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The Kansas City Originals exists to promote dining in local independent area restaurants, to provide diners with a unique local flavor and to raise awareness of independent restaurants both locally and nationally.

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KC Originals Newsletter - February 2010

FEATURED RECIPE

Feb Recipe16-Ounce Frenched Double-Cut Pork Chop from Ophelia's Restaurant & Inn

Brine: Combine ingredients and brine pork chops for 24 hours.

Herb Roasted Potatoes: Combine ingredients over medium heat and lightly blanc...more info

FEATURED CHEF

Feb ChefExecutive Chef John McClure from Starker's Restaurant

Executive Chef John McClure joined Starker’s Restaurant in 2005 and purchased the restaurant the following year. After growing up on a cattle...more info



The Kansas Originals discount Web Certificates will go on sale Wednesday, February 10th at
10:00 AM CST. Look for the link on our website at www.kcoriginals.com.

DETAILS: The certificates are discounted 30 percent, $35 for a $50 gift certificate and $17.50 for a $25 gift certificate. They cannot be used for alcohol, tax or gratuity. The certificates are not redeemable for cash, and no change will be given on the unused amount of the certificate. Only one gift certificate may be used per table per visit, and cannot be used on holidays or for special events. There is a limited quantity and are available on a first come, first served basis.

A Valentine's Gift for You!
Dine at any Kansas City Originals restaurant on Friday, February 12 and you will automatically earn double points! Thank you for supporting our independent restaurant group.

As a reminder, you earn double points every Tuesday dining at any Kansas City Original restaurant!



EVENTS

Ophelia's Restaurant & Inn
Ophelia's Wine Tasting
2/5/2010- Join us for our monthly wine tasting sponsored by Major Brands. We will feature 4 different wines to try along with a cheese and cracker display. The event begins at 6pm and goes until 9pm. We also feature live jazz during the tasting. Cost is $14.95 per person.

Ophelia's Power Hour
Ophelia's is launching a new Power Hour. We will offer 50% off wine by the glass, $6 specialty martini's, and 4 appetizers for $5. Power Hour runs from 5pm-7pm Monday thru Friday in the bar area.

Johnny Cascone's

The Kicks Band Event
Join us Monday February 15th at 6:00pm as we welcome back The Kicks Band to Johnny Cascone's in Overland Park. Come and experience the joy of the big band sounds from the 30's, 40's & 50's. We will be featuring a limited menu this special evening. We will not be accepting coupons or other discounts for this event. This event will sell out! Call for further details and to make your reservations today 913.381.6837

Early Dinner Specials
Dine with us at Johnny Cascone's in Overland Park from 3pm-5:30pm Monday-Saturday and warm up with our Winter Early Dinner Specials. For $9.99 you get our warm fresh bread, choice of soup or house salad, choice of one of our 9 early dinner entrees and a scoop of classic spumoni ice cream for dessert. This offer is not valid on carryout orders, no split dinners and we will not accept other coupons or discounts with this offer. Join us for a deal that is too good to miss.

Be Our Guest on Valentine's Day
Be Our Guest on Valentine's Day Weekend at Johnny Cascone's in Overland Park and show that special someone that you really care by treating them to a romantic Italian dinner. Seating is limited and reservations are suggested. Call 913.381.6837 or email us today johnnycasconesrestaurant@gmail.com

Anthony's Restaurant

Catering
Anthony's Catering can take care of all your private events, either with a full staff or a simple delivery. Check out our website for details and pricing.

Super Bowl Sunday
Buy one entree and get the second entree free. Up to $15.00, must but 2 soft drinks, not good with any other offer. Open noon to 8 p.m. - more info

Girls Night Out February 24th
Enjoy 4 wines and 2 small plates for $20.00 per person. Entertainment by Frank Vig. Benefiting: Humane Society. - more info

Valentine's Day
Valentine's Menu- 2 glasses of sparkling wine, appetizer, soup and salad, and entree for 2, for $75.00, plus dessert. Make reservations now. Open 12-10 p.m. Dinner menu available also. - more info

Kokopelli Mexican Cantina
Super Bowl Sunday
If you are looking for a good deal before the game then we have it! Click on the link for a Buy one Entree and get the second one FREE! Hours 11:00 - 5:00PM for Super Bowl. Offer only good for that day. - more info

Blanc Burgers + Bottles - Leawood
New Location!
Blanc Burgers + Bottles is excited to invite everyone to our new location on the Country Club Plaza at 4710 Jefferson Street. Blanc will be opening the doors at 5pm Thursday, February, 11th through Sunday the 14th.
Blanc - Country Club Plaza will be open for lunch and dinner starting February the 15th. Come try the new menu items that we are really excited to introduce. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please note: The Westport location is now closed.

