Brian Gongol
Here's a Des Moines-area restaurant, selected at random:
■ Skip's (4000 Fleur Drive, Des Moines)
Or, if that doesn't do it for you, here are two more:
■ Jethro's (Altoona)
■ Cosi Cucina (86th Street, Clive)
There's also the Urban Spoon slot machine app.
And here may be a healthier option:
■ Z'Mariks (12655 University, Clive)
Here's a bar with a patio:
■ Cheesecake Factory
Here's a sports bar:
■ Legends (50th and Mills Civic)
Here are two other bars to consider:
■ Star Bar
■ Cumming Tap