2026 Culinary Affair
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 5:30 p.m.
Location: Des Moines Embassy Club, 666 Grand Ave., Floor 34, 50309
Event Information
Description
Seven Wine-Paired Courses, Elevated.
The Iowa Restaurant Association’s Culinary Affair, an exclusive seven-course, wine-paired dining experience, returns to the downtown Des Moines Embassy Club on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Held 33 stories above the city, the evening will feature seven courses prepared by seven chefs, each paired with a complementary wine from E. & J. Gallo Winery and set against breathtaking 360-degree views of Downtown Des Moines.
2026 Culinary Affair Chef List
- Hors d’oeuvres: Chef Zack Boyke, Aura Restaurant & Lounge (Clive) assisted by state culinary competition champions Cedar Rapids Prairie High School ProStart students
- Soup: Chef Joe Poindexter & Chef Kat Louk, Gateway Market (Des Moines)
- Salad: Chef Arturo Mora, Roots 95 & Flame Group (Johnston)
- Fish: Chef Jacob Kono, Trostel’s Greenbriar (Johnston)
- Intermezzo: Chef Matt Uitermarkt, The Des Moines Embassy Club (Des Moines)
- Entrée: Chef Anthony Nace, Park Street Kitchen + Bar, Hilton Des Moines Downtown
- Dessert: Chef Jessica Robertson, Oak Park (Des Moines)
Neighborhoods
Downtown Des Moines
Host Organization
Iowa Restaurant Association
Website
https://restaurantiowa.com/product/2026-culinary-affair/
Facebook Event URL
https://www.facebook.com/events/1261398882001967
Pricing Information
$150
Contact
Katelyn Adams
515-276-1454
kadams@restaurantiowa.com