RESTAURANTS

Trendspotting: What we’ll eat in 2026

Inspiration can come from anywhere. That’s why I keep an eye on everything — ...

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The quest for great barbecue

My late brother and I had a pact. We would seek out the best ...

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Ring in the new year early

You don’t have to make it to midnight to celebrate well.

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Centro goes Scandinavian for a night

Centro is putting Italian on pause for one special night, “Under the Northern Lights: ...

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Putting the Atlas Building on the local food map

Seen from the north, the Atlas Building anchors 23 acres in West Des Moines. ...

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In the kitchen at Masao with Nick Hanke

Nick Hanke makes a mean omelet at Masao. (Photos: Matt Nelson) By Matt Nelson ...

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Abbie’s continues the La Pizza House legacy

The big boxy restaurant Russ Reel and Albert “Abbie” Polito opened on Southeast 14th ...

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Oak Park is branching out with Canopy

Plans are in the works for Canopy, a new restaurant and market at 4001 ...

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At the Rook Room, connection is the name of the game

It’s game on for the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe. After six years ...

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Urbandale’s ethnic eats

MinGaLaBar on Douglas Avenue serves up traditional Burmese cuisine. Zakaw htamin, the restaurant’s popular ...

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