City Tavern
Valentine's Weekend Menu
Valentine's Weekend, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, City Tavern will offer its regular scratch-made menu featuring the finest fresh local products available. To begin the evening, guests will receive a delicious aperitif compliments of City Tavern. The special for the evening will be Sterling Silver prime rib with creamy horseradish sauce and our famous twice-baked potatoes. House made chocolate truffles will top off the evening. City Tavern is closed Sundays. - more info

Half-Price Mondays
If you've never tried oysters on the half-shell or if you're totally addicted, Mondays are your most affordable opportunity to indulge in this coastal delicacy at City Tavern. Our selection of hand-shucked oysters are flown in fresh from both coasts daily. And they go for half-price -- $1 each -- every Monday from 4 to 9 p.m. in the bar. Order up a dozen as an appetizer and then head into our elegant dining room, where select bottles of wine are half-price on Mondays.

Starker's Restaurant
Valentine's Day
Starker's Restaurant will offer a special menu for Valentine's Day. Chef John will create a lover's menu for you and your special someone. Reservations; 816-753-3565.

Dain Wine Dinner
Starker's Restaurant will feature Dain Wines at a 5 course dinner on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Meet wine maker David Dain Smith. Cost is $95 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations; 816-753-3565

Private Dining
Starker's Restaurant is 'Where Kansas City Entertains'. The private dining rooms can seat 82 or be divided into 2 or 3 smaller rooms for intimate dining for lunch and dinner. The interior walls house our wine inventory and the exterior wall overlook the Country Club Plaza. Whether for business, social or family, Starker's is the place for a memorable event. Reservations; 816-753-3565

Cafe Trio
Classic Romance on Valentine's 2/14
Celebrate romance with a dinner for 2 that includes: Free Valet Parking,complimentary champagne toast, 4 course dinner, with live entertainment provided by The Alice Jenkins Duo and Tim Whitmer.

An entire evening of food & romance is priced at just $120 per couple [tax & gratuity excluded]. Reservations, guaranteed by a credit card, are required. Seating begins at 4:00 PM and our last seating of the evening is at 9:30 PM. Visit our web site for added details. - more info

Retro Sweetheart Ball on 2/13
we are having a little fun by turning Saturday night into an event in which you can re-visit your High School romances. Remember those heady days of first loves, dating, and prom? We hope so.

Details are still being worked out but we do know this – anyone wearing prom style costumes will be rewarded with a FREE bottle of champagne [1 per couple] and may have their picture taken under the heart arch to remember the night. Join the fun - check our web page for details. - more info

Trio 1/2 Corked -Every Tuesday Nite
Wine Lovers rejoice! One of our most popular promos features 1/2 price [some limits apply] on all wines by the glass [37 choices] and bottles under $50 every Tuesday all night long. Enjoy your wine with a great meal and listening to pianist Michael Pagan.

For a limited time you get "Double Points" on your PowerCard.

Ty Wilson Art Show Continues to 3/6
Trio hosts an exhibit titled "Global Abstracts/Local Landmarks" opening January 11th. One series of prints displays Ty's great design & color sense as well as a bit of whimsy. In others selected from the "KC Collection" Ty's signature story-telling, illustrative style infused with romance is paired with many recognizable KC landmarks. Learn more about Ty & his work at www.tywilson.com.


Cascone's Restaurant
Winter Early Dinner Specials...
Dine with us at Cascone's on North Oak from 3pm-6pm Monday-Saturday for our Winter Early Dinner Specials. For $9.99 you get our warm fresh bread, choice of soup or house salad, choice of one of our 9 early dinner entrees and a scoop of classic spumoni ice cream for dessert. This offer is not valid on carryout orders, no split dinners and we will not accept other coupons or discounts with this offer. Join us for a deal that is too good to miss. - more info

Italian Style Valentine's Day
Be Our Guest on Valentine's Day Weekend at Cascone's Italian Restaurant in North Kansas City and show that special someone that you really care by treating them to a romantic Italian dinner. Seating is limited and reservations are suggested Call 816.454.7977 and make yours today

Garozzo's Ristorante- Overland Park
Garozzo's Overland Park Wine Dinner
Please join us Monday, February 15th for another Wining and Dining Extravaganza !! This event is the perfect option for those who don't want to fight the Valentine's weekend crowds. Bring your Honey to an evening in Sicily right here in Overland Park. Chef Ryan has prepared a fantastic Sicilian menu highlighted by homemade Pasta alla Norma and classic Sicilian Cassata Cake. All paired with 4 great Sicilian wines and Cafe Garozzo as well. Hope to see you there - more info

Nara
Naughty and Nice Weekend at Nara
Friday, Feb. 12 - Body Sushi at 9pm. Soul Searcher Roll $7; Lobster dish $39; $5 Cupid drink specials. Saturday, Feb. 13 - Wonderful dinner specials for you and your loved one! Specials run both nights. Get your table today 816-221-6272. Nara is closed on Sunday.

