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Industry experts forecast 2012 trends: There’s no economic rebound to prosperity , but it will continue to be a better environment than it was in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Restaurants will benefit from pent-up demand. Two out of five American adults said in a recent survey that they are not using restaurants as often as they would like. More chains will return to the earth and emphasize real, fresh or local foods to the maximum extent that they can, given the constraints of their systems. “Premiumization” is now a basic diner expectation, given the proliferation of upgraded, enhanced, or higher-end products at modest prices. Examples: T.G.I. Friday's new Langostino Lobster-topped entrées or Arby's medium-rare Angus beef sandwiches.   “Miniaturization,” or the continued growth of small plates, snacks and downsized portion options, which have been driven by price sensitivity, consumer interest in sampling, grazing or sharing, and health concerns. Will the food...

Shafer Napa Valley Merlot 2007 - $40 Grape variety: Merlot Taste profile: 92 points Wine Spectator: "Dark and muscular, with blackberry and graphite aromas. Strong depth this wine displays for this early ripening variety aromas and a long, full finish. Delicious. Pairings: This wine has many opportunities: lamb chops, seasoned pork loin, and, my favorite, game birds such as duck or pheasant. Le Haut-Médoc de Giscours Haut-Médoc 2005 -  $20 Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Taste profile: This is a second wine from Giscours and is drinking better than ever today. It's full of character, spices, dark tobacco and berries. Pairings: Perfect with a roast, or any other "earthy" dish. Montebuena Rioja 2009 - $12 Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo grapes Taste profile:   On the palate it is packed with ripe fruit, has outstanding concentration, and impeccable balance. 90 points Wine Advocate Pairings: Perfect with Brie cheese, small ta...

DON'T MISS OUT! PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TO KC'S BIGGEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY 2012 LIVE! is Kansas City's BIGGEST and BEST New Year's Eve Party! For the first time, KC Live! is hosting a ticketed event, featuring an All-Inclusive General Admission Package plus, the best entertainment and a 'Times Square' atmosphere in the heart of Downtown KC! The entertainment lineup includes some of the biggest deejays in KC, including Highnoone, Mike Scott, Steve Serrano and Ashton Martin, spinning throughout KC Live! at four different locations, plus confetti cannons, laser shows and a 'Times Square' ball drop at Midnight! Tickets are just $85 and going fast! Your ticket includes: top shelf all inclusive beverages (featuring premium cocktails, import and domestic beers and wines), complimentary food buffets, party favors and all-access passes to: Angels Rock Bar, PBR Big Sky, Mosaic Lounge, Shark Bar, McFadden's Sports Saloon, John...

The Melting Pot NEW bar foods $8 small plates **NEW** Bar Foods at The Melting Pot. Now you can enjoy Small Plates! $8 Kobe Beef Sliders, Lobster Quesadilla, Seared Ahi Tuna, Mediterranean Flatbread, Smoked Salmon Bruschetta, Savory Satay Skewers and Garlic Dijon Shrimp The Melting Pot of Kansas City has been voted Ingram's Magazine's Bronze Medal Award Winner, 2007 and 2008 'Best Place to Dine with a Group.' Looking for something unique and interactive? We can help. The Melting Pot Private Dining offers an experience fit for any special event. Your reservation will include fabulous fondue, top notch service and the guidance of your own personal event coordinator. Our large private party room is available for up to 55 fondue guests and can accommodate groups for meeting, luncheons and dinner events. Dip into something different this time around and treat your guests to fondue! Please contact Karen Ledford at 816-260-7944 or meltingpotevents@aol.com for ...

Book your Holiday Events now at bluestem! bluestem is available for private luncheons, evening events, and cocktail parties. Chefs Colby and Megan Garrelts will create custom seasonal menus for that perfect occasion. Let bluestem help create memories this holiday season! During the month of December bluestem will offer 3-Courses for $30.00 for private lunch parties Tuesday – Saturday Menu selections include an appetizer, entrée choice, and dessert. Lunch parties must be a minimum of 15 guests with a maximum of 40 guests. Beverage selections, sales tax, and gratuity are not included in the special lunch pricing and there is no additional room charge during the day. Chefs Colby and Megan can also add additional courses to your lunch and/or reception possibilities to expand your December luncheon for an additional charge. contact our general manager Jeremy Lamb at jeremy@bluestemkc.com for event planning information.

