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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Lent


Em Chamas Will Feature Seafood Fridays, Starting on Friday, February 23rd-April 6th.  Every Friday during Lent


Salmon, zucchini wrapped scallops, spiced shrimp, clams, mussels, lobster tortellini, Moqueca De Pesce (Brazilian Fish Stew), seafood medley with calamari, crab salad.


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MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL

JOIN US FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL & FREE-4-ALL THIS SATURDAY AT KC LIVE!

Join us for the 4th Annual Mardi Gras Festival at KC Live!
It's the biggest Mardi Gras celebration in Kansas City!

DJ Mike Scott takes the stage at 9pm. Enjoy contests and games, with over $500 in cash and prizes! Contests include Most Beads, Best Costume and more!
The festival is free to attend. Must be 21 or older.
Click Here for more details.
Get here early for the Mardi Gras Free-4-All and enjoy an all-access, all-inclusive package at 11 participating venues from 8-11pm! Free-4-All passes are only $20 in advance and can be purchased at participating venues or online at www.missiontix.com/MardiGrasKC.
The Free-4-All wristband is $30 at the door.
Participating venues include: KC Live! Living Room, McFadden's Sports Saloon, Pizza Bar, Shark Bar, Johnny's Tavern, Howl at the Moon, PBR Big Sky, Angels Rock Bar, Mosaic Lounge, Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge and Tengo Sed Cantina.
Mardi Gras Festival & Free-4-All
KC Live!
February 18th

The Drop Bar


Yup. You read it correctly. The Drop is offering a chance to win a bottle of Boulevard Chocolate Ale that you can win. Did we mention the winning thing? 

When Boulevard Chocolate Ale was released several weeks ago, it broke our heart (mostly because we didn't get to drink any) to sell out of the entire case in the first two hours we offered it. One minute they were there, and they next they were gone. Very sad (again, for us). 

However, after some creative horse-trading, Eddie managed to obtain a second full case of the coveted Chocolate Ale. (The batch number is 2011-5. We are aware of Boulevard's recent announcement regarding a few faulty batches. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/02/15/3431452/its-not-you-its-the-beer-chocolate.html This is the good stuff) We know that many Kansas Citians have never had the opportunity to try the Ale, so The Drop staff conspired to find a creative way to make 12 bottles (potentially) available to the entire Drop fanbase. Here's what we cooked up:

From 6-8pm on Wednesday, February 29th and Wednesday, March 7th all participating guests will have an opportunity to win a bottle of Boulevard Chocolate Ale. How this will work is that from 6-8pm, for every $10 (per check) spent a raffle ticket will be dropped into a bowl. Happy Hour, a nice dinner, just drinks, Wednesday night Bachelorette party, birthdays... etc. It doesn't matter the reason to stop by. Essentially, you come to The Drop for a great Wednesday night out, and for every $10 spent, you earn an extra opportunity to win a bottle of Boulevard Chocolate Ale. (There is more than one bottle available to win each night) The drawing will be held at 8pm sharp, and winners must be present to claim their prize. Pretty neat and super-easy.

What Makes Happy Hour Happy

Restaurant and bar operators like "Happy Hours" because they fill up the establishment at times when it might otherwise be empty—typically late afternoon and early evening on weekdays. Consumers flock to happy hours, but why? If an operator eased back on drink specials, would they still come? How important is the food— and its price? Do consumers see happy hours primarily as occasions to save money in a restaurant or bar, or as a great way to hang out with friends and family?

When we* asked consumers about why they patronize happy hours, price considerations did turn up high on the list—46% said they were drawn by good prices on drinks, and almost as many (41%) said value-priced food was an allure. A quarter (26%) pointed out that happy hour is a lower-priced alternative to a dinner out at a restaurant— although almost as many (24%) said they appreciated the chance to stay on for a sitdown dinner rather than decamping to their homes or another restaurant.

Happy hours are about more than low-priced drinks. Many happy-hour patrons see these occasions as an easy way to relax (43%), to meet up with friends (38%) or to connect with their colleagues outside of the workplace (23%).

What about you? Which restaurant is your favorite?

*americanexpress publication

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Mardi Gras

Well, after St Valentine, we have Mardi Gras. Mardi gras is French for Fat Tuesday, referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday; February 22, 2012.

Gaslight Grill will be celebrating Mardi Gras with food, drinks, and Lynn Zimmer & the Jazz Band Saturday, February 18th in our Back Room

Enjoy these wonderful Mardi Gras Chef Features:
Boudin Balls with New Orleans Remoulade
Crawfish Etouffee
Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya with Dirty Rice
Red Beans & Rice



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Monday, February 13, 2012

Sushi House Leawood


Sushi House Leawood is managed by a talented couple and offers a nice dining experience. I was anxious to try their head chef Jin's favorite seasonal appetizer -"Grilled Black Cod with Miso" -  it was the last day on special so I hurried over. Shortly after sitting down the server brought a warm damp towel to cleanse my hands. The décor is sleek & comfortable. I ordered my cod and I wasn’t disappointed. Delicious! The chef said that he is now grilling the fish because it brings out more flavor, therefore the difference in the photo posted.  I am not sure if it was better now but I can assure you it was tender and it could served as an entrée.

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Bo Ling's Cakes


Valentine's Day --- Heart Cake for Two

We've got some beautiful Valentines cakes for two available for pre-order. Be sure to ask your favorite Bo Lings location and tell them you want a heart cake! We're offering 2 flavors: strawberry with vanilla butter cream frosting, or chocolate with chocolate butter cream frosting. Not planning on dining in? Order them to go and celebrate at home!

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