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In November 2009, only three out of 10 consumers (30%) reported that they used social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, YouTube and MySpace to learn about restaurants. One year later, there has been a seven percentage-point gain in consumers who indicate that they use social media to learn about restaurants. Of those who follow or learn about restaurants via social media sites, two-thirds report that they do so in order to get promotional deals (67%) or to learn about new items (66%). Fewer consumers use social media to find out where free food is being offered by restaurants (37%), learn about new restaurant locations (29%) and check out new advertisements (25%). ONLINE REVIEWS ARE A TRUSTED SOURCE In both November 2009 and November 2010, approximately 40% of consumers indicated that they consulted online sources for restaurant reviews. Over the course of the past year, however, online reviews appear to have gained clout with consumers. In November 2009, approximately t...

On Wednesday, December 22, 2010 from 6am-9am, Harrah’s North Kansas City Casino and Hotel will host Cars 4 Christmas as the Car Santa gives away approximately 20 vehicles to community families in need of transportation. The Caesars (formerly Harrah’s) Foundation will present the Car Santa and founder of Cars 4 Christmas, Terry Franz, with a charitable donation of $10,000. Harrah’s North Kansas City will provide breakfast for the families and volunteers. Cars 4 Christmas is a not-for-profit organization that provides free basic transportation to disadvantaged individuals who are not able to obtain it on their own. They receive over 20,000 requests every year and give cars away all year long. http://www.cars4christmas.org/ Caesars Entertainment (formerly Harrah’s Entertainment) is governed by a Code of Commitment which includes a commitment to make our communities a healthy and vibrant place to live and work. Harrah’s North Kansas City is proud to honor our Code of Commitment with this d...

It is time for Champagne and Fun! An interesting wine shop? Ensminger's Wine Liquor Store has over 1 600 SKU's - over 800 wine sku's! Not bad. What to chose for Christmas or NY? Depending of your budget! Of course! You have the beer! Anchor Brewing Company! Beautiful bottle. You have after some reasonable price Blanc de Blanc - Gruet. Can't beat the price :) After I like the Feuillate Rose. A well balanced and elegant Champagne. After you have one of the finest Champagnes - Roederer Cristal 90 points Wine Spectator. Enjoy!

This distinguished restaurant offers gourmet Italian Cuisine described as a "culinary work of art". Relax in an elegant country Italian dining room where Christian will welcome you like he would into his home! Christian has spent time cooking in Italy, France and Romania will dazzle you with some amazing dishes like his Shrimp Vezuvio: shrimp wrapped with bacon in a spicy butter sauce with blue cheese. Delicious! Mezzaluna Café is open for lunch and dinner as well as private parties. For an incredible value with a unique ambiance, Mezzaluna is a wonderful choice. For more information

SECOND ANNUAL “SECRET SANTA SIP N’ CRAWL” ENCOURAGES TOY DONATIONS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN DURING THE HOLIDAYS Six KC Live! venues participate in fundraiser for The Marine’s Toys-for-Tots The holiday season is here and with it, comes the second annual Secret Santa Sip N’ Crawl at KC Live! in the Kansas City Power & Light District. The annual pub crawl encourages participants to donate toys for local children and come downtown for a festive night of fun. Participants will check in at McFadden’s Sports Saloon, located at 1330 Grand Blv, and drop off their new and unwrapped toys with U.S. Marines, who will be at the event collecting the toys for Toys-For-Tots. The first 200 registrants will receive a free event t-shirt. Once registered, participants will visit each of the participating restaurants and bars for great drink specials, festivities and to get their Secret Santa card stamped. Participating KC Live! venues include: McFadden’s Sports Saloon, Pizza Bar, Tengo Sed Cantina, Maker’s M...

Enjoy practical shopping at Pryde’s with complimentary gift wrapping! Special holiday sale: 12" All Clad stainless steel fry pan with lid on sale for $89.99. (reg. $140) 11" square griddle $54.99 (reg. $145 Non-stick grand griddle with ladle and cookbook $79.99 (reg. $180) (While supplies last). 115 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO 64111 Ph: 816-531.5588 Mention RGKC

THE MAJESTIC RESTAURANT IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT ACCLAIMED KANSAS CITY BARTENDER SHAWN MORIARTY HAS JOINED OUR STAFF AND WILL BEGIN SERVING KC’S BEST COCKTAILS BEHIND OUR BAR BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8. “We are delighted to have such a professional, talented and accomplished bartender working behind our bar” said Frank Sebree, who co-owns The Majestic Restaurant with his wife, Jolyn. “We think Shawn’s interesting and classic cocktails will be the perfect complement to our fantastic dry-aged steaks and nightly live Jazz. As a native of Kansas City, I can’t imagine a better ‘Kansas City’ experience than drinking Shawn’s classic Old Fashion while eating a perfectly dry-aged KC Strip and listening to Bram Wijnands, Rod Fleeman and Tommy Ruskin play KC’s best live jazz in the historic Fitzpatrick’s Saloon Building. We think Shawn will be a terrific addition to our team and are very much looking forward to his arrival!” Shawn Moriarty has been a professional bartender for more than 2...