  Tasso's Greek Restaurant & Catering 8411 Wornall Kansas City, MO 64114 816.363.4776 4 Bottles of Tasso’s Famous Greek Salad Dressing $24.95 Tasso’s Famous Greek Salad Dressing, Nemea Boutari(Greek Red Wine) & Boutari Moschofilero (Greek White) $44.95 Tasso’s Famous Greek Salad Dressing, Nemea Boutari, Boutari Moschofilero & Glaros Ouzo $69.95

December 16, 2011 Colleen Gerke owner & vintner of Jowler Creek vineyards will be at the store signing bottles at Ensminger Retail Liquor Store Great Holiday gifts! She will personalize them!! Great wines, local sustainable farming. Fun interesting lady who grew up in California wine country. 913.469.9006 Jowler Creek Vineyard & Winery 16905 Jowler Creek Road Platte City 816-858-5528 www.jowlercreek.com Tasting room hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday It’s not unusual for regional wineries to be launched by amateur winemakers, but it usually doesn’t work out as well as it has for Jason and Colleen Gerke. The path from wine lovers to amateur winemakers to successful winery owners would seem torturous for most, but for the Gerkes it seems like fate, even if they still carry a sense of amazed joy that it’s working out so well. “I grew up in the central coast of California,” Colleen Gerke says, “and everything around me was vines. I went to Cal Poly,...

Kansas City may not be a walking town, but we can help you from here to there. Johnson County to North of the River. Westport to the West Bottoms.Yellow Cab of KC provides fast, reliable taxi service all over the Metropolitan Kansas City area. Call 816-471-5000 or 888-471-6050 Now For 24-Hour Yellow Cab Service! TEXT FOR A TAXI All you need is your address! Do you want to text for a taxi? Do you know how easy it is? All you need to do is text your street address, (ie - 1234 Main St) and a cab will be dispatched and on its way! Text Line (816) 805-6388 Text Line (913) 534-8294

This holiday season, relax and let us do the baking! Order your Holiday Pies from Sally & Courthouse Exchange. We have all of your favorites from Apple to Chocolate Pecan. See the full list at courthouseexchange.com Call us at 816.252.0344 for more info and to place your order. Happy Holidays!!

The Red Envelope Please The rewards could be big for Raphael Guests and Chaz Diners. December 1 – December 31st guests/diners will receive a “Red Envelope”. Each envelope contains a certificate good for use on the holders’ next visit to Chaz or Raphael January 2012 – February 2012. The prize could be big ----- We are giving away two Shopper’s Delight Packages (see below) as well as other great packages and discounts!! Be sure to get your Red Envelope when you stay at The Raphael or dine at Chaz. The Raphael Shopper’s Delight Package What better way to start your holiday shopping season than with a vacation. The Raphael’s Shopper’s Delight Package includes: choice of accommodations, certificate for a bottle of wine, and two appetizers at Chaz on the Plaza. All the shopping you can want is only a few steps from your hotel on the famous Country Club Plaza. http://www.raphaelkc.com/special-pkg/kansas-city-vacation-packages.aspx Chaz for the holidays Chaz is a romantic and festive place to...

plan your plaza lights cocktail party at blanc burgers + bottles   gather with friends, employees or family in one of our two private areas for happy hour cocktails and appetizers. enjoy a chef’s selection of: onion rings buffalo wings sliders truffle fries fish tacos sweet potato fries hummus & pita indulge your guests with one of the largest beer selections in town or celebrate with an eggnog shake!   to make your reservation contact jim@blancburgers.com 4710 jefferson street kansas city, missouri 64112 816.931.6200   mention RGKC & this event for a 10% discount

The season has already started. Now is the time for blood oranges to arrive at your table. Very aromatic, with little acidity, they are excellent oranges. Blood oranges cultivated in the United States are in season from December to March (Texas), and from November to May (California). Yummy ideas Nice with duck or porc tenderloin. Orange quarters in a smoked magrets (duck) salad will be a nice surprise. Let me know if you want more ideas or share yours!

