25th Annual Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner

Celebrate 25 years of the Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner with acclaimed chefs and a milestone menu at The American.
About this Event

Join us for the 25th Annual James Beard Benefit Dinner on August 15th at The American.

25th Annual Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner Menu

First Course
Chef Swetha Newcomb, Of Course | Overland Park, KS
Mutton Samosa
Horseradish Crème Fraiche, Tamarind Chutney, Pea & Mint Gremolata

Second Course
Chef Andrew Longres, Acre | Parkville, MO
Marinated Burrata
Grilled Yellow Peach, Speck, Country Wheat, Charred Red Pepper

Third Course
Chef Romain Monnoyeur, Westport Café | Kansas City, MO
Banana Leaf Halibut Papillotte
Zucchini, Vierge Sauce, Tapenade, Mofongo

Fourth Course
Chef Guroux Khalifah, District Biskuits | Kansas City, MO
Beef Navel
Heirloom Polenta, Onion Soubise, Jerked Glaze, Crispy Allium, Summer Vegetables, Demi

Fifth Course
Chef Giovanna Henrique, The American | Kansas City, MO
Raspberry-Infused Brut Chardonnay Poached Pear
Mascarpone Cremeux, Vanilla Milk Foam, Delicate Meringue Shards

Each course will be paired with wine.

This special evening will bring together an exciting lineup of talented chefs for a thoughtfully curated, multi-course dinner honoring the legacy of the James Beard Foundation and the impact of great food, great chefs and unforgettable dining experiences.

Guests will enjoy a one-night-only menu featuring courses from Andrew Longres of Acre, Jacob Moeller of The American, Swetha Newcomb of Of Course, Guroux Khalifah of District Biskuits and Pastry Chef Giovanna Henrique of The American.

The evening’s menu will highlight a variety of creative dishes, including mutton samosa with horseradish crème fraiche and tamarind chutney, marinated burrata with grilled yellow peach, beef navel with heirloom polenta and jerked glaze, and a raspberry-infused Brut Chardonnay poached pear dessert.

We invite you to be part of this memorable 25th anniversary celebration, supporting the Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner while experiencing an exceptional evening of food, storytelling and Kansas City hospitality.

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Reception

Info: Start the evening with appetizers and an open bar featuring two specialty cocktails at our lively reception hour.

🕑: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dinner

Info: Celebrate 25 years with a chef-driven, wine-paired James Beard Benefit Dinner at The American, featuring five inspired courses.