When Miyabi decided to retire, Hanke wanted to purchase the restaurant but wasn't ready ... including a "juxtaposition" between Japanese and French decor. And while the menu isn't fully fleshed ...

Masao, a new restaurant featuring elevated Japanese and French cuisines, will open in the former Miyabi 9 space in Des Moines' East Village. Nick Hanke, owner of Masao, learned sushi techniques ...