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December, 2011                 Eat Well...Eat Local.

The Kansas City Originals Restaurants 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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In this issue:
KC Originals Gift Card - The Perfect Holiday Gift!
Featured Recipe
Discounted Web Certificates
Featured Chef
Restaurant Events & Specials
KC Originals Restaurant List

The Perfect Holiday Gift!  

KC Gift Card

 

The KC Originals Gift Card!

A single gift card accepted at all of the KC Originals restaura
nts. 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.

 
Please note: Orders placed after 12/20/11 may not arrive before Christmas. 

 

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

Featured RecipeDecember Recipe 

 

Mussels and Pernod Cream from Trezo Mare

Saute celery, fennel and garlic in butter over medium heat until garlic starts to brown. Add Pernod and let the alcohol cook out for 1 minute. Add....
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Discounted Web Certificates On Sale Now 

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There are still Kansas City Original discounted Web Certificates available!

Purchase yours today! 
 
 

 

Featured Chef

 

December 2011 Chef Chef Matthew Arnold from Webster House

 

Executive Chef Matthew Arnold took over the culinary reins in June 2011 at The Webster House in a return to his Midwest roots. He grew up in Lee&rs......more info

 

Restaurant Events & Specials
  

WestChase Grille
Live Music   WestChase Grille has an incredible live music schedule! For more information, visit:
http://www.facebook.com/WestChaseGrille - more info  

Johnny Cascone's
Girl's Night Out at Johnny Cascone's
The Holiday Season is here and what better way to celebrate than with your girlfriends! Join us on Thursday December 8th at 6:30pm at Johnny Cascone's in Overland Park for Girl's Night Out, an event featuring wine flight and small bites. The evening's event will be extra sweet as we will be showcasing a variety of desserts, fine wines and will even have a vendor on site with some beautiful jewelry, for those multi-taskers out there who want to do some Christmas shopping. As always reservations are required. Call 913.381.6837 to reserve your table. We hope you can join us!

Farewell to 2011 Wine Tasting
Take a break from the hussle and bussle of the holidays; shopping and cooking and join us at Johnny Cascone's for a Casual Wine & Small Plate Tasting on Wednesday December 21st at 6pm. Look forward to an evening filled with food; fine wine; fun and friends at Johnny Cascone's. Reserve your seat by calling 913.381.6837. Cost is $25 per peson. - more info

Carry Out & Catering for the Holidays
Let us do your holiday cooking this year. Order carry out from Johnny Cascone's and impress your guests this holiday season; we offer an extensive group take out menu that is sure to please parties of any size. We also offering catering for large groups. For more information or to place your order call us today 913.381.6837

New Years Eve at Johnny Cascone's
Make your dinner reservation today for New Year's Eve. Join us at Johnny Cascone's and ring in the New Year. We are now accepting individual parties reservations as well as group seating for large parties. Call 913.381.6837 or email us JohnnyCasconesRestaurant@gmail.com to make yours today.

Give the Gift of Fine Italian Food &Wine
Give the gift of taste this holiday season. Purchase a holiday gift basket from Johnny Cascone's for someone special on your list this year. Basket feature a variety of Cascone's Pasta Sauces & Salad Dressings in addition to other gourmet food items and cost just $28 each. Cascone's gift cards are another great option for anyone on your list. Stop by either Johnny Cascone's or Cascone's North to pick yours up today.

Early Dinner Menu at Johnny Cascone's
Join us at Johnny Cascone's for a Lite Bite 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; ceasar or house salad, one of eleven early dinner entree and our signature spumoni dessert.

Cascone's Restaurant
Cascone's Christmas Wine Dinner Event
Take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle and plan to join us for an exceptional Holiday Wine Dinner Event at Cascone's at 6:30pm on Sunday December 18th featuring a delectable 5 course seasonal menu complete with fine wines for the pairing. Reservations are required call 816.454.7977 to make yours today. - more info

Let Cascone's Do Your Holiday Cooking
Not wanting to cook this Holiday Season? Let our family do the cooking for your friends and family. Our full and half pans of Famous Baked Lasagna; Our Signature Pastas & Chicken Spedini are perfect for holiday gatherings; meetings; luncheons; and dinner parties. We also do on site catering. Call us for more information and/or to place your order today. 816.454.7977

Host Your Holiday Party at Cascone's
The Holidays are just around the corner and Cascone's Italian Restaurant is the perfect place to host your next party, meeting or event; we offer private and semi private areas (both large and small) to accommodate groups of any size. Our staff is here to assist you with everything from table decor to customizing the perfect menu for your group. Call 816.454.7977 for more information or to reserve your date today!

