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Golf Classic - June 20
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Corporate Partners
The Iowa Restaurant Association is honored to partner with the state’s top hospitality purveyors and professional associations.
Senator 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.
View project2017 Restaurateur of the Year
Paul Rottenberg, President of Orchestrate Hospitality in Des Moines, (pictured with National Restaurant Association Incoming Board Chair Jay Stieber) was named the Iowa Restaurant Association's 2017 Restaurateur of the Year.
View project2017 Culinary Competition Winner
Congratulations to 2017 Culinary Competition Winner, Chef Jason Culbertson from The Hotel Julien in Dubuque. He impressed the judges with his Korean BBQ flank steak over miso ginger butternut squash
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