use your kc originals rewards card in:
St. Louis | Louisville | Twin Cities | BirminghamColumbia, SC | Tucson                   Coming Soon: Charlotte
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.

The Kansas City Originals
are proud members of
Original Restaurants.
Eat Well...Eat Local.
facebook
KC Originals Newsletter - January 2011

FEATURED RECIPE

{MONTH} RecipeTilapia with Fresh Basil & Thyme
from Shields Manor Bistro

INSTRUCTIONS: Wash fish inside and out, and then pat dry. Brush with olive oil, salt and pepper and sprinkle with fresh thyme and basil. Fill insid...more info

FEATURED CHEF

{MONTH} ChefExecutive Chef Daniel White from Trezo Vino

Executive Chef Daniel White has worked with Trezo Vino since it opened nearly three years ago. While attending a high school culinary program at North...more info


KC Restaurant Week - 2011

kcrestweekJanuary 21 - 30, 2011

Join us for a 10-day culinary showcase featuring the best restaurants in and around Kansas City benefiting Harvesters Community Food Network. More than 40 Kansas City Originals member locations will be participating.

Visit KC Restaurant Week 2011 for menus & details.





The Kansas Originals discount Web Certificates will go on sale Thursday, January 13th 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.


Double Points Tuesdaysdoublepoints

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



EVENTS


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.

Kokopelli Mexican Cantina
1/2 price Gift Certificates!
From now until 1/9/11, $7.50 buys $15 of food, drinks and fun at Kokopelli Mexican Cantina. Visit www.muncharoo.com to purchase (view the Side Dishes) or click on the link below for additional information:
more info

Gaslight Grill
Wine Lover's Appreciation
Join us each Monday from 4 pm to close for half priced bottles of wine (on bottles up to $60).

Happy Hour
Monday thru Friday from 4 pm to 7 pm in the Bar enjoy half priced Bar Bites and drink specials. Sit back with friends and enjoy!

Sunday Brunch
Serving Sunday Brunch Buffet from 10 am to 2 pm each Sunday. Adults $17.95 and children ages 6 years to 12 years eat for only $7.95. Children younger than 6 years old eat for free! Brunch includes prime rib carving station, made to order omelets, made to order waffles, peel and eat shrimp, fresh fruit, potato casserole, pasta dishes, assorted desserts and much more! - more info

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 band! - more info

Phoenix Jazz Club
Happy Hour with Lonnie McFadden
Lonnie McFadden sings, plays trumpet, and tap dances on the bar with Donovan Bailey and Mark Lowery every Friday from 4:30-8:30p. Best Happy Hour in town! - more info

Hereford House
Hereford House Happenings
Join our eclub and stay up-to-date on all that's happening at Hereford House! Visit our sister restaurants site and join their eclub too! Pierpont's @ Union Station www.pierponts.com - more info

Dance Menu
Whether it's prom, homecoming, courtwarming, sweetheart dance or whatever the occasion, let Hereford House make your young adult's night memorable! Three courses for $30 - and parents, this includes soft drink, tax and gratuity! Call ahead and make reservations or payment arrangements at any of our Hereford House locations - Leawood, Independence, Zona Rosa or Shawnee. - more info

Dinner for Two - $60
Enjoy our dinner for two menu any night of the week - four courses for $60. Share an appetizer, select a salad and entree per guest, then finish by sharing a dessert. - more info

Early Dining
Hereford House quality in smaller portions. Great for a late lunch, after work get-togethers, or dinner before a movie. Offered daily 3pm-5:30pm and 3pm-close on Sundays. - more info

Hereford House - Independence

Sunday Breakfast
Join us for Sunday breakfast at Shawnee, Independence and Zona Rosa. Lunch menu also available until 3pm. View hours and menu selection to each of these locations on our web site. - more info

Starker's Restaurant
Restaurant Week
Dine at Starker's Restaurant January 21-30 for lunch or dinner during Kansas City's Restaurant Week. Enjoy Chef John McClure's 2 course tasting menu for lunch or 3 course tasting menu at dinner. Reservations; 816-753-3565

Johnny Cascone's
Early Dinner Menu at Johnny Cascone's
Beat the Winter Blues and join us at Johnny Cascone's for a Lite Bite this Winter with our Early Dinner Specials 3:00pm-6:00pm Monday-Saturday and from 12pm-4pm on Sunday. Our early dinner menu features eleven of our favorite dinner entree's all priced at $9.99 and include our warm Italian bread, choice of soup of the day; caesar or house salad, one of eleven early dinner entree and our signature spumoni dessert.

