Mr. Owen has garnered recognition for Best Breakfast and Brunch in the Greater Des Moines Area, and Best New Restaurant by Cityview Magazine, among others.
WEST DES MOINES, IA, March 03, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Kendall S. Owen has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Recognizing his tenure in the hospitality and restaurant sectors, Mr. Owen opened his own restaurant business in 2021 with his fellow business partner as the owner and general manager of Early Bird Brunch. Offering a unique menu and concept, he serves a combination of breakfast and lunch, or brunch, all day. In addition to traditional options, Mr. Owen features limited-time dishes such as Brunchy Chilaquiles, comprised of nacho cheese tortilla chips topped with house carnitas, scrambled eggs, and an assortment of toppings. Mr. Owen also offers a "Brunch-in-a-Box" for catering large parties and an a la carte menu for those on the go. Additionally, Early Bird Brunch would not be complete without offering mimosas, signature bloody marys, and a plethora of other outstanding brunch inspired cocktails.
Mr. Owen presently has two locations in the Des Moines metro area, one in West Des Moines, Iowa, and a yet to open location in Ankeny, Iowa. Looking toward the future, he anticipates expanding operations even further by becoming a well-recognized restaurant chain with franchise opportunities throughout the country.
Apart from overseeing operations, Mr. Owen supervises all personnel while ensuring an excellent experience for his patrons. He also frequently collaborates with his partners on various matters. Prior to establishing Early Bird Brunch, Mr. Owen gained experience as a former franchise business consultant for Massage Heights. He also worked in the industry as both a bartender and server at Irina's Restaurant and Bar and, among other roles, was an operations manager at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa.
Civically, Mr. Owen is a master mason with Westgate Adelphic Lodge, and a Shriner with Za-Ga-Zig Shrine in Altoona, Iowa. In preparation for his career in the hospitality sector, he earned an associate's degree, with honors, in food and beverage management, at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas, in 2003. To remain aware of developments in his field, Mr. Owen is a member of the Iowa Restaurant Association.
Highlighting his accomplishments in the kitchen, Mr. Owen has garnered recognition for Best Breakfast and Brunch in the Greater Des Moines Area, Best New Restaurant by Cityview Magazine, Best Local Hangover Food, and Best Brunch in West Des Moines by the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. He was also a two-time runner-up for Best Restaurant Period in the Greater Des Moines Area. Mr. Owen credits his success to his incredible work ethic, attention to detail, and unwavering standards.
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