Kansas City Ballet presents The Nutcracker At the magnificent Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts December 3-24, 2011 Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108 December 3, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. December 4, 1:00 p.m. December 9, 7:30 p.m. December 10, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. December 11, 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. December 16, 7:30 p.m. December 17, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. December 18, 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. December 21, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. December 22, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. December 23, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. December 24, 1:00 p.m. Don’t miss the holiday classic The Nutcracker at the new Kauffman Center! ‘Tis the season to make memories with the PERFECT seasonal celebration for YOUR family at the new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts! Holiday magic sparkles as the curtain goes up for Kansas City Ballet’s enchanting presentation of The Nutcracker with the wondrous music of Tchaikovsky played by the Kansas City Symphony. For 20 performances...

Saturday, November 5th 3-6pm The Kansas City Power & Light District hosts the 14th Street Wine Walk benefiting the Alzheimer's Association - Heart of America, this Saturday, November 5th. From 3-6pm, stroll along 14th Street and enjoy a different wine and small plate at each participating location. Participating venues include: Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge , Bar Louie , Bristol Seafood Grill , Drunken Fish , The Marquee Lounge and The Garment District Boutique . Tickets are $25 each with a portion of the proceeds going to the Alzheimer's Association - Heart of America. Ticket includes: Souvenir tasting glass2-oz pour at each participating venueSmall plate at each participating venue Full glass of wine at one of the participating venues Donation to the Alzheimer's Association Click Here to purchase ticketsFor more information on the Alzheimer's Association, 14th Street Wine Walk

RA Sushi Mixes Up“The Perfect Pear” of Seasonal Cocktails Fall Inspired Drinks to be Served for a Limited Time Throughout the month of November, RA Sushi will be serving “The Perfect Pear” of seasonal cocktails. Infused with the crisp flavors of fall, the Pear Martini and Asian Pear Smash will be available for a limited time for $8 each. The Pear Martini tastes like a bite of fresh, ripe pear, with an added kick. The Asian Pear Smash is a lightly spiced and refreshing cocktail bursting with fall fruit flavors. Mix up one of these cocktails for a Thanksgiving feast, or stop in to RA Sushi Leawood for one of these delicious drinks from Nov. 1-30. Pear Martini: 1.25 oz. Absolut Pears vodka .5 oz. St. Germain Elderflower liqueur 1 oz. pear nectar .25 oz. fresh lemon juice Splash Prosecco Preparation: Combine vodka, St. Germain, pear nectar and lemon juice in a shaker with ice. Shake and pour into glass. Top with Prosecco. Asian Pear Smash: 1.5 oz. Absolut Pears vodka .5 oz. falernum 1 shis...

KC Live! hosts Kansas City BIGGEST Halloween Bash this Saturday, October 29th! The HAUNTED House Party features DJ Mike Scott and a costume contest with over $5,000 in cash prizes! The party starts at 9pm and is free to attend. Must be 21+. Wear your funniest or scariest, most daring or most clever costume you can devise and enter-to-win the City's BIGGEST Costume Contest! The winners will be chosen at Midnight on the KC Live! stage! Plus, check out each of the KC Live! bars and restaurants for great parties and themes! Choose between good and evil at McFadden's Sports Saloon's Angels & Demons Halloween Party or stop by Pizza Bar's Zombieland! Mosaic Lounge hosts Rock Candy V4 with guest DJ Dante, or check out the Dia De Los Muertos party at Tengo Sed Cantina. For more information on all of the Halloween parties, visit www.powerandlightdistrict.com Haunted House Party – KC's Biggest Halloween Bash Saturday, October 29th KC Live! – 1330 Grand Blvd. 9pm

