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Best restaurant servers in Des Moines

The Django staff joins Datebook Diner's list

Thanksgiving restaurant options in Des Moines

Thanksgiving restaurant options in Des Moines

Feast without firing up your oven or dishwasher

First Look: Canton Korean and Chinese Food Express

First Look: Canton Korean and Chinese Food Express

New Asian option opens in skywalk

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Dessert. For a sweet ending.

No-stress turkey day

Be the hit of your Thanksgiving potluck

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I have visited Johnny's a few times and my main problem with them is their inconsistency. The angry commenter is correct about their...

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I've been twice for breakfast - and thought it was great both times. Attentive staff and really good food for a fair price. You wi...

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Menus with fusion Menus with fusion

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CRITICS' REVIEWS

Datebook Diner: Azalea blooms again

Datebook Diner: Azalea blooms again 4

W.E. Moranville, Datebook Diner
Azalea - 400 Walnut - Des Moines, IA

A successful menu combined with a graceful, yet urban ambiance

Datebook Diner: Food outshines ambiance at Timothy's

Datebook Diner: Food outshines ambiance at Timothy's 3

By W.E. Moranville, Datebook Diner
Timothy's Steakhouse and Pub - 5418 Douglas - Des Moines, IA

Timothy's serves well-crafted food, but dining room needs help

Datebook Diner: A lovely room, lackluster food at BOS

Datebook Diner: A lovely room, lackluster food at BOS 1

W.E. Moranville, Datebook Diner
BOS - 401 Locust - Des Moines, IA

Lacking in the dedication needed to pull off a top-dollar dining experience

 

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Restaurant talk with Datebook Diner

Restaurant talk with Datebook Diner

Chat about local dining with food critic W.E. Moranville, the "Datebook Diner," on her popular blog at DesMoinesRegister.com

BBQ Pit Crew

Metromix BBQ Pit Crew 2009

Metromix BBQ Pit Crew 2009

Meat your match with our new guide to Des Moines' best BBQ

Restaurants

Daily dining deals

Daily dining deals

Looking for a quick lunch on Monday or a thick, juicy steak on Saturday night? Datebook Diner can help with her daily picks:

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New Des Moines restaurants and bars 2009

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