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First bite: East Meets West
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👋 Jason here: I was excited when I found out the former Motley School Tavern (MST) space in Beaverdale is now a new Asian-American restaurant.
Driving the news: East Meets West Kitchen & Bar opened last week.
Catch up quick: Owners and married couple Emily and Chao Lin closed MST in September to evaluate their next steps.
- Their new restaurant and menu give a nod to American comfort food and to China, where Chao grew up and where the couple met.
On my plate: The garlic-lime shrimp lettuce cups, one of the restaurant's house specialties ($23).
- The plump, juicy shrimp in a buttery sauce, paired with savory fried rice and crisp, refreshing lettuce for a delicious contrast.
- The meal started with complimentary crab Rangoon.
Zoom in: Other menu options include Korean crispy chicken, pork banh mi, wings, burgers and weekend brunch.
Dig in: Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday and brunch Sunday, 1903 Beaver Ave. in Des Moines.