As thousands of attendees travel to downtown Kansas City for Holiday Mart, your group can skip the parking lot hassles and traffic by utilizing any of our chauffeured luxury vehicles. :: No Parking Fees :: Don’t get lost downtown :: Pick up and drop off service at front door so you don’t have to carry packages far :: Safe and reliable :: Fun for a group Call 816-512-8055 to tailor a transportation package around your group size. One-Way Rates for Johnson County Zip Codes: 66206, 66207, 66208, 66209, 66210, 66211, 66212, 66213 Up to 4 passengers $49 Up to 10 passengers $69 Up to 28 passengers $139 Zip code not listed? Call for rates. Rates do not include driver’s gratuity.

MAJESTIC "CURTAIN CALL" MENU! Just in time for the opening of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and the Fall theater season, The Majestic Restaurant is launching our new late night small plate Curtain Call Menu - served Thursdays 8-10PM & Fridays & Saturdays 9-11PM. Join us after your next show for a light supper, cocktails and dessert! Also, check out recent changes to our appetizer and happy hour menus including our housemade "Corndogs", Tuscan White Bean Puree with Black Tuffle Oil, and our Majestic Gallette (crispy potato pancake with grilled portabellos, roasted red peppers, carmelized onions, and manchego cheese topped with balsalmic reduction). NEW MAJESTIC WHISKEYS Recent additions to our Majestic whiskey list include Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Family Reserve, Black Maple 16 Year, High West Rendezvous Rye & Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year. Join acclaimed bartenders Shawn Moriarty and Tom Kramer at the bar to sample these or others of our more th...

Food Network star Aaron Sanchez is opening a new restaurant in Johnson County. The restaurant, Mestizo, will be the first of its kind and is set to open at Park Place in Leawood during the first week of November. Sanchez’s website describes it as a Mexican restaurant that will use bold flavors and fresh, sustainable ingredients. The two-story restaurant is 7,200 square feet and will open next to Barkley Square, where the ice rink is located in the winter. Hiring starts on Wednesday, Oct. 5 and they are looking for employees for every section of the restaurant. The hiring site is at 11551 Ash Street, and there will be a "Now Hiring" sign to indicate which suite number to go to inside the building. Applicants can stop by between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Expect to fill out an application on site and bring a printed resume. Sanchez co-stars on the popular Food Network show "Chopped" and the new series "Heat Seekers". Sanchez owns two restaurants in New York City, Ce...

Bo Lings is proud of our brand new dessert menu! Stop on by for dinner and be sure to save room for dessert. From our custom cakes by the slice, homemade crème brulee, creme caramel and now ice cream from Glacé! Your favorite Bo Lings is soon to carry three custom flavors of ice cream: Ginger-mango, green tea and honey, and a refreshing mandarin orange sorbet. So stop on by, bring a couple of friends, and order some ice cream with extra spoons! More information

Strecker - Nelson Gallery & Pachamama's Restaurant and Star Bar ~ present paintings by ~ Zak Barnes Pachamama's Restaurant 800 New Hampshire Lawrence, KS 66044 (785) 841-0990 More information

The Beginning of Kansas City Barbecue Kansas City's barbecue cuisine began as early as the 1920's, resulting from a melting pot of sauces and traditions brought to this area from Texas and the Deep south. While Bryant's is perhaps the most famous barbecue establishment, the actual barbecue phenomenon began with a man named Henry Perry. During the Depression, Perry distributed slabs of barbecued ribs grilled in an outdoor pit and wrapped in newspaper to make ends meet. Customers were satisfied, and the trend caught on, influencing upcoming barbecue chefs such as Charlie and Arthur Bryant, George Gates, and Otis Boyd. Each of these men added his own flavor and style to barbecue, creating the barbecue that Kansas City has become famous for: Arthur and Charlie Bryant. Ribs from the renowned Bryant's Barbecue had their beginning back in the early 1930's, when Arthur Bryant, migrating from Texas, was asked to work with his brother Charlie at "Old Man Perry's...

