Japanese restaurant · Des Moines
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Downtown standby for sushi, ramen, and cocktails that locals rely on for date nights and business lunches. Covered by local editors for playful touches like tofu fries, it’s steady, friendly, and central.
Restaurant · Des Moines
Duck fettuccine, gnocchi, filet mignon, wine list
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Steak house · Des Moines
Prime cuts of beef, seafood & extensive wine list offered
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Brewery · Des Moines
Brewery with extensive tap list & friendly staff near river trails
Clothing store · Des Moines
Screen-printed T-shirts, stickers, and magnets with witty sayings.
Menswear, leather goods, custom belts, candles, and more
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Vietnamese restaurant · Des Moines
Fresh Vietnamese & Asian dishes with extensive vegetarian options
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American restaurant · Des Moines
Creative wood-fired pizza & Mediterranean fare with great happy hour
Store · Des Moines
Sustainable goods, bulk refillery, local makers, welcoming space
Botanical garden · Des Moines
Seasonal blooms showcased outdoors & in a geodesic dome, plus education
Winery · Des Moines
Urban winery offering wine tastings, flights, and event space