Restaurant Editorial Reviews
Datebook Diner: A notable array of tacos, salsas at Taqueria Sonora
By W.E. Moranville - February 16, 2011
Go for the great tacos, gorditas and fascinating salsas
Datebook Diner: Zingaro celebrates the dining experience
By W.E. Moranville - February 2, 2011
Zingaro is an Italian term for an itinerant Gypsy laborer
Datebook Diner: Bright, vivid marinara rules Marino’s menu
By W.E. Moranville - January 27, 2011
Pizza, pasta, calzones and sandwiches in the Southern Italian immigrant vein
Datebook Diner: Surprising offerings at Isla Cozumel
By W.E. Moranville, Datebook Diner - January 19, 2011
A solid spot for an under-$30 dinner for two
Datebook Diner: Flour serves casual pizza — with style
By W.E. Moranville, Datebook Diner - January 5, 2011
Lovely, handcrafted pizza at affordable prices
Review: Big City Burgers and Greens brightens lunch scene
By W.E. Moranville/Datebook Diner - January 1, 2011
The newly opened burger and salad spot has sleek decor, exciting toppings
Great in 2010: 33 can't-miss Des Moines restaurants
W.E. Moranville/Datebook Diner - December 23, 2010
Our critic highlights the restaurants at the top of their game in 2010
Datebook Diner: Satisfying Japanese cuisine for lunch crowd
By W.E. Moranville, Datebook Diner - December 9, 2010
A pleasant little lunch spot on the skywalk
Datebook Diner: Grandpa’s Chinese meets Dad’s Tiki bar
By W.E. Moranville, Datebook Diner - December 2, 2010
A totally fun — yet seriously good — spot.
Datebook Diner: El Chisme already admirable in new location
By W.E. Moranville/Datebook Diner - November 26, 2010
Recently relocated to Valley Junction, El Chisme excels at Mexican and pizza.