It is nice to know that you have a table waiti ng for you. I love the Fou Frog! The atmosphere is special. When they work on opening their restaurant, I was helping them to paint it. After I started to be a waiter for few month. It was fun and it is still a fun place to go with an incredible food... My favorite: Steak au poivre Where are you a regular, and what's your regular order? More information about Le Fou Frog

Em Chamas Brazilian Grill - Kansas City 6101 NW 63rd Terrace Kansas City, MO 64151 P: 816-505-7100 F: 816-505-7103 Suggest Us for This Years Company Holiday Party - Private dining rooms that seat up to 250 people. All you can eat Gourmet Bar (not even worth calling a salad bar) All you can eat Rodizio Corporate & Office Catering Book before October 15th and get: 10% of Your Bill Back as a Gift Card 10% of total bill before tax and gratuity. Must be Book before October 15th. Gift card can not be used same day. Online Reservation

KC TASTERS PROGRAM & BACK IN THE SWING PARTY THIS FRIDAY, SEPT 30TH AT KC LIVE! Join us this Friday, September 30th, at a kick off party for Back in the Swing, one of Kansas City's cherished philanthropic traditions. A $5 donation to Back in the Swing gets you a pink wristband good for great food and drink specials, prizes and lots of fun! All proceeds go directly to Back in the Swing. For more info on Back in the Swing and its impact on Kansas City, visit www.backintheswing.org Also on Friday: The Oktoberfest Tasting Event features a tasting of Oktoberfest Beers from 4-8PM, a complimentary Official KC Tasters Glass & Tasters Note Pad and live music with Run Forrest Run! Stick around for a FREE concert featuring The Zeros on the KC Live! Stage. The concert is free to attend and open to the public, ages 21 and older. TOUR DE BBQ RIDES INTO KC THIS SATURDAY, OCT 1ST On Saturday, October 1st, the Tour de BBQ hits the streets of Kansas City! The Tour de BBQ course is an award w...

Robert Mondavi Wine Tasting featuring Michel Krevenas of Constellation Premium Wine Co.on Thurs., September 22, 2011 at 6:00 pm $45/person (not inclusive of Tax & Gratuity) Menu Grilled Farm Raised Atlantic Salmon over Crispy Prosciutto de Parma with Backyard Produce Micro Greens & Lemon Caper Aioli Robert Mondavi Private Selection Sauvignon Blanc House made Lobster Ravioli with Lobster Cream Sauce Robert Mondavi Private Selection Private Chardonnay Braised Kickin Bull Ranch Oxtails with onions, celery, carrots, garlic, tomatoes & fresh herbs. Served over white corn polenta. Robert Mondavi Private Selection Meritage Wood-fire Rotisserie Steve’s Meats Ribeye with Blackberry-Fresh Herb Butter over Salad of Watercress with Warm Pancetta Dressing & Shaved Parmesan Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Don't miss the next one! Genovese Restaurant

Tasso’s is now offering Movie Nights complete with a meal in our dining room and then your favorite movie or televised sports event in an adjacent 16 seat custom theater with state-of-the-art equipment. Let us customize your event in comfort! The newly remodeled outdoor patio located in the back of the restaurant is the perfect place to relax and enjoy our special $3.50 appetizer menu and our new Tasso’s Tea: a refreshing mix of iced tea vodka and lemonade. For your private party needs, we can accommodate up to 40 guests in our private dining room or cater your off-premise party for up to 1,000. Our family thanks you, and we look forward to when you will come to Tasso’s and experience the ART OF GREEK HOSPITALITY! Menus here Kali Orexi and Bon Appétit.

