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Iowans keep dining out despite recession pressure
Iowa shoppers continued to spend on meals and drinks with a 2009 dip of 1 percent to 3.3 billion then a 2.1 percent rise to 3.4 billion in 2010. Experts cite social and practical reasons as families trade vacations for restaurant outings while value menus attract spenders. local economists note drive through use and the shift toward discounted meals.
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Donnelle Eller
Des Moines Register
Disney
Darren Tristano
Technomic
Josh Holderness
Gusto
Des Moines
Northwestern
Iowa
Julie Liebrecht
Mary Beth Andrews
Michele Kelly
Andrews
Liebrecht
U.S
Tristano
Commerce Department
Chili’s
Applebee’s
David van Sickel
Nancy Thompson
Kent Herink
van Sickel
Cedar Rapids
Rowans