Defined as anything "North of the River" if you live here or are visiting, post your favorites and why if you dare. Spare us the "pathetics", just post your best picks, for example, some of our favorites are:
Rancho Grande HWY 45/Tom Watson just past South Platte fire station: Mexican, what can I say, the place grows on you. Almost always see someone from WL there. Cheap, decent food, chips and salsa free (and addicting). Taco Tuesday a tradition for old timers. Arriba! (can you roll your rrrs?)
Bonefish Grill 64th Street @ the Tuileries: Food always prepared right, presentation nice, seafood a specialty. We often will go and sit in the bar area and graze on apps, BANG BANG Shrimp a must.
Join the fun, we're always looking for someplace new.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
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Disclaimer
The good news is you are coming to KC, the bad news, not nearly long enough to enjoy it completely. For those of you who haven't been here or not been here lately this will give you a head start. There are at least 30 or 40 very good restaurants not mentioned here, I just didn't want to confuse you. Feel free to comment and/or if you have had a good/bad experience or hot tip...let it rip!
Zagat 2009 America's Top Restaurant Survey, KC
Blue Stem #1
Oklahoma Joe's BBQ, Le Fou Frog, Tatsu's, Plaza III, Room 39, American Restaurant, Danny Edwards BBQ, Fiorella's Jack Stack, BBQ.
Others Noted:
Andre's, Bristol, JJ's, Justus Drugstore, Korma Sutra, Lidia's, McCormick & Schmick, Michael Smith, PotPie, Starker's.
http://www.visitkc.com/index.aspx
Updated 01/17
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Zagat 2009 America's Top Restaurant Survey, KC
Blue Stem #1
Oklahoma Joe's BBQ, Le Fou Frog, Tatsu's, Plaza III, Room 39, American Restaurant, Danny Edwards BBQ, Fiorella's Jack Stack, BBQ.
Others Noted:
Andre's, Bristol, JJ's, Justus Drugstore, Korma Sutra, Lidia's, McCormick & Schmick, Michael Smith, PotPie, Starker's.
http://www.visitkc.com/index.aspx
Updated 01/17
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The Country Club Plaza
http://www.countryclubplaza.com/
What can I say, one of the jewels of KC. Shopping, dining and if the weather is nice, walking. Right across from the InterContinental Hotel (wow you are a high roller!). Some stores close at 7PM, except for Thursday when almost all are open until 9PM. Plaza III is another KC steak house high on most lists. The Capital Grille is a favorite of Chief's GM & President Carl Peterson. The Classic Cup is great for people watching as they stroll by. Starker's Reserve (upstairs) just down the street has good food and very good wine list. Not enough steak or seafood yet? McCormick & Schmicks and Ruth's Chris are on the Plaza as well. Can't forget PF Changs. A little off the Plaza are four I really like, Bo Lings (Chinese), Grand Street Cafe (regional American) JJ's (Wine Spectator award winner) and Houston's a bit further in Fairway....You could go a little more south to Brookside area, Joe D's Winebar Cafe (food/wine is great...bread pudding to die for...but I digress.
It's no wonder KC is a perennial contender for the most rotund... a mecca for HBP/CHD/CAD and BPH (?). Fact is we have little to no self control and we throw ourselves on the mercy of our AMCP colleagues visiting Kansas City. Welcome...you are now on your own!
What can I say, one of the jewels of KC. Shopping, dining and if the weather is nice, walking. Right across from the InterContinental Hotel (wow you are a high roller!). Some stores close at 7PM, except for Thursday when almost all are open until 9PM. Plaza III is another KC steak house high on most lists. The Capital Grille is a favorite of Chief's GM & President Carl Peterson. The Classic Cup is great for people watching as they stroll by. Starker's Reserve (upstairs) just down the street has good food and very good wine list. Not enough steak or seafood yet? McCormick & Schmicks and Ruth's Chris are on the Plaza as well. Can't forget PF Changs. A little off the Plaza are four I really like, Bo Lings (Chinese), Grand Street Cafe (regional American) JJ's (Wine Spectator award winner) and Houston's a bit further in Fairway....You could go a little more south to Brookside area, Joe D's Winebar Cafe (food/wine is great...bread pudding to die for...but I digress.
