15 Aug 2014

Iowa Mixology Championships Will Name State's Top Mixologist

By Jessica Dunker
Iowa Mixology Championships Will Name State's Top Mixologist

-- Public will be able to sample and vote

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 15, 2014 - West Des Moines , IA -Twelve mixologists from across the state have battled their way to the finals in hopes of being crowned Iowa's Top Mixologist - and the public is invited to participate. The 2014 Iowa Restaurant Association Mixology Championships will be held August 27 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Americana Restaurant & Lounge in Downtown Des Moines. Attendees can sample all 24 creative competition cocktails and cast their vote for the People's Choice award winner. In addition to cocktail samples, complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be served. Tickets are $30 and this event is expected to sell out. Tickets are available at www.restaurantiowa.com

2014 Top 12 Mixology Finalists

Jet Evangelista, Popoli Ristorante & Sullivan's Bar, Cedar Rapids
Josh O'Connell, Cobble Hill, Cedar Rapids
Brandon Cross, Texas Roadhouse, Council Bluffs
Vince Eberhard, Hounds Lounge, Council Bluffs
Eric Lindquist, Biaggi's, Davenport
Chris Martin, Graze, Iowa City
Tyler Ward, Vesta, Coralville
Chris Steele, Johnny's Italian Steakhouse, Des Moines
Amanda Schreiber, Crème Cupcake, Des Moines
Rex Schulze, Splash Seafood, Des Moines
Mark Alkire, The Twisted Tail Steakhouse & Saloon, Logan
Kortney Barbee, SoHo Kitchen & Bar, Sioux City

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