Thanksgiving Eve is KC's Biggest Night Out of the Year! Make sure your plans include Downtown Kansas City for a free concert by The Zeros! Plus, enjoy the party atmosphere at KC Live! with 14 of Kansas City's best and craziest bars, restaurants and nightlife establishments! The Zeros play the KC Live Stage from 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; Must be 21 or older to attend For more information, visit www.powerandlightdistrict.com

.— If you’re not traveling for the holidays, why should your food? The Greater Kansas City Food Policy Coalition is once again challenging the community to Eat Local for the Holidays. The Food Policy Coalition is encouraging people to pledge online to have at least one local food item as part of a holiday meal. It could be the sweet potatoes, or the pecans in the pecan pie, or even the turkey itself. Many items used in a traditional holiday meal are raised locally and are becoming easier to find as the local food movement grows. “We are fortunate have a vibrant agricultural community here in Kansas City,” said Beth Low, director of the Food Policy Coalition. “More small and medium-sized farms growing produce and livestock naturally and organically are popping up every season, as are outlets for those farmers to sell their food to consumers. It’s easier today to purchase local food in Kansas City than it has been for a long time.” According to Low, buying local food is good for the econ...

The "gastronomic Meal of the French" has just been registered to the intangible heritage of the Humanity by the experts of U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at Nairobi in Kenya this week. It is the first time that a gastronomy in the world attains this statute. The adults love, the children are bored often in front of the unending parade of plates: appetizers, entree, cheese, dessert, liqueur... Today a French art distinguished as heritage of humanity. This tradition to muster itself around a meal would date back to the XVIIe century. What it is a matter of the dinner daily, sometimes of the lunch in the countries, of the meal sunday or of the one linked to the events religious or other festive or not as a marriage or a death. It is therefore the meal linked to the French cultural identity that is put forward, in all its composing including the art of the table, the quality of food and this community notion linked to the gastronomy. Communities t...

The Kansas City Power & Light District invites members of the media, Kansas City Chiefs fans and all football fans downtown this Sunday, November 14, 2010, for the City’s largest watch party, as the hometown Chiefs takes on division rival, the Denver Broncos. Kick off is set for 3:05 p.m. but fans are encouraged to arrive early. The watch party is open to the public of all ages and free to attend. The KC Live grills will be revved up grilling a variety of brats and burgers. Beverages and other food will be available for purchase at KC Live and the many bars and restaurants located at KC Live, including Johnny’s Tavern, McFadden’s Sports Saloon, Pizza Bar, Tengo Sed Cantina, Raglan Road Irish Pub, Gordon Biersch Brewery, Maker’s Mark and Lucky Strikes Lanes. Guests may watch the game from KC Live or one of the many bars and restaurants, and have the ability to move around throughout all venues during the game. Fans may register to win great Chiefs’ prizes, including t-shirts, game t...

Support your area farmers and “Eat local for the Holidays!” Why choose food that has traveled hundreds or thousands of miles before it reaches your table when you can get fresh selections right here in your own town? A local group, the Kansas City Food Policy Coalition is helping to raise awareness regarding all of the tasty selections that are available here and where you can purchase them. They are asking that Kansas Citians pledge to have at least one local food item as part of a holiday meal. Those who take the pledge will be entered into a drawing to win local food prizes. Go to www.eatlocalkc.net to register your pledge. According to this group, fresh foods are generally more nutrient rich, have more flavor and use fewer if any chemical preservatives. Choosing locally grown is good for you, the environment and the economy!

A new Zagat survey tracks American dining out trends and behaviors New Orleans diners tip the best, Hawaiians the worst, diners think that texting at the table is rude and that food should be locally sourced, organic or sustainably raised. Those were among the findings of Zagat's survey of 153,000 diners as it compiled its 2011 America’s Top Restaurants guide, which was released Wednesday. Sixty-eight percent of participants in the survey said they thought it was important for the food they eat to be locally sourced, organic or sustainably raised, and 60 percent said they would even pay more for such food. Nearly a third, 31 percent, said they sought out restaurants specializing in such “green” cuisine. Most diners — 85 percent — said it was fine to take pictures of food and each other at restaurants, but 63 percent said texting, tweeting and talking on cell phones was rude and inappropriate. Diners are eating out a little less than before the recession — 3.1 times per week, compar...

