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KC Originals Newsletter - July 2010

FEATURED RECIPE

{MONTH} RecipeWood-Fired Salmon With Olive Oil Braised Vegetables from Trezomare

Cut the fennel and potatoes into wedges, having 8 pieces of each. Combine olive oil, thyme, garlic, fennel, and potatoes in a baking dish, cover and b...more info

FEATURED CHEF

{MONTH} ChefMarshall Roth from Cafe Verona

It’s been nearly two years since Marshall Roth became Corporate Chef for the McClain Restaurant Group, owners of Café Verona and other ...more info

The Kansas Originals discount Web Certificates will go on sale Wednesday, July 7th at 10:00 AM CDT. Look for the link on our website at: http://www.kcoriginals.com/index.asp.

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.


R
eward Redemption Change

Please note that starting July 1, 2010 we are limiting the maximum reward a customer may redeem to 50% of the total bill (with a maximum of $100 in rewards redeemed in a single visit). For example; If the bill totals $40 you may redeem $20 in rewards.

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


EVENTS

Nara
First Friday in July - July 2
July 2, 2010! Nara First Friday... Always the best food and drink specials. Come join us on our patio! From the Bar: La Boheme $7 (stoli strawberry, St. Germaine elderflower liqueur, orange juice & splashes of sprite and soda) Our sampler platter $6 - the most favorite order at Nara after our sushi! Sike will entertain at 10pm. Nara is the best place to be First Friday! It's summer and a great time to get to the Crossroads District!! We are closed on Sunday.

Gaslight Grill

Wine Dinner
Join us for an Evening with the Sommelier Tuesday July 13. We will be offering a 5 course meal with pairings prepared by our Sommelier Charles Peach. Grand Cru Pairing: $65 and Premier Grand Cru Pairing: $120

Independence Day Specials
Join us on July 4th as we will serve Sunday Brunch from 10 am to 2 pm @ $16.95 for adults & $6.95 for children. Serving dinner and our Sunday Night Steak and Prime Rib Special from 5 pm to 9 pm. 3 course Steak Special @ $22.95 per person. Lynn Zimmer and the Jazz Band will be playing Sunday evening in the Back Room!

CLOSED July 5th
We will be closed on Monday July 5th. We will be back to business on Tuesday July 6th. Bar opens @ 4 pm and main dining begins @ 5 pm.

Live Jazz 5 nights a week!
Join us Wednesday thru Sundays in our Back Room with Lynn Zimmer and the Jazz Band. Full dinner menu and bar menu available in back room. If the music moves you there is always plenty of room on the dance floor! There is no cover charge to enjoy the live music.

Upgraded Event Menu
You spoke and we listened! We have completely upgraded our events menu to make planning your next event simple, elegant, and unforgettable! Please contact our events coordinator Andrea directly at 816.308.1334 or via email at Andrea@GaslightGrill.com

Anthony's Restaurant & Lounge

Girls Night Out July 21
Join us for food, wine, shopping, and raising money for a great charity. On July 21, Anthony's will have two seatings @ 5:15 and 7:45. $25.00 includes 4 wines from A. Bommmarito and 3 small plates. Check out www.preciousdoe.org for information about the charity that we are raising money for. Large selection of Rings, earrings, necklaces, etc…… Friends, Food, Wine, Shopping, and a great cause.

Sunday Fried Chicken Special
Our Nana had the best Fried Chicken recipe which Dad carries on. Come in on Sunday to enjoy our delicious family tradition. Kitchen open 12p.m. to 8p.m. Fried Chicken Dinner includes 3 pieces of chicken, side, salad, bread, and butter only $11.95

Cafe Trio
"Color Convergence" Exhibit 6/28
Beginning June 28th & continuing through August 14th, Trio will be featuring works by KC artist David Gross. Over his 30 year career, he is known for his landscape oils and great sense of color. In this show more recent abstract works are featured, including acrylics, multi-media, and watercolors.
Learn more about David & his work at www.hilliardgallery.com. - more info

July is YouthFriends Month at Trio
Cafe Trio is proud to support the efforts of a metro-wide program, YouthFriends, that offers mentoring for youth in area schools. All month long $4 will be donated for every purchase [$8] of the "Outback Sunset" - a tasty creation made with Bomborra Australian Vodka, blood orange juice, almond liqueur & a splash of rhubarb bitters.

