Beneath the historic Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, Tom Archer’s Poor Man’s Country Club is undergoing a quiet but powerful renaissance. The restaurant has evolved into a deeply personal tribute ...

Sam Summers knew when he bought the Val Air Ballroom that the history was just as important as remodeling the music venue. The 80-plus-year-old Val Air needed updates to bring it back to its former ...

Rose Archer launched Luscious Supper Club at her Bend home in 2023, inviting 14 guests into her living room for a seven-course dinner. Since then, a menu has never been repeated. And every dinner has ...

Beneath the historic Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, Tom Archer’s Poor Man’s Country Club is undergoing a renaissance. The restaurant is a tribute to Tom Archer, the original owner of the Val Air ...