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the PLACES AMERICAN B-Bops We have the best burgers in town! For 21 years we’ve won Cityview’s “Best Of” readers’ poll and are proud to serve these burgers at more than seven locations throughout the metro. Multiple locations in Des Moines, Ankeny, Altoona, Urbandale and Ames. www.b-bops.com. Denny’s Conveniently located off the interstate in Clive, Denny’s is always open and serving your favorite breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees. Stop in early for pancakes, an afternoon prime rib philly or country fried steak for dinner. Irina’s Welcome to Irina’s Restaurant and Bar! We are a local, family-operated neighborhood establishment. We offer Russian-American cuisine, a full bar with a great selection of Russian beer, vodka and an extended wine list. Our menu is designed to meet everyone’s taste; we have traditional American dishes like steaks, pastas, burgers, salads, appetizers and of course our in-house specials like beef-stroganov, Moscow filet, wellington salmon, st. chicken, pork shashlik and daily specials. Open Monday-Sunday. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. Dinner Monday-Sunday 5 p.m.-2 a.m. 2301 Rocklyn Drive, Urbandale. 331-0399. Tally’s Tally’s restaraunt bar and catering offers rooftop seating unique to the Beaverdale area. A casual ambiance, contemporary cuisine and extensive bar menu offer a casual and affordable or special and elegant dining experience. Tally’s offers dry aged steaks, fresh seafood, vegetarian, glutenfree and delicious burgers and tenderloins. We offer nightly bar specials and late summer hours for in-house and rooftop enjoyment. We cater any event large or small with little notice. Live music most weekends. 2712 Beaver Ave. 279- 2067. www.tallysbeaverdale.com. Trostel’s Greenbriar Trostel’s Greenbriar is offering a new menu featuring five seasonal specialties, Cracker Crust pizzas of course, your favorite entrees. Not just for special occasions but for every occasion when you want… Simply The Best! Reservations accepted. 253-0124. www.greenbriartrostels.com. 24 West End Diner With our ’50s style decor, we serve fresh Angus burgers, sandwiches, salads, meatloaf, turkey, chicken, steaks, ribs and our award-winning chili. Breakfast served all day. Dine inside or on our new patio. Dinner specials offered every day. Sunday - Thursday 6:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. and Saturday 6:30 a.m-10 p.m. Located in the Valley West Inn at 3535 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines. 222-3131. www.westenddiner.com. ASIAN Bamboo Buffet and Grill Bamboo Buffet and Grill features a great assortment of food from Chinese to sushi or Hibachi, served buffet style. We are open seven days a week and have a party room available to accommodate up to 80 people. We are open for lunch Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and for dinner Monday-Thursday 4-9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 4-10:30 p.m. We are open all day on Sundays from 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. 4349 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines. 270-8989. King and I Authentic Thai Cuisine with many menu items from Thailand and a sushi bar. Fine dining with beer and wine served. Select American menu items are also available. Please come and enjoy with our Thai family. 1821 22nd St., West Des Moines. 440-2075. www.king-and-i-thaicuisine.com. Taki Japanese Steakhouse Taki’s goal is to create an exciting and beautiful place to enjoy a culinary experience. Taki Steakhouse celebrates the art of teppanyaki cooking by combining the freshest cuts of meats, seafood and produce to create the authentic experience in Japan known as teppan. This award-winning Japanese steakhouse is known for having the city’s most comprehensive sushi bar selection. Traditional Japanese appetizers and dinners make up the Taki lunch and dinner menu. 2677 86th St., Urbandale. 331-3030. www.takisteakhouse.com. Wasabi Chi Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon... Wasabi-Chi is a destination worth seeking, a warm and elegant work of art and a delicious fusion of exceptional Asian cuisine and sushi. Wasabi Chi is great for groups or enjoyable for your entire family, there is something for everyone. We offer dine-in, take-out and catering options to fit everyone’s needs. Open for lunch and dinner. MI PATRIA Central Iowa’s Only Ecuadorian Restaurant Buy 1 dinner, get 1 dinner 1/2 OFF with purchase of 2 drinks. Expires 3/31/12 LIVE MUSIC Thursday nights 6pm–close Bring this coupon in & get 10% OFF your entire bill. Expires 3/31/12 1410 - 22nd Street West Des Moines 515-222-2755 515-222-2754 (fax) Tuesday –Sunday: 11am–9pm Closed Monday WINTER | 2012 www.dmcityview.com/relish We accept reservations. 5418 Douglas Ave., Des Moines. 