Brianne's Profile
About Me
your favorite Irish/Mexican Juice reporter
Username
briannesanchez
Metromixing Since
June 2008
Location
Dez Moinez
My Hometown
Lisle, IL
My Blog/Website
dmjuice.com/brianne
My First Concert
The Monkeys at the Rosemont Horizon
My Favorite Movie
Amelie
My Favorite Restaurant
Cafe Di Scala, Raccoon River, Gateway Market
My Favorite Hair Metal Band
The Muppets
Thing I'm Most Addicted To
Scrabulous
Things around town that make me happy!
You won't find me in the club.
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Gateway Market and Cafe -
2002 Woodland Ave. - Des Moines (Downtown)
Report this commentWhenever I'm going to a party and don't have time to cook, I brin a pre-made pizza or some fancy bread and cheese from here. Love the cafe for a quick and tasty meal, too!
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Blank Two Gallery, Des Moines Art Center -
4700 Grand Ave. - Des Moines (Des Moines Metro)
Report this commentBrowsing art or reading by the rose garden, this is one of my favorite spots to hang out.
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Waveland Cafe -
4708 University Ave. - Des Moines (Des Moines Metro)
Report this commentBest hashbrowns...in the universe!
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Ephemera Stationery Studio -
505 E. Locust St. - Des Moines (East Village)
Report this commentMy friends, Arin and Karen own this shop and I like to hang out here.
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Locust Tap -
434 E. Locust St. - Des Moines (East Village)
Report this commentBest dive bar in Des Moines. Great bartenders (ahem, Sarah Dose) and an interesting cross-section of patrons. One time, a group of bike riders dressed as KISS burst in...
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Big Tomato Pizza -
2613 Ingersoll Ave. - Des Moines (Ingersoll Avenue)
Report this commentA slice of veggie at 2 a.m. is just what the doctor ordered.
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West End Architectural Salvage Coffee Shop -
22 Ninth St. - Des Moines (Downtown)
Report this commentI mostly just come here to window shop or grab coffee on my way to work, but I love exploring here and bringing along out-of-towners.
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Mars Cafe -
2318 University Ave. - Des Moines (Drake)
Report this commentMars was one of my first DM loves and it's still going strong. I'm planning a Scrabble event here in November.
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The Royal Mile -
210 Fourth St. - Des Moines (Court Avenue District)
Report this commentBest bar in the winter, in my opinion. (As long as you're not standing by the door.) I love stout and the Mile delivers.
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East Village Books - CLOSED -
510 E. Locust St. - Des Moines (East Village)
Report this commentJust ask Terri to get something in stock and she'll do her best. The people at EVB are always hosting book signings and events!
Recent User Playlists
Never Been, Need to go 3
Updates have been made and Ive visited many places on my last lists!
Gyros!
I love everything about gyros! The Des Moines metropolitan area is not filled with Greek restaurants like some larger metro areas, but these are a few of my favorites.




