Table Hopping – November 2012
“Comforting Cuisine”
Marv’s Delicatessen
11554 Ash Street
Leawood, KS 66211
(913) 322-3354
Owner, Steve Kerner, brought the good people of KC something that was desperately needed, a real Jewish-style deli. Located in the Park Place shopping center and named after his father, Marv, this delicatessen has no traditional counter you order at, but that won’t bother you after you taste their chopped liver and meat knish. To find comfort here, look no further than a cup of their “Mish Mash” soup featuring matzo ball, kreplach and noodles for $4. Potato Pancakes with sour cream and applesauce for $6 are also a treat. For meat lover’s, you must try their hot corned beef or pastrami piled high on traditional rye for $10. ORDER: your platters, now for the upcoming holidays. Marv’s is happy to help you cater your next event.
Aixois Brasserie
1006 Walnut Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 474-0000
With their original restaurant Aixois Bistro still serving up tasty French fare to the folks in Crestwood, Chef Emmanuel Langlade and his wife Megan, decided to take on the discerning downtown diner and opened their second location in the heart of the business district. The new location is a modern interpretation of a classic French brasserie, and the food delivers comforting items that are perfect for a quick lunch out or a more leisurely dinner with clients. Try the Moules Roquefort with frites for $13, enjoy a plump mussels swimming in a light and pleasantly pungent blue cheese broth served with crispy French fries that do their name proud. GO: here for your next Happy Hour, served 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Monday-Friday. Free 2 hour parking is available in the 1025 Main Parking Garage.
Beer Kitchen
435 Westport Road
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 389-4180
Chef Michael Peterson keeps his food focused on being beer friendly, as the corporate chef for both Beer Kitchen and McCoy’s in Westport. This translates into a satisfying array of comforting, home cooking’ dishes. With weekly specials that change with the seasons to accommodate the local ingredients on hand, Beer Kitchen has the furthest thing from boring old pub grub. Fish and Chips for $14 are satisfying and the Short Rib Potpie for $14 features hearty root veggies sure to stick to your ribs. Burgers are the standout item, as the menu features 9 of them. Choose from classic burgers to the more original Smokestack with burnt ends piled on top for around $10. GET: breakfast anytime at the Beer Kitchen, the chicken and waffles for $13, should not be missed.
Potpie
904 Westport Road
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 561-2702
Chef John Williams, and his wife Sarah, opened Potpie in Westport years ago, never dreaming they would actually be serving pot pie on the menu. But, they soon learned that their customers expected them to serve that 1950’s classic dish on their menu. Skip the potpie, and treat yourself to any of the simply prepared fish, chicken, pork and beef dishes on their menu. Entrees are usually priced in the teens and written on a large chalkboard, which serves as the menu, in the center of the dining room. The place is cozy but not cramped and can be quite romantic at night for dinner. If they have their famous roasted chicken on the menu, get it. TRY: bread pudding for dessert, their tasty take on this classic does not get any more comforting.
Uncommon Stock
549 Gillis Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 510-7790
Todd Schulte is getting back to the basics with his comforting soups. After opening the hugely successful and totally delicious brunch spots, Happy Gillis and Genessee Royale, he is now returning to his soup roots with the help of businessman Bill Haw. Uncommon Stock located in the garage next door to Happy Gillis in the Columbus Park area of Kansas City. Open Fridays and Saturdays only, Todd is selling his flavorful soups for $10-12 a quart. Every week, Todd posts what the soups will be, and all you have to do is swing by and pick them up. EACH: soup is described in delicious detail and he tells you if it is vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and it’s freezability.
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