Denis Culinary Tours

New Bakery Ashleigh’s Bake Shop In delightful addition to one of the favorite K.C. places to shop, Pryde’s Kitchen & Necessities in Westport, you can now find Ashleigh’s Bake Shop which is offering all kinds of goodies on Thursdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Cookies and pies and apple galettes, oh my. And much more. Call 816.598.3283 for large orders or stop by, shop first, then eat. Or reverse.              

Cheers to 40 Years at The Melting Pot!  SEPT. 22 - NOV. 17, 2015 We’re celebrating 40 years of fondue with special menu items including 40-Award-Winning Cheese Fondue, Ruby Salad and Anniversary Edition Surf & Turf… Don’t forget dessert! Our Limited Edition Molten Lava Fondue is a unique chocolate you’ve just got to try. Also, try new twists on classic cocktails of the last 40 years including a Must-Have Mojito and a Fuzzy Navel! Make your reservation today: 816-931-6358 or  Open Table

Kansas City culinary students awarded nearly $34,000 in scholarships in preparation for next generation industry leaders The Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association continues its commitment to education and leadership with scholarship presentations The Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association (GKCRA) presented 15 scholarships to area culinary and hospitality students at the 2015 Gilbert Robinson (GR) Leadership and Awards Dinner presented by Sysco on Sept. 30. The scholarships will help prepare Kansas City’s next generation of hospitality and restaurant leaders as they continue restaurant-industry education. The GKCRA presented scholarships ranged from $250 to $2,000, in addition to matched funds through the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation and the Missouri Restaurant Association. Because of these matched fund contributions, the GKCRA was able to award a total of $33,900 to Kansas City students seeking a degree or certificate in a hospitality or rest...

Just a few tickets remain for the third annual Brewat the Zoo & Wine Too on  Saturday, October 17. From 6 to 9 p.m. enjoy an evening of live music, delicious bites, and a variety of beer and wine from local breweries and vineyards.  This event is for ages 21 and over. Appetizers,  music, beer and wine samples as well as two drink tickets are included with your ticket. Last year's event sold out, so don't delay! Tickets are $35 for FOTZ Members and $45 for Non-FOTZ Members. Sign in with your FOTZ Member number to receive your discount. Brew at the Zoo and Wine Too proceeds benefit Kansas City Zoo's conservation programs at home and abroad.

Kansas City Patio Last night I was on McCormick and Schmick’s very comfortable and very large patio overlooking the Plaza, enjoying enough of a breeze, wine, and their delish fish tacos, with two friends.  We commented that now is really the best time to enjoy Kansas City and for at least the next month, being outside is usually just a joy. McCormick & Schmick's   We talked about where we like to go best before we’re forced back indoors for our too long, too gray, and too cold winter.  Kansas City does have many good places to eat outside.  Since sidewalk dining seems so much more glamorous when I’m away than when I’m home, patios that are some way or the other surrounded by cars, moving or not, are not among my favorites.  I like a lot of greenery, a little not-too-loud music, a lot of conversation and laughter, and the vista to be, well, somewhat serene.  Yeah, I know I’m picky. The one that came to my mind first is relatively new...

THE SEASON STARTED OFF RED HOT AND NOW WE'RE ON FIRE AT   EM CHAMAS ! $10 OFF PER PERSON CELEBRATE THE THE BOYS IN BLUE'S FIRST CENTRAL DIVISION CROWN!!! THIS WEEKEND ONLY September 25th-27th (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday) FOR LAST NIGHT'S 10 RUN VICTORY Take $10 off per person (up to 4 People per table) FOR EVERY RUN THE BOYS IN BLUE  SCORE DURING A HOME GAME YOU WILL RECEIVE $1 PER OFF YOUR $36.95 RODIZIO! AGAIN, FOR EVERY RUN SCORED BY OUR HOMETOWN HEROES  THE REST OF THE SEASON'S HOME GAMES YOU WILL RECEIVE $1 PER POINT OFF THE $36.95 RODIZIO, GOOD UNTIL THE NEXT HOME GAME. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS, PROMOTIONS OR DISCOUNTS. NOT VALID WITH EARLY BIRD $24.95 or Guys Night Discount. NOT VALID WITH GROUPON OR ANY OTHER CERTIFICATES. MUST PRESENT THIS TO YOUR SERVER.

12 Baltimore Kansas City Restaurant 12 Baltimore is the place to see and be seen in downtown Kansas City. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days per week with great happy hour specials. You won't find a better place for a power lunch, pre-theater snacks or to relax over a specially crafted cocktail. Daily specials include hearty sandwiches, refreshing salads and house made soups. Taking advantage of the partnership 12 Baltimore has with Boulevard Brewery, our Executive Chef uses many of their locally crafted beers in his recipes, creating unique, flavorful offerings sure to satisfy anyone's appetite. Call for reservations at (816) 346-4410  or reserve a table online   5-Bucket Beers & Hometeam Appetizer Trio! Available September 13- October: Enjoy a great deal on a bucket of beers to cheer on our Kansas City teams! $15 Domestics, $18 Imported. Hometeam Trio Appetizer Sampler: The perfect solution to your gameday cravings....