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Thoughtful lunches For lunches you’ll look forward to all morning (without regretting all afternoon), head to these fine venues: • Art Center Restaurant (4700 Grand Ave.; 271-0332): Chef Lisa Lavalle specializes in fresh, seasonal lunches, often showcasing good-for-you veggies and grains in irresistible ways. • Flarah’s (2815 Beaver Ave.; 277-1935): Find some of the city’s most creative salads, as well as sandwiches, soups and quiche, in a modern, multi-windowed Beaverdale spot. • Grounds for Celebration (Three locations: 6601 University Ave., 271-5022; 2709 Beaver Ave., 255-4863; and 50th Street and Mills Civic Parkway, 309-0760): Tuck into a limited but thoughtful selection of quiche, salads, sandwiches and pasta, generally plated with lovely fresh-fruit flourishes. Register file photo
Luna Bistro’s Porchetta: slow-roasted pork , grilled bread, braised fennel and sauce puttanesca, served open-faced.
• Luna Bistro: (621 Des Moines St.; 2889849): The chef-inspired salads, sandwiches,
Fat Tuesday brings the “Taste of the Big Easy” to Des Moines. “Authenticity” and “flavor” are the biggest comments that customers have mad about Fat Tuesday! • Gumbo • Red Beans & Rice • Jambalaya • Po’ Boy Sandwiches • Alligator • Frog Legs • Sweet Potato Pie and more... Monday-Saturday, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Sundays 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. Call for large reservations or orders to go!
1261 8th Street West Des Moines, IA 515.422.7802
6112 SW 9th • 515-285-3552 1 ½ blocks north of Army Post Road www.fattuesday-restaurant.com fattuesday@aol.com www.facebook.com/FatTuesdayRestaurant
BUY 1 MEAL GET $2 OFF THE SECOND MEAL One coupon per table 6112 SW 9th St. Des Moines 515-285-3552
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