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The Pitch Visits Piropos Briarcliff
pitch.com - I’ve eaten more than my share of good bread and butter over the years, but never to the point of nearly ruining a perfectly good dinner. That’s exactly what happened the first time I dined at Piropos, the four-month-old reincarnation of the Argentinian steakhouse formerly located on a bluff in Parkville.
Full StoryPosted in Piropos Briarcliff on February 25 by admin
The Pitch Visits One Bite Japanese Grill
pitch.com - It isn’t often that the Spanish word tapas shows up on a menu at a Japanese restaurant. Then again, the five-month-old One Bite Japanese Grill isn’t like any other restaurant.
Full StoryPosted in One Bite Japanese Grill on February 25 by admin
The Pitch Visits Em Chamas
pitch.com - Until Nick Silvio and Jeff Petersen opened Em Chamas Brazilian Grill, their South American-style churrascaria in the Northland’s Tuileries Plaza, I had no idea that a buffet could be seriously high-quality or that I could ever boast of eating 10 different kinds of roasted meat at one sitting.
Full StoryPosted in Uncategorized on February 25 by admin
KC Magazine Reviews bluestem
kcmag.com - Inside, the walls were crowded with framed accolades. Chef/owner Colby Garrelts’ Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs of 2005 award is just one of the dozens of clippings singing his praises and those of his wife, pastry chef Megan Garrelts.
Full Storybluestem in the New York Times
nytimes.com - Colby Garrelts never doubted that his hometown would appreciate his skill in the kitchen. He had climbed from busboy and steakhouse line cook to sous-chef at one of this city’s most adventurous restaurants. Then he wandered the culinary horizon, but he always intended to return home.
Full Storybluestem’s Awards and Accolades
A dream became a reality when chefs Colby and Megan Garrelts opened bluestem in March of 2004. With Chef Colby’s Progressive American Cuisine and Chef Megan’s New Varieties of American Desserts bluestem is committed to providing not only a meal, but a truly memorable experience. Awarded 4 stars by the Kansas City Star. Keep reading to learn more.
Full StoryKC Magazine Steaks & The City
kcmag.com - There’s something sensual about dark wood-paneled walls and the heft of a good steak knife. In a city famous for its beef, navigating Kansas City’s meat culture can be intimidating. Just keep two things in mind: Quality is key, and never hesitate to ask questions.
Full StoryPosted in Cafe Trio, Scribd, bluestem on February 24 by admin