Hallmark's Crown Center

2002 Nebula Awards® Weekend

Hallmark's Crown Center

This innovative urban entertainment center was the vision of Hallmark founder, Joyce C. Hall. Since its groundbreaking in 1968, the development of Crown Center has reversed years of decay in an area just 10 blocks from Kansas City's downtown commercial district. The international headquarters of Hallmark Cards, Inc. is located within the 85 acre Crown Center complex.

Crown Center contains shops, restaurants, a movie theater and two live theaters in a three level retail center, office buildings, a residential community and two of Kansas City's finest hotels, the 731 room Hyatt Regency Crown Center and the 729 room Westin Crown Center, surrounded by parks, fountains and year-round entertainment and events. Without ever leaving the complex, you can enjoy shopping, elegant or casual dining, concerts, theatre and exhibits.

The American Heartland Theatre is a luxurious 400-seat playhouse with no seat more than twelve rows from a thrust stage. It produces Broadway style theatre productions of contemporary comedies, dramas, mysteries, and musicals.

The Coterie Theatre combines the excitement of live theatre with positive and
educational themes directed at young people and families. For more than twenty-one years, the Coterie has challenged children and adults to respond to the world, to understand others and discover connections in human society.

The American Restaurant
Kansas City's only four-star restaurant, atop Halls Crown Center. Elegant dining with a view of Kansas City and Crown Center.

Benton's Steak and Chop House
Reviewed 1/5/02
A classic Kansas City steak house with a breathtaking view from atop The Westin.

The Brasserie
Casual dining from pastas to prime rib. Fabulous desserts.

Kabuki
Japanese restaurant and sushi bar.

Milano
A relaxed setting featuring an exceptional variety of pastas and pizzas baked in our brick oven.

Morton's of Chicago
One of the country's premier fine dining steakhouses

The Peppercorn Duck Club
Award winning restaurant featuring Rotisserie Duckling and the Ultra Chocolatta Dessert bar.

Skies
The Hyatt Regency's revolving rooftop restaurant offers mesquite grilled specialties in a casual atmosphere.

Fritz's Railroad Restaurant

A Streetcar Named Desire

Crayola Café
A celebration of food, color and fun, offering moderately priced family dining.

d'Bronx
New York style deli and pizza, etc.

Einstein Bros. Bagels
Great coffee, sandwiches, soups, cappuccino and salads.

Fritz's Railroad Restaurant
Reviewed 1/6/02
Featuring Fritz's signature burgers delivered to tables by overhead electric trains.

Golden Harvest Bakery
Hearth baked bread, muffins, cookies, coffees, LaMar's Donuts and homemade ice cream.

Greek Food Ltd.
Gyro with Greek pita, salads, baklava.

Kansas City Fudge
Fine chocolates and fudge made while you watch.

Leeann Chin
Legendary Chinese cuisine. Appetizers, entrees and daily specials.

MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream & Treatery
Creamy, freshman ice cream mixed with your favorite candies, fruits or nuts.

The Nutty Girl
Soups, sandwiches, juices and smoothies freshly prepared and made to order.

The Patio
Delightful soups, salads and sandwiches. Fantastic desserts.

Potato Bar
Baked potato and a variety of toppings.

Spectators
A celebration of sports events. Cocktails, appetizers.

A Streetcar Named Desire
Char broiled hamburgers and sandwiches.

Z-TECA
Healthy gourmet burritos and tacos, salads and an extended drink menu.

2002 Nebula Awards Weekend® Bid