Restaurant Week Blog
Kansas City Restaurant Week Raises Nearly $55,000 To Fight Hunger
Posted on Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 | 1 Comments
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With the final tally of donations from the more than 100 restaurants participating in the inaugural Kansas City Restaurant Week event now complete, nearly $55,000 has been raised to aid Harvesters - The Community Food Network, in helping to fight hunger in Kansas City.
Our Final Restaurant Week Lunch at re:Verse
Posted on Sunday, January 31st, 2010 | 0 Comments
Pistachio Chevre Salad
Wishing time would go in reverse so we could do Restaurant Week over and over again, we chose re:Verse (ha) for our very last $15 lunch today.
The bright, sparkling dining room was full of early happy-hour-ers and late brunchers, but we were there to order off the Restaurant Week lunch menu for the last time this year.
Zucca Chips, Chicken Sandwiches, and Divine Desserts at NoRTH
Posted on Sunday, January 31st, 2010 | 0 Comments
On the penultimate day of the first annual Restaurant Week, we ventured to Leawood for lunch in the sleek, sunny dining room of NoRTH. The meal began with one of our favorite apps in the KC area -- the lighter-than-air Zucca Chips -- and ended with a Sour Cherry Bread Pudding that topped off a dining experience that was anything but, well, sour.
Restaurant Week Food Photo Bank: Chaz on the Plaza, JP Wine Bar, Trezo Vino, and More
Posted on Saturday, January 30th, 2010 | 0 Comments
Honey-Thyme Glazed Duck Breast at JP Wine Bar [Photo: C. Jones]
We've been documenting our Restaurant Week meals here on the blog, but we couldn't cover all 100 restaurants in 10 days. That's where you come in.
Many of Restaurant Week's fabulous Facebook fans have been busy uploading photos of their own R-Week dining experiences in the Fan Photos section of our Facebook Page, including snapshots from Hereford House, Skies, La Bodega, and Trezo Vino.
Ruth's Chris During Restaurant Week is as Flawless as Ruth's Chris Any Other Week
Posted on Saturday, January 30th, 2010 | 1 Comments
'Twas a special occasion, so we decided to get all dolled up and venture out to Ruth's Chris for an upscale steakhouse experience last night.
What was the special occasion, you ask? A $30 meal (including a filet mignon!) at Ruth's Chris. Obviously.
18 Hours Later, We're Still Full From Dinner at Prime Rib Grill
Posted on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 | 1 Comments
We suggest you head to Prime Rib Grill by Hereford House for dinner if you enjoy any of the following: prime rib, KC strip steak, mussels, fantastic service, fluffy rolls, massive portions, chocolate mousse, loaded baked 'taters, calamari, or a staggering amount of food for $30. We had a sensational dinner last night -- and, 18 hours later, we're skipping lunch because we're still full.
The Pitch Does Restaurant Week at Michael Smith, The Well
Posted on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 | 0 Comments
The folks behind The Pitch's pleasantly-titled "Fat City" blog have been eating their way through some of Restaurant Week's reasonably-priced lunch menus and blogging about their adventures in gluttony.
So far, they've hit Michael Smith for lunch -- declaring the Spanish taco appetizer a not-to-be-missed experience -- and The Well, where choosing dessert as one of your two courses is, apparently, advised (you're supposed to pick only two of the three courses offered -- and portions are so hefty that taking down all three would be a challenge, anyway).
Another Perspective on Restaurant Week: Add Marina Grog & Galley, J. Gilbert's, and Cafe Trio to Your List
Posted on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 | 0 Comments
We've been raving about our own Kansas City Restaurant Week experiences here on the blog-- but for another take, you must, must read this detailed recap of local blogger Faith's first few R-Week meals.
Last Night's Dinner: Lobster Shepherd's Pie at Julian
Posted on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 | 0 Comments
We decided to go all the way yesterday and make it our very own "day of James Beard Award winning chefs" -- we'd swung by Michael Smith for lunch and, the moment we felt vaguely hungry again, headed to Julian for dinner.
Indulging in a Multi-Course Meal at Michael Smith -- For Only $15
Posted on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 | 2 Comments
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Alright, Kansas City: we know James Beard Award winning chef Michael Smith's namesake restaurant might qualify as one of those "special occasion" restaurants you don't necessarily visit on a whim any ol' day of the week. But you can make any day this week feel like a special occasion by swinging by Michael Smith for a spectacular, multi-course meal that's actually easy on the wallet -- just $15 for lunch and $30 for dinner.
We dropped in for lunch this afternoon and (somehow) resisted the urge to order a bottle of wine (even though countless bottles of the sweet nectar stared us down as we dined), so our tab came out to just over $30 for two -- for a meal that tasted like it should have run somehere in the three-digit range.
