We believe dining is as much about community and fellowship as it is about great food. And what better way to enjoy it all than by sharing a meal with friends who bring lively conversation to a beautiful environment? At Aberdeen Heights, mealtimes are some of our most popular activities, and you get to enjoy them surrounded by neighbors and friends. For breakfast, treat yourself to a complimentary continental breakfast with fresh coffee plus fruits, juices, cereals, oatmeal and bagels. At lunch, choose from freshly made soup or quiche of the day, hot and cold sandwiches and an array of tempting desserts. And on Sundays, why not indulge in a leisurely brunch?
The dining room menu offers a three-course meal starting with the soup or salad of the day, followed by a selection of ever-changing entrées, side dishes and desserts, including healthy dining options. Here you’ll find a variety of nutritional choices at every meal, and if your diet requires substitutions or special accommodations, we’ll make them. Residents also meet monthly with our executive chef and food and beverage director to share feedback and offer suggestions. Many even submit favorite recipes that our chef prepares for the community to enjoy.
At Aberdeen Heights, our chefs create flavorful dishes and inspired, heart-healthy meals using lean meats, beans, whole grains, high-quality proteins, fruits and vegetables. Lower sodium, gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available. Our seasonal menus are fresh, imaginative and contemporary, with options to please every palate.
Whether it’s in our formal dining room with linen tablecloths or the Express Dining buffet, our culinary team always brings something delicious to the table. To get a taste of what makes our mealtimes so popular, explore our sample menus:
The “always available” dinner menu features soups, salads, hand-helds, comfort classics, dishes from the grill and chef’s specials.
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Enjoy daily dinner specials and a rotating fresh catch of the week, served Monday–Thursday.
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Serving up a light lunch and dinner daily with a fresh soup and quiche of the day — and don't forget the desserts!
View Sample MenuBorn and raised in Kirkwood, MO, Robert grew up in the restaurant business. He then moved to Columbia, MO, to attend the University of Missouri–Columbia, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management and a minor in both Business and Spanish. Upon graduation, he moved to Charlotte, NC, to get his bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University.
During this time, he worked in fine dining restaurants to try and develop his “voice” in the culinary world and push himself to acquire as many different techniques as he could. He then pursued degrees from The Culinary Institute of America in New York, San Antonio and Napa Valley, California. When he returned to St. Louis, he held positions as Chef at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, The Boeing Leadership Center and Parkway School District.
Recently, Robert brought home the gold medal for the team at Aberdeen Heights in the first-of-its-kind “Senior Living Challenge,” sponsored by the American Culinary Federation. He still resides in Kirkwood with his beautiful wife Jenelle and two young daughters Lexie and Emma. He is honored to work at Aberdeen Heights, to return to his hometown, and to make an impactful difference to the residents and the community he loves so dearly.
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Mike Blankley brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and food service industry, having served indiverse roles across multiple cities and organizations. He began his career in 1996 as a culinary intern at Marriott’s Tan-Tar-A Resort and went on to spend 12 years with Marriott and Hilton. During that time, he progressed through leadership roles including Sous Chef, Restaurant Manager, Senior Banquet Manager and Food & Beverage Director.
He later served for a decade as Food & Beverage Director at the Boeing Leadership Center, followed by nearly nine years as Director of Dining Services with the Lincoln County R-III School District, where he enjoyed working closely with students and the community. He then expanded into senior living in a national traveling role, which ultimately led him to Aberdeen Heights in Kirkwood. He is excited to contribute to an exceptional team and continue elevating the dining experience for residents.
Outside of work, he is supported by his wonderful wife, Kristy, and is proud of their three children — Josh, Kenzie and Kalah. They also have two energetic boxers who keep life fun. As a family, they love sharing great meals, spending time at the pool and enjoying the lake.
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Our mission is to provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
Aberdeen Heights is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization and a proud member of the PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®) family.
