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Oak Park opened in Des Moines in 2023. Executive Chef Ian Robertson returned to Des Moines to lead the kitchen.
Madeleine Charis King
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Iowa Public Radio
The prestigious James Beard Awards, which recognize culinary excellence in the U.S., released its list of 2026 semifinalists. It includes a bakery in Iowa City, a cocktail bar in Des Moines and chefs at two Des Moines restaurants.

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