I Can’t Stop Thinking About These Des Moines Dishes
From a noteworthy first-course salad to the most opulent seafood dish in Des Moines, here are five dishes I crave the most right now.
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Restaurateurs sometimes ask why I don’t visit their venues more often—especially after I’ve written something glowing about their food. If I loved it so much, why am I not there every week?
The reality of covering restaurants means I’m always chasing the next great find. That doesn’t leave much time—or budget—to return to places I truly enjoy. Sure, I revisit when I can, but not nearly as often as I’d like.
And in my less-than-stellar dining-out moments, as I stare down a lackluster plate, I can’t help but think of meals that set the bar far higher. These five dishes are the ones I keep coming back to, at least in memory. And hopefully soon IRL.
At Prime & Providence: The City’s Most Opulent Seafood Dish
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