Dark Side of the Spoon
Dark Side of the Spoon owns/operates some of Central Iowa’s most legendary bars and restaurants. We are curators of fun, and we take our job seriously. Learn more.
Sources & updates
- Published nameDes Moines Hospitality Group
About a party this site's own evidence does not bind to the business
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:54 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com → https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/brands → https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/employment → the title segment two or more distinct page titles share
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- About
- a party this site's own evidence does not bind to the business
- Read from
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com
- Published descriptionDark Side of the Spoon owns/operates some of Central Iowa’s most legendary bars and restaurants. We are curators of fun, and we take our job seriously. Learn more.
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- Read from
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com
- Logo
Directly observed · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/ → image inside the header's link to the site root
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- Read from
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com
- Site icon
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/
- Read from
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com
How this name was decided
the name the site's domain, page titles, social handle state — stated on darksideofthespoon.com, facebook.com
Names weighed and not chosen
- Its pages' published name, not chosen: Des Moines Hospitality Group — darksideofthespoon.com
Profile sources
- Facebookdeclared on darksideofthespoon.com
- Instagramdeclared on darksideofthespoon.com
- Last observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:55 PM UTCRecent
- Record last changed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:55 PM UTC
- Observations
- 1,025
- Sources read
- 26 of 26
Dark Side of the Spoon Employees & Ownership
The latest people collection is incomplete. Previously confirmed people remain available with their original dates.
Andy Visco-owner
Stated by 22 sources (12 listed)
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/news · Published person (named with a role in the page's text) · co-owner
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/news/best-brunches-in-america-these-restaurants-are-worth-a-road-trip · Published person (named with a role in the page's text) · co-owner
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/news/breakfast-clubs-east-village-move-means-shorter-waits-for-brunch-fans · Published person (named with a role in the page's text) · co-owner
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/news/breakfast-restaurant-opens-in-the-east-village · Published person (named with a role in the page's text) · co-owner
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/news/coming-soon-the-breakfast-club · Published person (named with a role in the page's text) · co-owner
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/news/donate-to-food-bank · Published person (named with a role in the page's text) · co-owner
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/news/doughtime-pizza-company-signs-development-agreement-to-open-grimaldis-pizzeria-franchises-in-iowa · Published person (named with a role in the page's text) · co-owner
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/news/floating-restaurant-opens-at-saylorville-marina-with-live-music-and-lake-views · Published person (named with a role in the page's text) · co-owner
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/news/floating-restaurant-with-rooftop-dining-to-replace-buoys-at-saylorville-lake-marina · Published person (named with a role in the page's text) · co-owner
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/news/head-to-west-des-moines-for-the-breakfast-clubs-new-location-with-pineapple-upside-down-pancakes · Published person (named with a role in the page's text) · co-owner
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/news/hospitality-group-launches-in-des-moines · Published person (named with a role in the page's text) · co-owner
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/news/italian-american-restaurant-anna-dolce-opens · Published person (named with a role in the page's text) · co-owner
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:53 PM UTC
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
Zach BaldwinGeneral manager
Stated by 1 source
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/news · Published person (named with a role or their own mailbox on the site) · General manager
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
Job Postings
- Openings found but not readnot read — unreachable, non-2xx or empty (1 of 1 pages)
Directly observed
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/application → the openings exist; this run could not read them
- Read from
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com
Contact Information
Phones
- (515) 528-7473
- ; 515-245-9737
- ; 515-309-0744
- ; 515-288-8323
- ; 515-639-0411
- ; 712-560-4101
- ; 515-414-8986
- ; 515-875-4958
- ; 515-280-5251
- ; 515-630-5388
- ; (515) 329-3610
(515) 528-7473
(515) 528-7473
Directly observed · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/brands → printed in page text, not marked up
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
515-245-9737
515-245-9737
Directly observed · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/brands → printed in page text, not marked up
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
515-309-0744
515-309-0744
Directly observed · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/brands → printed in page text, not marked up
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
515-288-8323
515-288-8323
Directly observed · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/brands → printed in page text, not marked up
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
515-639-0411
515-639-0411
Directly observed · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/brands → printed in page text, not marked up
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
712-560-4101
712-560-4101
Directly observed · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/brands → printed in page text, not marked up
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
515-414-8986
515-414-8986
Directly observed · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/brands → printed in page text, not marked up
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
515-875-4958
515-875-4958
Directly observed · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/brands → printed in page text, not marked up
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
515-280-5251
515-280-5251
Directly observed · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/brands → printed in page text, not marked up
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
515-630-5388
515-630-5388
Directly observed · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/brands → printed in page text, not marked up
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
(515) 329-3610
(515) 329-3610
Directly observed · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/brands → printed in page text, not marked up
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
Emails
kcurry@darksideofthespoon.com
Please send resume and any examples of work to kcurry@darksideofthespoon.com
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/employment/barback
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
More contact information (11)
Contact forms
https://submit.jotform.com/submit/250684824992167
Directly observed · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:54 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/application → form headed "Education" → submits to https://submit.jotform.com/submit/250684824992167 → purpose: contact (a way to reply and a free-text field)
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:54 PM UTC
https://submit.jotform.com/submit/211786159498169
Directly observed · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:54 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/contact → submits to https://submit.jotform.com/submit/211786159498169 → purpose: contact (a way to reply and a free-text field)
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:54 PM UTC
https://submit.jotform.com/submit/221634042938152
Directly observed · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:54 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/kitchen-application → form headed "Personal Information" → submits to https://submit.jotform.com/submit/221634042938152 → purpose: contact (a field to write or be reached through)
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:54 PM UTC
https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/checkout
Directly observed · confirmed Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
- Observed via
- https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/checkout → form headed "Customer Info" → submits to https://www.darksideofthespoon.com/checkout → purpose: newsletter (a lone email input)
- First observed
- Oct 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC
Locations
Where is Dark Side of the Spoon located?
1 known location
Wellman's Pub & Rooftop597 Market St, West Des Moines, IA, 50266, US
Menus evidence
Menus evidence
Channel pricing evidence
Channel pricing evidence
Website & Digital Technology
Who manages Dark Side of the Spoon's domain and DNS?
darksideofthespoon.com was first registered on January 8, 2015. Its registrar is Wild West Domains, LLC, and GoDaddy manages its DNS.
What web infrastructure does Dark Side of the Spoon use?
Observed network edge: Cloudflare. Protocols: TLS 1.3, HTTP/2 and HTTP/3.
How is Dark Side of the Spoon's website secured?
HTTPS certificate: Google Trust Services, expires December 13, 2026.
Does Dark Side of the Spoon use DNSSEC?
DNSSEC was not enabled when observed.
What marketing and analytics tools does Dark Side of the Spoon's website use?
Google Tag Manager (tag management). Google Analytics 4 (GA4).
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Apps, Loyalty & Guest Technology
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App store details: Nothing observed in this category.
Publisher files
Nothing observed in this category.
Feeds
Nothing observed in this category.
GitHub
Nothing observed in this category.
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