In January the 2008 presidential candidates will all be making appearances in Des Moines, said Nick Fauchald in Food + Wine, “hungry for votes and for campaign-trail fuel.” Here are some of the city’s best places to eat.
Lucca
This minimalist establishment in the “trendy East Village” offers up Italian- and French-inspired dishes, including scallops with ricotta ravioli and pork shoulder in a shiitake broth.
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Sage
A city mainstay that does “haute Iowan cuisine,” including a double-cut pork chop with potato-and-apple salad.
6587 University Ave., (515) 255-7722
801 Steak & Chop House
“A deal-making den friendly to cigar-puffers.” The Iowa pork is stellar.
801 Grand Ave., (515) 288-6000
La Mie
“Best brunch.” Offerings include homemade pastries, butter-and-banana crepes, and an egg-white omelet with prosciutto and asparagus.
841 42nd St., (515) 255-1625
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