Denis Culinary Tours

Local Pig & Pigwich  After six years in their original East Bottoms location, Local Pig & Pigwich, a meat market and sandwich shop will open in City Market on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 20 E 5th Street, Suites 101A and 101C. After months of complex renovation to the space, the new Local Pig & Pigwich is an adjoined space with separate primary entrances on the 5th Street side and the Market side respectively. Co-owners Alex Pope and Matt Kafka have coordinated the opening for a fairly seamless transition from the old location with very little interruption to business and are excited about the new larger, more accommodating indoor space designed to serve more customers, and allow them to expand their selection of locally produced retail items and fine-tune their overall operation. The new Pigwich will have counter service and a larger menu featuring all their mainstays plus additional sandwiches that were formerly offered as specials limited to certai...

Downtown Chefs Savor the Rush of KC Restaurant Week By Jill Wendholt Silva Michael Werner’s staff at The Jacobson in the Crossroads is preparing to get slammed during “the busiest 10 days of the year,” aka KC Restaurant Week. Located at 2050 Central St., the hip eatery known for mingle plates and flask service can bring in “$100,000 easy.” In exchange, 10 percent of each meal is earmarked for charity, and grueling back-to-back double-shifts are a given. “It’s not just a money grab,” says Werner, the restaurant’s managing partner. “It’s about grabbing an oar, creating a hell of a party and getting the opportunity to raise money, and hopefully create a win-win on many levels.” During Restaurant Week -– which kicks off today and runs through Jan. 20 — multi-course menus at some of Kansas City’s best restaurants will ring in at $15 for lunch and $33 for dinner. Many savvy diners create their own bucket list and reservations fill up quickly. The list of participating restauran...

Kansas City's Best New Restaurants of 2018 April Fleming , Jenny Vergara Black Dirt  It was a year of change for chef Jonathan Justus, and his wife and managing partner, Camille Eklof. They opened one of the most highly anticipated restaurants in Kansas City with Black Dirt, and closed their original namesake fine-dining restaurant, Justus Drugstore, in Smithville. With no other distractions, the two have focused on their new Kansas City café as they rolled out their lunch, dinner, bar and brunch menus to eager fans. Their hyper-local restaurant is not as fussy as The Drugstore was, but dishes like the rabbit terrine and Missouri Caesar salad along with hearty items like blackened local catfish, Camp Lindo fried chicken and Black Dirt pork chops continue to support their message of the importance of tasting the local terroir. (Photo by Anna Petrow) Black Dirt...

At Dick Hawk's Gaslight Grill you can treat that very special someone to a tailor-made dinner for two.  We have introduced an elegant Date Night Menu. Start with a fresh salad or our savory crab bisque.  Then share an entree combination of filet and lobster for two, or a 24 ounce porterhouse and crab legs, or any one of four other succulent combinations.  And finish your elegant dinner with a shared house-made dessert like Creme Brulee or a sumptuous tiramisu.  All for a discounted fixed price of $89 per couple, or $69 for the petite options.  And be sure to add a wine selection from our collection of more than 1,000 bottles to accompany your special evening. So join us on Wednesday or Sunday night for the special Date Night Menu at the Gaslight Grill.  Make your reservation for either the main dining room or the Back Room, featuring the live jazz of Lynn Zimmer and the Jazz Band, on our website (see link below) or by calling 913-897-...

Throughout the month of March, Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar will celebrate the mighty mollusk with weekly chef specials, contests, giveaways, all-you-can-eat oyster night, pints of Emersum Oyster Stout, ad a National Oyster on the Half Shell Day party, and the 4 th annual Jax Oyster Eating Contest. A portion of sales throughout the month, and all revenue generated from the Oyster Eating Contest, will be donated to the Midwest Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society KC , a local organization that works to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Each week throughout the month, Chef de Cuisine Jeff Dietzler will serve a signature oyster special inspired by oyster-loving cultures from across the globe, as well as an expanded mignonette and raw oyster menu. Among these is the Emersum oyster , cultivated exclusively for Jax Fish House by Virginia's  Rappahannock River Oys...

André's Confiserie Suisse is featuring a rosé wine flight throughout the month of February in its Coffee and Wine Bar. The flight includes three fine European rosés with chocolate pairings and tasting notes for $25. The Coffee and Wine Bar is open from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Reservations can be made by calling the store at 816-561-3440. In addition to the rosé flight special, André's Confiserie Suisse also has plenty of sweet options for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day, including chocolate hearts filled with its infamous chocolate covered almonds, chocolate covered strawberries, pecan heart cookies and more. Through three generations of Swiss confiseurs and more than sixty years in business, the local, family-owned chocolatier has perfected its Valentine’s Day selections. Valentine’s Day Treats at André's Chocolate Covered Strawberries Long-stem strawberries covered in signature milk, white or dark chocolate. Chocolate Hearts André’...

Get Stoked  There’s fun to be had at Grimaldi’s. They have what they’re calling Stoking Social Hour. It’s every weekday, Monday – Friday, from 3:30PM - 6PM (times may vary by location). Enjoy $2 off draft beers, $2 off glasses of wine (house wines excluded), and $2 off their Bruschetta Trio and Antipasto platters.  Especially popular is their Coalition ($30) pairing of a bruschetta trio or a small antipasto platter with a bottle of wine. They have two new Coalition wines, Moonlight or Rubizzo – both delish. Grimaldi's 5601 West 135th Street, Suite 2240  Overland Park, KS 66223  Ph. (913) 851-5062  Located in Prairiefire

From October 1st thru October 20th we are celebrating our 20th Anniversary for Sullivan's Steakhouse nationwide. We have a special menu we are featuring in order to celebrate 20 years. On Thursday October 20th we will be having a finale party in our bar and lounge, so save the date!! Check out their menu!  Sullivan's 4501 W. 119th Street  Leawood, KS 66209  Ph. 913-345-0800 

