Andy Lyons Discovers the "John, Paul, George, and Ringo" of Sandwiches at the New Basic Bird
Basic Bird opens tomorrow. Andy snagged a spot at the soft opening, and here's what he found.
Wini’s Note: Food lover (and veteran food photographer) Andy Lyons is back! This time, he’s treating us to his rhapsody on Basic Bird (plus peerless photos). Enjoy—and don’t forget to subscribe to Andy’s very own Substack column, Andy Lyons/Outpourings. He’s a great read!
P.S.: Coming up later this week, I’ll tell you the story behind Cajun Belle—and what to order from this great drive-through. Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter so you don’t miss this informative missive!
And now for Andy’s ode to this new Beaverdale spot …
Basic Bird Takes Off
by Andy Lyons
Review of Basic Bird
2607 Beaver Ave., Des Moines
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily except Monday, when they’ll be closed.
No phone number. Online ordering will be available in the near future, “once we get through the initial craziness,” says chef-owner Joe Tripp.
Joe Tripp has devoted his career to elevating dining experiences for restaurant goers. He gained local acclaim as the chef at Alba, before striking out on his own at Harbinger,…
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