The Drum Room in Kansas City’s Hilton President hotel has a brand new beat. The Drum Room proudly introduces new Chef Eric Carter along with a new menu specializing in the finest steaks Kansas City has to offer, along with a variety of Chef Carter’s culinary specialties, including fish and seafood choices, as well as chicken and pork Osso Bucco. Executive Chef Eric Carter recently joined the Hilton President and has created a unique yet familiar dining experience for the famous Drum Room restaurant. Using only 100% Natural Angus Beef along with the freshest regional ingredients available, Chef Carter has created dishes using familiar styles of simple Midwestern cooking and presents them with a unique contemporary flair. The Drum Room lounge, with its famous Happy Hour appetizers and renowned drink specials, is the only place to be for after work cocktails or for a sophisticated evening in the Power and Light District. On Friday and Saturday nights, jazz entertainers such as Meagan Bird...

It is no secret that the foodservice industry has suffered recently through a bleak economy; but the silver lining of the cloud could actually turn out to be icing. Technomic’s newest study finds that for the past three years, more consumers have consistently eaten more dessert. Occupying the smallest portion of most restaurant menus, dessert presents a strong growth opportunity for operators looking to increase sales. “Dessert is unique, because it not only involves sensory appeal, but also sparks strong emotional drivers,” says Technomic EVP Darren Tristano. “If someone wants to reward themselves after a bad day, they might splurge on a dessert to feel better; but if they want to celebrate after a good day, they might do the same thing. Motivations for craving dessert run the gamut." Tristano added that only 1 percent of Technomic's survey respondents said they did not eat dessert, and 70 percent eat dessert at least once a week. What Restaurant's Dessert do you enjoy?

According to Iremam (the French Institute of Research on Arab and Muslim civilisations) there are over 5 million Muslims in France and the halal market is four times more valuable than the market for organic food. Etude Solis, a market research firm specialised in ethnic marketing, are more modest in their estimations stating that it is at least twice the size of the organic market and are forecasting that by the end of 2010 it will be worth €4.5 billion, of which €1 billion will be spent in foodservice. With eight million Muslims in the US, and the average family in the country spending around $2100 on food yearly, Chaudry estimates the US Halal market to be worth $16bn. Quick, McDonald’s key competitor in France, announced that their sales in the eight outlets running a halal trial since November 2009 have doubled to date. Carrefour Malaysia becomes the first hypermarket to offer full halal products within the three main sections of the supermarket chain. The halal industry was a hig...

From One Addiction to the Next: Starbucks To Offer Beer and Wine By: Megan Gibson (21 hours ago) Topics: alcohol, beer, business, franchise, Seattle, starbucks, wine Starbucks patrons could soon be riding an entirely new kind of buzz. In an effort to attract more evening customers--reportedly, Starbucks gets 70% of its business before 2 p.m.--the coffee franchise is looking to offer regional beers and wines. A location in Seattle is the first to offer alcohol in its newly revamped store. Kris Engskov, a region vice president for Starbucks, said, "What we've done is we've tried to create a variety of options that you might find in more of a restaurant at night." (Check out TIME's Q&A with Starbucks founder, Howard Schultz.) If the Seattle location does well, it likely will only be a matter of time before other locations start offering beer and wine, as well as a wider variety of food. And don't worry about feeling out of place in a traditional Starbucks wit...

More than 1,000 years ago, a goatherd in Ethiopia' south-western highlands plucked a few red berries from some young green trees growing there in the forest and tasted them. He liked the flavour and the feel-good effect that followed. Today those self-same berries, dried, roasted and ground, have become the world's second most popular non-alcoholic beverage after tea. And, as David Beatty discovers in words and pictures, the Ethiopian province where they first blossomed "Kaffa " gave its name to coffee. Ethiopians have harvested and enjoyed coffee for many centuries. Their love for coffee leads them to develop strict coffee preparation rules. Over time, this practice becomes a daily ritual in contemporary life. The coffee preparation and ceremonies are a unique cultural heritage of Ethiopian society that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. To find and appreciate a good expresso or coffee, Revocup is providing you some of the best coffee in Town! 11030 Quivira R...