Hereford House - Shawnee
Sunday Mornings at Shawnee
New sunrise breakfast menu every Sunday at Hereford House Shawnee from 10a.m. - 1p.m. Wine Lover's Sunday - full bottles 25-50% off. Lunch menu also available from 10a.m. - 3p.m. Happy Hour menu all day in the lounge.

Hereford House
$5.95 steakburger & fries
A half-pound Hereford House steakburger, freshly ground and charcoal grilled served with fries. Daily from our lunch menu at all locations. Dine in or carry out - makes the perfect box-lunch option for the office or luncheon meeting. Call ahead and have your order ready for pick up.

Dinner for Two at Our House
Prix fixe menu for two only $49.95 - includes an appetizer to share, soup or salad for each of you, two entrees and two house side dishes and finish by sharing a dessert. Available at all locations nightly. Visit our web site menu options.

Happy Hour at Hereford House
Daily at each location. Best happy hour menu in town! Offering KC Strip w/fries, 4oz. bacon wrapped Filet Oscar w/asparagus spears, Steak Strip Sandwich w/fries, Santa Fe Goat Cheese, or Calamari and much more. Complete menu, hours and drink specials on-line.

Hereford House Catering & Banquets
Let us help make your event successful! Whether it is an off-site catering at your favorite setting or a banquet in one of our spacious rooms, the Hereford House has over 50 years experience in providing great food and excellent service no matter where the location. Banquet space from 20-650 people. Custom menus available - call us today!

Wine Lover's Sunday
Enjoy full bottle wines at 25-50% off every Sunday at all Hereford House restaurants.

Early Dining at Hereford House
Available at all Hereford House locations. Small plate appetizers $4.95 and early dining features filet mignon, KC strip, salmon, prime rib and more - includes a house side dish and salad, starting at $10.95.

The Prime Rib Grill by Hereford House
All You Can Eat Prime Rib
**NEW NIGHTS** Now available 2x a week-every Tue & Wed all day! Our newest location-Prime Rib Grill by Hereford House-offers you not only one but eight flavors of slow roasted prime rib. Enjoy our 10oz. Classic Cut (with salad or soup & side dish) for $22.95-and continue to enjoy 8oz. Classic Cuts until you're full! All-You-Can-Eat Prime Rib days cannot be shared at the table. This offer not valid with any other discounts, promotions or coupons. Dine-in only. No to-go boxes.

Prime Rib Grill by Hereford House!!
** Now open! ** Come in and enjoy our newest addition. Located directly east of the Hereford House downtown - Prime Rib Grill offers the same great steaks, fresh seafood and prime rib - all with a twist. Open Tues - Thurs 11-9, Friday 11-10 and Saturday 4-10. Happy Hour daily 4-7.

Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop
Happy Hour
Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop and Satay Bar, located in the Crossroads district of Kansas City, Missouri is now offering a fantastic Happy Hour menu 6 days a week from 5-7pm. We are offering terrific prices on your favorite appetizers as well as discounted libations!!! Come in and check it out!!!-excluding 1st Fridays.

Check Please
Look for Lulu's on KCPT's show, Check Please. Coming this Spring!

V's Italiano Ristorante
Useful Information
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Pierpont's at Union Station
Nightly 3-Course Tasting - $27.95!
Bring your family, your friends, your neighbors - tell everyone and come join us at Pierpont's where you can enjoy our superbly valued Small Plates three-course tasting for only $27.95 per person (four-course for $32.95 per person). This is a perfect way to sample some of our Chef's culinary creations while experiencing the ambiance of historic Union Station. Visit our web site for complete Small Plate menu options. This menu changes frequently so check our web site for current selection.


Restaurant Update:
The Kansas City Originals are proud to announce two new member restaurants:
-WestChase Grill
-The Prime Rib Grill by Hereford House

Don't forget to use your KC Originals rewards card at these locations!


Note: Jardine's is no longer a member of the KC Originals or the rewards program.

 

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The KC Originals Gift Card! A single gift card accepted at all of the KC Originals restaurants. The gift card can be purchased online and over the phone (877-229-7299) and you choose the amount of your card (between $25 and $1000). The card can be used multiple times for your own dining, or as a gift. Your gift cards will be mailed via USPS within two (2) business days of receipt of payment. Enjoy!

