Denis Culinary Tours

Dick Hawk's  Gaslight Grill  Music Education Appreciation Night June 14, 2017  7 - 9 PM    An evening especially for music students, music educators and their guests to experience world class jazz and a three course dinner. Exchange viewpoints and enjoy an evening of Dixieland Jazz & Favorites from the 30's & 40's from Lynn Zimmer and the Jazz Band. THREE COURSE DINNER & JAZZ SHOW $29.00/ PERSON Or you can order from our regular menu. Tax & a 20% gratuity to be added. Reservations by phone are required. Credit Card will be required when making a reservation as seating is limited and always a sell out.    Call 913-897-3540 No discounts apply to this show.  

You would  sure would appreciate this sweet and delicious adult slushy Ingredients 1 cup  St. James Winery Concord wine 1 cup frozen blueberries or blackberries 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream 8-10 ice cubes Instructions In a blender, combine wine, frozen fruit, ice cream, and ice cubes until smooth. Serve in a chilled wine glass. (For a thicker slushy, freeze for 30 minutes to one hour, then serve.)

The Bagel Wars . . . Or What’s a New York Bagel? Here in Kansas City, you might not be aware of the bagel controversy that’s raged for years. OK, rage may be an exaggeration. It’s been primarily the conflict between the Montreal and the New York bagel. In the Midwest, it’s been more about a “regular” bagel, the kind we’ve become accustomed to at Einstein’s and Panera’s, or the New York bagel that’s been introduced here recently by Meshuggah Bagels , first on 39th Street in a darling gray house set off the road by its parking.  Everyone knows the bagel came to us via eastern European Jewish emigrants who replicated this staple in their new country beginning in the 1800’s. The huge variety of flavors now available came later.   The differences are in the size, the crust, and the cooking method. I’ll start with the one I’ve never had: the Montreal bagel. This is smaller though with a larger hole, thinner, sweeter because of its added malt and being first boiled in ho...

Get Stoked  There’s fun to be had at Grimaldi’s. They have what they’re calling Stoking Social Hour. It’s every weekday, Monday – Friday, from 3:30PM - 6PM (times may vary by location). Enjoy $2 off draft beers, $2 off glasses of wine (house wines excluded), and $2 off their Bruschetta Trio and Antipasto platters.  Especially popular is their Coalition ($30) pairing of a bruschetta trio or a small antipasto platter with a bottle of wine. They have two new Coalition wines, Moonlight or Rubizzo – both delish. Grimaldi's 5601 West 135th Street, Suite 2240  Overland Park, KS 66223  Ph. (913) 851-5062  Located in Prairiefire

When I asked Webster House ’s executive chef why he wanted to become a chef, Brandon Winn chuckled.  “I was in school to become an engineer but had worked in a kitchen since I was 15.  The more I learned, the more I liked it.  It just evolved.” Figuring things out, being precise, understanding quality, all remain as significant aspects of this chef.  That serendipity continued because, he says, he was fortunate enough to work with some fine chefs on his way up.  He started at the Kansas City Country Club as an apprentice, then was at Room 39 as sous chef and then chef de cuisine for a total of almost nine years, then a brief hiatus before he went to Webster House beginning in 2015 as sous chef and taking over there in January, 2016. Winn likes the smaller restaurant mentality, even though Webster House has some very large events where his kitchen obviously plays a very large role.  He has worked with local farmers for a long time, and creatin...

Another thank you – Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May as a result of combining the celebrations of the various branches of the military. It’s a day to pay special tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces which was established under President Truman. It was declared a national holiday by President Kennedy in 1961. We cite it here as an opportunity to tell someone who was or is in the military that we appreciate his/her efforts and sacrifices. Fogo de Chao Present your military ID and receive a 15% discount for everyone in your group (food purchases only. Beverages, dessert, tax and gratuity not included.) Jax Fish House   All veterans receive 10% off. Porto do Sul 10% off food for military personnel

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday commemorating the victory of Mexican troops over the French in the battle over Puebla on 5 May 1862 which emphasizes the Mexican heritage among Americans. The symbol of the festival is the Mexican icon representing the Mother of God from Guadalupe - the patron of both Americas.  There are several Mexican restaurants in the KC metro area celebrating Cinco de Mayo with drink specials and other fun events. Here is a list of a few in the area. • Margarita's  – All five of this long-established restaurant group are offering drink specials, t-shirt and trinket giveaways (these last, until they run out . . . but they have lots!)  • Sullivan’s – From 3 to 6 pm enjoy $7 margaritas made with 1800 reposado and silver tequila and Sullivan’s Street Tacos for $13  • Ixtapa - food & drink specials all day. •  Genovese - Cinco de Mayo Tequila Dinner - menu here