Nara 4th year anniversary is coming in October. Plan to make your reservations on the 14th, 15th and 16th. Their unique "body sushi" will be on display Saturday, October 16 at 9pm. The "Nara Sake Barrel" will be out for sake shots. $4 drink specials: Plum Pao; Sake Bombs; Nara Canes; Autumn Apple Martini will be available all three nights. Berkshire Pork Chop served with wasabi mashed potatoes and spring mix salad (Dinner menu) $4 Sushi Anniversay Specials: Cajun Crawfish Roll and Baked Shichmi Spiced Green-lipped Mussels. Always uniqueness at Nara. If you have not been to Nara - you will not be disappointed. Koji and Fumi always love to entertain and provide you the best quality sushi in town. Say hello to them at the sushi bar! More informations

Oak Room has new chef de cuisine; new expanded menu to follow soon Eric Dunn, executive chef Chris Hall’s newly appointed chef de cuisine at the Oak Room, signature restaurant of the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza, is already making a difference. “Chef Dunn has brought a lot of excitement, creativity and energy to the Oak Room kitchen,” said Don Breckenridge, the hotel’s general manager. “He is young, he’s on the cutting edge of food and the staff has faith in his leadership.” Oak Room regulars have already noted Dunn’s influence through subtle refinements he has made to the current menu and his nightly specials. Oak Bar and Oak Room patrons will see his imprint on new menus set for October release. His new bar menu debuts October 4th with a selection of appetizers that includes potato and goat cheese croquettes with spicy tomato sauce and herb oil; yellow fin tuna tartare with soy marinade, sriracha and wonton chips; white wine, swiss and parmesan cheese fondue with assorte...

Saturday 10.02.2010 Rex Hobart and The Honky Tonk Standards 09:00pm - 12:00am Their songs are right out of the Buck Owens songbook, and will break your heart, if you have one. They're decidedly reverent, but definitely not an aping museum piece, either. You have not heard straight up honky tonk done like this in decades. www.myspace.com/rexhobartandthemiseryboys Wednesday 10.06.2010 The Fabulous Ginn Sisters 08:00pm - 11:00pm The Fabulous Ginn Sisters have made a career of breaking hearts in clubs across North America. Their already constant touring schedule recently ballooned to include touring as part of the Fred Eaglesmith Band. Backing up the iconic Indie artist led to a collaboration with Eaglesmith’s band in their opening sets. Eaglesmith was struck by the new band’s rough, rawboned sound and invited them to record the new Fabulous Ginn Sisters CD in his Port Dover, Ontario studio. The result is a smoky, drunken stumble through a broken-heart junkyard. Thursday 10.07.2010 Mak...

The Chinese Moon Festival is on the 15 th of the 8 th lunar month. It's also known as the Mid-autumn Festival. Chinese culture is deeply embedded in traditional festivals. Just like Christmas and Thanksgiving in the West, the Moon Festival is one of the most important traditional events for the Chinese. The Moon Festival is full of legendary stories. Legend says that Chang Er flew to the moon, where she has lived ever since. You might see her dancing on the moon during the Moon Festival. The Moon Festival is also an occasion for family reunions. When the full moon rises, families get together to watch the full moon, eat moon cakes, and sing moon poems. The Moon Festival is also a romantic one. Lovers spend such a romantic night together tasting the delicious moon cake with some wine while watching the full moon. The moon cake is the food for the Moon Festival. Try it at Bo Lings

It's time once again for the monthly Sprint Family Fun Series event this Saturday, Sept 18th from 11am-3pm with a free concert by the Doo Dads. The Doo Dads are a popular kids' band that play all the hits, fun for both kids and parents! Featuring performances at both 11:30am and 1:30pm. At 12:30 pm, kids can check out an incredible Fire & Ice Show and then at 2:15 pm, KCTV-5 Meteorologist Katie Horner will stop by with her Weather Wise class! Other activities include: a slime-making booth, blasting volcanoes and a hover-board, where kids can ride on a disk of air. Plus, your kids will get to "write with lightning" as they explore the science of electricity with Mad Science, and enjoy a special appearance by Brobee, a character from the hit show "Yo Gabba Gabba" coming to the Midland by AMC this November. Brobee is scheduled to appear at noon. Want a great kids' meal deal? Stop by Fran's for a free kids' meal with adult meal purchase! Fran...

There are only a few spots open! Hurry to make your reservation. Meet Kathy Benziger at a five-course wine dinner featuring wines from Benziger Family Winery Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 6:30pm at The Bluebird Bistro - $65 per person reservations 816-221-7559 or events@bluebirdbistro.com We have continuously served Benziger Merlot since we opened nine years ago because of what the Benziger Family Farm believes in biodynamic, organic and sustainable the Benzigers say it best "At Benziger, we're about three things: family, great wine and healthy vineyards. For more than thirty years we've searched Sonoma County for the most distinctive and expressive vineyard sites. Once found, we tended these properties using certified Biodynamic, organic and sustainable farming methods. The result is a portfolio of authentic and memorable wines." the evening's menu Benziger Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay 2007 rings of Thane Palmberg Farm winter squash stacked with Campo Lindo Far...