A Light and Lovely Lunch at The Westside Local
Posted on Monday, January 25th, 2010 | 3 Comments
We went full-throttle this weekend with our Restaurant Week meal selections (and we were forced to take yesterday off from dining out to tackle some of the leftovers that had accumulated in the fridge), so we decided to head to a new neighborhood favorite for a meal that was a bit on the lighter side today.
The veggie-heavy menu caught our eye at The Westside Local -- and we figured our tummies could use a few fresh, fabulous greens after a weekend of rich, heavy, indulgent feasting.
The Early Reviews Are In: What You're Saying About Restaurant Week
Posted on Monday, January 25th, 2010 | 4 Comments
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The much-hyped Sticky Toffee Pudding at Webster House
The first weekend of Kansas City's inaugural Restaurant Week has passed -- and so far, the event has been a resounding success. We've been sharing our own experiences here on the blog, but Kansas Citians across the Internet are chatting about their fabulous meals, too.
Some of the highlights:
Blogger Chris posted a fantastic recap of his first few R-Week meals over at Blog Well Done. After dining at 75th Street Brewery, blanc burgers + bottles, Webster House, and WestChase Grille, he declares 75th Street Brewery’s Duck Confit Salad the "Best. Salad. Ever." and agrees with us that Webster House's Sticky Toffee Pudding is not to be missed.
A Charming Saturday Afternoon Lunch at Webster House
Posted on Sunday, January 24th, 2010 | 0 Comments
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Among our favorite Saturday afternoon delights: shopping, eating, enjoying little pieces of KC history, and relaxing with a well-made bloody mary. Among our favorite Saturday afternoon restaurant destinations: Webster House, which gives us the opportunity to indulge in all four of those delights.
After browsing the antiques, gifts, and jewelry on the main floor of the restored 19th century schoolhouse, we headed upstairs to an English country house-esque dining room where we enjoyed....
Salad, Steak, and Dessert for $30 at J. Gilbert's? Yes, Please.
Posted on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 | 2 Comments
10 oz. Top Sirloin
We ate like kings last night. If we hadn't splurged on beer and wine, the tab for two would have come out to just over $60 -- and it was all for a good cause. Does it get any better than this?
After waiting for a somewhat reasonable amount of time to pass after our huge lunch at Zest yesterday, we headed to Overland Park to indulge in a lavish dinner at J. Gilbert's. The scene was lively at 8:00; the dining room was full but not too loud, there was live music in the bar area, and the warm, cozy atmosphere was a much-appreciated respite from the dreary, rainy weather outside.
It's Restaurant Week!
Posted on Friday, January 22nd, 2010 | 9 Comments
Today is the first day of Kansas City's inaugural Restaurant Week! The first round of $15 lunches will be hitting tables across KC in just a few short hours.
While you're eating your way through the city, we'd love to hear from you: submit your yummiest food photos to us on Facebook (that is, if you can lay off the dish long enough to snap a picture), chat about your plans with us on Twitter, and get in here and comment away. It'll keep you busy until your next meal.
Happy eating!
Starting Off the Week With a Massive Lunch at Zest
Posted on Friday, January 22nd, 2010 | 0 Comments
We chose to start our epic 10-day KC culinary tour with lunch at Zest this afternoon -- and we're glad we came hungry. Let's start with this: for $15 per person, we got a LOT of food.
And the Most Popular Dessert Item of KC Restaurant Week Is...
Posted on Thursday, January 21st, 2010 | 0 Comments
No need to attempt to quiet your sugar cravings and dramatically wave away the dessert menu this week -- most Restaurant Week dinner menus (and many lunch menus) include a dessert course.
We're seeing some interesting trends in the sweets department, too: this year, it's looking like it will be the battle of the crème brulées and bread puddings across KC. We tallied up the offerings, and the 100 Restaurant Week participants are featuring a total of 17 different crème brulées and 15 bread puddings (with creative flavor twists like white chocolate and banana).
Veggie Roundup: Restaurant Week Menus With Meatless Entree Options
Posted on Thursday, January 21st, 2010 | 0 Comments
Restaurant Week's special prix-fixe menus showcase some of the finest dishes created by the KC area's top culinarians -- but not all these special menus feature vegetarian-friendly entree options. For diners planning to stick to vegetarian fare while enjoying Restaurant Week's multi-course $15 lunches and $30 dinners, we've rounded up a list of participants with meat-free entree options.
Scenes From the Media and VIP Kick-Off Reception at Boulevard Brewing Company
Posted on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 | 0 Comments
The first Kansas City Restaurant Week officially kicks off on Friday (have you made your reservations yet?), but Restaurant Week VIPs and members of the press gathered today in Boulevard Brewing Company's Muehlebach Suite for a delicious preview of the upcoming 10-day culinary extravaganza.
Welcome To The Kansas City Restaurant Week Blog
Posted on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 | 0 Comments
Kansas City Restaurant Week starts on Friday! Stay tuned this week for a preview of some of the restaurants and food that will be featured during the 10-day event.