Trio is also supporting YouthFriend's charity golf tourney on Friday, July 16th. Learn more about them & the golf event at www.YouthFriends.org.

Cascone's Restaurant
Cascone's Early Dinner Specials...
Dine with us at Cascone's on North Oak from 3pm-6pm Monday-Saturday and enjoy a Lite Bite with our Early Dinner Specials. For $9.99 dinner includes 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

Become a Fan of Cascone's
Cascone's North is on Facebook; become a fan and stay informed on all of our events; daily Bandbox lunch, dinner specials & promotions. Go to www.facebook.com and search Cascone's Italian Restaurant

Trezo Vino
Live Music
Bureman and O'Rourke
Wednesday July 14th
6:30pm-9:30pm Out on the Patio. Come enjoy our new patio menu and two special $10 wine flights. - more info

Chaz on the Plaza
Sunday is Prime Rib
Sunday is Prime Time at Chaz on the Plaza
Enjoy a three-course Prime Rib Dinner with a glass of wine every Sunday.
Prefer surf to turf? Chaz offers an exceptional Sea Bass option.
Live music in Chaz Lounge adds even more to your dining pleasure. $35 per person, $28 without wine. - more info

Strings on the Green
It’s time for beautiful evenings spent on Kansas City’s iconic Country Club Plaza. Chaz on the Plaza invites you to join us for live music performed every Friday and Saturday from 5-8 through the month. In addition to our professional string quartet you can enjoy the finest cocktails in the city, served on the front terrace of Kansas City’s original boutique hotel, the Raphael. With great food, great drinks, and great service, it will be a night to remember. - more info

Em Chamas Brazilian Grill
Half Price Happy Hour
Join us for Half off Our lounge menu, well drinks, draft beer and glasses of wine. Or, grab a Caipirinha, the national drink of Brazil for only $5. Our lounge menu includes small plates featuring famous cuts of meat & side dishes. Monday - Thursday from 5:00pm to 6:30pm in our lounge.

Sunday Brunch and Endless Mimosas
Sunday Brunch
$14.99
10:00am to 2:00pm
6 different cuts of meat plus our gourmet bar that includes fruit, traditional Brazilian dishes, traditional American breakfast items and a pastry bar.

Bottomless Mimosas any Sunday Brunch for a small additional charge
Please call to make reservations 816-505-7100

Free Caipirinhas
Wear Any World Cup Team Jersey to Em Chamas and receive a FREE Caipirinha with the purchase of a Full Rodizio The Caipirinha is the National Drink of Brazil, Traditionally made with fresh lime muddled with sugar, topped with ice and Cachaca (Brazilian Rum). Only valid through the World Cup games and the Purchase of a Full Rodizio, Not Valid during the $19.99 special

Garozzo's Ristorante - Lee's Summit
Garozzo's Lee's Summit Wine Dinner
Join us for another Wining and Dining Extravaganza on Monday July 12th 6:30p.m. at our Lee’s Summit location. We will be featuring the culinary expertise of Executive Chef Ryan Kelly paired with five outstanding Italian Wines from the acclaimed A.Bommarito Portfolio. Mr. Bommarito himself will be here to personally guide you. Pasta alla Norma and slow braised Short Ribs of Beef highlight the food side and five of the top wine regions of Italy will be represented. I hope to see you there - more info

Blanc Burgers + Bottles - Country Club Plaza
Local Hour
$2 sliders + 1/2 price appetizers & fries + 1/2 price local beers + 1/2 price premium well drinks = blanc's local hour (happy hour)on the Country Club Plaza. 3-6pm & 10-close Monday-Friday.

blanc's new happy hour
Come in and enjoy blanc's new happy hour on the Country Club Plaza Monday-Friday. From 3-6 and 10-close we offer specials on all Missouri beers and premium well cocktails. Half price on all 12oz Missouri beers and premium well cocktails. There are even great deals on Missouri large format beers as well. Come and enjoy our selection of Boulevard's, Schlafly's, Ofallon's and last but not least Bud light. Don't forget to eat local. drink local.

Blanc Burgers + Bottles - Leawood
Local Hour is our Happy Hour
We are going to leave that up to you!!!!! Tell us what you would like to see on special (beer, liquor, wine) for local hour (happy hour)! The first person to call blanc in Leawood before 11 am Monday-Friday will get to decide what drink special we will run all day. To compliment the drink special blanc will also have $2 sliders, 1/2 price starters and fries. This is gonna be fun!

