Des Moines Restaurants
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1The Dish: Dos XX Fish Tacos at On the Border Mexican Grill
Justine and her husband, Don, are big fans of the Dos XX Fish Tacos
Last Licks of Summer
Stop by these indie ice cream shops before the season freezes over
Table for Two: Mosaix
Mosaix specializes in Spanish-style tapas and entrees
Food on a stick
Food on a stick
Some of the best foods are served on a stick. In honor of the State Fair (and their 30+ foods on a stick) we asked three local chefs to put their creations on a stick. Darin Sturgill, chef at Sbrocco, prepared Niman Ranch pork and morel sausage with garden veggies on a stick served with a side of pomegranate and rhubarb barbecue sauce.
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OTHER GALLERIES
Jimmy Buffett Night at Jimmy's American Cafe
Jimmy's American Cafe hosted its weekly Jimmy...
Drink
The party was in full swing when we stopped by...
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On my "must see" list
I don't get out as much as I'd like to, but here's the list of places I'm hoping to check out soon.
Kimberly Isburg from Sherman Hill - August 19, 2008
Stuff to do
There's plenty to do around town. Here's some ideas.
Sophia from Des Moines - July 29, 2008
The wife's out of town this weekend
My plans for a (not-so) crazy weekend with my wife on a business trip.
TimPaluch from Chicago (south side) - August 14, 2008
MORE Restaurant FEATURES
- First Look: Waterfront Seafood in Ankeny
- The seafood restaurant opens a second location in Ankeny
- Table for Two: 801 Steak and Chop
- A meal at one of Des Moines' classiest restaurants
- Gourmet goat debuts in metro
- Central Iowa might be well-positioned to embrace what some call 'the other red meat'
- Try This: Barbecue
- Des Moines may not be famous for it's barbecue like Kansas City, but there are still plenty of places to find authentic barbecue
- Two for $20: Ken's Diner
- Teleport yourself back in time to the atmosphere of a diner of the past
CRITICS' REVIEWS
Editorial Datebook Review: India Star 
India Star - 5514 Douglas - Des Moines, IA
The new location provides a more worthy ambiance for the fascinating Indian food. (Reviewed Sept. 7)
Editorial Juice Review: Cafe Diem
By Cavan Reagan
Cafe Diem - 2005 Ankeny - Ankeny, IA
Aside from an embarrassing experience when my screenwriting professor forced everyone in the class to loudly perform a scene in front of unsuspecting Cafe Diem customers, I always liked going to the...
Editorial Juice Review: Lucca
By Cavan Reagan Reichmann
Lucca - 420 Locust - Des Moines, IA
Lucca is the definitive East Village restaurant, offering two- or three-course prix fixe menus in one of the most stylish settings in Des Moines. THE SERVICE "You boys look hungry. I'll get more...
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By Shay-Shay from Johnston
Centro is by far the best place in town. It's one of those places that works for a work dinner, a romantic dinner or just a cool place to hang with friends. But since I'm an Overdyk (sister of the ...
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