The American
200 East 25th Street
Suite 400, Kansas City, MO 64108
Featured Participants:
Executive Chef Michael Olson (2022- Present)
The American, Kansas City, MO
Chef/Owner Andrew Longres (2018-2021)
Acre, Parkville, MO
JBF Award Winner Celina Tio (2001-2008)
The Belfry, Kansas City, MO and ANNX Spirits Co.
JBF Award Winner Michael Smith (1994-2001)
Farina, and Extra Virgin, Kansas City, MO
JBF Award Winner Colby Garrelts (1996-1997)
Rye, Kansas City, MO
JBF Award Semifinalist Nick Wesemann (2005-2017)
Pastry Chef/Instructor, Kansas City, MO
Guest Sommelier Amanda Edwards
Kansas City, MO
The American, an iconic restaurant that opened in 1974 under the consultation of James Beard and other industry titans, has produced noteworthy chefs, and is also the backdrop of the longest running and beloved Friends of James Beard Benefit. Join us for this annual dinner with host chef Michael Olson and a roster of former chefs to help celebrate the rich legacy.
Friends of James Beard Benefits provide critical funding for our programs, to help JBF achieve its mission to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture, and champion a standard of Good Food for Good© anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.
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James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 and older.
