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Walk The Bourbon Trail To Smooth Flavor and Legendary Football Thursday Aug. 27 | 5:00pm - 7:30pm | $40 per person Come walk the Bourbon Trail and experience Hall of Fame Football on August 27th at Union Station. This one-of-a-kind event hosted by Union Station, Pierpont’s at Union Station and Sports Radio 810 WHB is one night only and will not be repeated . The Gridiron Glory Bourbon Trail will feature six bourbon stations and food pairings, entry into Gridiron Glory the exhibition, one drink ticket (cash bar available), a customized tasting glass and autograph signings by Chiefs Football Ambassadors. Learn about each featured bourbon from the experts. Taste the custom creations from Pierpont’s Executive Chef, Matt Barnes . Bourbons include: Buffalo Trace Eagle Rare 10-year Blanton's Colonel E.H. Taylor Rye W.L. Weller Special Reserve 7-year Bernheim Kentucky Wheated Whiskey Walk among the most ...

Beer of the Craft Variety by Chris Becicka We’re talking craft beer here, the now nearly ubiquitous beer whose popularity has soared.  Regional craft breweries, microbreweries, and brew pubs (the total category) have really taken off from the mid-90s, rising from 537 to 3,464 in 2014. Hence, all the noise about them – it’s a battle out there. In Kansas City, beer aficionados are familiar with the huge variety of choices, from the local area to nationwide. In fact, a friend just showed me a picture of a restaurant’s menu in Beijing that was featuring Boulevard Beer.  Biergarden at Grunauer So what constitutes a craft beer? The Craft Brewers Association defines it as small (fewer than 6 million gallons annually), independent (less than 25% of it is owned or controlled by a bigger company who is not a craft brewer) and traditional (a majority of its total beverage alcohol volume in beers whose flavor derives from traditional or innovative brewing ingredients and...

OKTOBERFEST 2015 9/25&9/26 – Music Lineup Announced HAZELNUSS, America's "Premier Oktoberfest Band," will headline OKTOBERFESTAPALOOZA this year and we could not be more excited!  Hazelnuss will be performing at this year's Grünauer Oktoberfest both Friday and Saturday nights.  Based in Los Angeles, this band covers the globe at festival season and according to Peter Grünauer, they are " the best ."  Oktoberfest 2015 is scheduled for September 25th and 26th. PURCHASE OKTOBERFEST TICKETS IN ADVANCE  HERE HERE HERE!!! MUSIC LINEUP: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25th 4-6pm – Terry Bell and the Kool Kat Accordian Orchestra 6-7:30pm- from Los Angeles: HAZELNUSS 7:45-9pm – Betty Jo Simon and the Alpen Spielers 9:30-12am – from Los Angeles:  HAZELNUSS  SATURDAY SEPEMBER 26TH 2-6pm –  Festhaus-Musikanten 6-8pm – HAZELNUSS 8-10pm  Nuthatch 47 10-12am – HAZELNUSS OKTOBERFEST MENU! 1 token Brezn – Bavarian style pretzel ...

Eat. Learn. Enjoy. Hurry Up.  Sign Up Now!   Tuesday, August 11, 6 pm Cleaver & Cork Speaker: Charlie Arnot from the Center for Food Integrity "Food Myths in the Media Today" Charlie is the voice of food and consumer trends.  Research based, his talks are insightful, important, and entertaining.  You won't want to miss what he has to say.  Read about him and his organization here . Drinks (your dime) and apps begin at 6 pm.  A three course dinner with choice of starter, entree, and dessert will follow with Mr. Arnot speaking at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $30 which includes tax and 15% gratuity; make your check to Les Dames KC or bring cash.  Park in the KCP&L Garage (on the south side) off 13th street for parking validated by Cleaver & Cork. Email  Jill Means  or call her at 515.710.2667 by August 7th to tell her you are joining us. Do it NO...

DINE DOWNTOWN The Annual Kansas City Power & Light District's Summer Restaurant Week is back! August 21st - 30, 2015   Enjoy exclusive, specialty menus at more than ten participating restaurants! Lunch menus are just $10-15 and dinner menus are just $25-30 ! #DineDowntownKC Bristol Seafood Grill 51 E 14th Street Kansas City MO 64105 (816) 448-6007 View Website Lunch Menu Dinner Menu Reservations Cleaver & Cork 1333 Walnut Street Kansas City MO 64105 816-541-3484 Lunch Menu Dinner Menu Drunken Fish Sushi Restaurant & Lounge 14 East 14th Street Kansas City MO 64106 (816) 474-7177 Lunch Menu Dinner Menu Reservations Dubliner, The 170 East 14th Street Kansas City MO 64105 (816) 268-4700 Lunch Menu Dinner Menu Flying Saucer Draught Emporium 101 E 13th Street ...

Review: Hayward’s Pit Bar B Que  Barbeque is a fairly localized event in Kansas City, due to sheer volume of tasty choices, if nothing else.  I’m told by a reputable source there are at least 100 in the metro area.  So we often stick to a place closer to home and call it our favorite. But the other day I trekked out to Hayward’s Pit Bar B Que at 110 th and Antioch and was very pleasantly surprised.  I’ve not been there since it was at 95 th and Antioch and certainly not since Eric Sweeney bought it a little more than a year ago (Hayward Spears, the original owner, still remains the “face” of the restaurant and I assume his original sauce will [and should] never change.) I can only speak for lunch, where the sandwiches are very large and very tasty.  The burnt ends actually tasted like burnt ends should.  The deep fried okra was crispy.  The beer, on special, was only $3 for a large glass of Boulevard pale ale – they have a decent...

