Since they don't have to be in Ames, and they can't be in the town-which-shall-not-be-named, I'd go with:
Ruth's Chris Steak House -Chicago (or anywhere, they're all the same)
Raum Mit - Best Thai food I've had in St. Paul, MN
County Line BBQ - Austin, TX
Wig & Pen Pizza Pub - Coralville, IA (hey, it's not he town-which-shall-not-be-named!)
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