Just in case you can't fly off to Europe this summer, Gaslight Grill is bringing a little bit of the Old World to you. During the month of June, Chef Michael Hall is having fresh Dover Sole flown in from Europe to present to you as Pan-Seared Dover Sole a la Meuniere with lemon, parsley, potato anglaise and haricot vert. Pair this hard-to-get entree with a glass of pure citrus and white fruit with a touch of cardamom and lime zest. The entree price of the Dover Sole is $44. Domaine Parraud is $14 by the glass or $56 for each bottle. Both features are available only while supplies last and no discounts are accepted on the special entree. Gaslight Grill 5020 West 137th Street  Leawood, KS 66224  Ph. 913-897-3540  ONLINE RESERVATION  

California Pizza Kitchen , the authority in creative dining with a California vibe, announced today that its new “Next Chapter” menu is now available in Leawood at CPK’s Park Place location (11655 Ash Street, Leawood, KS 66211). With a focus on high quality, fresh and seasonal ingredients, inventive main plates, hand-crafted cocktails and locally brewed beers alongside classic CPK favorites, the new and expanded menu is part of CPK’s transformational “Next Chapter” initiative, which is rolling out to CPK locations nationwide. “With our ‘Next Chapter’ transformation, we’re introducing an incredible menu that showcases the best of our culinary creativity with exciting options in main dishes, like a fire-grilled ribeye and wild-caught Alaskan halibut, hand-tossed pizzas, craft cocktails and more,” said G.J. Hart, CEO of California Pizza Kitchen. “Our diverse menu blends fresh, seasonal ingredients with bold, global inspiration. We can’t wait for our local guests to experience what’s...

Spring blossoms at Jax Fish House: Warmer weather brings new outdoor patio, seasonal dishes and cocktails Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar nods to the spring season with the debut of its new patio, spring cocktails and seasonal happy hour dishes. The 350-square-foot patio is set to open in April in front of the restaurant along Roanoke Parkway and will seat 24 people. Chef de Cuisine Theresea Ota prepares for the upcoming warmer months and the opening of the patio with new spring additions to the happy hour menu including the Shrimp Pancake and House Salmon Charcuterie. Lead Bartender Kenny Cohrs provides his ode to spring with four new handcrafted cocktail creations including Play Ball and Travel Arrangements. Jax’s new spring happy hour items and cocktails will be available starting on Monday, March 28. Mondays at Jax feature happy hour all night, anywhere in the restaurant. Happy hour is also available from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and 2:30-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Sprin...

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse will have special hours during the holidays, with several locations open on Christmas Day, and offer holiday menu additions included as part of their Full Churrasco Experience. New items include a classic slow roasted beef roast; Quentão (keen-tao) – a warm Brazilian mulled red wine made with fresh oranges, cinnamon, clove, and ginger; Sweet Potato Casserole with rich butter, cinnamon, and toasted marshmallows; and tender New York Strip steak carved tableside by gaucho chefs. Fogo offers a lively and elegant atmosphere that is perfect for celebrating with family, friends and loved ones during this holiday season. Fogo de Chão shares the centuries-old Southern Brazilian cooking technique of churrasco , the art of roasting meats over an open fire, and espeto corrido , or “continuous service.” Their menu features a wealth of savory, fire-roasted meats perfectly seasoned, prepared and carved tableside for each guest by a team of authentic Brazilian-...

Bo Lings New Summer Drinks There are several new Drink Specials available at Bo Ling's Country Club Plaza location this summer. They currently offer a variety of wines by the glass at a great price Monday through Wednesday.  Also, They have added a new specialty cocktail, the Citrus Hurricane. A rum based, spiked lemonade style beverage, the Citrus Hurricane comes across smooth and powerful per its name! Lastly, They have added the lovely J. Rieger whiskey to their bar menu. This locally made, revived vintage recipe from the Rieger Hotel and Exchange is the first Kansas City whiskey and is wonderful for the novice, curious or experienced whiskey drinker. Pair one of these new beverages with our Daily Special Sushi Roll or your favorite entrée! Bo Lings 4701 Jefferson Kansas City, MO 64112 Ph. 816-753-1718            

If you love Brazilian BBQ, you should try Em Chamas' New Kansas City BBQ! Em Chamas is excited to announce their new addition to the Silvio group of Restaurants: Hawg Jaw Fritz. Featured as the Pitch's 2012 vote for "Best New BBQ," Hawg Jaw Fritz will see some upcoming changes with the new ownership, including an expanded menu.  Present this post on your next visit to Hawg Jaw Fritz for $2 off your next Working Folks Special! * To check out our full menu, or for any questions about our dine-in, carry out, or catering, 4403 NW Gateway Ave. Riverside, MO 64150 Ph. 816.741.4294  Website Offer valid until 03/31/2015

Twelve Days of Fondue Deals Monday, December 1 Ugly Holiday Sweater Night- Show us your most awful Holiday sweater!  Everyone wearing a Holiday sweater tonight will receive a card good for a free chocolate fondue on your next visit! Tuesday, December 2 Free split of champagne with the purchase of 2 four-course combinations. Wednesday, December 3 Sing your favorite holiday song and receive a prize! Thursday, December 4 St. Jude double bonus… Donate $10 and receive two St. Jude $20 Donate and Dine Cards Friday, December 5 Double bonus day!  Receive 2 $30 bonus certificates with the purchase of $100 in gift cards. Saturday, December 6 50% off any bottle of wine with the purchase of any 2 four-course dinners Sunday, December 7 We will be offering our Family Feast special all day – cheese fondue, entrée and chocolate fondue for $25 per person. Monday, Decemb...