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Mixology Championships - September 6
Sample cocktails from some of Iowa's most elite mixologists, and cast a People's Choice vote for your favorite! Tickets are limited -- get yours today!
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Corporate Partners
The Iowa Restaurant Association is honored to partner with the state’s top hospitality purveyors and professional associations.
2018 Golf Classic
Though rainy in the afternoon, golfers enjoyed a clear morning to eat & drink their way across the course at the Duffers, Diners & Drives Golf Classic!
View projectSenator Joni Ernst With IRA Leadership
Senator Joni Ernst met with Iowa Restaurant Association board members during the NRA's Government Affairs Conference in April to discuss the industry's top legislative issues.
View project2018 Culinary Affair
Ben Muehr, Leslie Lucente and John Rasley from Johnson Brothers of Iowa enjoyed a night of fine wine and cuisine at the 2018 Culinary Affair.
View projectIowa ProStart Invitational Judges
Industry professionals like Michelle Booth from Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and Scott Hopkins from Performance Foodservice served as judges for the Management Competition of the 2018 Iowa ProStart Invitational.
View projectSioux City Soy Oil Seminar
The Sioux City Soil Oil Seminar for professional and culinary students was presented by Chef Brett McCarthy from Western Iowa Tech CC, Linda Funk from The Soyfoods Council, and Chef Chris Koetke from Kendall College School of Culinary Arts.
View projectProStart Students Work With Professional Chefs
Des Moines area ProStart students had the opportunity to work side-by-side with professional chefs at the Dine Iowa Grand Tasting Gala to serve nearly 300 guests.
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