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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Crave-worthy Brazilian bites: When your week needs flavor, Cafe Beaudelaire delivers with Brasilian Fries, the signature Beaudelaire Bauru, and the Brasilian Burger stacked with chimichurri and a fried egg, best chased with a cachaça-laced Brasilian Daquiri or a proper espresso.
Design meets craft: Iowa’s only accredited decorative-arts museum, Brunnier Art Museum quietly flexes with Venetian glass, imperial Chinese porcelain, jade carvings, and rotating exhibitions that make you actually stop and stare.
Game on, Ames: Since 1988, Wallaby's Bar and Grille has been the Ames hangout for homemade comfort food, cold beers, and wall-to-wall screens, with 34 TVs so you can follow every play.
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The five stories Ames readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Iowa State University and the athletics department hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for CyTown, a multi-use district that will provide the University and City of Ames with a vibrant multi-user district.
Full story at cyclones.com ↗
Section 103 has launched an Iowa State collection, featuring classic and exclusive designs.
Full story at sports.yahoo.com ↗
Iowa State University police reported 33 arrests, citations, or referrals during the 801 Day celebration, known as 801 day, which marks the Saturday before classes begin, when fraternities and sororities can start drinking at 801 a.m.
Full story at whoradio.iheart.com ↗
Iowa Vintage Fest is set to take place at North Grand Mall in Ames on August 28, offering a wide range of vintage clothing, collectibles, records, and other finds from across the Midwest.
Full story at amestrib.com ↗
Center Grove Orchard in central Iowa, located just under 20 miles from Ames, offers a unique autumn experience for families and college students who prefer spending time among apple trees and cornfields.
Full story at iowastatedaily.com ↗
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