528-8208. www.wasabichicuisine.com. BAR FOOD GoodSons GoodSons is a neighborhood bar in the heart of Beaverdale. There is an eclectic crowd as well as employees. Great prices on food and drink. A good place to start off or hang around all night and enjoy the people and write all over the chalkboard tables and bar. Serving food Sunday- Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 2815 Beaver Ave., Des Moines. 255-1912. Down Under We’re a neighborhood bar kind of place that offers a large covered patio, great food and beverages, pool, darts, video golf, and other games. You can watch sports on 16 TVs including three big screens plus we feature daily specials, fun annual events, various contests and much more. If you’re looking for a great place to get something to eat and drink, come on in and meet our friendly staff and patrons. We’re all about fun and good times. BBQ Findlay’s Smokehouse BBQ One of the original BBQ restaurants in Des Moines, Findlay’s is known for its wood-smoked meats and homemade sides throughout the country. Findlay’s made-from-scratch smoked beans are featured in the Taste of Iowa fundraiser in Washington D.C. every year. Come in for lunch, pick up dinner to-go or have Findlay’s cater your event. 1951 Indianola Ave. 284-1212. Jethro’s BBQ If you’re looking for some of the best BBQ in town, this Drake neighborhood sports bar is the place to go. Jethro’s racked up the awards in Cityview’s 2011 “Best Of” readers poll winning Best BBQ and runner-up for Best American Food and Best Nachos. Serving ribs, pork, beef brisket, whole chickens and turkey that is smoked daily in our 750-lb. capacity smoker. Stop by and see why we are the best. 3102 Forest Ave., 279-3300. www.jethrosdesmoines.com. Uncle Wendell’s BBQ “A word-of-mouth legend.” We do quality pulled pork and beef brisket sandwiches made on fresh challah. The subtle but insistent smoke RELISH and sweet spice from the killer rub embolden the ribs. They’re suck-off-the-bone irresistible. Voted a Cityview “Best Of” winner in 2010 and 2011. Stop by the Uncle Wendell’s booth at the Downtown Farmers’ Market for delicious smoked meats and baked goods. Catering is avialable for parties of all sizes. Dine-in and take out from the Ingersoll location Tue.-Sat. 2716 Ingersoll Ave. 228-3207. www.unclewendells.com. ECUADORIAN Mi Patria The owners are Cesar Miranda, who is also manager, and his wife, Dalila Alonzo. Miranda says his restaurant is the only one in the metro area serving all Ecuadorian food. Both a lunch menu and a dinner menu are offered. Menu items usually include rice and beans, such as lentils or fava beans, and plantains, similar to bananas, are common. Miranda said the food is typical of the coastal region of Ecuador, so many of the dishes include seafood, but meats such as chicken are also served. Mi Patria. 1410 22nd St., West Des Moines. 222-2755. FAMILY Chips Indulge yourself with an oak-fired pizza at the lakeside location, or treat your friends and family to their world-famous rotisserie chicken and complimentary “chips.” Party rooms available for special events. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week. 2502 S.E. Tones Drive, Ankeny. 964- 2112. www.chipsrestaurant.com. Fat Boyz Saloon and Grill Great homemade food, fun and nightly dinner specials. Watch your favorite team on one of 12 TVs, or enjoy pool and games. Full bar with happy hour 4-6 p.m. and 10 p.m.-close, Monday- Thursday. Private party room available. 200 Gateway Drive, Grimes. 986-0355. Iowa Cubs Cub Club is the perfect place to host a group meeting or special holiday event. Space is available for up to 200 guests. This unique facility will meet your catering needs with no rental fee, only a food and beverage purchase. Centerplate is committed to a truly extraordinary experience for you and your guests. For more information, please contact Catering Manager, Randy Bird, 244-3464. GREAT GIFTS FOR THE “HARD TO BUY FOR” PERSON IN YOUR LIFE! BACON, HARD CIDER AND D WINE WWINE INE TASTING TAS TASTING ASS TINGG THURSDAY, FEB. 2 5 to 8pm WITH LOCAL FOLK BAND “CHESHIRE MOON” ENGLISH IRISH SCOTTISH SH WEL WELSH EL ELSH SH 429 Douglas Douglas las Downtown Am Ames ess 515 515.598.5127 598 5127 MON TUE WED 10am–6pm THU 10am–8pm FRI 10am–6pm SAT 10am–5
the PLACES FINE DINING Mojos Local cuisine that puts a new spin on old classics and brings creative, refreshing new flavor combinations certain to please even the most discerning of palates. Join us for the best upscale, casual and creative dining experience you will find in central Iowa. 6163 N.W. 86th St., Johnston. 334- 3699 or visit www.mojoson86th.com. Bistro Montage Bistro Montage is Des Moines’ first true French bistro. We offer a fine-dining experience that is cozy and intimate, with a romantic atmosphere. Open Tuesday-Saturday at 5 p.m. 2724 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines. 557-1924. www.bistromontage.com. FOOD & RESTAURANT PRODUCTS Hockenberg’s Since 1908, Hockenberg’s has provided its customers with quality foodservice products at top value. Our philosophy of integrity and personal attention has fueled our growth as an industry leader with a full range of solutions — from equipment, supplies and disposables to consulting and design services, if it benefits food service, Hockenberg’s has it. 6000 Aurora Ave., Des Moines. 