Food and Drink Restaurants ideas outside of BBQ realm - Page 6

**luv** · 08:05 AM

Alrighty. We're looking at going to Michael Smiths. We were looking at Bluestem, but the price was just out of what we were looking to spend. My boyfriend decided on Michael Smith's because he has received a Michelin star, and the price is just about where we are comfortable spending. Just thought I would see if anyone has eaten there, or if you know of any other restaurants with Michelin star chefs in the area.

**Baby Lee** · 10-24-2017, 06:07 PM

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Indeed. I haven't been to Strouds (up north) in years - but the Wife and I hit the shrouds over in OP when it first opened and, frankly, it was god-awful. I don't know if it was just a "newly-opened" thing or what - and that was several years ago - but we've never been back - for no other reason than we just don't get over that way a lot.

Another place that I "used" to like was Jess and Jims....but not so much any longer.

Another place that tried, and failed specactularly to mimic Strouds' model like KT Fryers tried and succeed was Grandma's Kitchen out at the racetrack.

The food wasn't horrible, but the service was, and nothing was distinctive. Again the menu was IDENTICAL, but it was more like actual home cooking, where it's made from scratch and everything, but some things are colder than others and nothing has a signature flavor. The kicker was it had some of the worst service I've ever seen. Closed pretty quick.

**Bearcat** · 10-24-2017, 06:12 PM

I think Stroud's is good, but definitely wouldn't go out of my way for it, and think some of the hype is weird.

I dunno, when I think of great mashed potatoes, I think of something closer to twice baked potatoes... they just have good old fashioned mashed potatoes, nothing terribly exciting. Same goes for other sides and food (from what I remember).

The cinnamon rolls are the one thing to go out of your way for, those are special.

Randallflagg · 10-24-2017, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Another place that tried, and failed specactularly to mimic Strouds' model like KT Fryers tried and succeed was Grandma's Kitchen out at the racetrack.

The food wasn't horrible, but the service was, and nothing was distinctive. Again the menu was IDENTICAL, but it was more like actual home cooking, where it's made from scratch and everything, but some things are colder than others and nothing has a signature flavor. The kicker was it had some of the worst service I've ever seen. Closed pretty quick.

Yep! I remember when the Cracker Barrel went in over off I-70 in KCK.....Never stopped in (at that location) but I laughed when it closed about a year later.

I talked to the (then) manager at the one closest to me (119th and Strang Line) and he told me that the "employees were stealing the place blind". According to him, The folks from Corporate (Nashville) walked in one morning, fired everybody in the place and within a week, the place was shut down and shuttered......Go figure.

Randallflagg · 10-24-2017, 06:27 PM

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Stroud's gets a lot of bad run on here for no reason. Some people don't think it's "the greatest chicken ever" and I get that. Their chicken strips are enormous and very good, no better mashed potatoes and gravy, and the cinnamon rolls are a great finisher. i'm a big fan of green beans and love those too. They also do chicken gizzards and fried chicken livers if you're into that kind of thing. I'm not.

Look, you don't stay in the restaurant business for 80 years if you don't have something going for you. Just sayin....

http://stroudsrestaurant.com/overland-park/

Couldn't agree more. Stroud's just wasn't my cup of tea, from the old homestead (or whatever the hell that place with the 6 foot ceilings was) I just thought that there were better places for "homestyle" fried chicken at the time.

No doubt in my mind whatsoever that Strouds hasn't been doing it right for a long, long time!

**TribalElder** · 10-24-2017, 07:00 PM

el pollo rey

Stewie · 10-24-2017, 07:38 PM

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el pollo rey

I've been pimping this place for a long time on this site. It's the best Mexican food in KC. No tacos, burritos or other Tex/Cali/America/Mex. Just pure Mexican food at its finest.

Boiled Chicken · 10-25-2017, 02:47 AM

Dixon’s Chili...make sure you ask for extra grease!

cooper barrett · 10-25-2017, 03:43 AM

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el pollo rey

plus 1

**notorious** · 10-25-2017, 03:48 AM

I like Garozos. Been a while though.

**dirk digler** · 10-25-2017, 05:39 AM

Luv if you are going to be in Westport you might try McCoy’s Public House. They have an open patio, lots of beer selections and the food is pretty good. Beer Kitchen is right across the street and we really like Jerusalem Cafe. Lots of choices for you

cooper barrett · 10-25-2017, 06:12 AM

I like all the opinions and learned alot about where to dine next time I am in town even though Hammock Parties didn't reveal his "2 Buck Chuck" wine bar I did learn about "Short Rib Ragu" at Pig and Finch. Even watched their chef put it together on Youtube.

Maybe this thread has prompted another ongoing thread focused on KC's dining out experiences? KC's dining is a dynamic scene that seems to be always growing just like in Indy, a city of same size and demographics. Something is always opening or closing or changing.

Kansas City was the 30th largest metro in the U.S. with an estimated 2.1 million residents in 2015, according to the Census, while Indianapolis ranked 34th with 2 million people. But Indy’s metro population grew an estimated 5.25 percent between 2010 and 2015 while KC’s increased 3.89 percent.

