Denis Culinary Tours

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

I had the shrimp salad and it was the best salad combination I have had at a restaurant. I will recommend Aixois. Ashley

It was my first time to this restaurant and I loved it! The atmosphere was very trendy and urban. Our server was so helpful and really attentive. The sushi was awesome and their happy hour is going to bring us back sometime soon! Laura More information

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