08.05.2008
The inspiring musical genius of Little Mojo will be coming to our downtown AMICI Espresso location at 6th and Mulberry on the 8th of August! The band will play from 7 to 9 pm and will be selling CDs as well! Come enjoy an iced mocha, Frazzi, or one of our signature alcoholic beverages and listen to this great hometown band!
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07.11.2008
Our Amici Mobile Kiosk will return Saturday, July 12 to the Downtown Farmers Market. Join us in the historic Court Avenue District. Enjoy all of your favorite AMICI drinks, including latte's, mocha's, and our customer-favorite caramel macchiato or stay cool with our Fruit Frazzi's (Fr-ah-t-zee) a great way to cool down during this Summer heat.

06.30.2008
We have a new summer promotion under way. Whenever you stop into an AMICI store location you can enter to win one of our three fabulous prizes. Hey, that's what friends are for, and this is our way of saying "Thank You!"

In July, enter to win our Italian Bocce Ball set. Its a fun Italian yard game that anyone and everyone can play. Perfect for the summer!

In August, enter to win an Italian Wine Basket and Cook Book.

September is our Grand Prize giveaway, "An Italian Night in Des Moines!" This prize includes a stay that the Suites of 800 Locust, dinner at Lucca, a Wine Tasting at our Downtown location, and a spa treatment.

This summer is going to be a lot of fun so don't miss our on all our great giveaways. Ciao Bella!
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06.16.2008
We have Jazz Musicians Judi Brown and Mel Wheeler performing at our downtown AMICI espresso on Saturday, June 21, from 7 pm to 9 pm free of charge! This booking is part of the month long JuneJam event.

06.02.2008
We have entered the digital world! Recently we have created a facebook page. It's like a profile page for businesses and we want everyone to become a fan. Through facebook we can keep you updated on all our great promotions and events. Check us out! Just follow the link below.

www.facebook.com/pages/West-Des-Moines-IA/AMICI-Espresso/56231185696?ref=ts

05.29.2008
Ramoth-Gilead performs at our downtown location may 30-31 from 6-9pm. He is a traveling acoustic hip-hop soul folk singer. Listen to great music and sip on some of our fine Italian espresso.

03.20.2008
Free Wine Tasting at AMICI Midland. April 4 from 4-7pm. Come sample our selection of Italian wines and a few other wines. It will be a great evening.

03.11.2008
AMICI After Hours Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 4:30 to 8:30pm. Come and try our classic cocktails that will surely keep you coming back for more. 206 6th Ave., Des Moines

02.18.2008
Come in and try our St. Patrick's Day creations. The "Nutty Leprechaun" and the "Shamrock Frazzi."

12.31.2007
AMICI espresso would like to wish everyone a happy and safe New Year's. We hope that 2008 is AMICI filled.

11.27.2007
November 27, marks the one year anniversary for our Midland location, located at 6th & Mulberry St. This is our first and only location that not only offers our fabulous coffee drinks, but also serves imported beers, Italian wines, and premium liquors. Stop by and celebrate the anniversary with us.

11.12.2007
Reminder: AMICI gift cards make wonderful holiday presents. Stop by any AMICI and pick up a gift everyone can use. You can choose any amount that you like.
Stop in and see our wonderful holiday marchandise. Let AMICI espresso "Stir Your Senses" this Holiday Season.

10.23.2007
Check out our music lineup for the next few weeks. AMICI, your new home for live music

09.13.2007
Amici Espresso and Vespa...The Italian Way to Buzz Around! Register to win a Vespa LX150 scooter at your neighborhood Amici Espresso location. Grand prize will be awarded November 1, 2007.
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07.30.2007
BUY 10 DRINKS, EARN $3!

Join our loyalty club by picking up a FREE AMICI Espresso card at any AMICI location.
Present the card to our barista each time you order, and when you reach 10 drink purchases, $3 is added to your card for you to spend on any drink of your choice!
Your drink count then resets to zero, and you start counting to 10 drinks to earn another $3!

04.06.2007
Amici: Italian for Friend. Without YOU, we wouldn't be Amici. Join us Thursday, April 12 for our one-year anniversary celebration. Complimentary sweets and door prizes all day at your neighborhood Amici location.

12.29.2006
AMICI named 2006's TOP 10 by Cityview Magazine

Best new restaurant — Lucca
While several new places added missing ingredients to the community pantry, Joseph’s redefined romantic dining and Lucca became an instant cultural icon, to win by a neck.

The rest of the top 10

Joseph’s, Sonny’s Bistro, Sweet Binney’s, Coach’s Corner, Namaste, Spaghetti’s, Crave Italian-American, Wong’s Chopsticks and Amici Espresso (yes, the espresso IS that good).

read the rest of the story at
http://www.dmcityview.com/food

12.03.2006
AMICI downtown now open!
We are excited to announce the opening of our new downtown Des Moines located at 6th Avenue and Mulberry Street.
Our shop features a drive thru, FREE wi-fi, a cozy fireplace and of course, the best espresso and coffee drinks.
We also offer Italian wines by the glass or bottle, some fine import beers and a full line of liquors that can be added to any coffee drink!
Open until 10 pm seven days a week.
Access us through the skywalk....follow the signs to the financial center lobby (1st floor); then proceed to the Midland building via the connected corridor.

09.05.2006
AMICI Espresso's first Urbandale location is now open.

Located at 100th St. and N.W. Urbandale Drive, our location offers a drive thru for your added convenience!
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06.30.2006
Krause Gentle Co-Founder T.S. ‘Tony’ Gentle Passes Away. Business leader, entrepreneur leaves legacy of innovation and service.
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05.28.2006
Cool down with a FRAZZI!!

In an effort to beat the heat, AMICI Espresso is offering cool, refreshing FRAZZIS in a variety of flavors........STRAWBERRY.....
MANGO.....PEACH....
BERRY BLAST....MOCHA....
GREEN APPLE.....
JAVA

Or use your imagination and create your own!