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
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.

Marina Grog & Galley
Fourth of July
Come celebrate the 4th of July at the Marina Grog & Galley. The fireworks combined with the beautiful weather will make for a memorable holiday! Limited seating is still available. Please call for more information. 816-578-5511.

Alaskan King Crab Leg Special
3 large Alaskan King Crab Legs are only $49.95. This includes your choice of a soup or salad and a choice of a starch. Don’t miss your chance to dine on Kansas Cities’ finest crab legs!

Happy Hour
There will be appetizers and drink specials every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 4-6pm. Our five cocktail decks ensure that you will find a spot to relax next to the sparkling waters of Lake Lotawana!

Beam, Eads & Jolly
The Marina Grog & Galley is excited to be featuring Beam, Eads & Jolly Band Friday evenings on the cocktail deck July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30th from 5:30-8:30. Beam, Eads & Jolly band are a regional recording and touring act from Lafayette County, MO. The band plays a wide variety of music including ragtime, jazz, country, Dixieland, blues, 50’s and 60’s Motown, and pop/rock. The band puts on a lively show and has been enjoyed by all our guest.

Aixois
Taco Tuesdays at Aixois!
Join us every Tuesday when we feature house made authentic Mexican dishes prepared by Chef Javier! In addition to our regular menu we have Organic Chicken, Beef and Fish tacos and burritos served with fresh salsa, guacamole beans and rice (&12)! Also, $2 draft beer and $2 Coronas. See you on Tuesday!

Family Night at Aixois
It's become a neighborhood favorite! Family night at Aixois...reduced price menu along with nightly specials! Bring the whole family!

Bastille Day celebration
Aixois will have Bastille Day Specials running Wednesday July 14 through Saturday July 17! We will be having an outdoor Bastille day party on Saturday July 17 with French "street food" outside and our second annual Petanque tournament with fun prizes! Call for your teams reservations! July 17 is also the Crestwood Shops sidewalk sale so there will be lots of fun at 55th & Brookside Blvd! Come eat great food, drink with friends and grab some awesome bargains from the fabulous shops!

July 4 hours at Aixois
Aixois will be OPEN on Monday July 5 for our regular hours!

Michael Smith Restaurant
Service Industry Night!
Every Wednesday Night form 6pm-close- we celebrate & toast the hardworking people in the service industry but offering HALF PRICe on your total bill! Please bring a valid KC Originals employee card or current pay stub from your restaurant and you EAT & DRINK for 50% off! Cheers! - more info

Starker's Restaurant
Heirloom Food & Wine Dinner
Starker's Restaurant will host our annual Heirloom Food & Wine Dinner on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 6:30pm. Chef John McClure will create a five course dinner paired with wine featuring the bounty of local farm fresh products. Small bites at 6:30pm featuring 'watermelon martinis' and dinner at 7:00pm. The cost is $95.00 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations; 816-753-3565 or www.starkersrestaurant.com - more info

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

Webster House
Franciscan Wine Dinner
7/21/10 - Join Webster House for a five-course, prix fixe menu pairing Chef Charles' creations with selections from the Franciscan wine estate. Call 816.221.4713 for reservations and more information - more info

Ophelia's Restaurant & Inn
Ophelia's Happy Hour
Ophelia's is launching a new Happy 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
Johnny Cascone's on Facebook
Johnny Cascone's is live on Facebook; become a fan and stay informed on all of our events; daily specials & promotions. Go to www.facebook.com and search Johnny Cascone's Italian Restaurant

Koko Conley LIVE at Johnny Cascone's
Join us every other Thursday this Summer we proudly host Ms.Koko Conley as she records her show LIVE at Johnny Cascone's. The show starts at 7pm; and each week she will have featured guests. Make your reservation today and join us for some great food and entertainment at Johnny Cascone's. Show Dates: July 8 July 22 Aug 5 Aug 19 For more information on the featured weekly guests follow us on Facebook. Search Johnny Cascone's Restaurant. Dates Subject to Change - more info

Early Dinner Specials
Join us at Johnny Cascone's for a Lite Bite this Summer with our Early Dinner Specials 3:00pm-6:00pm Monday-Saturday. All entrees on this limited menu are $9.99 and include our warm fresh bread, choice of soup or house salad, choice of one of entree and a scoop of classic Italian 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.

