Day: November 25, 2021

Here are restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Des Moines

By Elizabeth W. Jernigan 6 days ago

It’s almost turkey time, and for some, a nice meal out might be more appetizing than a day in the kitchen. Whether you’re celebrating with breakfast, lunch or dinner, there are options for dine-in restaurant meals around town.

Make the most of Thanksgiving Day by skipping the home-roasted turkey (and all those dirty dishes) and try one of these Des Moines metro restaurants. 

1 Prairie Meadows Dr., Altoona

AJ’s Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino returns this year with its traditional dine-in Thanksgiving Day meal, a three-course menu served from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for $50 per person. For course

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This Katy Hot Spot Proves Not All Thai Food Is Created Equal

By Elizabeth W. Jernigan 6 days ago

Combining a truly unique, mouthwatering Thai menu with a full bar, then placing the concept in an extremely modern, lounge-like setting and adding in the benefit of daily and nightly specials, it’s no wonder that Thaicoon Restaurant & Pub has become one of the hottest new restaurants in Katy and the rest of Greater Houston. To get the low-down on this awesome, one-of-a-kind gem, the General Manager and good friend of the owner Lisa Nguyen made herself available for comment.

A Dining and Drinking Experience Years in the Making

Crispy Pad Thai

Back in 1998, Kevin Dong met an accomplished

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