It's no wonder KC is a perennial contender for the most rotund... a mecca for HBP/CHD/CAD and BPH (?). Fact is we have little to no self control and we throw ourselves on the mercy of our AMCP colleagues visiting Kansas City. Welcome...you are now on your own!
Westport
http://www.westportkc.com/
Used to be a stagecoach stop in the Wild West Days, now a magnet for the night life, especially live music. The Bluestem Restaurant has gotten high marks. Decidedly younger crowd at the bars (but then most people would be younger than me), I have spent some time at Kelly's, a dive that hops all the time but is the center of the universe on St Pat's day. I believe most of the bars have a 3AM close, so you can maximize your schmoozing before hitting that pre-meeting meeting at 6 AM. Too much fun?
http://www.kcbailbonds.com/
Used to be a stagecoach stop in the Wild West Days, now a magnet for the night life, especially live music. The Bluestem Restaurant has gotten high marks. Decidedly younger crowd at the bars (but then most people would be younger than me), I have spent some time at Kelly's, a dive that hops all the time but is the center of the universe on St Pat's day. I believe most of the bars have a 3AM close, so you can maximize your schmoozing before hitting that pre-meeting meeting at 6 AM. Too much fun?
http://www.kcbailbonds.com/
18th and Vine
http://www.experiencekc.com/18thandvine.html
Houses the American Jazz Museum and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Check for live performances at the Gem.
816 871-3016
Houses the American Jazz Museum and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Check for live performances at the Gem.
816 871-3016
Crown Center & Crossroads Art District
http://www.crowncenter.com/
http://kansascity.about.com/od/neighborhoodinformation/ss/Crossroads.htm
Crown Center, HQ for Hallmark Greeting Cards, has shopping, dining and hotels. The Hyatt and the Westin are located there and fine dining including Benton's and Morton's at the Westin, Skies top of the Hyatt and Peppercorn Duck Club at the Hyatt (One of my favorites). My favorite restaurant is The American Restaurant just off the shops of Crown Center. James Beard award winning chef. On a per diem or limited expense account?...move on. It is very good. I am certainly available for a personal guided tour of the establishment...your treat!
Shopping in Crown Center, well it is there, I'm just not a shopper. See the listing of stores. Hall's is an excellent store if not pricey, shop the sales.
Union Station is across the street from the Westin, restored and beautiful, worth going over there just to look up and go Ooouuu! While you are there you can eat at Pierpont's, very good food. Speaking of Pierpont's, it is owned by Rod Anderson, who also owns the Hereford House, just a block north of the Westin. A KC institution for steak. Update 10/24...Arson struck the Hereford House this past weekend, extensive damage, return unkown.
Two blocks north of Crown Center and one block west is the area known as the Crossroads Art District, see the link above for a walking tour. Restaurants there as well, Lidia's (the well known Italian American chef) is a favorite of locals, it is in the Freight House area.
Heading south you will find Gates BBQ at Main and Linnwood, one of many great KC style BBQ spots. Always a big discussion among locals who has the best BBQ, Gates seems to be a finalist in many folks ranking
http://kansascity.about.com/od/neighborhoodinformation/ss/Crossroads.htm
Crown Center, HQ for Hallmark Greeting Cards, has shopping, dining and hotels. The Hyatt and the Westin are located there and fine dining including Benton's and Morton's at the Westin, Skies top of the Hyatt and Peppercorn Duck Club at the Hyatt (One of my favorites). My favorite restaurant is The American Restaurant just off the shops of Crown Center. James Beard award winning chef. On a per diem or limited expense account?...move on. It is very good. I am certainly available for a personal guided tour of the establishment...your treat!
Shopping in Crown Center, well it is there, I'm just not a shopper. See the listing of stores. Hall's is an excellent store if not pricey, shop the sales.
Union Station is across the street from the Westin, restored and beautiful, worth going over there just to look up and go Ooouuu! While you are there you can eat at Pierpont's, very good food. Speaking of Pierpont's, it is owned by Rod Anderson, who also owns the Hereford House, just a block north of the Westin. A KC institution for steak. Update 10/24...Arson struck the Hereford House this past weekend, extensive damage, return unkown.
Two blocks north of Crown Center and one block west is the area known as the Crossroads Art District, see the link above for a walking tour. Restaurants there as well, Lidia's (the well known Italian American chef) is a favorite of locals, it is in the Freight House area.
