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Broadmoor Bistro Guest Chef Dinner

Jeanie — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:02:58 +0000

Tom Condron of The Liberty in Charlotte, North Carolina, will be the featured Guest Chef at the Broadmooor Bistro on January 24th. The evening event offers five amazing courses of Chef Condron’s renowned cuisine. The cost is $50 per person and all proceeds benefit Broadmoor’s Student Scholarship Fund. Seating is limited so make your reservations soon. Chef Condron’s bio, the menu and reservation information can be found at www.broadmoorbistro.org.

Gift Certificates No Longer for Sale

Jeanie — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:11:34 +0000

After 8 1/2 years of proudly promoting Kansas City’s locally owned restaurants, we decided to close our “doors” and stop selling gift certificates as of December 31, 2011. We will keep KansasCityMenus online and our office open until June 30, 2012, to provide service during the period of time that the most recently sold gift certificates are available for redemption. You will still be able to check out restaurant menus and happenings on our Blog through the end of June.

My stepson partners, Nate and Mike Schmidt, were recently chosen from hundreds of applicants for TechStars, a prestigious Seattle tech mentoring program. Their innovative concept, DealCoop.com (http://dealcoop.com), provides local publishers and organizations who have large email lists or a large online audience, with the tools to create and be successful at daily deal marketing. They will now be focusing all their energy in that direction.

I have lived through many exciting openings and sad closings. I have loved the relationships with the restaurateurs and all of you, many who have been our loyal customers since we first appeared online in 2003.

Thank you for giving our small, family business the vote of confidence when we began designing websites, created a strong Internet presence for locally owned restaurants and first brought the discount gift certificate concept to Kansas City.

Happy Dining,

Jeanie Cerne Schmidt

Half Off All Remaining Gift Certificates!

Jeanie — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:59:30 +0000

Now is a great time to snag a gift certificate for holiday giving- especially since all are now on sale for half price! There are still lots of choices from bbq and pizza to steak and jazz. There isn’t an easier gift that is appreciated by all - even the most difficult to please on your list. Check it out now!

Happy Holiday Dining!

Jeanie

Around the Town….

Jeanie — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:20:08 +0000

Story has added a Thursday night Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30. Enjoy a half priced featured entree and drink specials all day. This cool hapenning joins the already popular Sunday Night at Story where diners can feast on a select $10 entree and bottle of wine.

Look forward to a Holiday Tea at bluestem on December 17. Sip fine teas and nibble delicious pastries and delicate sandwiches created by Chef Megan Garrelts. Seatings are between 11:00 and 1:00 and reservations are required at 816-561-1101. Adult guests are $25 and childen under 10 are $12.50.

Don’t forget Wednesday Night Table at the bluebird! A four course dinner plus wine selections are served communally every week. Reservations are not necessary as long as space is available.

Make your reservations now for holiday dinner celebrations. Many of our restaurants have a special evening planned for a lovely and memorable Chistmas Eve and a festive and happy New Year’s Eve. Call your favorite restaurant today to find out what is in store and reserve your place.

Looking for a great place to host a luncheon or dinner? Start your research with our Catering and Private Dining Guide and see where you can rent private rooms for small or large groups or even reserve the entire restaurant.

Happy Holiday Dining,

Jeanie

Bluestem Cookbook!

Jeanie — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:56:51 +0000

bluestem the Cookbook - In this beautifully laid-out , 312 page hardcover book, James Beard nominated Chef Colby Garrelts and wife, Megan, share their culinary techniques and 100 seasonal recipes highlighting Midwestern ingredients and artisanal producers. Featuring helpful tips from a professional kitchen, wine notes and color photographs that capture the simple beauty of the dishes, bluestem the Cookbook will enable cooks of all levels to replicate Megan and Colby’s fresh contemporary taste.

Order for $45 plus tax and shipping from Andrews and McMeel, www.andrewsmcmeel.com. And check the bluestem website for upcoming cookbook signing events.

Happy Dining,

Jeanie

Culinary Homecoming

Jeanie — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:49:00 +0000

The Broadmooor Bistro is hosting an event on October 25th that you will not want to miss! To honor the 10th year of the program, successful alumni chefs are returning to share preparation of a special five course dinner. Enjoy the creative talents of Joe West, Brad Kilgore and Justin Hoffiman who will be working with Starker’s Owner/Chef John McClure. This unique dining experience is yours for only $50 and reservations are required. Reserve your seat at www.broadmoorbistro.org.

Happy Dining,

Jeanie

Think Pink!

Jeanie — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:37:15 +0000

Story is hosting a benefit for Back in The Swing and Gilda’s Club. Join in the party October 13th from 6-8pm with live music under the clocktower near Story. Celebrate all weekend long with your Think Pink card to receive special merchant offers. Story will offer $5 Think Pink-Tinis and 20% off lunch or brunch entrees to cardholders. Donate $10 to receive your Think Pink card and 100% of the proceeds stay in Kansas City to benefit Back in the Swing and Gilda’s Club. Purchase your card at Story, The Prairie Village Merchant’s Association Office or at the Think Pink Table the night of the event. Invite some friends and enjoy a great night out for two great causes.

What’s Cooking?

Jeanie — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:18:55 +0000

Make your reservations soon for the October 23rd Rhone Valley Wine Dinner at Cafe des Amis. Planned is a wonderful 6-course meal paired with five French wines selected by Terra Firma Wine and presented by Christophe from Rhone Valley . The cost is $7o per person. Call 816-587-6767.

Napa Valley is the focus of Paulo and Bill’s October Wine Dinner. Mark the date - October 25th - and make your reservation at 913-962-9900.

Cafe Trio is now open for dinner on Sundays. Trio is now also offering your favorite menu items from 4-9 pm every Sunday. If you are a theater/concert lover or moviegoer, bring in your ticket stubs from a cultural event that day, and Trio will take 15% off your bill .

Congratulations to Dick Hawk and the staff of the Gaslight Grill who were recently honored with the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence! Check out what Sommelier Charles Peach and new Executive Chef Steven Cameron, are creating.

On November 2, Story will be hosting an evening with Kansas City author, Judith Fertig, whose latest effort is Heartland:The Cookbook. Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen will prepare a 4 course prix fixe dinner based on recipes from Fertig’s book. Wine pairings will be offered. For reservations call 913-236-9955. Menus are now posted on the Story website .

Happy Dining,

Jeanie

Good September Stuff

Jeanie — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:35:24 +0000

Summer is on the fade and Fall is fast filling in with a variety of special events. Wine dinners, live music, happy hours! Take your pick or pick them all!

Cafe des Amis, Bordeaux Wine Dinner 9-18

Harry’s Country Club, Phantoms of the Opry 9-24, Tater and the Gravy Train, every Wednesday night

Story., Roasterie Coffee Pairing Brunch, 9-25

Paulo and Bill, Sebastiani Wine Dinner 9-27

Cafe Trio, KK and Frenchie concert on the deck 9-28

Majestic Restaurant, Live jazz every night

Chaz on the Plaza, Live music Tuesday - Sunday and Happy Hour specials 4-6, Monday-Friday

blue bird, Wednesday Night Table continues

Happy Dining!

Jeanie

50% off Sale is Back!

Jeanie — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:40:10 +0000

Our remaining gift certificates are all on sale for 50% off! That’s right - buy any of our availbable certificates for half price. You can get some great deals for some great restaurants! But don’t dally - they are on sale for a limited time and of course, when they’re gone, they’re gone!

Happy Discount Dining!

Jeanie