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Kansas City Pizza/Mexican Food
I cant believe that no one has mentioned Pizza Bella on Baltimore. Its a great people watching spot where they do wood fired pizza the Italian way-the egg one is to DIE FOR! The new chef/manager there is doing some great things with the pizzas as well as the daily specials and they always have a great beer to go along with your big-enough-for-two portion of cheese and dough! Try it out!
Non-mall dinner KC
I dont know where you are getting your information from but I happen to know for a FACT that you are wrong about Dalzell not using fresh. All of the soup sold at Souperman is made at 1924 and canned stock is never used there. I dont know if some of you people are just scorned ex employees with a grudge but people are on here looking for real advice on where to dine in Kansas City and I would feel extremely comfortable recommending any one of his four places. If you have a problem with the person, say so, dont take it out on your opinion of his food.
Manhattan KS dinner
Harrys Uptown is probably as upscale as your going to get in Aggieville-if you hear any reports of a wine bar called 4 olives-dont be fooled into trying it...take it from someone who used to work there it isnt worth the venture! I would suggest Harrys-high backed booths-service isnt great but the food is better than the normally offered bar and grill fare of Manhattan
special birthday dinner in KC - 40 Sardines or 1924 Main?
Bluestem rocks! I had the 7 course there a few weeks back...and walked out of there so full and satisfied that I thought I was going to give birth to twins! haha I love the decor and the staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Try the banana dessert with the chocolate consomme...I cant even use words to describe how great it was...!!!!
Hawaiian/Polynesian shopping in KC
Great! I wasnt aware of the Chinatown Market...even if they dont have what Im looking for it'll be a great resource in the future Im sure.
Dodger
Hawaiian/Polynesian shopping in KC
Anyone know the best place to find Polynesian/Hawaiian ingredients in this area?
Dodger
Going Polynesian
AWESOME! you hounds rock my socks...I love this site! thank you so much!
Going Polynesian
Thanks monkey, Bourdain is a god in my book...I was just guilty of watching him on YouTube haha
Going Polynesian
I wouldnt say its going to be upscale, shes having the reception out of her home and they're dressing in grass skirts-so more of a luau Poly party. I know I was tempted to do a pig roast but didnt feel like burning her place down ya know ? :)
Dining in JoCo, OP?
Definite testimonial for 1924...did a biz lunch there and it was great
Going Polynesian
I got moved here, didnt know this rule, so what have you got for me cayjohan?
Going Polynesian
I run a very small personal chef biz and was approached recently to cater a Polynesian/luau themed wedding party for 30-40. Now as much as I delve into different cuisines, this one is a little out of my range. Anyone have any specific cook books and/ or great recipes for this that would feed a crowd? I'd appreciate all the help I could get.
Dodger
Dining in JoCo, OP?
Thai Place is on 87th and Grant in that little shopping center...Bluestem and Blue Koi in Westport are great and Westport Flea Market if you want a great burger!
What is Your Favorite Non-Foodie Thanksgiving Dish?
they are a permanent favorite in our house thats for sure...I think there would be an uprising at any holiday at which they didnt make an appearance
What is Your Favorite Non-Foodie Thanksgiving Dish?
well if you knew my family you would think it anything but foodie haha...my dad thinks everything should be battered and deep fried or mixed with a can of cream of mushroom soup...I cant believe this one survived his cooking past but Im glad it did!
What is Your Favorite Non-Foodie Thanksgiving Dish?
ever since I was little, the night befor Thanksgiving, my Papa would put together his own pasta dough and make homemade noodles that he would dry on a plastic table cloth (set aside just for this purpose) overnight. The next day, my mom would set aside the gizzard and some of the stock from the turkey, and cook the pasta in it with the gizzard diced up. It was so hard to decide between these noodles and the turkey because just one bowlful was enough to put you in a food coma.
My boyfriend was introduced to these "noodles" as they are simply called and he is counting down the days to Thanksgiving so that they can get reacquainted :) I think he's hooked!
KC - Cellar Rat Wine Cellar
Try Vinter's Cellar on state line and 133rd Rick Rosenbaum is the owner and a great guy! Its small and quaint-mixes and labels his own wine as well as letting people come in and make their own wine all the way to bottling and labeling...very cool. Will do private parties and wine tasting... vinterscellarkc.com
Your Kansas City Favorites
yep! they have a list of the normal fruit flavors and then a liquor list to choose from...you can mix and match whatever you like...as if boba needed to be more addicting...and boba is actually the real name for bubble tea as we refer to it here :)
Your Kansas City Favorites
Blue Koi in Westport is my biggest craving at the moment...very intimate and casual setting for a noodle house and I was in heaven over their pan-fried dumplings and spiked boba(bubble tea) A must try!!
Where do the Kansas City Foodies like to shop for, what else, food?
TESTIMONIAL! 888 is the best...I live right down the street from it and am in there at least once a week. There is a young girl that works there that can help you find anything and/or answer any questions you might have...LOVE that place!
dinner tonight for ten TRES IMPORTANTE!
I have been requested by my boyfriend to "throw together" an entree side dish and dessert for he and some of his business clients that could essentially make or break his new business. I have nothing to keep product hot with and so therefore could use a great recipe for something classy that is good cold or at room temp...arg...and it is not an ingenious thinking day for me :) help would be greatly appreciated.
Dodger
Denver- Breakfast Burritos
I would take Petes over Sams any day...the Sams downtown is great but the one in Aurora is awful and I thinkit says something when continuity is not to be recognized plus Petes and I have a lot of fond memories so perhaps it is my bias talking
Denver- Breakfast Burritos
Annies Cafe...my fav place for Sunday brunch and a little nostalgia
Favorite online recipe collection
seriously! Ive tired of foodnetwork and epicurious...foodieview is great and simple...gratsi!
Offensively bad NYT article
definitely agree with this point of view. Those of us that have stuck to our guns as well as our principles know that you can simmer in these ideals of "well if I do this it sends this message as opposed to this which says this" or do what you want (shows you for you!) and let the cards fall where they may.
Have rack of lamb, will travel?
and if you want it hot...sear it at your place and then tell her to preheat her oven so that you can finish it there :)
Have rack of lamb, will travel?
GRILLING is definitely the way to go!!! but if not accessible, searing is the best option. I love a great marinade-a simple one-garlic, oil, great kosher salt and fresh pepper, and then your mustard-Im not a fan of the mustard crust just because it is overdone and has become to lamb what peanut butter is to jelly, but due to repetitiveness rather than practice. My advice? marinade-sear-throw in the oven at 450 for 5-7 mins which will get you a little past med rare...more rare? less oven time...and YOURE WELCOME :D
Have rack of lamb, will travel?
what temp are we looking for here? did you get loin chops?
Have rack of lamb, will travel?
If you're craving Mary's favorite pet and dont want to shell out the big bucks go with a leg...boneless or bone in its a sure crowd pleaser, much less high maintenance, will cost at least 10 bucks less a pound, and will keep warmer longer because its larger in size than the rack! Happy eating!