282-0033; Toll Free: (800) 348-9903. www.Hockenbergs.com. Law Equipment Serves all your restaurant, food service and bar equipment needs. New and used equipment, smallwares and glasswares in stock. Full line dealer. If we don’t have it, we can get it. Ground up design services available. Special orders welcome from one piece to complete build out. 10095 Hickman Court, Suite B, Clive. 334-5036. www.lawequipment.com. INDIAN Namaste Indian Groceries & Restaurant If you have a craving for Indian food, whether to cook at home or just enjoy eating out, stop in to this unique grocery store/restaurant located in Clive. We have a very large menu which includes appetizers, soups, entrees, sides, kids’ meals and desserts. There is also a fine selection of Indian beverages. Vegetarians rejoice! The menu includes many vegetarian choices. You will also find non-vegetarian selections. 7500 University Ave., Clive. 255-1698. ITALIAN Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano Biaggi’s is a fun, casual, white-tablecloth restaurant that offers an extensive menu featuring a full selection of house-made and imported pasta, soups, salads, pizza, seafood, fresh fish, chicken, veal, steaks and desserts. Fresh. Affordable. Italian. 5990 University Ave., West Des Moines. 221-9900. www.biaggis.com. Cosi Cucina Cosi Cucina is the well-known West Des Moines Restaurant with an innovative Italian cuisine featuring homemade dishes and daily specials prepared with only the finest ingredients and served in a casual atmosphere. The extensive wine list offers more than 36 wines available by the glass. 1975 N.W. 86th St., Clive. 278-8148 or visit www.cosicucina.biz. Noah’s Ark Ristorante Noah’s Ark Ristorante has been a well-known Ingersoll tradition for decades. It offers a comfortable, relaxed, inviting atmosphere combined with a friendly and helpful staff. Serving up a full menu of delicious Italian cuisine, you are sure to find something you love. 2400 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines. 288-2246. RedRossa Napoli Pizza RedRossa Pizza brings the taste of Italy in an elegant and contemporary fast-casual setting, perfect for business lunches, family dinners or a night out. Serving Napoli style pizza, flavorful pastas and fresh salads. Don’t forget dessert with our fresh-made gelato and sorbet. Enjoy your meal in our inviting dining room or outdoor patio. Red Rossa pizza is made with thin, handstretched dough and topped with fresh tomato sauce, it is easier to eat with a fork — hence the slogan, “Find Your Forks.” 12695 University Ave. Clive. 221-2529. www.redrossa.com Sam and Gabe’s Italian Bistro At Sam and Gabe’s, we specialize in homemade, northern Italian cuisine, high-touch service and menu-friendly prices. Enjoy your meal in our warm, intimate candlelit dining setting or book your next event or party in the party room. We have live music Monday-Saturday. Enjoy our delicious pizza in our lounge Monday-Thursday. Warm up with some of our HOMEMADE CHILI and CHIPS! ANKENY 2401 SE. Delaware Ave. 964-2400 EAST 1418 E. Grand Ave. 266-4242 NORTHEAST 2900 E. Euclid Ave. 262-1100 www.tastytacos.com URBANDALE 8549 Hickman Rd. 331-2000 RELISH 8631 Hickman Road, Urbandale. 271-9200. www.samandgabes.com. Sam and Louie’s Sam and Louie’s not only serves original New York style pizza but offers a variety of Italian cuisines as well. Unlike other pizza chains that are limited to just one specialty, we also prepare the best pastas, hoagies, strombolis, calzones and salads anywhere. Wash it down with an icecold soda, a frosty mug of beer or a glass of wine. Both young and old can come to Sam and Louie’s for an afternoon or evening filled with excellent food and great memories. Everyone will enjoy the casual atmosphere and unique personality that Sam and Louie’s has to offer. Voted best pizza by our customers! MEXICAN Bandit Burrito Visit us at Bandit Burrito, located just two blocks north of I-80 on Merle Hay Road, in Johnston. More than 35 items are available for you to custom build the best burrito of your life! All salsas, meats, and other burrito fillings are made in-house on a daily basis. Also on the menu are quesadillas, salads and a version of nachos that will knock the socks off any nacho lover. Your taste buds will thank you! El Chisme El Chisme is a family-owned restaurant where we focus on making authentic, fresh and wholesome Mexican and Italian cuisine. We are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday. SOUTH 5847 S.E. 14th St. 285-1946 Join us on Facebook www.dmcityview.com/relish WINTER | 2012 25 ®
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