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stacked UNIVERSITY LIBRARY CAFE’S LIBRARY NACHOS:
“Voted best nachos in town" is splashed on the side of
the building. You bet I’m going to visit this place! If
you’re looking for a quaint neighborhood bar with an

nachos
impressive lineup of craft beers, this is your place to go.
Be prepared to get comfy though. This place is a little
small but that makes the atmosphere unique. These
nachos feature fresh flour tortillas which is a great
change of pace from the regular corn chips. Piled high
on the deep fried tortillas are pinto beans, shredded
NACHOS CAN BE INTERPRETED cheddar cheese, Monterey cheese sauce with mild
IN MANY DELICIOUS WAYS. banana pepper rings, and sour cream ($6.99). If you
want, you can add hamburger, chicken, roast beef or
THESE FOUR TAKES ON A corned beef for an extra $2.
Find it: 3506 University Ave. Hours: 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
CLASSIC APPETIZER ARE ALL Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday and
WORTH A TRY. — NICK LUCS, Saturday, 8 a.m.-midnight Sunday.

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HESSEN HAUS’ BAVARIAN NACHOS: With more than 240
different beers, there is sure to be some great food to go
along with that big of a selection. Now, you might not
think of getting nachos at a German bar, but give this twist
between Mexican and German food a shot. They gave
nachos a German flair by adding chopped brats. There was
Monterey Jack, Muenster cheese and banana peppers. The
Mexican flair came with an overload of pico de gallo. On
the side you’ll get sour cream and salsa ($9.99).
Find it: 101 Fourth St. Kitchen hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Monday through Saturday, noon-10 p.m. Sunday.
JETHROS BBQ N’ BACON’S ORIGINAL NACHOS: If you’re
looking for nachos with outstanding meat, then this is your
place to go. Fresh corn chips dusted with a special rub,
smothered in white cheddar sauce and shredded cheeses
are topped with a choice of taco meat, blackened chicken,
brisket or pulled pork, and finished with smoked corn pico,
guacamole and sour cream ($10.95 whole, $8.95 half order).
I ordered the pulled pork, which was tender with a smoky
flavor. One platter fed two of us with ease.
Find it: 1480 22nd St., West Des Moines. Hours: 11 a.m.-10
p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 9:30
a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday.
SAM AND GABE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT ITALIAN NACHOS:
Just because you’re at a fine dining restaurant doesn’t mean
you can forget some simple finger foods, although these
aren’t your typical nachos. Sam and Gabe’s adds a fun twist
on traditional nachos and brings a full force of Italian flavor
to the nacho platter. This might be one of the more
overlooked items on the menu, but after you have their
Italian nachos you’ll be dreaming of going back to order
them again. Sam and Gabe’s Italian nachos includes Italian
sausage, banana peppers, Asiago cheese and white sauce on
toasted flour tortilla chips. The Italian sausage has just the
right amount of spice. The white sauce is so good, if you mess
up on your chip to topping ratio you’ll want to scoop it up
with a spoon — or your finger.
Find it: 8631 Hickman Road, Urbandale. Hours: 5-9:15 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday, 5-10:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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