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[teedotjaydot]

no, not Mr. Reinhardt.

no, not the sweet Mexi-ghetti western.

Went to a soft opening of the new restaurant Django last night.

it's where 43 used to be, attached to Hotel Fort Des Moines.

I was definitely impressed. Nice decor, reminiscent of Azalea but a little more cavernous. Plush booth seating and classic straight line table/chairs. HUGE horseshoe bar with an oyster/clam/seafood/charcuterie station in the middle.

Had lobster and crab cakes to start
Then a NY Strip with a Roquefort sauce and steak fries.

for any booze fans....they have a 25 yr. Talisker Scotch....it's like butter.

My only complaint is I got the distinct impression our waitress was at one time Amish. There was just something about her slow awkwardness.

highly recommended, opens next week I believe.

[joseph]

TJ = Elite status

[aeon grey]

Mindy went to this... didn't have as many good things to say about it as you did. But she didn't eat anything close to what you did.

[teedotjaydot]

I've talked to a few others who had some mixed vibes, but they were mostly things that could be fixed with a mention to the staff by the time they're fully operational.

also, best oysters i've ever had in Iowa.