Kansas City Wine Dinners,  Wine Tastings and Culinary Events

The most complete culinary events calendar in Kansas City

Benton’s is offering a special prom menu for the months of April and May. Cost is an all-inclusive $35 per person and includes a three course meal, non-alcoholic beverages, and tax and gratuity. This is an excellent value and a very special dining experience. All Benton’s guests also receive complimentary valet parking. And jazz is performed live in the lounge every weekend evening.

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Granny's Chicken Ranch Family Restaurant & Bar

Monday-Friday, May 12-16, All Day

*Free APPETIZER with the purchase of any two regular priced entrée’s.  (May not be combined with any other offers.)

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Mezzaluna

 Authentic three-course European dinner series

This week chef Cristian will take you to Spain for a three-course Spanish delight.
Approximately $35 including a glass of wine
(plus tax and gratuity)
Call 913-248-0087 to make your reservations

We will be sampling 5-6 different wines along with light hors d'oeuvres. The cost is $15.00 per person.  That includes a full glass of your favorite sample. Wines by the bottle are available for purchase. You are welcome to stay for dinner! Let us make your evening memorable.

Pachamamas
Friday Wine Tasting 6-8pm
$20-$30 per person, appetizers included

5 Courses - $70 per person
Reservation Recommended 913.383.9801

JJ's cordially invites you to join Adam Sbragia, Winemaker for a dinner highlighting wines from Sbragia, matched with selections of Executive Chef Linda Duerr. The dinner will take place on the evening of Tuesday, May 20th at 7:00 pm in JJ's Saber Room.

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We will be sampling 5-6 different wines along with light hors d'oeuvres. The cost is $15.00 per person.  That includes a full glass of your favorite sample. Wines by the bottle are available for purchase. You are welcome to stay for dinner! Let us make your evening memorable.

Pachamamas
Friday Wine Tasting 6-8pm
$20-$30 per person, appetizers included

Woodlands Race Track
9700 Leavenworth Road
Kansas City, KS  66109
913.422.9599

Fri., 05/23, 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sat. 05/24, 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sun. 05/25, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
One of the largest barbecue contests in the country, The Great American Barbecue Festival kicks off the official BBQ season with FOOD, FUN and PHILANTHROPY in a family-oriented atmosphere.  This year’s event will feature the Oklahoma Joe’s Open World Brisket Championship and the Famous Dave’s Invitational Open and Smoking Contests.  Activities include a carnival, Kids Zone, Kidz Que, Live Music, Hot Air Balloons and much more.

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Mezzaluna

Authentic three-course European dinner series

This week chef Cristian will take you to Germany for a three-course German delight.
Approximately $35 including a glass of wine
(plus tax and gratuity)
Call 913-248-0087 to make your reservations

Bluestem’s May Music ‘Pairings Night’ Featuring;

Marimba Sol de Chiapas

 7-9pm | Bluestem Lounge | 900 Westport Road | Kansas City, MO 64111. 

Winemaker Peter Spann strives to create food-friendly, unique wines that are memorable yet blend seamlessly into the occasion. Memorable in their purity, authenticity, distinctiveness, and enjoyment, seamless in how they integrate into the setting, whether it be with friends on the patio or accompanying a formal dinner. Whatever the time or place, Spann Vineyards will linger pleasurably on your palate and in your memory. 

1st Course

Chesapeake Bay Soft Shell Crab, roasted corn & black bean relish, Asian Slaw

Chardonnay-Viognier, Sonoma County 2006

2nd Course

Duck Confit with Marion Berry drizzle, parmesan crostini, micro greens

Merlot, Napa Valley 2005

3rd Course

Garlic lemon mint crusted New Zealand Lamb Chops, parsnip, carrot & potato puree, natural jus, tomato chutney

Mo Zin, Sonoma County 2005

4th Course

Roasted Center Cut Bone in Pork Chop, blackberry sage demi glaze, Himalayan red rice, toasted almonds

Cabernet Sauvignon, Mayacamas Range "Twenty-Four Barrels" 2003

Dessert

Flash seared nut crusted crisp camembert with Favere Orchard bread, blood orange balsamic drizzle, fresh fruit

Gala Dinner at Starker’s Restaurant Benefits Scholarship Honoring Kansas City Restaurateur Cliff Bath

All Proceeds From June 5 Dinner will Contribute to The Cliff Bath Scholarship for Excellence in Restaurant Hospitality at Broadmoor Technical Center

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 7, 2008) - - - Starker’s Restaurant and chef-owner John McClure will host an elegant five-course dinner on June 5 in honor of the late Kansas City restaurateur Cliff Bath.  The dinner will benefit a namesake scholarship The Cliff Bath Scholarship for Excellence in Restaurant Hospitality at Broadmoor Technical Center, located in the Kansas City area. The evening begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner follows at 7:00 p.m. The price of the meal is $250 per person and all proceeds benefit the scholarship. Space is extremely limited, so please call (816) 753-3565 for reservations.

