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The Raphael Hotel offers two romantic  Kansas City New Year’s Eve  celebrations for couples whose notion of the perfect New Year’s Eve party is an intimate celebration with their soul mate or a quiet evening with a dash of revelry in the company of friends. The packages emphasize the romantic charm of Kansas City’s first boutique hotel and its historic place on the Country Club Plaza, plus all the fun and introspection of bidding fond farewell to the year past and a hope-filled welcome to the year to come. The Chazziest New Year’s Ever  package is for couples that enjoy sharing good times and great food in a celebratory atmosphere. It includes choice of accommodations; a four course dinner for two with a choice of soup or salad, appetizer, entree and dessert in the hotel’s acclaimed  Kansas City destination restaurant,  Chaz on the Plaza; live blues and jazz by the Hatchlings in Chaz Lounge; a New Year’s Champagne toast at midnight in the historic lobby wit...

It may be astonishing, but there are as many vitamins on your plate whether you use frozen vegetables, vegetables in cans or fresh vegetables bought at the market or supermarket.   There is nevertheless an explanation to what can appear to be a paradox:   Canned vegetables :   Developed in the early 19 th century by the French navy, canning is a two step process. After being harvested, the vegetables are transported to the factory where they are quickly washed, sorted and subjected to the thermal treatment of sterilization.   There are therefore few losses of vitamins by oxidation linked to storage.   Next, is sterilization (more than 150° C), taking only a few minutes (less than 5 minutes).   Vitamin losses are few.   As with frozen vegetables, fiber and nutrient content usually stay high in canned foods. Some research indicates that carotenes, which can reduce cancer rates and eye problems, may be more available to the body following the rout...

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The  New Year’s Eve Grand Package  features two tickets to THE downtown event of the year and includes deluxe room with Revive bedding, bottle of Champagne, party hats and horns, breakfast for two in  MetropolitanKC , and late check-out. A highlight of the package is the celebration in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. The evening includes an elegant dinner buffet with seafood extravaganza, slow roasted prime rib, sushi, chicken St. Andrew, mashed potato bar, wild risotto and dueling flambé dessert stations; dancing to ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s tunes by one of America’s hottest soul/R&B dance bands, Hal Wakes and the Atlantic Express; a countdown followed by Champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Casino games, a DJ, caricature artists and KC Photobooth offer options for creating and preserving memories.  Package is from $299 with an additional night at $109. A single package is available on request and additional tickets at $9...

Celebrate Black Friday in the Red at RA by ordering from more than 35 sushi, appetizer, and tapas selections ranging from $2.25 to $7.25, plus a wide variety of beer, wine and signature cocktails ranging from $3 to $7. Popular happy hour dishes include Tootsy Maki, Viva Las Vegas Roll, “RA”ckin’ Shrimp, Spicy Sesame Chicken Wings and creative cocktails such as the Blushing Geisha, Dragon Bite, or Shiso Naughty. RA Sushi’s happy hour is typically available from 3 to 7 p.m., but on November 23, happy hour specials will be extended from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Stop in to RA Sushi for some Retail Therapy at RA Sushi Leawood. 

By Lauren Mack is the Travel Editor at The Daily Meal. Thanksgiving, traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year (a recent travel survey of 1,925 Americans by Internet coupon code websiteCouponCodes4U found that 61 percent of Americans planned to travel for Thanksgiving), is also a time when the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) sees all types of food packed into carry-ons. To help Thanksgiving travelers navigate whether mom’s apple pie and grandma’s cranberry sauce can be taken on the plane, the TSA has posted a guide for traveling with food or gifts, and its free My TSA app also addresses the issue of what parts of the Thanksgiving feast can be carried on the plane. Pies and cakes, though they may require additional screening, can be taken (and eaten) on board. Turkey is OK, too, but sides and dressings like cranberry sauce and gravy must be put into your checked luggage unless they are less than 3.4 ounces. Larger portions of creamy dips ...

For those of you who do not like the same old Green Bean Casserole, I have been asked to share my updated version for all this Thanksgiving!  "Not Your Mama's" Green Bean Casserole 3 lbs. Fresh Green Beans 3 cups Wild Mushrooms ¼ cup Sherry Wine Clean green beans. Boil for 8-10 minutes until slightly crispy. Strain and set aside. Saute mushrooms in butter until cooked. Remove from pan and pat dry with a paper towel. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, toss green beans with cooked mushrooms, Sherry wine and Bechamel. Season with salt and pepper. Bake at 400 for 30 minutes. Remove and top with crispy onions and serve.   Crispy Onions 1 white onion 4 cups flour Sea salt to taste Cayenne pepper to taste 4 cups oil Heat oil in large pot or fryer. Slice onion into rings. Mix pepper, salt and flour. Toss the onion pieces into flour and lightly coat. Place a mesh colander over a large pan and pour onion pieces in the colander to remove excess flour. Places onion p...

A stylish, new restaurant has opened at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.  MetropolitanKC  promises to expand the scope of Power & Light District dining options for local residents as well as hotel guests.  “ MetropolitanKC  has a cool, urban vibe,” says Cynthia Savage, director of marketing. “Our vision is to capture the can-do Kansas City spirit that fueled downtown’s growth in the early 20 th  century and reignited it in the early 21 st  century.”   MetropolitanKC  is expected to continue building on the hotel’s steadily rising culinary reputation that was most recently boosted by the July opening of BARCENTRAL. “Guests have given BARCENTRAL high marks for food and atmosphere in surveys and TripAdvisor reviews,” says Savage. “ MetropolitanKC  adds a new layer of culinary offerings that will complement BARCENTRAL’S small bites selections.” Menus reflect the dynamic creativity of a seasoned executive chef in Ronnie Kotz and...

