Denis Culinary Tours

The James Beard Foundation names Chef Colby Garrelts of Bluestem one of five nominees for the “Best Chef Midwest”! On Monday March 22nd, 2010 the James Beard Foundation announced that Colby Garrelts, chef and owner of bluestem (900 Westport Rd. Kansas City, MO 64111), is one of five finalist nominees for the James Beard Award for “Best Chef Midwest.” Chef Garrelts is the only nominee in this category from Kansas City. He is joined by four other chef nominees from Minneapolis, MN and St. Louis, MO. The Awards Gala will be held on Monday May 3rd 2010 at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center; Columbus Avenue & 65th Street NYC. The awards ceremony is a black tie event beginning at 6pm with a Gala Reception immediately following. This year’s theme for the James Beard Foundation’s Awards Gala is The Legacy Continues. The chefs cooking at the Gala reception following the awards ceremony have a long standing support and commitment to American culinary artisans. The James Beard Foundation Awar...

The Drop recently started serving a new menu exclusive to the bar, with $4 and $8 plates that are making the stools a hot commodity. The plates are small from one bite or two. The $8 are bigger and could be a meal or light bite if you are sharing. More information about The Drop

I had the shrimp salad and it was the best salad combination I have had at a restaurant. I will recommend Aixois. Ashley

It was my first time to this restaurant and I loved it! The atmosphere was very trendy and urban. Our server was so helpful and really attentive. The sushi was awesome and their happy hour is going to bring us back sometime soon! Laura More information