Brandon’s guidebook

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Brandon’s guidebook

Food scene

Sushi in the Kirkwood Hotel lobby!
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W-Tao Sushi
400 Walnut St
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Sushi in the Kirkwood Hotel lobby!
Quirky pizza joint serving late night pizza slices and delicious cocktails. Right across the street!
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Fong's Pizza
223 4th St
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Quirky pizza joint serving late night pizza slices and delicious cocktails. Right across the street!
Best place in town for Vietnamese. Can't go wrong with their pho!
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A Dong Restaurant
1511 High St
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Best place in town for Vietnamese. Can't go wrong with their pho!
Old fashioned smash burgers! Great burgers in this newer spot on Ingersoll.
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Lachele's Fine Foods
2716 Ingersoll Avenue
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Old fashioned smash burgers! Great burgers in this newer spot on Ingersoll.
Delicious upscale dining. This place isn't afraid to get creative in their offerings!
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Harbinger
2724 Ingersoll Ave
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Delicious upscale dining. This place isn't afraid to get creative in their offerings!
*REDUCED HOURS DUE TO COVID* Absolutely delicious mash up of BBQ and cajun offerings with a caribbean twist!
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Flying Mango
4345 Hickman Rd
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*REDUCED HOURS DUE TO COVID* Absolutely delicious mash up of BBQ and cajun offerings with a caribbean twist!

Bars

Specialty martinis and delicous local craft beer. Very intimate bar right next to the building!
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The Lift
222 4th St
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Specialty martinis and delicous local craft beer. Very intimate bar right next to the building!
Best dive bar on Court Ave. Hidden in the basement of Roca, it's small, it's dark, it serves beer. What more do you need?
Shorty's Somewhat Fancy Bar
208 Court Avenue
Best dive bar on Court Ave. Hidden in the basement of Roca, it's small, it's dark, it serves beer. What more do you need?
Best place in town to grab a boot or try out a variety of German brews!
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Hessen Haus
101 SW 4th St
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Best place in town to grab a boot or try out a variety of German brews!
The most famous bar in Des Moines. Can't go wrong with a great atmosphere and over 200 beers on tap!
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El Bait Shop
200 SW 2nd St
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The most famous bar in Des Moines. Can't go wrong with a great atmosphere and over 200 beers on tap!
A tropical oasis in the East Village! Very fun and relaxing atmosphere and tons of tropical cocktails to choose from.
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Bellhop
440 E Grand Ave
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A tropical oasis in the East Village! Very fun and relaxing atmosphere and tons of tropical cocktails to choose from.
Creative cocktails, craft beer & wine served in a chill space decorated like a '70s-era living room.
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Hello, Marjorie
717 Locust St
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Creative cocktails, craft beer & wine served in a chill space decorated like a '70s-era living room.

Brewery

Terrific selection of locally made beers in a very laid back tap room. Take advantage of the huge amount of outdoor seating and food trucks when the weather's warm!
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Confluence Brewing Company
1235 Thomas Beck Rd
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Terrific selection of locally made beers in a very laid back tap room. Take advantage of the huge amount of outdoor seating and food trucks when the weather's warm!

Sightseeing

Great place to stretch out the legs and enjoy the weather!
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Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1330 Grand Ave
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Great place to stretch out the legs and enjoy the weather!