Mediterranean-Inspired.
Conshy-Rooted.
By night, NEOS Americana slows down the pace: an intimate dining room, a silky martini at the bar, and dishes that feel both familiar and new at the same time. By day, Café Neos hums with the rhythm of Conshy: a fresh coffee in hand, a warm pastry, a quick hello before heading out. Two spaces with one spirit: Xenia – the ancient Greek concept of hospitality to welcome you in morning or night.
Meet Our Team
Kurt Benkurt, Owner
Kurt Benkurt is one of the owners of Neos Americana and Café Neos, bringing more than twenty years of hospitality, event, and operations leadership to the group. With a Mediterranean heritage and a career that has taken him across the United States and abroad, Kurt blends a global outlook with deep local commitment to craft meaningful guest experiences.
His background spans luxury hotels, corporate sales, and high-volume private dining, consistently marked by his ability to build lasting client relationships and deliver seamless, high-caliber events. Over the course of his career, he has directed thousands of private functions and cultivated expertise in operations, team development, and service excellence. Notably, Kurt has led private dining at Teca Newtown Square and held leadership roles with Hilton, Marriott, David’s Bridal and Cancer Treatment Centers of America. He is also a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and earned his MBA from the University of London, further grounding his practice in both strategy and execution.
At Neos Americana, Kurt focuses on guest experience, customer loyalty, and operational leadership. Together with his wife and business partner, Annalise, he is building a hospitality group rooted in thoughtful service, Mediterranean warmth, and genuine hospitality.
Annalise Long | Owner
Annalise Long is one of the owners of Neos Americana and Café Neos, where she leads strategic growth, brand development, and operations. Raised as a military child, Annalise lived across the United States and around the world, shaping her global perspective and deep appreciation for diverse cultures, people, and experiences.
Her career spans both hospitality and corporate leadership. With Rocky Top Hospitality in North Carolina, Annalise oversaw operations and events, gaining expertise across every facet of restaurant and event management, from high-volume private dining to client relations and team leadership. She later broadened her expertise in the financial sector as a Property & Casualty Underwriter for Chubb’s Westchester division, managing complex financial lines with a focus on risk assessment, strategic planning, and relationship management.
At Neos Americana, Annalise brings together her operational expertise, strategic insight, and passion for genuine service. Alongside her husband and business partner, Kurt, she is building a hospitality group rooted in excellence, authenticity, and care—infused with a worldly perspective and a deep commitment to community.
Meg Linck | Pastry Chef
Meg Linck is the Pastry Chef for Neos Americana, overseeing the full pastry and bread program for both the restaurant and Café Neos. A graduate of The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, Meg has built her career in respected Philadelphia kitchens including Fork/High Street and Friday Saturday Sunday, as well as in boutique pastry shops.
Her work emphasizes seasonality, balance, and precision. At Neos Americana, she develops plated desserts that fit seamlessly into the menu, while also creating the pastries and baked goods at Café Neos, designed to showcase the same attention to craft and detail.
In addition to her pastry program, Meg plays an active role in training and mentoring the kitchen team. She is committed to consistency, collaboration, and ensuring each guest’s experience ends with a memorable final impression of Neos Americana hospitality.
Kitchen Hours
Mon-Sat
Sun
5pm-10pm
CLOSED
Happy Hour
Mon-Fri
Sat-Sun
4pm-6pm
CLOSED
Bar Hours
Fri-Sat open until 12am