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464  THE GREA T PLAINS

OMAHA: The Grey Plume $$ Choose from tasty gyros, salads,
American appetizers, and sand wiches. The
220 S 31st Ave, 68131 baklava is a must-try.
Tel (402) 763-4447 Closed Sun
Seasonal cuisine made from local DK Choice
produce and livestock features on
a daily-changing menu of pastas, KANSAS CITY: Arthur
meats, and seafood. Bryant’s $
Barbecue
OMAHA: Flatiron Café $$$ 1727 Brooklyn Ave, 64127
American Tel (816) 231-1123
1722 St. Marys Ave, 68102 Founded in the 1920s, this
Tel (402) 344-3040 Closed Sun legendary barbecue joint with
Head here for elegant dining near minimal decor allows patrons
the old market. The imaginative to focus on the flavors of tender,
menu includes portobello fries slow-smoked meats. Enjoy ribs,
and sake-marinated sea bass. brisket, pulled pork, sausage,
and more, enhanced by regular
YORK: Chances R $ Attractive dining area of The Class Act, or spicy sauce. The sides and
American Cedar Rapids, Iowa “burnt ends” are equally popular.
124 W 5th St, 68467
Tel (402) 362-7755 DES MOINES: Jethro’s BBQ $
The multiple dining rooms at Barbecue KANSAS CITY: Blue Bird
Chances R feature turn-of-the- 3100 Forest Ave, 50311 Bistro $
century decor and antique Tel (515) 279-3300 American
furnishings. The traditional home- Jethro’s draws fans of smoked 1700 Summit St, 64108
cooked food ranges from hearty meats, tasty sauces, juicy burgers, Tel (816) 221-7559
country breakfasts to pan-fried and sides such as waffle fries and A colorful venue with some
chicken plus a prime-rib buffet. jalapeño creamed corn. original 1890s decor, this bistro
serves succulent organic meats
DES MOINES: Christopher’s as well as savory vegetarian
Restaurant $$ dishes. Great for brunch.
Iowa Italian
2816 Beaver Ave, 50310 KANSAS CITY: Plaza III $$$
CEDAR RAPIDS: Tel (515) 274-3694 Closed Sun Steak House
The Class Act $$ A local institution, Christopher’s 4749 Pennsylvania Ave, 64112
American boasts a menu of classic favorites Tel (816) 753-0000
7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW, 52404 such as spaghetti and meatballs, Established in 1963, the specialty
Tel (319) 848-8777 and creative dishes such as at this restaurant happens to
This gourmet restaurant with olive chicken. be corn-fed beef. Enjoy your
lovely decor is also a teaching meal with live Jazz performances
venue for culi nary arts students. DUBUQUE: Caroline’s on some Saturday nights.
The creative menu features Restaurant $$
seasonal ingredi ents and an American SPRINGFIELD: Springfield
innovative approach. 200 Main St, 52001 Brewing Company $
Tel (563) 588-5595 American/Brewpub
DK Choice An elegant restaurant within the 301 S Market Ave, 65806
Tel (417) 832-8277
Hotel Julien, Caroline’s serves
CORALVILLE: Iowa River hearty breakfasts. Lunch includes A state-of-the-art brewery and
Power Restaurant $ soups, salads, and sandwiches, restaurant, this is the cornerstone
American/Seafood while the dinner menu has of downtown. It offers a wide
501 1st Ave, 52241 delicious steaks and seafood. selection of craft beers plus pub
Tel (319) 351-1904 fare such as burgers and pastas.
This local favorite, housed in
an old power station with ST. LOUIS: Cunetto
fantastic views of the river, Missouri House of Pasta $
offers a fine-dining menu in Italian
a large space that includes a BRANSON: Billy Gail’s Café $ 5453 Magnolia Ave, 63139
lounge, quiet nooks, and American Tel (314) 781-1135 Closed Sun
a patio. Seafood and steak are 5291 Hwy 265, 65616 Locals frequent this family-owned
the main draw. The Sunday Tel (417) 338-8883 institution for its dizzying range
brunch is always popular. A great spot for breakfast or of pastas and other entrées.
brunch, the pancakes here The toasted ravioli is popular.
are bigger than the plate, the
DES MOINES: Flying Mango $ biscuits with gravy are hot and ST. LOUIS: Imo’s Pizza $
Caribbean fresh, and the burgers are juicy. Pizza
4345 Hickman Rd, 50310 904 S 4th St, 63102
Tel (515) 255-4111 Closed Sun & Mon BRANSON: Vasken’s Deli $ Tel (314) 421-4667
Innovative takes on bar becue, Mediterranean/Deli St. Louis-style pizza, made with a
smoked meats, and Cajun and 3200 Gretna Rd, 65616 unique processed cheese, is the
Creole cuisine at this casual Tel (417) 334-9182 Closed Sun main draw at Imo’s. A salad bar,
eatery, which also features This charming deli serves deli cious sandwiches, and pastas are
inventive cocktails. Live music. platters and home-made take outs. available too. Open until late.
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