I know a little bit- on occasion they do the wine dinners at Bristol and j gilberts (owned by the same guys) and by all accounts they are good menus and a good value. j gilberts is in our neighborhood so we are attending the one there this sunday (plus we liked the look of that menu a little bit more....more red meat, more red wines) You'd need to check but I believe the menu is not just usual Bristol items paired with wine. A 5 course dinner, paired with wine for $60-$70 is pretty good deal when the food and wine are good

Theres a great shop right in Brookside....Wine. @ 112 W 63rd. 816-444-2444

not kc but, one of my favorites, La Parillia in Lawrence use to have table service dinner on new years eve. special menu. special drinks. it was always delicious.

personally I'm a bit leary of discount / low cost beef so we spend our steak money at Amy's Meats (amysmeats.com). Quality is outstanding and she's very happy to tell you about the beef, how it was raised, etc. And its local. The ribeye and strip steaks we purchase from her are delicious

I had lunch this afternoon at Rm 39 and they had a number of fall menu items- including the potato and vegetable hash (w/ 2 perfect eggs by the way) that I refused to share. There was also a bowl of beef stew at the table (also not shared) that was described as "perfect". It looked delicious from where I sat and it had Fall written all over it.

I think they'll have a pretty full house for the talk...and the meet and greet is sold out (300 tickets went fast for that)

He's in Lincoln, NE the next evening at the Lied Center (Tix are $10)

I have to agree with KatieNell, I like them both for what they are. And so what if they're not "completely original" - you're cape and mask are rip-offs too. Its the food that is supposed to matter and they both make a fine burger.

Carmen's in Brookside is a favorite and the food is always first rate. Tarantino's new location is close the the P$L Dist- i haven't been to that one yet but I'm sure its worth a trip.

right on jvergara. I couldn't agree more

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Bella 39 has a regular size protion menu

we get meat from Amy @ Corinth too- I had a rib eye last night that was delicious.

d'bronx has a second location at 105th / Metcalf, OP KS

My feelings aren't hurt Pizza Snob, i can agree with you to some extent. But the question was where in town to take the guy- I wasn't looking for a piss and moan about the lack of a slice you'd eat.

well I agree with you that pork might be a way to his heart..like the chicharon at Bichelmeyers- but the rest of your poo pooing is disheartening. I'd like to think he can appreciate regional food for what it is.

Anthony Bourdain is coming to town and we all know what he likes and doesn't- so if you got to take him out for a bite to eat in KC where would you take him?

fleur de sel, fleur de sel, fleur de sel. his shop downtown is a treasure, you can watch the making-process, the bathroom is cool and Elbow is a nice guy.

I've eaten at Jones in KCK and had a fine lunch.

you might try Pine & Bamboo (10915 Shawnee Mission Pkwy) for the authentic dim sum, ask for the full menu. they have chicken feet dim sum and a few other oddities. Bichelmeyers Meat Mkt (KCK) has prepared food on Saturday mornings. I can't say they'll have what your looking for, but the chicharon is great.
I posted the thread below and you can see it didn't get a lot of response.

http://www.chowhound.com/topics/515469

The thing no one is talking about is "how did they like the food?" its the meal/service that makes that place what it is...not who's sitting at the table next to you or if the chef is in some magazine.

5 clams says they have a new concept/place in the city in the next 18months and the northland location will still be running.

just another reason to live on the KS side of the line- the state of missouri has its priorities all jacked.

they have multiple locations - the pineapple/ancho chile popsicle and the mamey flavored ice cream are our favs!

I haven't been yet, but it was discussed on last fridays Walt Bodine show on KCUR- you can listen online. Not stellar reviews, not awful either. Reviewers commented on how loud the place is. It looks great from the street.

while you're down in Paola you might as well try two places...do a little google research on a place named Hillsdale Bank Bar BQ- limited open hours (fri thru sunday) but the reviews appear very favorable

I wish I could tell you where they'll be next. we found them at the 18th st fashion show last week- i'd advise to watch their website for details.
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dig the flavors....lime/mint was a favorite and the espresso mexican sugar cane was out of this world.

I'm looking for a few places to try that have special desserts or treats. Small, roadside, out-of-the-way places that serve a unique treat- we tried Fresher than Fresh snowcones last week and it was delightful! (handmade, gourmet, all natural snowcones out of a 1950's trailer!) I want to find more interesting places to have that evening summer treat- any suggestions?

i'll 2nd the Carmen's and 1924 recomendations.

.there are a few regular items and rotating specials- plenty of things to try some recognizable by name some not. I was there on Sat afternoon and the experience was a hoot- very loud bad 80's rock music playing outside in the market area, just as bad music playing inside too- They specialize in lamb and some beef (both fresh every Thursday) nice eatern european folks own/operate it. Its been there for 8 yrs.

there is a small market on 79th st, just west of Metcalf. (maybe its named Taste of Russia?) Eastern european food and goods, lunch special most days.

www.paleteriastropicana.com