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If you’re looking to take your taste buds on a trip around the world, this list is the perfect place to start. Greater Des Moines (DSM) is full of diverse flavors at restaurants open for in-person dining or carryout. Discover a new restaurant today!
List of Restaurants
If you would like to be added to the list of restaurants, please contact Downtown Events Director at the Greater Des Moines Partnership Colleen Murphy.
A favorite spot at The Festival has always been the Culinary Discovery Pavilion. Here, local chefs have demonstrated their culinary prowess and shared delectable creations. For the first time ever, The Festival is sharing 16 recipes from our collection online so that you can create them in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Bacon-Wrapped Dates

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Chicken Spiedini

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Eggplant Dip

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Fattoush Salad

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Filipino Lumpia

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Fried Green Tomatoes

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Gnocchi Salad

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Indian Butter Shrimp

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Korean Steak
Tacos

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Chicken &
Curry Couscous

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North African
Street Tacos

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Poached
Pears

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Ricotta Cake
& Orange Whip Cream

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Smoked Pork
& Tomato Salad

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Pork & Chicken
Tamales

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Roma Tomatoes &
Chicken Pasta

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