Finding That Big-City Feel In Iowa
26 April 2005 - 6:00am
Hawkeyes discover the appeal of an urban lifestyle.
Downtown Davenport and Des Moines are enjoying new restaurants that combine a central location with good food and a lively atmosphere to offer an urban dimension for diners. Add a sidewalk café and nearby arts venues to the mix, and you can save yourself the haul to Chicago.
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Des Moines Register, April 24, 2005
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