Do you have a teen obsessed with the Vampire-Werewolf series? Join us for an evening of movie fun at the Melting Pot! TONIGHT!! Tuesday, November 13th, 2012, 5-8 pm Guests will be breaking dawn to the eclipse of a new moon with an evening of vampire and werewolf fun including lots of movie swag. One lucky winner will win an ultimate grand prize with two passes to a special advanced screening in Kansas City. Every guests will receive gifts to take home and get a chance to show what "team" they are on by taking a photo with life-sized characters from one of this year's most talked about films!   Call 816.931.6358 for more details.

Come and celebrate life, wine, music and a grand French tradition with Cafe Provence.     November 15th:   Beaujolais Nouveau, Prix Fixe $48 (regular menu will be available) Featuring Accordeonist Jane Christison   First Course Salade de Canard Fume Thinly Sliced Smoked Duck, Hazelnuts, Celeriac Chips, Red Oak Lettuce and Cassis Vinaigrette Or Tartare de Thon Tuna Tartar, Pickled Quail Egg, Frisee Lettuce, Celeriac Chips   Second Course   Boeuf Bourguignon Traditional Braised Beef Stew with Garlic and Mushroom, Pomme Anglaise, and herbed Breadcrumbs Or Truite aux Amandes Pan-seared Trout Filet, Almonds, Lemon Sauce, Haricot vert, Potato Puree   Third Course Clafoutis aux Ananas Warm Pineapple Custard Cake with Toasted hazelnut Crumble and Vanilla Ice Cream   913-384-5998 Online Reservatio...

Let us bake your pies this holiday season.  Our annual holiday pie sale is underway from now until November 19 th . Pick up is on the 20 th from 12-6pm and 21 st   by noon. This year’s selection includes: pumpkin, pecan, chocolate cream, old fashioned apple, Dutch apple and sugar-free old fashioned apple along with a variety of breads. Available by popular demand… sage bread stuffing and Take and Bake dinner and cinnamon rolls” !  Proceeds from the sale benefit our student-run SkillsUSA leadership program. All sales are online - credit cards only please.

Join us Thursday, Nov. 15 - Saturday, Nov.16 for a huge party and tons of giveaways while helping us to celebrate 5 awesome years at McFadden's KC in Kansas City Power & Light District! Thurs. Nov. 15 - Four Quarters -Different drink speci als every quarter! -Football bingo & beer pong tournaments -Ticket giveaways to Arrowhead, CBE Classic & KU vs. Oregon State! Fri. Nov 16. - Wedding Party -Wedding gifts & 'Paradise for 2' Giveaway! -Enter to win by booking a Happy Hour with Teresa@mcfaddenskc.com ! Sat. Nov. 17 - 5TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY! VIP Founders Hour with Special Guest DJ 'The Boss'!

celebrate the start of the 2012 Holiday Season on Friday, November 16th, beginning at 5 p.m. The Kansas City Power & Light District's Holiday Kick-off Event features the unveiling of the 2012 Holiday Windows on Main, holiday lights, open houses at participating businesses, sneak-peek holiday shopping, happy hour specials and more (from 5 to 8 p.m.)! PLUS, Santa Claus, the Marching Cobras, caroling groups, and more will be joining us to kick off the 2012 Holiday Season near 14th & Main St. – So don't miss out!

BARCENTRAL is the new effervescent, energetic and entertaining space just inside the front door of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.   BARCENTRAL offers ongoing food and beverage service , from light breakfast fare in the morning to hand-crafted signature cocktails, wines by the glass and imported craft beers in the evening. Guests may take advantage of a 5-10-20 menu, which provides freshly prepared dishes in 5, 10 or 20 minutes to accommodate busy or relaxing schedules. There is even a Grab and Go section for coffee, soft drinks and snacks. BARCENTRAL offers a fresh look and feel for downtown workers, residents and entertainment seekers, and promises to be an ideal place for theatre and concert goers to stop before or after performances at the Music Hall, Folly or the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. It is also central location for many informal business meetings, and a great place to meet friends and relax after work. For more information, click here ...

Kansas City, Mo. – Kansas City Restaurant Week, the premier 10-day dining event for the region, will once again bring hundreds of menus at a multitude of Kansas City-area restaurants to diners, January 18 – 27, 2013. The Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association and the Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association announce the fourth annual Kansas City Restaurant Week presented by Quintessential Wines, Young Beverage Co. and US Foods. Gold Plate sponsors for the ten-day event include Country Club Plaza, Liberty Fruit Co., Ink, Kansas City Star, and Page Communications. The 2012 Kansas City Restaurant Week featured 127 restaurants, an increase of 26 participants from the previous year. The event raised $143,000 for Harvesters – the Community Food Network which, in turn, provided more than 700,000 meals to the hungry in Kansas City. With the anticipation of the biggest Kansas City Restaurant Week to date, the 2013 event will also benefit the Kansas City Regional Destination Devel...

Eating local foods makes a difference; it's a delicious, fun way to enjoy fresh, healthy foods, support local farms and celebrate our local heritage.   The Greater Kansas City Food Policy Coalition is encouraging this practice with its annual Eat Local For The Holidays campaign. The campaign website, at  www.eatlocalkc.net , highlights many ways to access local foods, through lists of some of the many farmer’s markets, grocery stores and restaurants that sell or serve local foods.   This website is also a place to take the Eat Local Pledge.  The pledge is simple: include at least one local food item in holiday meals this year.  Last year more than 300 people took the pledge and that number is expected to double this holiday season.  Those who take the pledge are entered in a drawing for local food prizes. "If you've eaten local foods, you've tasted the delicious difference,” said Beth Low, Director of the Greater Kansas C...