DES MOINES, IOWA (March 28, 2019) — Fine-wine and cuisine connoisseurs can experience several of the greater Des Moines area's most-popular restaurants while relishing a 360 view of downtown Des Moines at the Iowa Restaurant Association's Culinary Affair, Sunday, April 7 at 5:30PM at the Des Moines Embassy Club. This gourmet wine dinner will be presented by 7 of Iowa's Top Chefs. All 7 courses will be specially paired with fine wine from E and J Gallo Winery and our center of the plate is sponsored by the Iowa Pork Producers. A portion of the auction proceeds will support the Iowa Restaurant Association Education Foundation as well as numerous scholarship and educational programs for High School and post-secondary students. Tickets are limited and available at www.restaurantiowa.com or 515-276-1454.
Chef List
- Hors d'oeuvres: State Culinary Champions Hampton-Dumont High School ProStart Students with DMACC Chef Mentors: John Andres, Dean Luttrell, Austin Bailey and Logan Lumley
- Soup: Chef Zach Gaskel, Teddy Maroon's, Des Moines
- Salad: Chef George Migliero, G. Migs 5th Street Pub, West Des Moines
- Fish: Chef David Baruthio, Baru 66, Windsor Heights & Nomad Restaurant, Des Moines
- Intermezzo: Chef Jesse Bryant, Bubba, Des Moines
- Entrée: Chef Shawn Bennigsdorf, Aposto, Des Moines
- Dessert: Chef Holly Evans, Crème Cupcake + Dessert, Des Moines
Iowa Restaurant Association
The Iowa Restaurant Association is an advocacy organization supporting Iowa's restaurant and bar industry with educational and promotional programs across the state.
