07.24.2010
We are looking for two very friendly and responsible associates to join our team. One at our Urbandale location and one at our downtown location. Please click on opportunities and apply online if interested. Or send it to a friend who you know is looking for a great opportunity.

07.11.2010
Do you work for Non-Profit Organization? AMICI will donate a portion of a days sales to a local not for profit organization. Please read the attached file for more information. NPO's must focus on one of three objectives family, children, or education.
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06.18.2010
USA Soccer vs Slovenia at 9am. We will have the game on in its entirety. Break time is calling you to come watch. Say hi to Julie, Emily, and Rachael while you are there.

05.20.2010
Are you a soccer Fan? Come watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup at AMICI. Click on the link for the complete schedule.
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05.17.2010
Come Check out Trivia at our Urbandale Location. Win great prizes and have a good time. 6pm! See you there.

04.28.2010
Please take our online survey! Print out the free coupon when completed!
Click here to take survey

04.22.2010
Trivia at AMICI in Urbandale! Come join us for a fun game at our Urbandale location for a night of trivia. Starting at 6:30pm next Thursday, April 29th. Prizes, food, and fun!
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04.17.2010
Are you following us on Twitter, Facebook, or Four Square? You should be! Check in at your favorite locations on Four Square or join our weekly Twivia on Twitter.
http://twitter.com/amici_espresso

03.07.2010
Come watch the Oscars at AMICI espresso. 6th and Mulberry. Serving beer, wine, and liquor. See you soon!

03.01.2010
B. John Burns live at AMICI on Friday at 6:30pm. See you there!

02.12.2010
Have the Olympics fever? We will be showing the Olympics every night at AMICI. Come cheer for your favorite athletes and enjoy our wide selection of drinks. Be sure to check our calendar of events for event information.

02.05.2010
Hurry in for our Valentine's Day offer: 20% off gift cards over $25. It makes a great gift for that special someone!

01.15.2010
Less than one month till the 2010 Olympics. If you are downtown stop by and watch the games while enjoying a hand crafted espresso beverage.

11.23.2009
AMICI espresso is offering $1.00 Small Latte's on Black Friday, 11/27/2009. Have one before, during, or after your day of shopping!

10.05.2009
Starting October 12th we will be changing to our winter hours. Please note the time changes. Thank you for your patronage.

09.24.2009
It's fall again, and that means that the AMICI Pumpkin Spice latte is back. Get yours today!

09.21.2009
Fall is here and so are our fall drinks. Keep an eye out for our Pumpkin Latte.

07.20.2009
Luke Stutzman will perform live at our Downtown AMICI this Friday at 6pm.

04.27.2009
The first Farmer’s Market of the season is this Saturday (5/2). AMICI will be there! Get anything you could want from our Kiosk: espresso, lattes, mochas, hot chocolate, frazzis and more!

04.10.2009
It's AMICI's 3rd birthday. Stop by any location for birthday specials through Sunday (4/12)

04.06.2009
Make your Frazzis fly! Try our RedBull Frazzi today!

04.01.2009
Des Moines MetroMix wrote a review about us. Check it out! http://tiny.cc/Ir7KI

03.23.2009
AMICI has come to Twitter. Follow us at www.twitter.com/amici_espresso

02.18.2009
Come check out Michelle Hoy's and Ordinary People perform live as they launch their newest CD. Enjoy fine wines, great beer, and good people.

01.01.2009
Happy New Year!

12.18.2008
Time is running out on AMICI's holiday gift card special. From now until December 24, take 20% off your gift card purchase in stores. A great gift for coffee lovers everywhere.

11.19.2008
WHO-TV 13, Life 107.1 FM and AMICI have teamed up to help make a difference. On Monday, November 24th, between 5-7am Jeriann Ritter of WHO-TV 13 will broadcast the weather from our Urbandale location (3928 NW Urbandale Dr.), and help promote random acts of kindness as a part of Make a Difference Day. Contribute your random act of kindness by buying a drink for the person behind you in the Drive-Thru. Your kindness could make all the difference. Hope to see you there!

10.24.2008
AMICI would like to thank everyone who participated in our summer promotion. Bocce ball sets, wine baskets and an Italian night in Des Moines were given to our lucky winners. The Winners of the Bocce ball sets were: Cory Garrison (WDM), Dorene Hickey (URB), and Eric Hemesath (DM). The wine basket winners were: Gary Amus (Grimes), Gloria Herman (URB), and Justin Cremer (DM). Our Grand Prize winner of an Italian Night in Des Moines, which includes a stay at the Suites of 800 Locust, an Italian Dinner at Lucca, and a free wine tasting, was Shelia Hudson from our 60th and Ashworth AMICI location. Congratulations to all our winners! You deserve it for being such great friends!

10.13.2008
The Downtown AMICI Espresso will be hosting a Halloween party on Friday, Oct 31 from 7-9. Featuring musical guests EXIT 113, and other activities such as a costume contest. While you're there, try our seasonal Pumpkin Pie latte or Frazzi. It's sure to stir your senses.

10.01.2008
Corey Schmidt will perform live, Thursday, Oct 2 at our Downtown AMICI. Corey is a solo singer/song writer from right here in the heart of Iowa. He will be playing from 5-8pm for the frist Thursday of each month for the rest of the year.

09.24.2008
Stop into AMICI and try our new protein frazzi. It is FBX certified and comes in either Strawberry or Mixed Berry. Use it as a meal replacement or just a fantastic beverage to accompany your work out. Try it today!

09.17.2008
This just in, if you text "AMICI" to 214-5000-985 you will opt into the AMICI texting program and receive an instant bounceback offer right on your cell. What are you waiting for? It's a simple text. By opting in, you will receive weekly specials and be alerted about the many great things that AMICI has to offer. Don't delay, text "AMICI" Today!
Or simply follow our link and sign up via web. We've made it that easy!
http://www.inazip.com/signup.cfm?clientid=107

09.15.2008
This Friday, from 4-7, the Downtown AMICI will be hosting a FREE wine tasting featuring our fine Italian wines, cheese and crackers. Come for the wine and stay for the entertainment. M. Scott Horn, an acoustic roots blues musician will be performing from 6-9pm. Don't miss out on all the fun!

09.12.2008
Our Amici Mobile Kiosk will return Saturday, September 13, 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.

08.14.2008
August 15, 2008 from 10am until 3 pm, AMICI will host the Frazzi For Iowa Flood Victims event. Frazzi will be $5 each and 50% of sales will go to the American Red Cross to help with Iowa flood relief. Donations are also welcome, so stop by your local AMICI and lend a hand. Buy a Frazzi, help a lotzi!

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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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!