Des Moines Going Out: Openings, Closings, Fest Season

This week in Des Moines going out: a splurgy Fair plate, a new downtown cocktail bar, two restaurant goodbyes, the Tea Festival, and Kali Uchis tickets.

It is a full plate this week. A new bar opens downtown, two familiar rooms say goodbye, the Tea Festival is back, and the Fair is daring you to spend $99 on a snack. Here is what is worth knowing before the weekend.

A new cocktail bar downtown

Downtown has a new place to post up. Nothing Major is a new cocktail bar concept in the heart of the city. Add it to the list for your next night out.

Two restaurants say goodbye

A couple of goodbyes this week. Table 128 announced its final day of business, and We Are Iowa reports another Des Moines restaurant is preparing to serve its final meal. If either was a regular spot for you, this is your window to go one more time.

Fair food gets fancy

The Iowa State Fair is testing just how far Iowans will go for a bougie bite, with a $99 chicken nuggets and caviar plate on the menu this year. Splurge or stunt, The Des Moines Register has the details on this year's most talked-about Fair food.

Tea time downtown

The Des Moines Tea Festival is back for its third year, bringing tastings from around the world to sip your way through. WHO13 has the festival rundown if you want to plan your pours.

Kali Uchis rolls into town

If you have been meaning to grab tickets, now is the time. Kali Uchis has just five stops left on her "For The Girls Tour," and The Des Moines Register has the ticket details.

That is the week. Eat well, tip well, and we will see you out there.