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Kansas City Original Restaurants:
Click Here for a Google Map of Our Restaurants

Aixois

251 E. 55th Street -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 333-3305

Anthony's Restaurant

701 Grand -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 221-4088

Blanc Burgers + Bottles - Country Club Plaza (coming soon)

4710 Jefferson Street -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 931-6200

Blanc Burgers + Bottles - Leawood

10583 Mission Road -Map It-

Leawood, KS

(913) 381-4500

Cafe Des Amis

112 1/2 Main Street -Map It-

Parkville, MO

(816) 587-6767

Cafe Sebastienne open table

4420 Warwick Boulevard -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 561-7740

Cafe Trio open table

4558 Main Street -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 756-3227

Café Verona

206 W Lexington Ave. -Map It-

Independence, MO

(816) 833-0044

Carlo's Copa Room

14944 W. 87th Street -Map It-

Lenexa, KS

(913) 825-5200

Cascone's Restaurant

3737 N. Oak Trafficway -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 454-7977

Chaz on the Plaza open table

325 Ward Parkway -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 802-2152

City Tavern open table

101 W 22nd St # 200 -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 421-3696

Coach's Bar & Grill

414 W. 103rd -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 941-2286

Coach's Bar & Grill Overland Park

14893 Metcalf Ave. -Map It-

Overland Park, KS

(913) 897-7070

Em Chamas Brazilian Grill open table

6101 NW 63rd Terrace -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 505-7100

Extra Virgin open table

1900 Main -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 842-2205

Garozzo's Ristorante - Downtown open table

526 Harrison -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 221-2455

Garozzo's Ristorante - Lee's Summit open table

1547 N.E. Rice Road -Map It-

Lee’s Summit, MO

(816) 554-2800

Garozzo's Ristorante- Olathe open table

13505 S. Mur-Len -Map It-

Olathe, KS

(913) 764-6969

Garozzo's Ristorante- Overland Park open table

9950 College Blvd -Map It-

Overland Park, KS

(913) 491-8300

Gaslight Grill (coming soon)

5020 W 137th St -Map It-

Leawood, KS

(913) 897-3540

Harry's Country Club open table

112 E. Missouri Avenue -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 421-3505

Hereford House - Independence open table

19721 E. Jackson Drive -Map It-

Independence, MO

(816) 795-9200

Hereford House - Leawood open table

5001 Town Center Drive -Map It-

Leawood, KS

(913) 327-0800

Hereford House - Shawnee open table

17244 Midland Dr -Map It-

Shawnee, KS

(913) 268-8000

Hereford House - Zona Rosa open table

8661 N. Stoddard Avenue -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 584-9000

JJ's

910 W. 48th -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 561-7136

Johnny Cascone's

6863 W. 91st Street -Map It-

Overland Park, KS

(913) 381-6837

Kokopelli Mexican Cantina

5200 West 95th Street -Map It-

Prairie Village, KS

(913) 385-0300

La Bodega open table

703 Southwest Blvd. -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 472-8272

Le Fou Frog open table

400 E. 5th Street -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 474-6060

Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop

333 Southwest Blvd. -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 474-8424

Marina Grog & Galley open table

22 A St

Lake Lotawana, MO

(816) 578-5511

Michael Smith Restaurant open table

1900 Main Street -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 842-2202

Nara open table

1617 Main Street -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 221-6272

Ophelia's Restaurant & Inn

201 N. Main -Map It-

Independence, MO

(816) 461-4525

Pierpont's at Union Station open table

30 West Pershing Road -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 221-5111

Piropos open table

4141 N Mulberry Dr -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 741-3600

re:Verse open table

618 Ward Pkwy. -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 931-7811

Shields Manor Bistro

121 Main Street -Map It-

Platte, MO

(816) 858-5557

Starker's Restaurant

201 West 47th Street -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 753-3565

Tatsu's French Restaurant

4603 W. 90th Street -Map It-

Prairie Village, KS

(913) 383-9801

The American Restaurant open table

200 E 25th Street, Suite 400 -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 545-8001

The Broadmoor Bistro

6701 West 83rd Street -Map It-

Overland Park, KS

The Prime Rib Grill by Hereford House

100 East 20th Street -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 842-1080

V's Italiano Ristorante open table

10819 E. US Highway 40 -Map It-

Independence, MO

(816) 353-1241

Webster House open table

1644 Wyandotte -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 221-4713

WestChase Grille open table

11942 Roe Avenue -Map It-

Overland Park, KS

(913) 663-5400

Zest open table

10681 Mission Road -Map It-

Leawood, KS

(913) 381-5678


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