9 Dishes to Eat in Des Moines Before You Die
By Beth LeValley
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Just because Des Moines isn’t known for its food scene (yet) doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.
One of the greatest attributes of Des Moines is that it has so many varieties of cuisine to offer. Most of the time, I’m lucky enough to crave Mexican, Chinese and Italian food all at the same time.
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With this in mind, I’ve compiled a list of the 17 best dishes to eat in Des Moines. Now go, explore and fight the urge to eat all of these dishes in one day.
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1. Dipped Cone at Snookie’s Malt Shop
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With tons of flavors and even a treat for your dog, this vintage shop is the best place for your ice cream craving in the summer.
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2. Bacon Cheeseburger at B-Bop’s
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With its 50s diner theme, B-Bops has been a staple in fast food around Des Moines since before most of us can remember. Stop in, grab a burger, fries and a shake, and eat your way to happiness.
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3. Cabernet Fudge Cupcake at Créme Cupcake + Dessert
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Indulge yourself in this cupcake and wine combo. Warning: You will want a dozen.
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4. Truffle fries at Exile Brewing Co.
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Although Exile is known for its brews, the truffle fries pair perfectly with any beer or burger.
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5. Pulled Pork Sandwich at Woody’s Smoke Shack
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Sure, Kansas City is known for their quantity of barbecue joints, but Des Moines is known for their quality. #SpoonTip: Take a to-go box and pile in as much cornbread as possible.
6. Vincent Van Goat Pizza at Gusto Pizza Co.
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A gourmet pizza topped off with goat cheese? I’m in.
7. Lime and Garlic Chicken with Mango Salsa Over Black Pepper Fettucine at Flying Mango
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Flying Mango offers caribbean, cajun and barbecue dishesm and sometimes they combine all of these cuisines in one dish — like this one.
8. Sautéed Catfish and Shrimp Over Rice at Fat Tuesday
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You may not think of eating seafood in the heart of America, but Fat Tuesday does it right with their cajun inspiration.
9. BBQ Nachos at Smokey D’s BBQ
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Because we need more comfort added to this comfort food.
For the full list of foods, click here.
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