Café Madeleine — the downtown Des Moines tasting-menu restaurant led by French Master Chef David Baruthio — has closed. In its place comes Cuvée, a Champagne lounge and tapas bar owned by Anthony Wolvers, Baruthio’s former sommelier, and his fiancée, Angela Wakely. Cuvée will feature a Champagne-forward menu, European-style small plates, and a more social, lounge-driven atmosphere. Karston Ausborn, who cooked beside Baruthio in Café Madeleine’s open kitchen, will lead the culinary program. Paper covers the windows as the space undergoes a renovation to feel more like a posh Champagne lounge. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #DesMoines #Iowa #DesMoinesFoodie #DesMoinesEats