America Awards

America Restaurant Review:

Given its name, it's appropriate that this restaurant offers food that represents the flavors that make America great. A 90-by-20-foot cartoonish food map of the country dominates the spacious room. The 20-seat bar with TV screens is a cheerful gathering place. Specialty drinks, including the Big Apple mojito, are nice, too. East Coast favorites such as the Italian meatball hero are done well, and the Midwest gets a nod from Kansas City-style baby-back ribs served with french fries and corn on the cob. America's burger --- a half pound of ground sirloin --- comes with an array of optional and extra toppings. Mom's meatloaf with mashed potatoes, peas and carrots and ketchup gravy is a must, and macaroni and cheese in a white Wisconsin cheddar sauce isn't just a side, it's an entrée. Save room for the Central Park, milk chocolate mousse with a peanut butter candy crunch bottom.