Asian restaurant · Des Moines
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East Side and proudly family-owned, Rolling Wok mixes Vietnamese, Lao, Thai, and Chinese dishes; locals swear by the lo mein and sesame chicken alongside Southeast Asian staples. Recognized by the Iowa Asian Alliance for community involvement.
Restaurant · Des Moines
Red-sauce Italian with bocce, steak, chicken Saltimbocca
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American restaurant · Des Moines
Creative Mediterranean dishes & wood-fired pizza w/ happy hour
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Amphitheater · Des Moines
Outdoor amphitheater with great acoustics, spacious seating, and food trucks
Classic diner serving huge breaded pork tenderloins & shakes
Grocery store · Des Moines
Family-run deli & market known for killer sandwiches & fresh meat
Upscale American fare, chef's table, seasonal dishes, craft cocktails
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Italian restaurant · Des Moines
Modern Southern Italian fare in a Victorian mansion with great wine
Botanical garden · Des Moines
Seasonal blooms showcased outdoors & in a geodesic dome, plus education
Vegan restaurant · Des Moines
Hefty plant-based burgers, Dirt Balls, vegan sodas, & shakes
Brewpub · Des Moines
Craft beer & elevated pub grub in industrial-chic setting