Denis Culinary Tours

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...