Table for Two

About Table for Two

Pull up a chair at the Table for Two. Join Jessica Dunker, President and CEO, of the Iowa Restaurant Association, on a tour of the state and spend time with some of Iowa’s award winning restaurateurs, chefs and hospitality professionals. You’ll hear the stories, inspirations and even a few secrets, behind your favorite eating and drinking establishments. You’ll be surprised when you learn which high profile operators say they chose the industry, and which claim the industry chose them. We talk traditions and trends, tastes and tactics– with some of Iowa’s most innovative entrepreneurs. Our conversations will entertain patrons, enlighten operators, and leave everyone hungry for more. Subscribe to Table for Two on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts.

Publisher

Iowa Restaurant Association

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jan 2023

Latest episode

25 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Apr 2025

   Ep. 3- Making Lemonade: Yasmin Moreles on Hustle, Heart & The Lemonade Stand

   Table for Two returns with a fresh new episode—and we’re kicking things off with an inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss. We're kicking off the season with Yasmin Moreles, founder of The Lemonade Stand in the Quad Cities. Jessica sits down with Yasmin to talk about her journey from pop-up entrepreneur to community-driven business owner. Yasmin shares how she built her brand, overcame challenges as a latina businesswoman, and why her lemonade stand is about so much more than lemonade....

2. 

   3 Feb 2025

   Gloria Henriquez on Elevating Latino Cuisine & Community Impact

   Gloria Henriquez left South America seeking safety and opportunity, but her heart always led her back to food and community. A former nurse turned restaurateur, she opened Tullpa in Urbandale, blending Ecuadorian, Peruvian, and Colombian flavors. More than a restaurant, it’s her way of giving back—bringing people together, celebrating culture, and elevating respect for South American cuisine. Hear how her journey led to the 2024 American Dream Award and her mission beyond the kitchen. ------...

3. 

   20 Jan 2025

   Chef Anthony Nace on How He Keeps Things "Ducky"

   As the Executive Chef at Hilton Des Moines Downtown, Anthony oversees Park Street Kitchen and Bar, 14,000 square feet of banquet space, and managing a team of about 20 culinary professionals. This native Iowan's culinary journey reflects hard work, creativity, and a deep passion for crafting memorable dining experiences. In the kitchen, Anthony describes himself as being “ducky”—calm and collected on the surface, with an intense drive beneath. “Ducks also have a sheen that lets water roll off...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

17,910

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

27

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

71

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