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CRITICS' REVIEWS
Editorial Datebook Review: India Star 
India Star - 5514 Douglas - Des Moines, IA
The new location provides a more worthy ambiance for the fascinating Indian food. (Reviewed Sept. 7)
Editorial Juice Review: Cafe Diem
By Cavan Reagan
Cafe Diem - 2005 Ankeny - Ankeny, IA
Aside from an embarrassing experience when my screenwriting professor forced everyone in the class to loudly perform a scene in front of unsuspecting Cafe Diem customers, I always liked going to the...
Editorial Juice Review: Lucca
By Cavan Reagan Reichmann
Lucca - 420 Locust - Des Moines, IA
Lucca is the definitive East Village restaurant, offering two- or three-course prix fixe menus in one of the most stylish settings in Des Moines. THE SERVICE "You boys look hungry. I'll get more...
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