Denis Culinary Tours

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...