Des Moines Restaurants
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Thanksgiving restaurant options in Des Moines
Feast without firing up your oven or dishwasher
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- Latino Heritage Festival
- The East Village
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Grand opening of Irina's Restaurant & Bar
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Datebook Diner: Azalea blooms again 
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 
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 
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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