What is the best source these days for keeping up with not only the new places but also with staff and menu changes of old Favorites? Where is Don Pepe now? He started me thinking about cooking (really cooking) back in the '80's at his cafe on 39th next to Jazz. Too bad he wasn't much of a bookkeeper.

I certainly trust word of mouth recommendations and critical condemnation from real people hiding behind monitors who you can interact with vs bloggers and wanna be journalists seeking favor from the restaurant.

cooper barrett · 10-25-2017, 07:14 AM

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Luv if you are going to be in Westport you might try McCoy’s Public House. They have an open patio, lots of beer selections and the food is pretty good. Beer Kitchen is right across the street and we really like Jerusalem Cafe. Lots of choices for you

McCoys; I remember opening that place back when you could sit at the bar and smoke a cigar. That's been 20+ years... It is a very good place both for food and beer.

Jerusalem has been there forever and I give it high ratings also.

I cannot comment on Beer Kitchen or Char Bar. I sure miss places like the Dave's Stagecoach Inn as much a piece of Westport history as Kelly's.

Columbus bar

**luv** · 10-25-2017, 07:39 AM

I'm thinking Stroud's is out. I'm sure it's good, but it sounds like Lambert's in my area. It's sounding more and more like we'll just hit up Westport and choose something from there. It'll be good to recognize some names of places. I believe it's supposed to be a chilly day, so a patio probably won't be a deciding factor.

Hammock Parties · 10-25-2017, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

I'm thinking Stroud's is out. I'm sure it's good, but it sounds like Lambert's in my area. It's sounding more and more like we'll just hit up Westport and choose something from there. It'll be good to recognize some names of places. I believe it's supposed to be a chilly day, so a patio probably won't be a deciding factor.

Go to Port Fonda, order the house made chips and salsa (green and red), the MILANESA DE POLLO and the CARNITAS CASERAS. For dessert, DONAS DE REQUESON.

Walk down the street after and get a glass of champagne (there are about 30 to choose from) and the Pot De Creme at CaVa.

**Nzoner** · 10-25-2017, 12:11 PM

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54th St Bar and Grill

I'll second this,it's also my go to place in St. Joe,great menu with numerous selections A-Z.Plus you could easily eat for $30 or less.As for KC locations I'd suggest the Liberty or Zona Rosa ones.

10-23-2017, 12:18 PM
luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6269600	Restaurants ideas outside of BBQ realm Alrighty. We're looking at going to Michael Smiths. We were looking at Bluestem, but the price was just out of what we were looking to spend. My boyfriend decided on Michael Smith's because he has received a Michelin star, and the price is just about where we are comfortable spending. Just thought I would see if anyone has eaten there, or if you know of any other restaurants with Michelin star chefs in the area. Last edited by luv; 09-14-2018 at 08:05 AM..
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10-24-2017, 06:12 PM	#77
Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona Casino cash: $2854931	I think Stroud's is good, but definitely wouldn't go out of my way for it, and think some of the hype is weird. I dunno, when I think of great mashed potatoes, I think of something closer to twice baked potatoes... they just have good old fashioned mashed potatoes, nothing terribly exciting. Same goes for other sides and food (from what I remember). The cinnamon rolls are the one thing to go out of your way for, those are special.
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dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $3294644	Luv if you are going to be in Westport you might try McCoy’s Public House. They have an open patio, lots of beer selections and the food is pretty good. Beer Kitchen is right across the street and we really like Jerusalem Cafe. Lots of choices for you
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10-25-2017, 06:12 AM	#86
cooper barrett MVP Join Date: Aug 2017 Casino cash: $10000400	I like all the opinions and learned alot about where to dine next time I am in town even though Hammock Parties didn't reveal his "2 Buck Chuck" wine bar I did learn about "Short Rib Ragu" at Pig and Finch. Even watched their chef put it together on Youtube. Maybe this thread has prompted another ongoing thread focused on KC's dining out experiences? KC's dining is a dynamic scene that seems to be always growing just like in Indy, a city of same size and demographics. Something is always opening or closing or changing. Kansas City was the 30th largest metro in the U.S. with an estimated 2.1 million residents in 2015, according to the Census, while Indianapolis ranked 34th with 2 million people. But Indy’s metro population grew an estimated 5.25 percent between 2010 and 2015 while KC’s increased 3.89 percent. What is the best source these days for keeping up with not only the new places but also with staff and menu changes of old Favorites? Where is Don Pepe now? He started me thinking about cooking (really cooking) back in the '80's at his cafe on 39th next to Jazz. Too bad he wasn't much of a bookkeeper. I certainly trust word of mouth recommendations and critical condemnation from real people hiding behind monitors who you can interact with vs bloggers and wanna be journalists seeking favor from the restaurant. __________________
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10-25-2017, 07:39 AM	#88
luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6269600	I'm thinking Stroud's is out. I'm sure it's good, but it sounds like Lambert's in my area. It's sounding more and more like we'll just hit up Westport and choose something from there. It'll be good to recognize some names of places. I believe it's supposed to be a chilly day, so a patio probably won't be a deciding factor.
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