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Shop, Eat and Play in Des Moines' East Village

June 01, 2012
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At the base of Iowa's capitol, Des Moines' East Village offers stylish shopping, great dining and, in fall, a series of mellow Sunday bazaars.
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One cool village

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Variety thrives in downtown Des Moines' East Village in antiques stores, art galleries, ethnic restaurants and more. You can buy a vintage chair, snag a pillow to match, then go out for sushi to celebrate.The businesses are a sign of hard-earned renewal. People who come to the city for work or play wander across the Des Moines River toward the gold-domed capitol and discover a hub of shops and restaurants cool enough to warrant staying in town another day.Marsha Steele opened antiques emporium Found Things (pictured) on an undeveloped block six years ago and now fields calls weekly from people who have a dream and just need a vacancy. "If you have a passion and an independent streak, there is no better incubator than the East Village," she says. "The energy in the East Village is palpable."That's especially true in fall, when artists and food vendors rent tables at East Village Sunday Bazaars. They began as a way to lure visitors on quiet Sunday afternoons and grew into a genuinely fun place to spend a weekend - not unlike the East Village itself.Click ahead for some of our favorites places to shop, play and eat in East Village.East Village

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Des Moines' East Village: Where to shop

Des Moines' East Village: Where to shop

Aimee(pictured) A sweetly feminine vibe fills this boutique. (515) 243-0045;aimeestyle.com

AllspiceThis spice shop sells culinary rubs and oils. (515) 868-0808;allspiceonline.com

EdenBath junkies will love the variety here. (515) 282-0669;edeniowa.com

Raygun These witty tees make fab gifts. (515) 288-1323;raygunsite.com

Sticks Colorful furniture and home goods fill a huge gallery. (515) 282-0844;sticks.com

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Des Moines' East Village: Where to play

Des Moines' East Village: Where to play

Cooking with AlessandraAn Italian native holds intimate classes in her downtown loft. (515) 508-9474;cookingwithalessandra.comIowa capitol(pictured) This landmark's architecture dazzles inside and out. Guided tours available. (515) 281-5591;legis.iowa.govPolished Nail LoungeHappy hour rules at this boutique nail salon. (515) 280-5172;polishednaillounge.comWorld Food FestivalMore than 30 vendors sell pierogies, tacos and more. September; check website for dates. (515) 286-4950;worldfoodfestival.org

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Des Moines' East Village: Where to eat

Des Moines' East Village: Where to eat

Alba(pictured) Contemporary American cuisine draws foodies to this hot spot. (515) 244-0261;albadsm.comGong Fu TeaUnwind with a hot cup at an Asian-style teahouse. (515) 288-3388;gongfu-tea.comOpen SesameSome evenings, a belly dancer shimmies as diners feast on falafel, kabobs and other Middle Eastern fare. (515) 288-3151

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