OPEN & CLOSE Restaurants Sosa's 39th Street Diner, at 3906 Waddell is closed. The closing of Sosa's 39th Street Diner is just one of several bittersweet restaurant endings this month. After two years of operation, the Futbol Club Eatery & Tap , at 12030 in Overland Park, has closed. Beth Tully's 15-month-old Cocoa Dolce Artisan Chocolates, which has shut the doors of its Prairiefire location 5601 West 135th Street Blanc Burgers + Bottles shuttered its second Westport location, this one at 4120 Pennsylvania, after 17 months in business.  And finally, Morton's Grille on the Country Club Plaza is closed after nine month.  The Chocolat Frog Cafe - facebook  Steve Gaudreau, owner of Dempsey’s Burger Pub locations in Lawrence and two other cities, recently completed a deal that will bring the restaurant concept to Westport in Kansas City.  Burgers are made with 100-percent chuck. They’re cooked on a flat griddle versus charcoal grill...

Sizzling Summer BBQ Turn 2 is a unique upscale sports bar with spectacular views of the Kansas Speedway and the casino floor. Designed for those who want to take in maximum sports action in an ultra lounge atmosphere. BBQ Shrimp Skewers $11.99 Wood Grilled BBQ Short Ribs $13.99 Marquee Café Casual contemporary dining features traditional American favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With hearty meals, lighter fare and sweet treats beyond compare, you’ll want to come back for more.  Open Face BBQ Burnt End Sandwich $11.99 Jack Daniels BBQ Baby Back Ribs $14.99   Final Cut Final Cut is a contemporary American steakhouse featuring USDA Mid-Western Prime and Certified Angus Beef that is corn-fed and naturally aged to ensure maximum flavor. Each steak is hand cut to order and expertly prepared. Final Cut also offers an extensive menu of specialty dishes, homemade pastas, seafood and shellfish, plus incredible sides and fabulous desser...

Drunken Fish New Happy Hour Menu!  More than just a restaurant, Drunken Fish has quickly become one of Kansas City's favorite places to see and be seen. Thoughtfully designed, Drunken Fish boasts trendy & sophisticated decor. With 2 locations, you will be able to enjoy selection of sensational sushi and Japanese cuisine that will satisfy every appetite and over 50 signature martinis, cocktails, and shots. Drunken Fish  just launched their brand new Happy Hour, f eaturing delightful items like their signature Drunken Fish Roll! P&L Happy Hour times: Monday-Friday 11am-12pm Monday-Friday 4-6pm Late-night 10pm-close when open past 10  menu 14 East 14 Street  Kansas City, MO 64106  Ph. 816.474.7177  Located at the Corner of 14th and Main   Leawood Happy Hour times: Monday-Friday 2-6pm Sunday all day  Late-night 10pm-close when open past 10 menu 4331 West 119th Street  Leawood, KS 66209  Ph. 913-339-9335 ...

Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar will shuck and serve more than 500 of its proprietary oysters on National Oyster Day The world is your oyster, starting at 4 p.m. on August 5 Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar is celebrating National Oyster Day with free oysters on Wednesday, August 5. Jax will shell out 100 half-dozen freshly shucked oysters on the half shell for free starting at 4 p.m. on a “first come, first served” basis. Featured as the day’s free oyster will be Jax's proprietary Emersum oyster, sustainably harvested out of the Chesapeake Bay by the Rappahannock Oyster Company. Happy hour starts at 4 p.m., as well, and runs until 6 p.m. Guests enjoying Jax’s happy hour will have options ranging from signature cocktails, beer, and wine specials to signature dishes, including Chicken Andouille & Crawfish Gumbo, Fruit De Mer, Gumbo Cheese Fries, Fried Calamari and Peel N’ Eat Shrimp. Guests wanting to celebrate with more of Jax’s freshly shucked oys...

Summer sizzles at Morton’s Grille with dinner for two for $50 For the month of July, Morton’s Grille is offering a special dinner for two at the perfect price. Starting July 1, choose two appetizers, two entrees and a bottle of wine for only $50. The menu features a selection of Morton’s Grille signature favorites. Choice of appetizers: Tuna Poke Tot’chos Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Morton’s Salad Chopped House Salad Choice of entrees: 6oz. Center-Cut Filet Mignon 16oz. Double-Cut Pork Chop Bacon Fat Braised Ribs Horseradish Crusted Salmon “Cobalt” Chicken Sandwich Double Stacked “Ravenous Style” Burger Choice of wine: J. Lohr, “River Stone,” Chardonnay, Paso Robles Mirassou, Pinot Noir, California Colores del Sol, Malbec, Mendoza Morton’s Grille is located on the Country Club Plaza at 4646 J.C. Nichols Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64112. 816-531-7799 Hours of operation: Monday-Thursday: 3-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 3-11 p.m. S...

12 Baltimore -  KC's Longest Happy Hour The Hotel Phillips in the heart of downtown truly qualifies as a remarkable location. For one thing, it was put on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, fifty years after it opened. It has art deco down pat and a gilded elegance you seldom see here.  Just walking into the hotel takes you back to a time we see only in the movies.  Its restaurant and bar, 12 Baltimore, has a lovely, looonnnggg happy hour – from 3 – 7p.m. weekdays, which means, for many of us, dinner is available at a highly reduced rate – all the apps are half price. Beers are cheap, cheap I say and they have drink specials every night – the best are $3 margaritas on Mondays, 1/2 price signature cocktails on Tuesdays, or $4 wine (Coastal Vines) on Fridays. They also have a $6 blue Royals vodka lemonade drink on days the Royals play, though I haven’t had it yet. The place has a laid-back vibe and feels cozy – you can come by yourself and...

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