Check out the new fall menu items at Buca di Beppo: Spinach, Prosciutto & Tomato Salad: Baby spinach, fried prosciutto, fresh tomatoes, julienne red onions and feta cheese tossed in a warm Italian vinaigrette. Lobster Fonduta: Fonduta sauce, diced tomatoes and chiles, cream and lobster meat mixed together and cooked until bubbly, served w/house bread sliced and topped w/garlic oil and parmesan baked until golden brown. Lobster Fra Diavolo Pizza: Thin crust pizza topped with spicy rosa sauce, shredded mozzarella & provolone cheese, lobster meat and parmesan cheese. Garnished with crushed red pepper and parsley Bucatini Ala Enzo: Pancetta and fried Prosciutto with sautéed button mushrooms and peas tossed in Bucatini pasta and parmesan cheese. Spaghetti ala Norma: Sautéed onions and garlic, diced roma tomatoes, fried eggplant, fresh basil, parmesan and feta cheese tossed in spaghetti pasta. Penne ala Vodka: Sautéed garlic, diced roma tomatoes, crushed red pepper and penne pa...

Richard Ng has some new specials on the way, and we're excited to give you a sneak preview! At long last, we're bringing an authentic sweet and sour pork to the menu. Tender pork loin, lightly breaded and fried with a home-style sweet and sour sauce! It will be served along with some delicious new items on our brand new specials menu. Keep your eyes peeled the next time you stop in for dinner! The Best of Kansas City! Thank you Kansas City for voting us the Best Chinese Restaurant in Kansas City in Kansas City Magazine! To be voted the best in Kansas City in our 30th year in Kansas City has special meaning to us. We've also been named one of the top ethnic restaurants in Kansas City by Ingram's Magazine. We're so honored and grateful to get your votes, we're working hard to make sure we'll be the best for years to come! Click here for more information

Stroll along 14th Street and enjoy live jazz in the Kansas City Power & Light District on Sunday, September 18th from 11am-9pm. PLUS, park for $2 at the KC Live! or Main Street parking garages and take complimentary trolleys to check out the new Kauffman Center of the Performing Arts Open House, from 11am-5pm. From 11am-2pm, listen to live jazz while you dine during brunch and/or lunch. Participating restaurants include Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge , Bristol Seafood Grill , Gordon Biersch Brewery, Fran's Restaurant and Bar Louie . At 2pm, the live music begins on 14th Street and continues throughout the day with the legendary Ida McBeth headlining the festival at 7:30pm. Performance Schedule Includes: 11am: Doug Talley Duo - Main Stage on 14th Street 11am: Matt Otto Duo - Boutique Alley on Main Street (1350 Main) 11am: Will Matthews Duo - Bristol Seafood Grill Noon: Mark Lowrey - Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge 2pm: Latinside All Stars - Main Stage on...

Did you know that every Wednesday Pachamama's brings you a list of delicious red, white and sparkling wines for only $15 and $20 dollars? This weeks list includes: $15 nv cristalino cava spain 2009 quadri pinot grigio italy 2010 tilia torrontes argentina 2008 shoofly ‘buzzcut’ white blend australia 2008 eco carmenere chile 2009 eguren reinares tempranillo spain $20 2010 wise guy sauvignon blanc washington 2010 NxNW riesling washington 2009 liberty school chardonnay california 2009 leese fitch pinot noir california 2009 coltibuono chianti italy 2008 waterbrook cabernet sauvignon washington

The Kauffman Center opening is a once-in-a-lifetime event. In honor of the momentous occasion in our neighborhood, we're creating our own once-in-a-lifetime crescendo. And positively everything in our store is included. 10% - 50% savings on all fine antiques and antique accessories. 30% - 50% savings on all home decor and home accessories. 20% - 50% savings on all fashion accessories and gifts. 10% savings even on just-arrived holiday decor items. Of course, a crescendo by its very nature is limited. Ours starts this Thursday, September 15, and ends Sunday, September 25. Don't miss it. (All sales are final during the Crescendo Savings Event. Not valid on prior purchases. Consignment items, services and restaurant are not included.) 1644 Wyandotte Street Next to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO 64108 816.221.4713 More information

