This was a very interesting evening. The performances were stellar. It was located in the Grand Hall at the Temple Theater and it is a spectacular room. Stained glass ceilings and so much more. There was: - Stand-up comedy - Drag performances - Aerial artistry - Improv performances - Captivating acrobatics - Burlesque performances - Live music Gourmet & Groove was an Inaugural Valentine's Day dinner and show. The five course fine dining culinary experience prepared by Chef Ashley Phillips was a great idea but the food was all cold when it was meant to be warm. The salad had zero dressing and all the other course's were cold. The steak was not edible because there were so many tendons coursing through the meat. At first I thought it was just me so I looked around the table an each and every person had the same problem and was on the struggle bus trying to eat the steak cold potatoes and cold carrot. So with it being cold and impossible to eat I had a small bit and left it on the plate. My partner didn't eat it either. The star of the dinner was the dessert. It was a super good chocolate tart and chocolate covered strawberry. I understand that the chef may not be experienced with large banquet style meals. It really takes a special set up to be able to pull it off. While we dined we enjoy the incredible lineup of performers ranging from comedy, aerial performers, and live music hand picked by show producer and singer Morgana Moon! Des Moines' own Morgana Moon and Chef Ashley Phillips of Ankeny were the organizers of this super fun evening. All in all we were able to over look the meal because the performances were so epic! It was such a good evening and that talent was second to none. read more

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