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Dopplr asked
What's the best place for lunch on a budget?

on December 8th 2008

This question is tagged / food / eat / lunch / Budget
This question has 3 tips in reply.

Jesse VanDerPol replied: A Dong is a great family owned Vietnamese restaurant. The food is great and the prices are low.…

Christian Renaud replied: I second Jesse's recommendation for A Dong. Their tofu is also the best I have ever eaten. …

Elisabeth McLaury Lewin replied: Star Bar is just west of downtown Des Moines on Ingersoll Ave. They have great burgers, veggie/goat …
Dopplr asked
What's a good place to eat on your first night there?

on December 8th 2008

This question is tagged / food / eat / visiting
This question has 4 tips in reply.

Christian Renaud replied: Sage or Bistro Montage, both chefs use fresh local ingredients and do an excellent job. …

Jesse VanDerPol replied: d'Jango is a wonderful "French without the attitude" restaurant. Centro is an Italian Bistro that…

Jesse VanDerPol replied: Another, much more pricey, option is 801 Steak & Chop House. The food is excellent and to some it…

Harvey Simmons replied: One more option is The Flying Mango. It's an interesting combination of barbecue and Caribbean…
Dopplr asked
What is the best local market or shopping?

on December 8th 2008

This question is tagged / shopping / explore
This question has 2 tips in reply.

Christian Renaud replied: For general (mall) shopping, Jordan Creek Town Center. For grocery shopping, the nearby Gateway…

Jesse VanDerPol replied: There is also a downtown location for Gateway Market for those staying in hotels located in that…
Dopplr asked
Where can you get a free internet connection?

on December 8th 2008

This question is tagged / internet / Budget / explore
This question has 2 tips in reply.

Christian Renaud replied: The downtown Des Moines public library has free wifi and a nearby Starbucks. During the warm…

Elisabeth McLaury Lewin replied: Mars Cafe, on University Ave between 23rd and 24th Sts, has wonderful coffee drinks and free wifi. …
Dopplr asked
What's the best thing for visitors to do at the weekend?

on December 8th 2008

This question is tagged / visiting / weekend / explore
This question has 1 tip in reply.

Jesse VanDerPol replied: While it is in session the Des Moines Farmer's Market is a must attend on Saturday mornings. The…
Dopplr asked
What's good to explore in Des Moines?

on February 10th 2009
This question has 1 tip in reply.

alice chang replied: Thursday nights is their blues jams night, and it is totally amazing. I think the cover is $5 (or…
Dopplr asked
Tell us something good about Des Moines.

on November 21st 2009
Dopplr asked
Where's good to eat in Des Moines?

on November 24th 2009
Dopplr asked
Where's good to stay in Des Moines?

on January 18th 2010