Purchase a Safari Club membership during September & October at T-Rex Café and $1 will be donated to Autism Speaks! Autism Speaks will be hosting Civic Adventures on Monday, September 27 and Monday, October 25 (each night from 5pm-8pm). Contact your local Autism Speaks representative for more information or contact the restaurant !

Piropos Grille proudly presents an evening of music featuring new up and coming young artist, Miss Annie Fitch! A Kansas City native and Broadway hopeful, Miss Fitch will showcase her talents singing a fun eclectic collection of pop music followed by a more intimate selection of Broadway standards from the Golden Age thru today. The evening promises to be one not to be missed! Friday, September 3rd at 7:00 p.m 1 West 1st Street Parkville, MO 64152 Reservations 816-741-9800 or visit our web page

Featuring Exclusive cutting edge lunch menu 50% off all bottles of wine Artisan "Pies", including the return of the "Lemon Meringue Pie" 4-Star Service For reservations, please call 816.545.8001 Recent First Friday Photos: Come and enjoy cutting edge lunch fare from James Beard Award winning Chef, Debbie Gold. Sweeten up your First Fridays Wine is Bottled Art... Come sample the most extensive collection in the city. First Friday of every month. Please call 816.545.8001 for reservations or reserve online

The Kansas City Power & Light District announced today plans to add a free concert to their Rock the Block Bike Night series . On Saturday, October 9, 2010, Worth-Harley Davidson North and Van Chevrolet present Buckcherry, live on stage at KC Live! The free show is open to the public, ages 21 and older. In their second decade as a recording and touring rock band, Buckcherry is promoting their recently released fifth album, All Night Long. The Grammy-nominated hard rock band originally formed in 1995 and is from the Los Angeles area. They are best-known for their biggest crossover hit to date, "Crazy Bitch," and their first Billboard Hot 100 top ten hit, "Sorry." The Buckcherry concert is the finale of the Rock the Block Bike Night concert series, presented by Worth-Harley Davidson North and Van Chevrolet. Coors Light is a supporting sponsor. An opener has not yet been announced. The Rock the Block Bike Night concert series features free concerts on the last Wedn...

Café Tempo at Johnson County Community College is lowering its prices and speeding up orders to better serve students, faculty and staff. Maintaining the same art-filled ambience, Café Tempo will offer a new menu with the soups, salads, panini sandwiches, hot and cold specials, plus tasty desserts. After placing their orders, café-goers will receive a pager to notify them when their order is ready. Students as well as other guests will be able to order and eat within 30 minutes. The tasteful contemporary café shares space between the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art and Regnier Center – 55 seats in the museum and 55 seats in the two-story glass atrium connecting the buildings. Café hours are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-10 a.m. breakfast, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. lunch, and 7 a.m.-3 p.m. coffee, pastries, desserts. The café will no longer be open Saturday. For more information, call Cafe Tempo, 913-469-8500, ext. 4993.

Summer Dinner Specials at All Bo Ling's Locations: Appetizer: Crispy Eggplant $5.95 Fresh, tender, summer purple Chinese Eggplant slices in a light crispy batter. Served with a garlic, soy chili dipping sauce. Entrees: Pork and Peppers $10.55 Fresh, seasonal local peppers stir-fried with lean pork in a black bean, soy-chili sauce. We use a combination of Mild Anaheim, sweet bell pepper, and a touch of Jalapeno peppers. A mildly spicy dish. Pineapple Fried Rice with Seafood $13.95 Fresh pineapple, shrimp and scallops in a white fried rice with egg and onion. Light and delicious. Wine Suggestion: Saint M Riesling Pfalz Germany $7.00 Refreshing, wonderful citrus and peach. Medium-dry style with lower alcohol and a crispy acidity. Delicious with these new specials.

