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Been working on the menu for the restaurant I want to open once I move to Buenos Aires.
Behold...

Yanqui Tom's Puerta Cerrada

Breakfast-
Omlettes
- Western (Ham, Green Pepper, and Onion)
- Cheddar, Onion, and Bacon
- Greek (Tomato, Spinach, and Feta)
- Mexican (Tomato, Green Pepper, Onion, Jalapeno, and Cheddar)
French Toast
Pancakes
Waffles
Crepes
- Scrambled Egg and Cheese
- Ham and Cheese
- Banana and Strawberry
- Caramel Apple and Raisin
Ham
Bacon
Sausage
Homefries

Appetizers-
Brushetta with
- Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil
- Caprese
- Salmon Tartare
- Tuna Tartare
Eggplant Rolentini with
- Roasted Red Pepper and Basil Ricotta
- Chicken and Mozzarella
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella
Ravioli with Vodka Sauce
Steamed Clams
Mexican Mussels
Swedish Meatballs
Pirogi Casserole
Crab Stuffed Fresh Mozzarella
Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Soups-
New England Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl
Manhattan Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl
Split Pea with Ham
Potato Leak
Garlic and Roasted Potato in a Bread Bowl
Lentil
Chicken, Bean, and Escarole
Chicken Noodle
French Onion
Pumpkin
Gumbo

Salads-
Toss
Chef
Caesar
Garden Salad
Greek

Sandwiches-
Foccocia with
-Tomato, Onion, and Provalone
-Eggplant Parm
-Chicken Parm
-Ham and Provolone

Entrees-
Lasagna with
- Sausage and Pepper
- Fresh Mozz and Roasted Red Pepper
Meatloaf
Grilled Herb Chicken
Specialty Hamburgers
- Tomato, Mozzarella, Garlic and Onion
- Jalapeno and Cheddar
- Bacon, Onion, and Cheddar
Pirogi Casserole
Salmon with Garlic Butter Spinach or Snow Peas
Chicken, Proscuitto, Smoked Gouda
Shrimp And Chorizo
Eggplant Parm
Chicken Parm
Veal Parm
Blackened Chicken
Blackened Catfish
Pork Loin
Pork Chops

Pastas-
Grilled Chicken and Proscuitto with Vodka Sauce
Balsamic Chicken with Sundried Tomatoes and Spinach
White Clam Sauce
Red Clam Sauce
Carbonara
Primavera
Alfredo
Pesto (Sundried Tomato or Roasted Red Pepper with or without Cream)
Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce
Veal Bolognese
Chicken Marsala
Veal Marsala
Shrimp Scampi

Sides-
Garlic and Rosemary Mashed Potatoes
Cheddar, Onion, and Bacon Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Basil Mashed Potatoes
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Grilled Rustic Potatoes
Creamed Garlic Potatoes
Lavender Rice
Wild Rice
Red Beans and Rice
Black Beans and Rice
Jambalaya
Baked Potatoes
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potato Fries
Granny Smith Apple and Raisin Stuffing
Ratatouille
Carbonara Green Beans
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Caramelized Apples

Desserts-
Tiramisu
Apple and Raisin Cobbler
Banana and Strawberry Crepe
Caramel Apple and Raisin Crepe

Specialty Drinks-
White San Gria
Lynchburg Lemonade
Vanilla Egg Creme Soda
Chocolate Egg Creme Soda

Yes, I do know how to make everything on this list. There is literally a cookbook swimming around inside my brain.

My goal with this restaurant is to appeal to the resident ex-patriots and tourists who miss American comfort foods and Argentinians who want to try something completely different then what they would normally eat. There's no sense in competing with local chefs cooking well established regional dishes. I want to bring something different to the game.

I plan on doing a lot of themed nights. Mexican dishes on Cinco de Mayo and El Dia De La Muerte, traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, vegetarian nights, seafood nights, Sunday brunches, and Southern styled BBQs with fried chicken and all the fixins. I want to keep it fun, flavorful, and keep people coming back again and again, as well as recommending my place to their friends, families, and co-workers.

And with a bit of luck it will all work out.