The American Restaurant

Portuguese Wine Dinner

ttruax — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:54:45 +0000

Friday, May 31, 2013 The American and Doug Frost, Master Sommelier and Master of Wine will be hosting a Portuguese Wine Dinner.

Wineries and Wine Makers;
Julia Kemper of Julia Kemper in the Dao
Antonio Sousa of Quinta de Gomariz
Claudia Quevedo of Quevedo and ‘Oscars Wine’
Maria Manuel Maia of Pocas

3 white wines will be served
Julia Kemper Branco, (Encruzado and Malvazia Fina) Dao 2012
Quinta de Gomariz , Alvarinho, ‘Ave’ Vinho Verde 2012
Quinta de Gomariz, Loureiro, Vinho Verde 2012
1 Rose will be served
Quinta de Gomariz, Espadeiro Colheita Seleccionada Rose, Vinho Verde 2012

4 red wines will be served
Julia Kemper Tinto (Touriga Nacional, Tintas Roriz, Alfrocheiro and Jaen) Dao 2009
Quinta de Gomariz, Vinhao Colheita Seleccionada, Vinho Verde 1996
Quevedo ‘Oscar’s Red Wine’, Douro
Pocas ‘Vale de Cavalos’ (Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta
Barroca ), Douro 2009
1 port will be served
Pocas Vintage 2009

MENU IS:

MEDITERRANEAN DORADE
bomba, clam, Spanish chorizo, saffron, ramps

BERKSHIRE PORK
dry aged heritage pork chop, “caldo verde”, chimichurri, cippolini

PAN CON CHOCOLATE
chocolate ganache, olive oil sorbet, toast

$65 per person plus tax and gratuity Please call 816-545-8001 to sign up as this event is sure to sell out fast!

Restaurant Closed

ttruax — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:22:23 +0000

The American Restaurant will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.

Mother’s Day Menu

ttruax — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:33:53 +0000

Treat your Mother right this Mother’s Day with Brunch at The American!

Sunday, May 12, 2013 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Adults $38 Children 12 & under $15, and under 5 free

For reservations, please call 816.545.8001 or reserve online

BRUNCH MENU

{STARTERS}

WHITE GAZPACHO pickled shrimp, white grapes, chive

ASPARAGUS frisée, speck, mustard dressing

BUTTER LETTUCE hazelnut, orange, fennel, sherry vinaigrette

“LOX & BAGEL” house smoked salmon, house-made bagel, traditional garnish

{ENTREES}

CROQUE MADAME ham, gruyère, béchamel, sunny side egg, green salad

CHICKEN & WAFFLES crispy chicken, honey, savory waffle, red eye gravy

LIGHTLY SMOKED TROUT warm potato salad, apple, bacon

STEAK & EGGS grilled hanger steak, 63 degree egg, hash brown potato, smoked hollandaise

{DESSERTS}

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE devil’s food cake, cocoa nib crisp

MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE compressed strawberries, lemon-poppy sorbet

CRISPY PAIN PERDUE blueberry compote, maple ice cream

S’MORE CREME BRULEE toasted meringue, graham cracker

{THREE COURSE MENU}

Adults 38 Children Twelve & Under 15 Under Five Free

Opinionated About Dining Poll

ttruax — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:05:55 +0000

The American Restaurant is honored once again to be ranked in the top 100 U.S. restaurants a poll conducted by OA Dining. We came in at #43, thanks to everyone who voted! For more information about OAD please check out http://www.opinionatedaboutdining.com/2013/top100us-43.html

Wine Class

ttruax — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:33:45 +0000

Wining and Dining 101, ever found yourself overwhelmed when ordering from a vast wine list? Would you like to feel less pressure and more confidence when it comes to pairing haute cuisine with fines wines? Fret no longer. General Manager/Wine Director, Jamie Jamison is offering a class that will make you command any wine list you encounter.
Thursday, April 4 at 5:45-6:30 only $20 including wine! BONUS 50% off wine with dinner or at the bar after the class! RSVP today at 816-545-8001

Broadmoor Bistro

ttruax — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:34:15 +0000

Tickets are still available for the Broadmoor Bistro Tuesday, March 26 our very own Executive Chef Debbie Gold planned an amazing 5 course menu. To purchase tickets please visit

http://www.broadmoorbistro.org/

SABER! A celebration for JJ’s

ttruax — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:49:34 +0000

We are proud to announce we will be hosting SABER! A celebration for JJ’s on Sunday, April 7, 2013 from 5-8 p.m.
The event will include tasting stations, a silent auction and an open bar. For more information or to purchase tickets please go to http://saberjjs.brownpapertickets.com/
All money raised will be donated to the JJ’s staff Assistance Fund.

Chef’s Classic 2013

ttruax — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:11:29 +0000

Save the date Sunday, June 23, 2013! We excited to announce the 2013 Chef’s Classic lineup. Local chefs are Michael Beard of 715 Mass, Patrick Ryan of Port Fonda and Todd Schulte of Genessee Royal Bistro. Out of town chefs are Vinny Dotolo of Animal; Los Angeles, Kelly English of Iris; Memphis and Nancy Olson of Gramercy Tavern; New York for more information or to purchase tickets go to http://www.harvesters.org/Index.asp?~=

Chef’s Classic is an event to raise money for Harvester’s a food bank in the greater Kansas City area.

Restaurant Closed

ttruax — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:22:21 +0000

The American Restaurant will be closed on Thursday, April 25 and Friday April 26, 2013 for private events. Also Friday May 3, 2013. We are open for First Friday Lunch on Friday May 3.

Forbes Travel Guide 4-Star Rating

ttruax — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:46:52 +0000

We are excited to announce we are the only Forbes Travel Guide 4-star restaurant in Missouri; we are even more excited because we are the only 4-star restaurant in the surrounding states as well! Thank you so much to our talented staff who have helped maintain the level of service we are known for, and thank you to our guests because without you we wouldn’t be here! This is great news to kick off our 39^th year in business! http://www.startle.com/about/awardwinners