Just in time for the opening of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and the Fall theater season, The Majestic Restaurant is launching our new late night small plate Curtain Call Menu - served Thursdays 8-10PM & Fridays & Saturdays 9-11PM. Join us after your next show for a light supper, cocktails and dessert! Also, check out recent changes to our appetizer and happy hour menus including our housemade "Corndogs", Tuscan White Bean Puree with Black Tuffle Oil, and our Majestic Gallette (crispy potato pancake with grilled portabellos, roasted red peppers, carmelized onions, and manchego cheese topped with balsalmic reduction). More information

September Classes at Gilbert, Whitney & Co. Simple Art of Braising Saturday, September 17 - 6-8pm - $42 Braising makes tough cuts of meat tender and flavorful. Learn easy recipes to create tasty, meaty meals. We will make beef enchiladas, chicken tacos and cider braised pork chops. We'll finish it up with Flan - a wonderful, creamy custard dish. Come braise with us! Tuesday, September 20 Italian Cooking: Gnoochi - 6-8pm - $42 We will explore many different types of Gnocchi such as potato, sweet potato and ricotta. We will also dabble with sauces, including: pesto, gorgonzola cream and a fabulous red sauce. To finish up the class we will create a wonderful tiramisu dessert. Call Gilbert, Whitney & Co. at 816.836.0567 What to do with Chicken Tuesday, September 27 - 6pm-8pm - $42 The first of many classes that are all about chicken. During this class we will learn how to prepare Chicken Marsala, roast a whole chicken and for dessert, a fabulous Marscapone Espresso icebox cake....

Come to Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge EVERY Monday for our Reverse Happy Hour known as Prohibition Night! Be a high roller in your own mind - Kicks off at 9:00PM! Featuring: $5 Martinis $3 Domestics $5 Stogies 1/2 Price Bourbons 1/2 Price Appetizers More Happy Hours Here

Thursday Night 8/18: BRAM WIJNANDS (piano) 6-9PM. Friday Night 8/19: PAUL SHINN piano 5-7PM & featuring THE BRAM WIJNANDS TRIO (with BARRY SPRINGER cornet & TOMMY RUSKIN drums) 7-11PM. Saturday Night 8/20: PAUL SHINN piano 5-7PM & featuring THE BRAM WIJNANDS TRIO 7-11PM. Sunday Brunch & Dinner 8/21: RICH HILL piano (JAZZ BRUNCH!) 11:00AM-1:00PM & ANDREW OULETTE piano (DINNER) 6:00-8:00PM. As always, NO COVER! Join us for drinks, dinner, Sunday Brunch or stop by on your way home for dessert and a nightcap while listening to some of KC's best live jazz and enjoying 1 of more than 90 different whiskeys. Majestic Restaurant

THE POWER & LIGHT DISTRICT'S ANNUAL SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK BEGINS MONDAY, AUGUST 22! Enjoy exclusive lunch and dinner specials at 14 restaurants during the Power & Light District's annual Summer Restaurant Week, August 22nd – 28th! From $10 lunch specials featuring Drunken Fish's signature Tiger Roll to the Salmon BLT at Maker's Mark - you will find something that delights everyone in your office group! Plus, with any District Restaurant Week lunch menu purchase, you get a complimentary $5 gift card to use the next time you visit! Check out the exclusive lunch and dinner menus available only during the Power & Light District's Summer Restaurant Week at www.districtrestaurantweek.com Plus, enjoy other great specials this week at Power & Light District businesses, including The Mixx, Latteland & The Marquee.

Join Us at Café Trio for Fence Stile "Fire Pit Red" Preview Week August 15- 20 Fire Pit Red Preview Location: Cafe Trio Link out: Click here For a limited time get a FREE taste of Fence Stile Vineyards & Winery’s new blended wine sensation, “Fire Pit Red” Part of Fence Stile’s 4th anniversary celebration in April, included the launch of this delicious red - to rave reviews. Trio is thrilled to offer it for an exclusive preview now in anticipation of adding it to our list in the Fall. A blend of four varietals, this mellow dry red is just the right balance between the fruit and the oak. This wine does not need to be paired and is the perfect complement to a great evening with friends by the fire. It works just as well on the deck at Trio enjoying the sunset or sharing a great meal in the Trio dining room listening to great jazz! Simply come in any time the week of August 15 to 20 and ask for a taste of “Fire Pit Red” and your server will pour you a taste [...