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Bluestem
Treat Dad to Sunday brunch on Father’s Day

10:30am-2:30pm

bluestem will feature Father’s Day specials in addition to our ala carte brunch menu.

Father’s Day specials to include;

Kobe beef burger with dry aged cheddar and truffled frites $12,

summer cobbler $5, and a flight of 3 Smoke Stack Boulevard beers $6

Bluestem
Cowboy All-Star Night
7-9 pm
We’re rounding up the best Kansas City cowboys for this one time show featuring the music of Howard Iceberg, Chad Rex, and Cody Wyoming.
Chef Colby Garrelts will cook-up good old fashioned smoked buffalo burgers and yard beer specials will be offered in the lounge to accompany your night of music.
This unique pairing of food and music is sure to be a great summer event! Reserve your seats today!
$15.00 per person
Advance ticket purchases are recommended as space is limited. Ticket price includes performance only.
Please call the restaurant directly for performance reservations, reservations cannot be made online through Open Table for performance events.

Chefs Classic June 29 to Benefit Harvesters

Some of America’s finest chefs are coming to Kansas City for Chefs Classic, a gourmet gala to benefit hunger relief. These accomplished chefs will join with some of Kansas City’s top chefs to offer a collection of mouthwatering dishes and carefully selected fine wines 6 p.m. June 29 at The American Restaurant. Proceeds from the event benefit Harvesters—The Community Food Network.

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Angel Flight Central’s Wine Flight 2008 is an opportunity to enjoy hundreds of wines from across the United States entered in the prestigious Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition. This unique event, in conjunction with Jefferson Cup Invitational Master Sommelier and Master of Wine Doug Frost, brings the best wines from all across America to a private tasting and night of celebration organized to help support the mission of Angel Flight Central.

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Live Music

Downtown ~ Midtown ~ Johnson County ~ Plaza ~ East KC
~ North ~ Lawrence ~ Kansas City KS ~ Kansas City South

Live Music:

 Benton's Steakhouse
 Thursday nights feature longtime Benton’s vocalist Stephanie Laws accompanied by a pianist from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday nights from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. also feature Laws singing with her own jazz quartet. The group plays a variety of jazz styles from the 1930s to present day. Benton’s lounge guests have the option of ordering appetizers and desserts along with a full menu of specialty drinks in the stylish bar overlooking the Kansas City skyline

Drum Room
Live music Friday – Saturday 9pm-1am
Featuring Live Jazz

Le Fou Frog

Live music periodically on Sunday evenings from 6:30-9:00pm.

Call (816) 474-6060 for schedule

JP Wine Bar

Live original jazz
Monday – Wednesday 8-11 pm

810 Zone

DJ onSaturday 10pm - close

Brio
Live music with Jason Kane Thursday and Sunday 6-9pm

Wednesdays from 9:30 until Close we feature Drew Nichols and Katie Gilchrist in the bar areaa

Thursdays we feature the New York house music of DJ Shaun Duval from 9:30 until close in the bar area and Fridays from 9:30 to close in The Red Room

Every Saturday night from 9:30pm until 1am DJ Keith Kennedy spins Soul/funk House in the Red Room Lounge

Sundays from 8-11pm we feature the live music of John Brandsgard and friends

Tomfooleries

Live music 5 nights a week

Sunday - Wednesday 9pm - 1am

Thursday – 10pm-2am

http://www.tomfooleries.com/entertainment.html

The Drop

Sunday – Service Industry Night.  Martini specials all night. Free music video jukebox

Monday – 50% off all bottles of wine and free music video jukebox 7pm to close.

Wednesday – featuring various local artists starting at 8pm

recordBar

Live music 7 nights a week..

For details click here www.therecordBar.com

Room 39

Enjoy a live DJ on Thursdays from 10pm-1am