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Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Will Open Next Week

The West Des Moines outpost of this well-heeled franchise is set to open on August 14. Reservations open on August 9, via phone (515-416-6080) or Open Table.

Question: I’m scheduled to go to a pre-opening event this week. What would you like me to find out? I’ve started a conversation thread on Chat. Click and ask!

Let’s Talk … on Chat

Speaking of Chat, I’m trying to move away somewhat from Facebook. It can be unwieldy for me to try to respond to conversations on both FB and Chat.

Last week, I had to delete a couple of inappropriate comments on my FB page. People don’t seem to do that kind of thing here. It’s fine and healthy to disagree, but, for example, accusing another commentator of taking too much Prozac doesn’t fly. I think people here know that.

P.S.: Did you know that paid subscribers can start a chat for this group? That’s one of the benefits. If you’re a paid subscriber and want to get a question/comment out there, head to my home p…