Heading south you will find Gates BBQ at Main and Linnwood, one of many great KC style BBQ spots. Always a big discussion among locals who has the best BBQ, Gates seems to be a finalist in many folks ranking
The Power and Light District
http://www.powerandlightdistrict.com/
Closest to Convention site.
KCs version of reinvention of downtown, built to compliment the new Sprint Center. Plenty of places to eat and drink and play. For example...Bice Bistro (Italian), Bristol Seafood Grill (One of my favorites), Gordon Biersch Brewery, Howl at the Moon, McFadden' s Sports Saloon (Fun place), Mosaic Lounge (Ultra Chic?) and the Shark Bar. And more. Something fun? Go bowling at Lucky Strike Lanes, a retro style spot with pool tables to boot.
Right around the corner from the downtown Marriott and on the way to the P&L is the Hotel Phillips and its restaurant, The Chophouse. Good food. In the opposite direction, about two blocks from the downtown Marriott is the Majestic Steak House on Broadway. Good food, historic setting.
The College Basketball Experience (www.collegebasketballexperience.com) and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame located at the Sprint Center.
Closest to Convention site.
KCs version of reinvention of downtown, built to compliment the new Sprint Center. Plenty of places to eat and drink and play. For example...Bice Bistro (Italian), Bristol Seafood Grill (One of my favorites), Gordon Biersch Brewery, Howl at the Moon, McFadden' s Sports Saloon (Fun place), Mosaic Lounge (Ultra Chic?) and the Shark Bar. And more. Something fun? Go bowling at Lucky Strike Lanes, a retro style spot with pool tables to boot.
Right around the corner from the downtown Marriott and on the way to the P&L is the Hotel Phillips and its restaurant, The Chophouse. Good food. In the opposite direction, about two blocks from the downtown Marriott is the Majestic Steak House on Broadway. Good food, historic setting.
The College Basketball Experience (www.collegebasketballexperience.com) and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame located at the Sprint Center.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Miscellaneous
KC has two premier outdoors stores, Cabelas and Bass Pro.
Cabelas is west of downtown I70/435, would be pricey cab ride, sponge a ride with a friend.
Bass Pro is east of downtown I70/470, same as above.
A Hog fan? Harley Davidson plant has tours (close to KCI airport), 877 883-1450.
Nelson Atkins Museum of Art is in the Plaza area.
Block Modern Art Museum is in the Plaza area.
World War I Museum across from the Westin in the Crown Center area, 816 784-1918.
Union Station, restored to its original beauty, various exhibits and restaurants.
More gambling:
Harrah's a little bit further north of downtown.
Argosy a little bit west of downtown.
Ameristar quite a hike from downtown.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
The River Market
http://www.kansascityrivermarket.com/
Near the banks of the mighty MO, this quaint area has undergone a resurrection in the last 10 years. Rehabbed red brick buildings house restaurants, bars and some shopping. Saturday morning visit the open air market.
Some picks for food, Le Frou Frog (French) just received rave reviews by KC Star food critic, Garozzo's (St Louis style Italian) and the Delaware Cafe (another recommended spot by KC Star food reviewer).
Harry's Country Club is a local hangout for food and drink
The Steam Boat Arabia Museum has artifacts from the early days of steam boat commerce. Boat was discovered buried in the old river bed...lots of interesting stuff.
KC has legalized gambling, the Isle of Capri is the closest to downtown, just across the Paseo/I35 Bridge, about 5 minutes from the River Market area.
Near the banks of the mighty MO, this quaint area has undergone a resurrection in the last 10 years. Rehabbed red brick buildings house restaurants, bars and some shopping. Saturday morning visit the open air market.
Some picks for food, Le Frou Frog (French) just received rave reviews by KC Star food critic, Garozzo's (St Louis style Italian) and the Delaware Cafe (another recommended spot by KC Star food reviewer).
Harry's Country Club is a local hangout for food and drink
The Steam Boat Arabia Museum has artifacts from the early days of steam boat commerce. Boat was discovered buried in the old river bed...lots of interesting stuff.
KC has legalized gambling, the Isle of Capri is the closest to downtown, just across the Paseo/I35 Bridge, about 5 minutes from the River Market area.
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