Denis Culinary Tours

The American Heartland Theatre & The American Restaurant present Fine dining and outstanding performances come together to offer you unforgettable evenings at Crown Center. Packages are available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only. Please arrive at The American before 6pm to ensure you are prompt for the performance. A la carte (non-season ticket holders) $156 for two guests Two tickets to the show Three-course prix fixe dinner at The American Choice of wine or beer Coffee Tax and gratuity "As Long As We Both Shall Live" May 4 through June 17    Reserve your package through the American Heartland Theatre at 816-842-9999

Johnson County Community College will conduct a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Hospitality & Culinary Academy at 1 p.m. May 22. The new academy will be located on the eastern side of the college campus, just south of the Regnier Center. In February 2010, the Johnson County Community College board of trustees challenged the JCCC Foundation to raise $3 million over 18 months to support the construction of a new hospitality/culinary center on campus. If the Foundation was able to raise $3 million in that time, the trustees pledged to give favorable consideration toward the construction of a new center on campus. The incentive for this action came through the “Wysong Challenge,” a set of initiatives intended to distinguish JCCC’s hospitality program at national and global levels. Former Kansas Senator David Wysong and his wife, Kathy, announced in May 2008 a $750,000 challenge gift to help raise funds in support of JCCC’s hospitality program, which eventually included ...

Syrah may not be as well-know as other reds but it is a great choice to pair with lighter spring foods. Tonight I tried the 2009 Owen Roe "Ex-Umbris" Columbia Valley Syrah. 93 points Wine Spectator and #25 in Top 100 Wines of 2011: I person ... ally won't give that much :) The color is very dark, no bouquet, powerful and round in your mouth, green pepper and blackberry. I love the bottle and in general you are going to please everyone with this wine. You can buy it at Ensminger Liquor Store

The Kansas City Power & Light District hosts the 2nd Annual 14th Street Wine Walk benefiting The Children's Place & The Ronald McDonald House, on Saturday, April 28th. From 3-6pm, stroll along 14th Street and enjoy a different wine and small plate at each participating location. Participating venues include: Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge , Bar Louie , Bristol Seafood Grill , Drunken Fish , The Marquee Lounge and The Garment District Boutique . Tickets are $25 each with a portion of the proceeds going to The Children's Place & The Ronald McDonald House . Each Ticket Includes: • Souvenir tasting glass • 2-oz pour at each participating venue • Small plate at each participating venue • Full glass of wine at one of the participating venues • Donation to The Children's Place & The Ronald McDonald House Click Here to Register

6 NIGHTS OF JAZZ COMBOS STARTING IN MAY ! The Majestic Restaurant is pleased to announce that starting in May, The Majestic will host 6 nights of Jazz Combos each week, including The Mark Lowrey Trio on Sunday and Monday nights 6-10PM, The Hermon Mehari Jazz Trio 6-10PM on Tuesdays, The Bram Wijnands Duo from 6-10PM on Thursdays & The Bram Wijnands Trio Fridays & Saturdays 7-11PM. Jazz is indeed alive and well in KC! And, as always, no cover for world class LIVE JAZZ at The Majestic!

These tasty recipes for sole are ready in less than 30 minutes. Today at Hen House, they had Dover Sole Filet $9.99 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the cores from the tomatoes, removing as little as possible. Cut them in half crosswise and add some salt. Place them on a plate for few minutes. Heat the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the tomatoes, cut sides down, in pan, and saute for few minutes. Remove pan from heat; turn the tomatoes over. Spoon about 2 tablespoons breadcrumb, garlic & parsley mixture over each tomato. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until the breadcrumb mixture browns. Beurre Blanc! It is the best! 1 cup dry white wine ½ cup white wine vinegar 1 Tbsp finely chopped shallot, thyme 1 lb unsalted butter, cold Salt, to taste Preparation: Heat wine, vinegar and shallots in a saucepan until the liquid boils, then lower the heat a bit and continue simmering until the liquid has reduced down to...

It's Eat Week at Zona Rosa! From April 1-10 at Buddha by Kenji Fusion , Buy One Sushi, get one 1/2 off. Until April 10, present receipts totaling $100.00 from at least three different EAT WEEK participants to Zona Rosa Guest Services. You’ll receive a $20. 00 voucher valid at any participating establishment. Receipts must be dated during the promotional period. For every voucher distributed, Zona Rosa Community Foundation will donate $5 to the Northland Childhood Hunger Fund. Offer good while supply lasts. Gift certificates are valid 4/11/11 through 5/31/11 and are not redeemable for cash. Change will not be given, so entire $20 must be spent in one location.