Louie's Wine Dive: Louie's Wine Dive was founded from humble roots by converting a small worn Jewish Bagel store and a Vietnamese seamstress studio into a small but warm wine dive. The fun and funky ambiance renowned at Louie's Wine Dive came with time and the big personalities who have made Louie's Wine Dive home throughout the years. Today, numerous rising stars are at the helm of Louie's Wine Dive, which has catapulted the performance of this beloved restaurant.

BRGR Kitchen + Bar & Taco Republic: BRGR and Taco Republic were acquired in spring of 2019 marking the completion of our first significant transaction. Why'd we do it? Well, have you dined at these restaurants? The experience is second to none with craveable products, burgers and beer and tacos and margaritas! Hamburgers and tacos are next level at BRGR and Taco Republic!

Taco Trucks & Romaine Calm Catering: W.VinZant Restaurants launches its Private Event and Truck Business under company catering arm Romaine Calm. Romaine Calm designs and launches two additional Taco Trucks, including the “Big Blu” truck and the smaller, more transportable yellow “Taquito” truck, later followed by the BRGR Burger Trailer for private events. Romaine Calm has the people and resources to perfect every need for private events with the style and product quality of W.VinZant Restaurants.

W.VinZant Restaurants launches Fresko Natural Food in downtown Des Moines designing it to marry with Iowa's bounty of natural food. Fresko is designed and built using sustainable material complimenting the product and methods applied Fresko's food and beverage. Fresko partners with numerous Iowa farms, including cattle, pork, protein, dairy, cheese, and produce producers. In the first year of operation, Fresko wins the most Des Moines, 'City Awards' ever awarded a restaurant!

W.VinZant Restaurants acquired Gram & Dun during the darkest days of the Covid pandemic with the belief that an all-star team could be created to lead Gram & Dun into the future. New food and beverage menus, kitchen and beverage stations, dining room and kitchen designs were implemented and the result has been as inspiring as dining al fresco on Gram & Dun's vaunted patio.

W.VinZant Restaurants launches modern, casual inspired Va Bene. The goal, make simple, delicious Italian fare allowing rich ingredients to stand on their own complimented by a full bar of creative Italian inspired cocktails and wines.

Terravecchia in an east Des Moines Icon… Founded in 1947 by transplanted Latin Quarter, New York resident Jim Pigneri, The Latin King has defined Italian fare in Iowa and beyond for over 75 years. W.VinZant Restaurants was honored to undertake the reins from The Latin King's second owner-operator Bobby Tursi, who famously commented, “I sold it to Whitney (W.VinZant Restaurants) because I knew they'd keep the diamond polished!” The Latin King won Des Moines 'City Award' for Italian Food and Fine Dining 2022 and will soon feature a new extensive patio in Spring of 2023!

Founded with a “late-night knock on the door,” Mary Zerngast discovered the reputation of her famous fried chicken recipe had spread far and wide, and so in 1942 she opened the door to Chicken Mary's restaurant out of her country-side home near Pittsburg, Kansas. Mary's chicken recipe has not changed and is as delicious today as it was back then and the Chicken Mary's reputation is now nationwide. Check out more about Chicken Mary's on the Food Network's, “Battle of the Chicken Wars.”

The BrewTop Pub & Patio: Whether you want to grab a beer and a bite to a eat while watching your team or go see a musical group and dance all night, The BrewTop Pub & Patio brings guests the ultimate entertainment dining experience!