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American menus

Sample menus for private dinners and weekly meal prep. Final menus are confirmed by the chef and can change with availability.

Private dinners

Four-course experiences prepared and served in your home. $60 per guest · 8 guest minimum · San Diego County included, Orange County +$300.

American Refined

A modern four-course dinner built around California farmers-market produce and classic American technique.

  1. Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Gazpacho — Chilled soup with basil oil, crème fraîche, and sourdough croutons.
  2. Butter-Poached Maine Lobster — Served with sweet corn pudding, chanterelles, and lemon verbena.
  3. Dry-Aged New York Strip — With potato dauphinoise, charred broccolini, and red-wine jus.
  4. Brown-Butter Apple Tart — Warm tart with cinnamon crème anglaise and candied pecans.

American Heritage

Comfort-driven courses with Southern and Mid-Atlantic influences, plated with restraint.

  1. Smoked Trout Rillettes — House-smoked trout with pickled shallots, dill, and rye crackers.
  2. Crispy Chicken & Waffle Bite — Buttermilk chicken, cornmeal waffle, hot honey, and microgreens.
  3. Braised Short Rib — Fork-tender rib with celery-root purée, roasted carrots, and gremolata.
  4. Pecan Pie Bar — Brown-sugar pecan custard, bourbon whipped cream, and flaky pastry.

Athlete meal prep

High-protein, balanced-carbohydrate dishes. Estimated food cost under $9 per dish. Macros are estimates.

American Athlete

Clean, high-protein American plates with balanced carbs and vegetables.

  • Grilled Chicken, Sweet Potato & Green Beans — Lemon-herb chicken breast, roasted sweet potato wedges, and garlic green beans.
    460 cal42g protein38g carbs14g fat~$8.25 est. cost
  • Turkey Burger Bowl with Quinoa — Seasoned turkey patty, quinoa, roasted peppers, and avocado crema.
    470 cal38g protein35g carbs18g fat~$8.10 est. cost

American Power

Bigger portions for training blocks with dense protein and slow-burn carbs.

  • Braised Beef & Roasted Root Vegetables — Tender beef with carrots, parsnips, and horseradish gremolata.
    510 cal45g protein32g carbs22g fat~$8.75 est. cost
  • Salmon, Brown Rice & Broccolini — Baked salmon with brown rice, broccolini, and Dijon vinaigrette.
    480 cal40g protein40g carbs16g fat~$8.50 est. cost