Food and Drink

Eat, Play Love Des Moines with Sheryl

On Friday we "lighten the load" a bit and talk with Sheryl Tessier of Eat, Play, Love Des Moines about stuff to do in the Metro this weekend and beyond. Tonight we were joined by Monica, our Technical Producer for some "fun talk".  What's the deal with the beer and wine?  Listen in and find your favorite activity!  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

AirBnB and Iowa Restaurants

Some of the most interesting stories come across our news desk. This one is about AirBnB a California company that has made a name for itself by turning home owners into part-time B&B folks renting out rooms in their home.  Now they are test marketing a program in San Francisco that turns home kitchens into...restaurants. It's an interesting concept and the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (they inspect Iowa restaurants) had something to say as well as our friend Jessica Dunker from the Iowa Restaurant Association.  Here you go!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Eat, Play Love Des Moines with Sheryl

Each week Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines is with us to list out "Stuff to Do in the Metro".  So many things happening from eating to bicycling to tasting wine.  Here's our conversation on what's happening this weekend and beyond. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Food, Fun and Learning with Jessica Dunker

The Iowa Restaurant Association promotes a high school learning program that not only teaches students about cooking but also management, promotion and more.  We talked about that with Jessica Dunker and then slipped into a conversation about a golf outing on June 2nd that YOU are invited to attend and have a very LARGE time! Here is a quick link to register!  We likey!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Jessica Dunker Iowa Restaurant Association and a Tight Labor Market

In the first of two parts Jessica Dunker from the Iowa Restaurant Association visits with us about the difficulty of finding high quality employees in a tight labor market.  We also talk about the growth of the dining industry here in Des Moines and more.  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Stuff to Do with Sheryl Eat, Play, Love Des Moines

Each Friday afternoon Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines comes in with her list of "Stuff to Do in the Metro" for this weekend and beyond.  Michael even had an addition.  We know, he just had to butt in. Here's Sheryl!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Max Wellman and Bistro Montage

Our very talented friend Max Wellman came by the studio to talk about his upcoming dinner show at Bistro Montage.  In a word this is...classy.  Two shows on Saturday, May 24 full of great music in a very intimate venue. You can get advance tickets at Max Wellman Music.  Enjoy!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Eat, Play Love Des Moines with Sheryl 9 May 2014

Each Friday afternoon Sheryl Tessier comes in from Eat, Play Love Des Moines with her picks of "stuff to do" in and around the Des Moines Metro.  Today she, as always, has lots to go see and do...and a quick programming note.  We had some major technical issues early in the broadcast that carried on into her segment...that's what you'll hear right at the beginning.  Ya gotta love live radio.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

HyVee and the Market Grille with Bret Peterson

When the West Des Moines based grocery store chain started putting in a full service restaurant into their flagship store in Urbandale we thought that was interesting.  Today we were visited by Bret Peterson of the Urbandale HyVee to talk about the Market Grille and the expansion into stores based in Ankeny and Waukee. So, why get into the business of a "sit-down" restaurant and what's next? Here's Bret:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Eat, Play Love Des Moines with Sheryl 2 May 2014

Our own Sheryl Tessier has been out searching for things to do this weekend and into next week and she has come loaded with suggestions. From adult events to family friendly projects. It's Eat, Play, Love Des Moines with Sheryl.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.