Coralville Chef Cory Barrett Named Iowa Restaurant Association’s Chef of the Year

Coralville chef Cory Barrett named Iowa Restaurant Association’s Chef of the Year

The Iowa Restaurant Association has named Cory Barrett, owner of Barrett’s in Coralville, its Chef of the Year.The association said the award recognizes Barrett

Cory Barrett earns Iowa Restaurant Association’s Chef of the Year honor

The Iowa Restaurant Association has selected Cory Barrett, owner of Barrett’s in Coralville, as its Chef of the Year. Barrett opened his namesake restaurant in 2022 after working at several nationally recognized restaurants, including Okada at Wynn Las Vegas, Michael Symon’s Lola in Cleveland and the Herbfarm in Washington. Barrett’s is an all-day restaurant, cafe…

Coralville Chef named Iowa Restaurant Association Chef of the Year

Edited release 10/13/26 The Iowa Restaurant Association has officially named Chef Cory Barrett, owner and proprietor of Barrett’s in Coralville, as its Chef of the Year. The honor celebrates Barrett’s exceptional culinary craftsmanship, commitment to hospitality, and