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Curious about Ethiopian Food? Let This Inviting Spot Lead the Way
The welcome sets the tone, and the flavors do the rest.
21 hrs ago
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The Story Behind Habesha Ethio Eritrean Restaurant
Bashat Gutama endured a lot to bring us this welcoming corner of the Des Moines culinary landscape.
21 hrs ago
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Wini Moranville
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Varying Views on DSM Restaurants
Readers dish on the new menu at Tom Archer’s, dining solo at John & Nick’s—plus a different perspective on Littleleaf Luncheonette.
Nov 4
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Get Ready for a Gush-Fest—I’ve Found Two Winners!
Finally, some great things to report on!
Oct 31
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Headed Decorah-Way? Here Are Two Recommended Restaurants + an Also-Ran
If you're headed up this way, I've got your top dining choices right here. Plus, news of a farm-to-table event on November 1.
Oct 11
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Tous les Jours: What to order, what to skip.
Plus a few issues I have with this high-profile spot.
Sep 29
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How to Do Purveyor
Treat it like the European-style wine bar that it is: order some off-the-beaten-path wines and great tapas (and avoid a couple duds), and you can have a…
Sep 24
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My New Favorite Way to Spend $17 on Local Dining
Plus news of note on the dining and nearby travel scene.
Sep 18
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Is It Time to Go Back to Harbinger?
This much-praised restaurant is a top spot for the tasting-menu set. But two previous visits left me underwhelmed. How did the most recent foray go? You…
Aug 11
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I Spent $600 on Fish at 801, Ruth's Chris, and Fleming's. Did Any Actually Nail It?
Of course they can all do a great steak. But if your dining pal wants fish and you want a steak (or vice versa), which spot should you choose? You know…
Jul 28
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This Is the Restaurant Patio to Beat
Visit The Ciderhouse Restaurant in the coming months, while the setting is at its bucolic best. (And it's just a short drive from DSM.)
Jul 21
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OG: Jesse's Embers
Jesse's Embers has changed ownership only three times since opening in 1963. So, how's it doing since the newest owner took over this past spring? You…
Jul 14
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