Save your natural wine corks and bring them to J. Gilbert's on Sunday nights, and they'll make sure your corks get recycled as part of the ReCork program. The corks you donate will be finely ground and incorporated into SOLE sandals, extending the useful life of each cork by years. And the best part: you simple act of green will save you a little green at J. Gilbert's every Sunday night. For every natural cork you bring in their Sunday nights, you'll receive $1 OFF your bill, per cork More information

Join us at Kansas City Live! in the Power & Light District every Thursday and Friday for FREE summer concerts! Upcoming FREE Concerts Coming to KC Live! This August: FRANKIE BALLARD - Thursday, August 11th, 7pm RATTLE & HUM - Friday, August 12th, 8:30pm CRAIG CAMPBELL - Thursday, August 18th, 7pm HOT CHELLE RAE - Friday, August 19th, 8:30pm Check out these GREAT events this week at our Power & Light District venues: ELVIS NIGHT at Flying Saucer - Wednesday, August 10th A celebration of "All Things Elvis" including: limited edition Elvis glassware, Elvis' favorite sandwich (peanut butter, banana and bacon) on the menu, and an Elvis appearance! 6pm – Free to attend – Must be 21+ JOHNNY'S BIRTHDAY PARTY at Johnny's Tavern - Friday, August 12 Johnny's is turning 2! Celebrate with great food and drink specials. First 100 people get a free shirt. Wear your favorite sports gear and get your first drink on Johnny's! 6-9pm – Free to att...

Grab your friends and come shop Downtown Kansas City! Find great specials on summer merchandise and back-to-school styles at these participating boutiques in the Power & Light District: Lovebird - The Garment District Boutique - Zafar Envolve Boutique - The Polished Edge Fine Jewelry Plus, pay NO Missouri sales tax on clothing purchases under $100 during the Missouri no sales tax holiday weekend. DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SALE Friday, August 5th: 5pm – 8pm Saturday, August 6th: 10am – 6pm Sunday, August 7th: Noon – 6pm

Celebrating Ryan Haralson's first show in the Crossroads. Ryan is a Kansas City original and was recently featured in the "America Now and Here" exhibit in May at the Leedy Voulkos Art Center. Ryan's work displays a wisdom and experience beyond his years by confronting truths about ourselves as difficult as they may be. The gallery at OfficePort will be open August 5 from 6PM - 9PM. This exhibit will also be on the Crossroads Second Saturday tour for August 13 in case you miss this amazing show. Art & Frame Warehouse's Celebration : 10 Years of Custom Framing: To show our appreciation to our customers, we are displaying a sample of talented Kansas City artists that have supported us over the last 10 years... Photos and painting shown by Barbara Housh, Eugene Bortnick, Oscar Pedroza, Penny Dillon, Jim Murray, Herman Scharhag, Barbara Akers, Judy Blankenship, and Wanda Greene will grace our walls. DJ - Tyler Francis will keep the fun going thought the night wit...

The Melting Pot of Kansas City, a fondue restaurant , will host a grand reopening celebration from Aug. 8-14, offering special events as the restaurant celebrates its 10-year anniversary in Kansas City. The Melting Pot of Kansas City, under the direction of new owners Matt and Ruby Soik and new chef Joe Walker, will unveil new features, including updates of the restaurant’s interior décor, new TV’s in the lounge area, an audiovisual system for private parties and the addition of a signature chocolate dipped strawberry program. From Aug. 8-14, The Melting Pot of Kansas City will hold a weeklong Fondue-raiser for Children’s Mercy Hospital (http://www.childrensmercy.org) and host the following special events: • Monday, Aug. 8 – Grand Ladies’ Night, Corinth Elementary School Book Drive- Bring in two gently loved books and drop off at the front desk. We will give you a ticket to pick out one book you would like to take home! All remaining books will be sold and money donated to Corinth Elem...