Wine & Dine for Cancer Research
Join us for a Winter Wine & Food Pairing to benefit The University of Kansas Cancer Center. The event will take place at Johnny Cascone's on February on the 1st from 6 to 9pm. Advance ticket purchase and reservations are required, cost is $50 per person or $75 for you and a friend. 20% of the ticket price will be donated to The University of Kansas Cancer Center. This evening of 'Pink' will feature seven wine and food stations from heavy appetizers to desserts. Some of the Pairing Items include: 'Pink' Sparkling Wine - Assorted Fruit

Monday Half Price Wine at Johnny Cascone
Join us on Mondays at Johnny Cascone's in Overland Park for an unforgettable Italian dinner experience and enjoy 1/2 price all bottles of wine priced $40 and under; plus some of our former favorites. We have a vast selection so stop in and have dinner with us.

Michael Smith Restaurant
GROUPON at Michael Smith
What a way to start the New Year with huge discounts!!! Groupon for Michael Smith restaurant goes on sale this Friday, January 7th - Sunday, January 9th! Purchase online at Groupon's official website www.groupon.com or Google Groupon Kansas City

Pierpont's at Union Station
Pierpont's Happenings
Join our eclub and stay up-to-date on all that\'s happening at Pierpont's at Union Station! Visit our sister restaurants site and join their eclub too! Hereford House www.herefordhouse.com - more info

Restaurant/Hospitality Appreciation
Attention all restaurant & hospitality crew - come to Pierpont's any evening and tell us about it! Let us know where you work and receive 25% off your dinner food purchases.

Happy Hour
Now you can join us 7 days a week for the city's best happy hour! Tell everyone, bring friends and we'll see ya soon. - more info

Dance Menu
Whether it's prom, homecoming, courtwarming, sweetheart dance or whatever the occasion, let Pierpont's make your young adult's night memorable! Three courses for $40 - and parents, this includes soft drink, tax and gratuity! Call ahead and make reservations or payment arrangements - 816-221-5111. - more info

Cascone's Restaurant
Monday Night 1/2 Price Wine at Cascone's
Join us for dinner on Mondays at Cascone's on North Oak for the ultimate Italian dinner experience and enjoy 1/2 price all bottles of wine priced $40 and under; plus some of our former favorites. We have a vast selection so stop in and have dinner with us

Early Dinner Menu 7 days a week
Get out of the cold and join us at Cascone's for a Lite Bite this Winter with our Early Dinner Specials 3:00pm-6:00pm Monday-Saturday and from 12pm-4pm on Sunday. Our early dinner menu features eleven of our favorite dinner entree's all priced at $9.99 and include our warm Italian bread, choice of soup of the day; caesar or house salad, one of eleven early dinner entree and our signature spumoni dessert.

Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop
New Year, new location for Lulu's!
Out with the old and in with the Noodle Bowl! It's a New Year, time to come see our new location at 2030 Central Avenue. Our menu also has some new items like: Laab, Ba'nh Mi Sandwiches, Green Papaya Salad and a host of Thai Ice Cream flavors developed specifically for Lulu's by Christopher Elbow from Glace Ice Cream. Visit us during Kansas City's Restaurant Week, January 21- 30, 2011. Sample some of our new menu items at a fantastic price, and a portion of your dining dollars will go back to Harvesters, our local community food bank. - more info

Cafe Trio
Time for Santa's Secret - Up to 100% OFF
Do you know where your red envelope is? If you got one during December, DON'T OPEN IT! - but bring it back soon! It contains a secret gift - up to 100% OFF your ticket when you bring it back in January to redeem it. Check out the details on our web page. - more info

Join Us for Restaurant Week - Jan 21 -30
Trio is offering Restaurant Week specials for lunch & dinner Jan 21-30. We have a great 2-course lunch for $15 and a 3-course dinner for $30 that are tantalizingly delicious. The regular menu is available as well, but if you select from the special menu, Harvesters will receive 10% to feed the needy. Check out the menu by clicking on the title link. - more info

1/2 Price Happy Hour : Monday - Friday
Join us Monday through Friday for our fantastic 1/2 price Happy Hour from 2-6 PM in the Starlet Lounge & Deck Bar only, featuring 1/2 price well cocktails, 1/2 price domestic beers [bottle & draft], & 1/2 price wines by the glass [36 available] Select food items are available as well at 1/2 price from our new Afternoon Menu, including Finger Foods & all Cracker Crust Pizzas. It's hard to get happier!

"Words to Live By" - Exhibit Ends 1/15
Own a piece of history. Our current art exhibit features hand made, one of a kind, prototypes of a brand new product that will soon be offered at The Bird Sings, card & greeting store at Unity on the Plaza. These works showcase celebrity images & quotations - inspirational, though-provoking, or laugh-out-loud funny. Each is framed in a simple, elegant white shadow box, with a multi-dimensional effect that emphasizes the words and stark imagery. Great gifts or just for the inspiration. - more info

Blanc Burgers + Bottles - Country Club Plaza
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.

