Those look great -- thanks for posting that! I also think that the Cheese Shop (right next door to La Mie) has had an impact on Des Moines dining far out of proportion to its small size.
The Cheese Shop
833 42nd St, Suite B
Des Moines, IA 50312
http://thecheeseshopdsm.com/I also have a question for you: have you tried Baru 66? A friend of mine who lives in West Des Moines has said good things about it, but I have yet to give it a try.