POWER & LIGHT DISTRICT BOUTIQUES TO HOLD DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SALE DURING NO-SALES TAX SHOPPING WEEKEND AUG 6TH – 8TH Shop Downtown KC, Pay No-Sales Tax on Clothing Purchases Kansas City, MO—Shoppers will find great back-to-school shopping deals this weekend at the boutiques in Downtown Kansas City’s Power & Light District. Several boutiques are participating in the first Downtown Sidewalk Sale this Friday, August 6th thru Sunday, August 8th, as Missouri offers shoppers no sales-tax on clothing purchases*, as part of the statewide, annual sales-tax holiday weekend. Envolve Boutique, Zafar, The Garment District Boutique, Polished Edge Jewelers and the newly opened Lovebird, will slash prices on summer and select fall inventory. The Downtown Sidewalk Sale kicks off on Friday afternoon at 4 pm. It runs Friday, 4 – 8 pm; Saturday, 10 am – 8 pm; and Sunday, Noon – 6 pm. Additionally, some restaurants, like Raglan Road Irish Pub, will offer shoppers Sidewalk Sale specials (with receipt...

Join us in congratulating JJ’s as they celebrate 25 delicious years as one of Kansas City’s most treasured restaurants. Mark your calendar for August 29th for a giant street party to celebrate this outstanding milestone. Bring your family and friends to sample some of the fabulous signature items that have made JJ’s famous over the years! Get in on the celebration and you will have a chance to win a night at Chateau Avalon and $100 gift certificate to JJ’s. Just share your stories of your dining experiences at JJ’s for your chance to win. If you have never been to JJ’s , don’t worry, you can still participate in the contest. Just tell us why you would like to visit them. All of the great stories of days gone by will be posted at the block party.

local farmers and local chefs come together to raise awareness for local healthier eating Drinks on the Roof followed by Dining in the Street You're invited to reserve your place at the table at the first food Now Saturday, August 28, 2010 1300 West 13th Street in the West Bottoms Rooftop reception and silent auction 6:30 pm until sundown, followed by dinner in the street $125 per person / $1000 for a table More information at http://www.foodnow.org/

I heard of Nara from a friend and he told me they had a awesome happy hour, so we went there for an early dinner and had a few drinks and sushi it was great the service was good, and the atmosphere was really cool, i felt like i was in LA or NY, very hip and upbeat. The sushi was good and for how cheap it is during happy hr there is no other place in KC that can beat it. I have heard that the Saturday nights DJ and lounge club is really chill and fun, but have not gone Saturday nights.I would recommend it to anyone who like good sushi for a good price Jason

I go to Thai Place that is downtown at least once a month. They have the best thai food in the city, if not the country. I was sad to hear that the one downtown is no longer open. I love their food so much that I now go all the way to Overland Park to get it. I have tried thai restaurants in Chicago, New York, Washington D.C., Miami, Baltimore, and San Francisco and none compare to Thai Place in KC. That is a tough statement, but I am saying it. More information Deepan

Craving something wonderfully unique to do this summer? Come see what the new Independence Square has to offer! Incredible Food! A wide variety of sumptuous appetizers, meals, desserts and cool drinks from Cafe Verona (Italian cuisine in an artful setting), Ophelia’s (a unique infusion of cultural flavors), Courthouse Exchange (a traditional neighborhood pub), Square Pizza (Pizza to die for!), Main Street Coffee House (java at its best!) and Clinton’s Soda Fountain (historic sundaes and shakes). Unique Shopping! Find everything from home decor (BeHereNow), specialty groceries and kitchenware (Gilbert Whitney & Co.) and an art gallery (Primary Colors Gallery) to men’s gifts and accessories (Wild About Harry) and women’s designer clothing (Uptown Boutique). Novel Destination! Enjoy a Staycation this year and make a short trip to the new Independence Square where you can enjoy shopping, dinner and a relaxing night out. Mention the Restaurant Guide to receive $10 off a one night stay a...

Get ready to start off the school year in style with the great clothing, accessories and gear from the Country Club Plaza. Find the perfect "first day outfit" for your student at American Eagle, Anthropologie, GAP, Lucky Brand Jeans or Urban Outfitters. Check out Gap Kids or Gymboree for your younger fashionable students. Equip your student with back-to-school gear such as books, texbooks, journals and notebooks from Barnes and Nobles and keep them tech savvy with an Apple computer, Ipod or Ipad from the apple store. Don't forget the rest of the look - a sharp haircut from Beauty Brands and new shoes from Sperry Top-Sider or Aldo should do the trick. Also, remember that Friday, August 6th - Sunday, August 18 is the Missouri Tax Free Holiday., and select clothing, school supplies, computer equipment and software will be available free of salex tax. article by Highwoods properties inc.

