Table Hopping –August 2011
“Occasional Dining”
OCCASION: FAMILY MEAL
Twisted
22030 W. 66th Street
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 441-0407
Owner, Alan Rust, developed his quick-casual concept by fixing lunch for his family, which is why your family will love it. His signature item is a wrap filled with a variety of quality ingredients he nicknamed “twists.” After managing other restaurants, he knew it was time to introduce his “Twisted” concept. Located where Shawnee Mission Parkway meets K-7 Highway, Twisted doesn’t just do wraps, they do salads and tacos as well. Try the Buffalo Chicken Twist with grilled chicken, hot wing sauce and chopped celery with blue cheese dressing for $6.50. Cajun Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos, 3 for $6.75, are absolutely not to be missed. TAKE: your food to-go, all of the items travel well, and this place can fill up fast.
OCCASION: DATE NIGHT
Story
3931 W. 69th Terrace
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 236-9955
Story is a sleek, modern, upscale addition to the quiet Village Shopping Center, which makes it perfect for a date night out. Owned by Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen, the former Chef de Cuisine of Michael Smith and Extra Virgin restaurants and his wife Susan, who used to own a gourmet food store/cafe. Together, they make this place a bestseller. At dinner, try the delicious soft shell crab appetizer or braised octopus to start, both around $12, or for your main course get the Lamb “Crepinette” with olive falafel, artichokes, zucchini and roasted mole for $24. The food is exceptional and you won’t believe how gorgeous the space is either. SIT: outside on the umbrella shaded patio and take advantage of our summer nights.
OCCASION: LATE NIGHT
Caddy Shack
700 East 3rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 421-4742
This friendly place, in Columbus Park, has a late night following. Owner, Joe Moretina, welcomes the crowds that come in looking for one last drink and some of his family’s own Sicilian style pizza before they hit the road home. The drinks are cold and the prices right, but it’s the pizza that will keep this place on your radar, long after last call. Thin crust pizza comes with hauntingly sweet and spicy tomato sauce topped with cheese and your choice of toppings. A 10” one topping pizza is $9 and a 14” is $13. CALL: to have their pizza delivered to you from North KC to Plaza from 11 am – 2 pm and 5 pm – 10 pm weekdays and until 2 am weekends.
OCCASION: MORNING-AFTER BREAKFAST
Poco’s on the Boulevard
3063 Southwest Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 931-2526
There is just something about a nice big Mexican breakfast that sets everything right in the world. Poco’s on the Boulevard delivers that meal in a serious way. Chef Lorenza “Poco” Gutierrez was the talent in the kitchen behind the Grille on Broadway for over 15 years, now she has her own place in an old Waid’s location on Southwest Boulevard. You need meundo, Chef makes menudo on weekends. Try the chilaquiles with two eggs and bacon for $7, or moyetes with 2 baguettes with two eggs, chorizo and beans for $7. Finally, you must try the migas at Poco’s, delicious. MAKE: Reservations for dinner Thursday – Saturday nights, 3 pm- 10 pm, as that is when Chef really struts her fine dining chops.
OCCASION: GIRLS NIGHT-OUT
bluestem lounge
900 Westport Road
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 561- 1101
Bluestem restaurant, owned by talented couple, Chef Colby & Chef Megan Garrelts offers 3 dining experiences. First, you can make reservations for the formal dining room and experience a 7 or 10 course fixed dinner. Next, you can come for the glamorous, but laid back, Sunday Brunch. Finally, you can hit the lounge, with it’s deep blue couches and dark ambience, it is the perfect place for a girl’s night out, open Tuesday-Saturday 5 pm – midnight. Craft bartender, Van Zarr, can be seen hustling behind bar making some tasty cocktails. Order small plates to share or a more sizable item for your own dinner. VISIT: the lounge during Happy Hour, 4-7 pm Tuesday-Friday and get ½ off all food and some drink specials.
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