recap and a virtual copy of the new issue of dsm.
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Check out classic cars next month at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Photo: Brent Isenberger Photography
Classic cars rolling into downtown
Writer: Hailey Allen
The Des Moines Concours d’Elegance, the annual car show on the weekend after Labor Day, takes enthusiasts and newbies alike on a colorful road trip through automotive history. This year’s party rolls into town Sept. 8-10.
You may not see a DeLorean, but you’ll certainly feel like you’re driving back in time. More than 150 vintage, classic, collectible and muscle cars will be parked around the Pappajohn Sculpture Park during the showcase on Sept. 10, which is free to the public. It’s a fitting location: In the early 1900s, several automobile dealerships lined the same stretch of downtown between Grand and Locust in an area once known as “Auto Row.” (The building that now houses the restaurant Americana was once an auto showroom and still has big, beautiful front windows.)
The 23rd annual concours, which borrows its name
from the French word for “contest” or “exhibition,” is hosted by the Iowa Automotive Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes the state’s automotive history. The event relies heavily on volunteers, merchandise sales and sponsorships to keep admission free, and each year some of the proceeds are donated to the Children’s Cancer Connection.
Read more about the upcoming event in our newest issue of of dsm.
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