Denis Culinary Tours

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" place on the 19th Street. Arthur ev...

Dan and I were looking forward to our romantic Valentines' dinner at Pierponts. But it was sooo much more than I expected!! The wine pairing enhanced each dish more than I could have ever imagined! And as if that wasn't enough, Dan got down on one knee and purposed to me afterwards!!! It was not only a fantastic cullinary experience, but an evening I will never forget!!!!

Spicy does not! mean painfull or unable to allow children to enjoy. The Thai Place understands this, and mad my day and my neices first experience just right. My little side kick loved it just like me! Thai Place More informations

Frida's is unlike any other Mexican restaurant I have been to before. Unique menu with very interesting authentic offerings. The chips were warm and fresh and the salsa is delicious. We also had the quacamole appetizer. There is a regular and one with pomagranate and other spices which is particulary good. We each had something different and all 3 loved our dinner. The cornmeal ice cream is a must! Never had a dessert like it before - awesome! Ask for Ivan, he is a great server. More informations

Kansas City will hold its first metro-wide restaurant week event. 95 of the best and finest Kansas City metro area restaurants will offer multiple-course lunches and/or dinners at the deliciously low prices of $15 for lunch and $30 for dinner (beverages, taxes and gratuity are not included). 10% of the price of each multi-course meal purchased will go to Harvesters to help fight hunger in the Kansas City community. What can guests expect when dining out during Kansas City Restaurant Week? Simple: A wide variety of mouth-watering foods on special menus created by the city's top culinarians. Click on the OpenTable links to make your online restaurant reservations. Making reservations is strongly recommended as these restaurants will fill up fast.

We tried the 4-course small plate dinner. We all found it to be wonderful, very attractive, tasty and filling. Our waiter was very nice,but a little distracted(snow storm outside). We had to ask for more bread--only brought enough for 4people--needed 6 servings. Otherwise..Food was great..it was quiet enough to carry on conversations and the waiter was attentive. Nancy Gorton

Food was so fresh and tasty. The lettuce wraps are wonderful. Pete Gorton