September 25, 2017 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Via Sofia’s Italian Kitchen Owner/Operator John Khairallah has been selected as the first ever Iowa Restaurant Association American Dream Award winner. Khairallah will be recognized at an award ceremony at the Temple for Performing Arts in downtown Des Moines on October 5^th. This award honors an individual who has had to overcome significant obstacles in order to achieve their goals in the restaurant industry.

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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.

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