Chef and "Mixologist"

Chef Bud Benson, Executive Chef at the Crane & Pelican Bud's intuitive as well as creative skill in the kitchen never fails to turn out fresh and exciting food! As a native Iowan, he knows what we people want to eat and specializes in bringing modern character to old favorites. Combining formative knowledge with time over the range, and in the garden his passion for combining fresh local ingredients with staples of Midwestern fare puts delicious contemporary comfort cuisine on the table each time. Stop by and catch him at his craft: cooking up local favorites not to be soon forgotten!

Mixologist Mandy Harvey is Manager & Mixologist at the Crane & Pelican. She has enjoyed creating and serving fine cocktails for 13 years.

Mandy says, "Working in the atmosphere here at the Crane & Pelican is ideal for serving those wonderful Classic Cocktails .....I love the casual feel and ambience created with the great Historic home and the River View that's phenomenal.....what fun! People love coming here , and I get to create wonderful new drinks as well as updating the traditional ones . I love pairing great wines with great food, and sharing that with our customers."

Come and see how Chef Bud and Mixologist Mandy have made the Crane & Pelican such a delightful dining experience!