Date

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Time

5:00 pm

Event Details

We are excited to introduce a unique culinary experience at the Art Center Café with the new Dinner With Friends series! Offered during four evenings throughout January and February, each menu is curated by special guests and friends of Joe and Christina Logsdon. Meals include four courses thoughtfully paired with select cocktails, wines, and beverages. Enjoy your dinner with music and great company in a beautiful space.

In this Reflection Dinner, soccer star and guest chef Israel Vargas will feature some of our favorite dishes from 2025. Prepared in a minimal, modern, and elegant style that reflects his own method of cooking, Vargas’ menu complements the aesthetic of the Art Center Café, designed by Richard Meier. This dinner is $100/person; all-inclusive.

Other Upcoming Dates:
January 29: Spanish Tapas Dinner with Kelly Baum; $100/person; all-inclusive
February 12: In the Company of Love Dinner with Lucy Shay Solarz; $125/person; all-inclusive
February 26: Levantine Dinner (Eastern Mediterranean Cuisine) with Rick Lozier; $100/person; all-inclusive

Reservations are required. Tickets include a four-course meal, beverages, and gratuity. First seating begins at 5 pm and seating ends at 6:15 pm. Call 515.271.0313 or email cafe@desmoinesartcenter.org to reserve your seat and arrival time. Please share any dietary restrictions when making your reservation. Limited capacity.

Photo by Rick Lozier.

Location

The Art Center Café
4700 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50312 United States

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