Food and Drink

Exile Brewing and Pub - Our Restaurant of the Week

The Tursi family has long been established in the restaurant business but brewing beer? Meet R.J. Tursi from Exile Brewing and Pub our Restaurant of the Week. We talk about how he got into the business what growth he's experienced and more about the "back-story" of his brand. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
 

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts!

Always fun it's Jeff Pitts talking about "Stuff to Do" this week in the Des Moines Metro. We chat about cricket, music, wrestling, books and more. Jeff Pitts from Cityview and "Stuff to Do" yet this week!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Table 128 Our Restaurant of the Week

Our Restaurant of the Week is Table 128 with Chef/Owner Lynn Pritchard (who gives big props to his Bride, Sarah). Here we talk about the decor, the menu, what's hot in the dining world, what happened during Restaurant Week and this special attraction to...Julia Child all during the month of September. Enjoy, Table 128!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts!

Each Friday Jeff Pitts, our lifestyle contributor from Cityview Magazine drops in to share with us "Stuff to DO in the Metro" this weekend into next week. Here we talk about the circus, Touchdown Tailgate in Cowles Commons, the Renaissance Faire, Big Al's BBQ, The Nutcracker, Spicy Fall Flavors, Books & Blankets and Halloween at The Fleur... Join us in the fun...
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts!

Let's go out and DO SOMETHING this weekend and into next week. Our lifestyle contributor is Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine and he's here, as he is each Friday afternoon, to share with us "Stuff to DO in the Metro". Listen in and then...get out there!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Vino 209 - Restaurant of the Week

It seems like we report on something new coming to the Historic Valley Junction of West Des Moines every week...and this week Vino 209 is our Restaurant of the Week. Here owner Kelly Sharp and "The Wine Guy" Kyl Cabbage talk about the unique decor, the wine, the food, wine tastings and more. Vino 209 opens on 7 September during the weekly Farmer's Market...are they nuts?  Learn more about Vino 209 here with Kelly and Kyle!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts!

Back from his wedding it's Jeff Pitts our lifestyle correspondent from Cityview with "Stuff to DO in the Metro" this weekend into next week. Like? Football, a writing contest in two sentences, acting lessons, the Des Moines Jazz Festival, lawnmower races, WWE, Jester Park Glow Wild, the Labor Day Parade and more. There is plenty to do this weekend and into next week...get out there! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Talking Iowa Mixology Championships

Cocktail creation is serious stuff...here we learn more about the 2017 Iowa Mixology Championship happening in Des Moines on Thursday 7 September at Vivians, downtown. Our guest is Stacy Kluesner from the Iowa Restaurant Association and we talk about the judging and the public event that starts at 6:00PM the same day. For more, and to get your tickets, here is that link. Oh...and we're doing a bunch of restaurant name-dropping in this segment...know anybody?
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Gilroy's Our Restaurant of the Week!

Meet Carl Wertzberger the managing partner of Gilroy's on 8th Street in West Des Moines. Here we learn more about Carl, the food that they call, "Stylish Amerian Comfort Food", why they are open so damn early, and the legend that still calls out to fans on Wednesday nights and live music. BTW did you know "gilroy" means "redhead" in Gaelic? See what you learn here! Spend some time with us and learn more about our Restaurant of the Week...Gilroy's Kitchen, Pub & Patio!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Cady Colosimo!

Each Friday afternoon we bring you "Stuff to DO with Cityview" a look at some things going on in the Greater Des Moines Metro that you might know about or...missed. Here Cady Colosimo a writer for Cityview joins us for everything from a Harley Ride to some Trailer Trash...no, really. Have a listen and get out there!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.