Food and Drink

Austrian Wine and the Wine Dinner

Our friend Chef Michael Leo from the Strudl Haus came by to talk about the wines of his home in Austria. The story of how Austrian wine has come back, what is unique about the grapes and we chat a bit about the upcoming Austrian Wine Dinner scheduled for this Thursday. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Stuff to DO in the Metro with Sheryl!

Each week Sheryl Tessier joins us with her top picks of "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" for the weekend and beyond. We've got you covered from moonlight boat rides to "Spamalot". Enjoy!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Cafe Di Scala - The Swan Song

When we received the press release that one of our favorite Des Moines Metro restaurants would be going through a major change we reached out to the owner, Chef Tony Lemmo. The short story is that after January 1, 2016 Cafe Di Scala will be no more.  What's going on and why? We asked. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl This Weekend!

Each Friday Afternoon our own Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines comes in to share with us her top picks of Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro over the weekend and beyond. From music to food and drink...here is Sheryl along with Michael and Tyler: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl This Weekend!

She's baaaack!  Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines is back with her list of "Stuff to Do in the Metro this Weekend"!  But, wait!  It's Thursday!  Yep, the Chicago Cubs play tomorrow (Friday) and we don't. So have a listen to Tyler, Michael and Sheryl...Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Iowa Wine Story with Ron Mark

We wanted to learn more about the business of wine making in Iowa so we extended an invitation to Ron Mark from Summerset Winery near Indianola, Iowa.  In this long-form interview we ask lots of questions from the history of wine-making in Iowa to the grapes used and the type of wine most Iowans enjoy.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl This Weekend!

If it's Friday it's Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines. Stuff to do in the Metro...along with Sheryl and Michael Dustin Halderson is back behind the mic. Have a listen then go...do something!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The All Iowa Dinner from the Strudl Haus

Our friend Chef Michael Leo came by to chat about the All Iowa Dinner he has scheduled for Thursday 18 June at the Strudl Haus.  A meal made with all Iowa sourced food and Iowa Wine from Summerset Winery. We also have a conversation about wines and food in general. Enjoy! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Service Workers and the Restaurant Business

In a discussion earlier in the day our friend Michael Leo of the Strudl Haus, an Austrian cafe, bakery, coffee and wine bar was bemoaning the lack of professional waiters in the Des Moines Metro. He has some interesting ideas of the relationship between a fine meal and excellent service.  We talked about that and more. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl This Weekend!

Time for some Friday Fun with Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines and DJ T-Hack as we roll though some great suggestions of fun stuff to do in the Des Moines Metro this weekend and into next week. Let's get to it: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.