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Table for Two
Chef Anthony Nace on How He Keeps Things "Ducky"
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Iowa Restaurant Association
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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 their feathers,” he explains, a metaphor that reminds him to stay focused and not get rattled by the unexpected challenges that inevitably arise in an industrial kitchen.