LIVE JAZZ THIS WEEKEND! This Friday, June 25 night at The Majestic Restaurant , 7 Hours of Live Jazz starts at 4PM, with Andrew Oulette (piano) in the Main Dining Room until 7PM. From 7-11PM, THE BRAM WIJNANDS TRIO (with Rod Fleeman on guitar and Tommy Ruskin on drums) play the Jazz Club until 11PM. Saturday night, live jazz starts in the... Main Dining Room at 5PM and goes until 7PM, when Bram, Tommy and Barry Spinger (cornet) take the stage in the Jazz Club until 11PM. As always, NO COVER! Join us for drinks, dinner 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 our 18 wines by the glass or 1 of our 25 different whiskeys. Call 816-221-1888 or for more informations

The only Brazilian store in the metro to my knowledge at the moment. The people are really talkative and nice. I went in search of a specific Brazilian coffee (Cafe Iguacu). The meat shop in the back sells imported beef from an Australian farm that is ran by Brazilians. According to the owner, it's the beef that most closely resembles what Brazilians consume back home. The Quality of the meat is apparently so great, that Fogo De Chao and a few other Brazilian steakhouses n the metro are now ordering their cuts of meat through this market. As far as other products, I did notice things such as guava paste, guaranca soda, Acai berry juice, and a few other things. More informations Kevin

I begged my husband to take me to Chez Elle since it had been forever since I had a crepe. He hmm'ed and hawed, saying "fine, but I'm stopping somewhere else for lunch afterwards." We got a meatball crepe (on special that day), a pollo verde and my toddler got a cheese and chicken crepe. We all wolfed everything down. My husband was pleasantly surprised and said we could return anytime I wanted to LOL! The following week, I took my girlfriend here. I had the Legume and she had a breakfast crepe. We shared the cherries dessert crepe. DELISH! The only gripe is that the coffee is expensive and just okay. We will definitely be back! More informations

Kansas City fans who support soccer teams from other lands are excited for World Cup to begin Neighbors had reported a disturbance. A raucous party was indeed in full swing — and with good reason. Argentina was playing in the World Cup. Because the game was in Japan, kickoff locally was 2 a.m., but that didn’t deter the Rodriguez family from playing host to a gathering of nearly 50 people. “Argentina scored and everybody went nuts, and then the cops showed up,” said Nahuel Rodriguez, a son of Eduardo and Silvia. “We had to tell them we’re watching a game, we’re not doing anything weird. We got complaints, but we didn’t care.” That’s the power of the World Cup, which is held every four years. In 32 days, the craziness begins anew. Fans from across the globe will descend on South Africa, while more than a billion people are expected to watch at least some of the tournament on TV. Cities in Europe have been known to shut down — stores close, public transportation ceases — when the nationa...

Harrah’s North Kansas City Casino and Hotel welcomes, Kansas City’s own Sports Radio 810 Zone Restaurant, now open at Harrah’s. The Sports Radio 810 Zone will occupy the space formerly operated by Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill, which is relocating to the Harrah’s Casino property in Tunica, Mississippi. Harrah’s is pleased to welcome what has become the sports bar experience in Kansas City. The new 810 Zone at Harrah’s is the third location joining sister restaurants in Leawood, KS, and on the Country Club Plaza. 810 Zone is a partnership between Union Broadcasting, the company that owns Sports Radio 810 WHB, K.C. Hopps, Ltd., and some lo cal financial partners. They will feature a made from scratch menu, HD TV’s, weekly live broadcasts and a massive collection of sports memorabilia. Located in the beautiful Midwest, Harrah's North Kansas City offers the most exciting hotel and casino in the heart of America. We have 392 luxurious rooms, mouthwatering restaurants, the best ...

Warm weather is giving way to patio dining at JJ's. Their cozy, street-side patio is urban dining at its best. A perfect way to enjoy our award winning wines, as well as selections from their new food menu. Cafe Des Amis has a lovely deck that surrounds you with trees in Parkville, Piropos receives outstanding restaurant reviews by all of the local media and has been awarded the Best View in several publications. South, you have Zest with colorful umbrellas in a pretty suburban setting, Cafe Provence street-side is perfect for relaxing in Prairie Village. NoRTH offers a fresh new approach to Modern Italian Cuisine and nice patio. Ricco's Italian Bistro patio lounge is perfect for savoring a martini and an appetizer on a balmy summer evening. On Plaza, Aixois's patio seating is a crowded favorite in the Brookside area. Grand St Cafe has another fabulous view of the Plaza from the classy outdoor dining area. Go to our search for a listing of restaurant with patio

Café Tempo at Johnson County Community College received a silver medal in the “retail sales— stand-alone” category of the National Association of College and University Food Services 2010 Dining Awards, announced April 26. Operated by JCCC’s Dining Services, Café Tempo placed among mid-size colleges and universities. Café Tempo is a 110-seat café that shares space between the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art and the Regnier Center at JCCC. Half the seats of the upscale café are in the museum, and the rest are in the two-story glass atrium connecting the buildings, for a total of 2,400 square feet. The executive chef for Café Tempo is Tim Johnson, and the manager is Jan Affalter. The café’s fare ranges from pastries, omelets and quiche for breakfast to salads, soups, Panini sandwiches, pasta, fish and desserts for lunch. Patrons will always find espresso drinks, fresh fruit and beverages. In the evening, Café Tempo offers college and private cater ing, often in the form of elegant si...

