Love is in the air today as we celebrate Valentine’s Day! What better way to show the special person in your life that you care for them than a delicious home cooked meal?

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Bob Taylor’s Ranch House in Las Vegas is a cozy, rustic eatery that has been serving up unforgettable prime rib for years!

Highlighting the state's culinary symbols, Nash added, "We already have a state vegetable which is the potato. We have a state pie that's the marionberry pie. Now we have a steak. You put the ...

This restaurant showcases the epitome of dining in Des Moines since opening in 2023. Now it's one of USA TODAY's Restaurants of the Year for 2025.

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