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 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!

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.

Em Chamas New Menu and Pricing
Come join us every day for a more flexible menu and pricing no matter what your budget. You can now come eat with us for $19.99 anytime with ten cuts of fire roasted rodizio style meats, or you can upgrade to $24.99 to try our specialty cut picanha, top sirloin, beef wrapped in bacon, and top sirloin stuffed with cheese. If you like salmon, filet mignon, lamb, and free dessert you can choose our gold tier for $36.99. - more info

The American Restaurant
Lost Lunches on First Fridays
Enjoy a special lunch menu by Executive Chef Debbie Gold and half off all bottles of wine! Highlights from the menu include: Mussels with wheat beer,lemongrass and fried fingerling potato skins, Pork Belly and Cheese Sandwich with beer braised pork belly, pecorino,gruyere and fresh mozzarella sauce ravigote. Lemon Meringue "Pie" and candied kumquats with Pastry Chef Nick Wesemann's creative twist. reservation at 816.545.8001 or follow the Open Table link from our reservations page.

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!

Restaurant Updates:

The following are no longer members of the KC Originals or the rewards program due to closing for business
:
-Prime Rib Grill
-b:2 a burger boutique

 

KC Gift Card

On Sale Now!

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!

Click Here to check the balance on your Originals Gift Card.

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

701 Grand -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 221-4088

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

4420 Warwick Boulevard -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 561-7740

Cafe Trio

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

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

6101 NW 63rd Terrace -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 505-7100

Em Chamas Brazilian Grill - St. Joseph

123 S 6th St -Map It-

St. Joseph, MO

(816) 232-4500

Extra Virgin

1900 Main -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 842-2205

Garozzo's Ristorante - Downtown

526 Harrison -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 221-2455

Garozzo's Ristorante - Lee's Summit

1547 N.E. Rice Road -Map It-

Lee’s Summit, MO

(816) 554-2800

Garozzo's Ristorante- Olathe

13505 S. Mur-Len -Map It-

Olathe, KS

(913) 764-6969

Garozzo's Ristorante- Overland Park

9950 College Blvd -Map It-

Overland Park, KS

(913) 491-8300

Gaslight Grill

5020 W 137th St -Map It-

Leawood, KS

(913) 897-3540

Harry's Country Club

112 E. Missouri Avenue -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 421-3505

Hereford House - Independence

19721 E. Jackson Drive -Map It-

Independence, MO

(816) 795-9200

Hereford House - Leawood

5001 Town Center Drive -Map It-

Leawood, KS

(913) 327-0800

Hereford House - Shawnee

17244 Midland Dr -Map It-

Shawnee, KS

(913) 268-8000

Hereford House - Zona Rosa

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

703 Southwest Blvd. -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 472-8272

La Bodega - Leawood

4311 W 119th ST -Map It-

Leawood, KS

(913) 428-8272

Le Fou Frog

400 E. 5th Street -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 474-6060

Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop

2030 Central -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 474-8424

Marina Grog & Galley

22 A St

Lake Lotawana, MO

(816) 578-5511

Michael Smith Restaurant

1900 Main Street -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 842-2202

Nara

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

Phoenix Jazz Club

302 W. 8th St -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

816.221.5299

Pierpont's at Union Station

30 West Pershing Road -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 221-5111

Piropos

4141 N Mulberry Dr -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 741-3600

Piropos Grille

1 West First Street -Map It-

Parkville, MO

(816) 741-9800

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

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

11570 Ash St -Map It-

Leawood, KS

(913) 327-8466

Trezomare

4105 N Mulberry Drive -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 505-3200

V's Italiano Ristorante

10819 E. US Highway 40 -Map It-

Independence, MO

(816) 353-1241

Webster House

1644 Wyandotte -Map It-

Kansas City, MO

(816) 221-4713

WestChase Grille

11942 Roe Avenue -Map It-

Overland Park, KS

(913) 663-5400


*********************************************************************************************
NOTES:

-Reward Values are stored on your rewards card (like a gift card). You must request that your reward be taken from your card when you are ready to redeem.

-Please note that effective July 1, 2010 the amount of rewards a customer may redeem is limited 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.

-Did you know that you can check your point balances on line?
To sign in to your account and view your transactions, click here: Member Sign In


*********************************************************************************************

PowerCard/Original Restaurants
post office box 3665
wilmington, north carolina 28406
877.229.7299
© 1999-2011 PowerCard

 

Visit our website for Chef Reviews, Monthly Recipes from your favorite KCO Restaurants, and updated event information!
www.kcoriginals.com


Thank you for your support! If you have any questions,
please reply to this email or call 877.229.7299
To unsubscribe from the Newsletter, click here.
Lost your Rewards Card? click here
Send this email to a friend by clicking here.