On Sunday, April 15 from noon to 3pm, West County Center, in partnership with Autism Speaks, will host its first ever Autism Eats events at three of the center’s most popular restaurant: Bravo! Cucina, J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood and McCormick & Schmick’s. During this special occasion, families will be able to enjoy a relaxing meal in a restaurant in an autism friendly, non-judgmental environment. All behaviors are welcome!
“It’s a privilege to work with Autism Speaks to offer families this special time to dine out when they can relax and not feel like ‘all eyes are on them,’” says Sean Phillips, marketing director for West County Center. “Since other diners ‘get it’ there is no need to explain any behaviors. It’s great opportunity to have a meal out with other families in an autism-friendly, non-judgmental environment.”
Each restaurant has prepared a special Autism Eats menu filled with delicious brunch and lunch items. Reservations are required, and please make sure you let restaurants know you are making a reservation for Autism Eats.
Details are below.
Bravo! Cucina Italiana, please call 314.821-2562
Bravo! Buffet: Chicken Marsala with fingerling potatoes and green beans, Lasagna Diavolo (Campenelle pasta with a spicy tomato cream sauce), Gluten Free Pasta Woozie (chicken, alfredo, and spinach), Bravo Chopped Salad, Insalata Della Casa, and Fruit for the kids, plus Chicken Fingers and fries for kids options as well. Price for adults $16.00 and price for kids $5.95. Price includes a choice of tea, coffee, soda or lemonade and service of focaccia bread, and dipping oil.
J. Gilbert’s, please call 314.965.4600
Adult Menu Options (select one): First course (baby greens, Caesar salad or crab bisque), Second course (Lobster Mac ‘n Cheese, Joyce Farms Chicken, Lobster Cobb Salad, or Grilled Salmon), and dessert (Chocolate Velvet Cake, Berries Cream or Creme Brulee). Excludes tax and gratuity. Cost is $20 per person. Children’s Menu Options: Mesquite Grilled Salmon, Grilled Sliders, Grilled Chicken, Breaded Chicken Fingers, or 4oz. Filet Mignon. Prices range from $13 and under.
McCormick & Schmicks, please call 314.835.1300
Adult Menu Options (select one): Traditional Eggs Benedict, BBQ Back-Wrapped Shrimp & Grits, Death by Pork Biscuits & Gravy, McCormick’s Cheeseburger, Crispy Fish Taco, or Craft Beer-Battered Fish & Chips. All options include a basket of fresh-baked bread, and iced tea, soda or coffee. Excludes tax and gratuity. Cost is $20 per person. Children’s Menu Options (select one): Chicken tenders, spaghetti, grilled cheese sandwich or mac & cheese for $7 each. Crispy fish tacos, fish & chips, popcorn shrimp, cheeseburger, or grilled chicken quesadilla for $8 each. Grilled Atlantic salmon or tender beef medallions for $12 each. Excludes tax and gratuity.