find the best brunch spots in des moines
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Tags: Resources below, best brunch, best brunch spots, brunch spots, brunch spots moinesWhether you plan to spend the weekend catching a show at The Temple for Performing Arts, seeing some theater at Des Moines Playhouse or hearing live music at Blues on Grand, the city of Des Moines has a lot to offer both residents and tourists alike. And what better way to start your weekend than to sleep in and go out for brunch?
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Get a delicious, healthy meal made up of local produce, artisan bread and other fine ingredients at the Market Cafe (2002 Woodland Avenue, (515) 243-1754) open Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Market Cafe serves up quiche, omelets, a french toast made with challah bread and a fried egg sandwich recently featured in "Bon Appetit" magazine. Afterward you can peruse and shop for fine foods and wine at the adjoining Market (see Resources below).
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Gather the gang and head to the upscale Star Bar (2611 Ingersoll Avenue, (515) 244-0790), which serves a creative weekend brunch that also includes all the traditional staples. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a number of an impressive number of martinis, beers on tap and wine. In addition to the usual omelets, pancakes and waffle plates, there's also potstickers, a Cuban sandwich, spring rolls and crab ragoons (see Resources below).
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Take your vegetarian friends to Ritual Cafe (1301 Locust Street, Suite D, (515) 288-4872), which serves an all-non-meat menu that includes some vegan dishes as well. The salsa served is homemade, there's hemp in their granola and chocolate chip cookies, and hummus dishes abound (see Resources below).
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Impress a date by taking her to the Mimosa Buffet Brunch at Joseph's Steak House (4001 Westown Pkwy, (515) 327-9000), which is served on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sit in its luxurious, sophisticated dining room as you indulge in a variety of international fare. Recent offerings have included salmon cakes, Mongolian beef, bread pudding, jicama salad and gorgonzola pasta (see Resources below).
Tips &- Warnings
Reservations are recommended at Joseph's Steakhouse.
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