People wait all year for our spring asparagus dinner specials! Try: Asparagus with Chicken and Shrimp ($11.95) - fresh spring asparagus with mushrooms in a light ginger and garlic sauce! Fresh Asparagus with Beef ($11.95) - tender beef slices in a garlic-soy sauce. Other Spring Specials include: Thai Chicken Salad ($8.55) - grilled spice, herb and curry-marinated chicken breast, served with fresh vegetables in a chili-lime dressing with mint and cilantro. Seafood and Mushrooms with Noodles ($12.95) - shrimp, crabmeat and calamari with fresh mushrooms in a light garlic sauce, served with soft thin noodles. Fresh Garlic Spinach ($6.95) - a small portion of stir-fried fresh spring spinach with garlic. JADE: PRIZED ABOVE GOLD If gold is a valued material, then jade is its spiritual counterpart. The Chinese believe jade links heaven and earth, and that its roots reach back to the beginning of creation, when the god Pan Ku carved the universe. His head became mountains, his breath the winds ...

"Big Night" is a 1996 flick about a failing Italian restaurant run by two brothers. To save the business, the brothers decide to put all of their efforts into one last big meal, inviting all their friends -- as well as the press. A big part of the movie is spent making Timpano, the celebrated main course of the big night – and the star of Pachamama’s three-course menu to be served before a screening of the film. The meal starts with an amuse-bouche of arancini, small fried rice balls coated with breadcrumbs. The amuse-bouche is followed by a baby omelet topped with taleggio cheese, candied walnuts, and a Chianti vinaigrette. The Timpano serves as the main course. Dessert is tiramisu. This Dinner & a Movie night has a great new addition: after dinner and just before the film, Chuck Berg, beloved KU professor of film and media studies, will give a short introduction to the movie. We're lucky to have him -- thank you, Professor Berg! This whole "Big Night" plus...

Profiling twenty-six women who are movers and shakers in the farm to table community; women who are working hard to raise awareness about wholesome and healthy farm raised foods, protecting the earth and its wildlife, ensuring that farm workers are treated fairly, and working to stimulate their local economies. Each of the profiles throughout the book share with the reader the works that these women are doing in their communities, and how the reader too can get involved in bringing sustainability awareness to their homes and communities. You’ll be inspired, renewed, and left in awe through the stories that each of the women share. I daresay that you too are a “Farmer Jane” and have a story to tell, or will very soon after reading this book. Here’s to all of the “Farmer Janes” out there. Women who are making a difference in their homes and communities one day at a time. Find Your Copy of the Book

I've been going to Pierponts for the better part of 10 years and they do not disappoint!!! The service is consistantly impressive, with a knowledgeable and polite staff. The atmosphere is incredible, with the restaurant set back in the remodeled Union Station, it gives any meal an upscale feel. The food is amazing! Although the menu is always evolving, Pierponts never disappoints and keeps some of their best as staples to choose from. The calamari is by far my favorite from any I've ever had. Four stars all around, every time. Shevaun

The James Beard Foundation names Chef Colby Garrelts of Bluestem one of five nominees for the “Best Chef Midwest”! On Monday March 22nd, 2010 the James Beard Foundation announced that Colby Garrelts, chef and owner of bluestem (900 Westport Rd. Kansas City, MO 64111), is one of five finalist nominees for the James Beard Award for “Best Chef Midwest.” Chef Garrelts is the only nominee in this category from Kansas City. He is joined by four other chef nominees from Minneapolis, MN and St. Louis, MO. The Awards Gala will be held on Monday May 3rd 2010 at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center; Columbus Avenue & 65th Street NYC. The awards ceremony is a black tie event beginning at 6pm with a Gala Reception immediately following. This year’s theme for the James Beard Foundation’s Awards Gala is The Legacy Continues. The chefs cooking at the Gala reception following the awards ceremony have a long standing support and commitment to American culinary artisans. The James Beard Foundation Awar...

The Drop recently started serving a new menu exclusive to the bar, with $4 and $8 plates that are making the stools a hot commodity. The plates are small from one bite or two. The $8 are bigger and could be a meal or light bite if you are sharing. More information about The Drop