DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines social worker is turning her passion for food and community into action with plans for the city’s next food destination.
Ashley Watts is the founder of DM Foodhall, a concept that brings together local vendors and pop-ups under one roof.
“I have no experience running a restaurant, but I did grow up working in them. When I moved to Des Moines, I fell in love with it, and I thought it would be super great if we had, like, a Des Moines-themed restaurant,” Watts said. “This is a long-time dream of mine that I’m glad is finally coming to fruition.”…