Summer Seasonal Wine Dinner
7/14/10 - Join Chef Don Pepe & The Cascone Family as we celebrate all things citrus at our Seasonal Summer Wine Dinner. The evening will feature a 4 course pre-fix menu complete with wines for the pairing. Cost is $40.00 per person plus tax + gratuity. Reservations are required. For more information or reservations call or email us 9133816837 or johnnycasconesrestaurant@gmail.com - more info

Dinner & Dancing With The KicksBand
Come out to Johnny Cascone's in Overland Park on Monday July 26th for an evening of dinner and dancing to live big band sounds as we are proud to host The Kick's Band. Bring your dancing shoes we'll be swinging to sounds from the 30's; 40's & 50's all night long. Cost is $25.00 per person and we will feature a limited menu for this evening's event. Reservations are required call or email us today. - more info

Johnny's Summer Cigar Dinner
Join us on the patio at Johnny Cascone's in Overland Park for a Summer Cigar Dinner. The evening will feature a 3 course seasonal dinner paired with 3 premium cigars for smoking. This event is hosted by Johnny Cascone's & Lynn Beyer of Cigar & Tabac. For more information or to make a reservation call or email us. - more info


 

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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 & Lounge opentable

701 Grand -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 221-4088

b:2 a burger boutique

860-W NW Blue Parkway -Map It-

Lee's Summit, KS

(816) 246-9696

Blanc Burgers + Bottles - Country Club Plaza

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 opentable

4420 Warwick Boulevard -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 561-7740

Cafe Trio opentable

4558 Main Street -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 756-3227

Cafe 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 opentable

325 Ward Parkway -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 802-2152

Coach's Bar & Grill - Kansas City

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 opentable

6101 NW 63rd Terrace -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 505-7100

Extra Virgin opentable

1900 Main -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 842-2205

Garozzo's Ristorante - Downtown opentable

526 Harrison -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 221-2455

Garozzo's Ristorante - Lee's Summit opentable

1547 N.E. Rice Road -Map It-

Lee�s Summit, MO

(816) 554-2800

Garozzo's Ristorante- Olathe opentable

13505 S. Mur-Len -Map It-

Olathe, KS

(913) 764-6969

Garozzo's Ristorante- Overland Park opentable

9950 College Blvd -Map It-

Overland Park, KS

(913) 491-8300

Gaslight Grill opentable

5020 W 137th St -Map It-

Leawood, KS

(913) 897-3540

Harry's Country Club opentable

112 E. Missouri Avenue -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 421-3505

Hereford House - Independence opentable

19721 E. Jackson Drive -Map It-

Independence, MO

(816) 795-9200

Hereford House - Leawood opentable

5001 Town Center Drive -Map It-

Leawood, KS

(913) 327-0800

Hereford House - Shawnee opentable

17244 Midland Dr -Map It-

Shawnee, KS

(913) 268-8000

Hereford House - Zona Rosa opentable

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 opentable

703 Southwest Blvd. -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 472-8272

Le Fou Frog opentable

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 opentable

22 A St

Lake Lotawana, MO

(816) 578-5511

Michael Smith Restaurant opentable

1900 Main Street -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 842-2202

Nara opentable

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 opentable

30 West Pershing Road -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 221-5111

Piropos opentable

4141 N Mulberry Dr -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 741-3600

Piropos Grille opentable

1 West First Street -Map It-

Parkville, MO

(816) 741-9800

Prime Rib Grill by Hereford House

100 East 20th Street -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 842-1080

re:Verse opentable

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 opentable

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

Trezo Vino opentable

11570 Ash St -Map It-

Leawood, KS

(913) 327-8466

Trezomare opentable

4105 N Mulberry Drive -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 505-3200

V's Italiano Ristorante opentable

10819 E. US Highway 40 -Map It-

Independence, MO

(816) 353-1241

Webster House opentable

1644 Wyandotte -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 221-4713

WestChase Grille opentable

11942 Roe Avenue -Map It-

Overland Park, KS

(913) 663-5400

Zest opentable

10681 Mission Road -Map It-

Leawood, KS

(913) 381-5678


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