Happy Hour V: New Space Means New Grace
Everyone has probably been to JJ’s now just newish space next to the big law firm on the
Plaza. But you may not be aware of his
expanded patio OR his happy hour which didn’t so much occur at the old
location. But if you’ve not been to
their Happy Hour, you’re definitely missing out.
The first part that makes me happy is the drink prices. There’s their “wine of the day” and it’s just
$5. Since this is JJ’s, it’s not schlock
and it’s simply red, white or bubbles. This night, ours was a remarkably nice
French wine, Omaine FILLENT Sainte Marie. Well drinks are even less and
Boulevard drafts are $3.50. So right
away, from 4 -6 p.m. SEVEN days a week, I can be joyful immediately.
There are normally just four dishes on their list for
munchies, but they’re not small and three of the four are just $8.00. The one that is a whopping dollar more is the
steamed (white wine with leeks, curry, shallots, thyme and cream) mussels,
savory, very yellow, very curry, and delish – an unusual prep for mussels and
unexpectedly delicious. There’s a thin
crust pizza worthy of JJ’s and the excitement is that the toppings change daily
– it’s chef’s choice here. Ours was
pepperoni, three cheeses, and small red peppers – sweet and tangy at the same
time. And fun. There are also tenderloin sliders and crispy
calamari companioned by zucchini and peppers with a lemon marinara sauce. Yum.
Part of the appeal at JJ’s to me is the people. Beyond the lawyers, there’s a nice, eclectic
mix of long-time fans and late day partiers – and everyone is quite, quite happy
that the new space has new habits. This is a very nice, long bar and I could
sit there very happily, well past the Happy Hour. Oh, wait, I did. (Huge port selection; great with dessert.)
Kansas City, MO 64112
Ph. 816- 561-7136
JJ's Restaurant
900 West 48th Place, Suite 110Kansas City, MO 64112
Ph. 816- 561-7136
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