Des Moines Restaurants

Two for $20: Wok in Motion

Two for $20: Wok in Motion

Wok in Motion remains a constant at West Glen

The weather is finally right for golf. Here are four local restaurants close enough to a course that you could make it there in a golf cart ... not that we’re suggesting inappropriate use of golf carts. — Joe Lawler

Four places near the green

The weather is right for golf, but where do you go before or after?

Two for $20: Red Rossa

Two for $20: Red Rossa

Get piled high pizzas

New hotshot in town

New hotshot in town

At the newly opened Hotshots, hot dogs aren’t the meal of last resort. They are a culinary breed...

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The Buzz From Readers Like You

JulieIngram wrote about Django

The food here is as close to perfect as you can get! So flavorful. The service and ambiance were first class.

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nastyshop wrote about Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich

Used to work there. The drivers will spit in your food if you don't tip well. BEWARE

larita1970 wrote about Tequila Mexican Restaurant

We had our first experience here last night. The food was outstanding and the service top notch. It is the best mexican restaurant w...

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We’re downright giddy about warm weather’s triumphant return. So  to celebrate, we sought out some spots to maximize sun time. If you want fresh air to complement your dinner, check out these al fresco options. — Joe Stych, Special to Juice Four places to eat outdoors

Want fresh air to complement your dinner? Check out these al fresco options

Four places for a birthday party Four places for a birthday party

A few places to celebrate

We scoured  Des Moines for a popular picnic selection: the chicken salad sandwich.  —Joe Stych, Special to Juice Four to try: Chicken salad

Four picnic-ready sandwiches

CRITICS' REVIEWS

First Look: Wiseguys Burgers

First Look: Wiseguys Burgers

Jackie Hoermann

There's a new burger gang in Ames

Two for $20: Little John's

Two for $20: Little John's

Joe Lawler

Fast and local at Little John's

Two for $20: Sip agua frescas at La Michoacana

Two for $20: Sip agua frescas at La Michoacana

Tushar Rae

Warm weather brings a yearning for cold drinks and eats

 

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2011 Top 100 Restaurants: the winners

2011 Top 100 Restaurants: the winners 9

You voted. See who topped the Top 100 list
Des Moines sushi guide

Des Moines sushi guide 1

Even here in land-locked central Iowa, your options for sushi are many
Perk Up: Central Iowa coffee guide

Perk Up: Central Iowa coffee guide 2

A mini ‘best-of’ roundup of spots every coffee junkie should visit and more
Beer city: the best beer bars in central Iowa

Beer city: the best beer bars in central Iowa

Central Iowa is home to dozens of bars offering myriad options for the beer adicionado
Top 100 Restaurants: No. 1, CENTRO

Top 100 Restaurants: No. 1, CENTRO 2

The downtown Italian restaurant once again shot to the front of our Top 100 Restaurants poll
Top 100 Restaurants: No. 2, Tursi's Latin King

Top 100 Restaurants: No. 2, Tursi's Latin King 2

Latin King, a pillar on the east side for food and service, was voted the second-best restaurant in central Iowa again
Top 100 Restaurants: No. 3, Django

Top 100 Restaurants: No. 3, Django 1

Accessible gourmet French food takes third in Top 100 Restaurants
Top 100 Restaurants: No. 4, Goldie's

Top 100 Restaurants: No. 4, Goldie's

Famous for breaded tenderloins and homemade baked goods, Goldie's is a small-town staple
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