Wig & Pen Triumphs Over Flood

I was very fortunate, this past June, to be spared the direct effects of the 2008 Iowa flood; many around me (including family, friends, coworkers, and beloved businesses) were not so lucky.

Looking back, one of the images that hit closest to home was that of the Wig & Pen Pizza Pub—perhaps brumpelstiltskin's favorite local eatery—completely surrounded by water. Particularly striking was seeing the restaurant's signature red telephone box almost entirely submerged by the Iowa River.

Thus, it was joyous news last Friday that heralded the Wig & Pen's triumphant reopening, which was tentatively scheduled for this past Saturday (10 Jan). Aside from a new four-foot flood wall, owner Dick Querrey has signaled that little else will have changed. In other words, the establishment's Anglo-cized ambiance (possibly inspired by this pub in Portsmouth, UK?) should retain every ounce of its original charm.

So, please join brumpelstiltskin in paying them a visit soon (or ordering from their east side delivery/takeout location). If you're not sure what to get, do consider their renowned "Flying Tomato" pizza: surely the most delightfully tasty concoction of pan-style crust, mozzarella, sauce, and fresh tomato slices that I've ever had the pleasure of consuming.