Azalea

Haven't been there but highly recommended upscale restaurant
http://www.azaleadsm.com/

Address: 
400 Walnut Street
Location: 
Downtown

B-Bops

The best hamburgers ever, seriously, even compared to Shake Shack and Good Burger. Get a chocolate shake with your burger, and definitely order fries!

Address: 
1105 73rd Street, Windsor Heights
Location: 
Windsor Heights *do NOT speed in Windsor Heights

Bauders

Old-fashioned soda fountain, great sandwiches, homemade ice cream. Try strawberry or peach. You can also visit their stand at the fair.

Address: 
3802 Ingersoll Avenue
Times: 
8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday
Location: 
Ingersoll

Blank Park Zoo

It's a good zoo. Ride the train and see the sea lions!

Address: 
7401 SW 9th Street
Times: 
Open everyday, 10am-5pm
Location: 
Sort of near the airport

Cafe Su

My favorite Asian food in Des Moines. Try the pineapple chicken and crab rangoon.

Address: 
225 5th Street, West Des Moines
Times: 
Not open on Mondays
Location: 
Valley Junction

Centro

Classy Italian, good pizza.
http://www.centrodesmoines.com

Address: 
1011 Locust Street
Location: 
Downtown

Chef's Kitchen

Casual dining, simple food cooked very well, great selection of beers on tap. A block away from where Austin grew up.

Address: 
1903 Beaver Avenue
Location: 
Beaverdale

Chocolaterie Stam

Dutch chocolates and amazing grapefruit gelato

Address: 
2814 Ingersoll Avenue
Location: 
Ingersoll

Continental

Good drinks in a good atmosphere

Address: 
428 E. Locust Street
Location: 
East Village

Dahl's

If you need a grocery store, go to Dahl's. In Iowa, grocery stores sell alcohol, including wine and hard liquor.

Address: 
Ingersoll Avenue and 35th Street OR Beaver and Franklin Avenue
Location: 
Ingersoll OR Beaverdale