Happy Hour at Cascone's
Pull up a stool at the bar or a chair on the patio enjoy this beautiful Fall weather and join us for Happy Hour at Cascone's. We're rolling out a Small Plate Menu complete with some of our favorites all under $6 like Italian Nachos, Vesuvio Style Chicken Fingers and of course our Pizza! We also have a wide variety of drink specials including $4 house wines by the glass, $2 Domestic Beers and $5 Italian Margaritas! Join us Monday-Friday 3-6pm and all night on Tuesday & Thursdays in the bar or on the patio.

Be an Early Bird 7 Days a Week
Get out of the cold and join us at Cascone's for a Lite Bite this Fall 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; ceasar or house salad, one of eleven early dinner entree and our signature spumoni dessert.

Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop
Holiday Party Room
Book your holiday party now!! Lulu's now has a private party room available!! Book your party during our fabulous Happy Hour from 3-7pm Monday-Saturday or Sundays from 12-9pm. We are also featuring a Thai Street Food, Lulu's version of small plates with selections from $3-7!
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Anthony's Restaurant & Lounge
Catering and Holiday parties
Let Anthony's Cater your next lunch or dinner. Check out catering menu at www.kcanthonysongrand.com. Anthony's also has a private dinning room that holds up to 35, email anthonyspino@yahoo.com with questions or reservations.

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.

Starker's Restaurant
Holiday Dining
Starker's Restaurant is now taking reservations for our private dining rooms overlooking the Plaza lights on 47th street for the Holiday Season. Reserve a private room for business associates, family gatherings or social events. Let our excellent staff do the work while you enjoy friends and family with delicious food, specialty cocktails and our award winning wine list. For information and reservations, please contact our business office Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm. 816-753-3565 - more info

Starker's Holiday Hours
Plaza lights, holiday shopping, windows overlooking 47th and Wyandotte Streets, intimate dining for lunch or dinner in our restaurant or one of our private dining rooms. Starker's Restaurant is a great place to enjoy the holidays with family, friends and business associates.
Starker's Restaurant serves lunch Monday-Friday 11:30am-2:00pm. Dinner service is Monday-Saturday 5:30pm-10:00pm. Private rooms may be reserved Monday-Sunday for groups of 80 or less.
Starker's will be open Christmas Eve regular hours and New Year's Eve with an early and late seating to bring in 2012! - more info

Webster House
"Late Night" at Webster House
Starting Sept. 7th and continuing every Wed. through Sat. night, Webster House will now be open for "Late Night" 9pm to Midnight.... light fare, small plates, desserts, cocktails.
A GREAT PLACE to be after performances at the new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Join the fun after the performance.

Sunday Brunch at Webster House
Webster House is open for a Fabulous Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EVERY SUNDAY.
Make Webster House your weekly Sunday Brunch place. Delicious, gracious and right next door to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Perfect for Brunch before the performances on Sunday afternoons.

Chaz on the Plaza
December Music
 
12/6/11 - Lonnie McFadden Duo - more info
12/7/11 - Max Groove Trio 6-10pm - more info
12/8/11 - Michael Pagan Duo 6pm - 10pm - more info

Cafe Trio
Holiday Gift Card Sale
Our annual gift card sale is here just in time for the holidays and you can treat yourself with every one you buy. Here's the deal:
Get TWO $10 bonus gift certificates for FREE [certain limits apply] with every $50 Gift Card purchase. That's an added 40% in value when you give the tasteful gift of Cafe Trio to family, friends & co-workers. Purchase securely online at www.cafetriokc.com - more info

Time for Santa's Secret - Up to 100% OFF
Get your red envelope at Trio whenever you wine & dine at Trio during December, but DON'T OPEN IT! 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. Shh, keep the secret & you could be very pleasantly surprised!! - more info

Party at Trio - $150 on the Line
There's still time to book your Holiday or other event from 25 to 115 at Trio in wonderful event spaces, perfect for any style of events from holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, birthday gatherings and anniversaries, as well as business meetings & corporate events. Book by 12/30 & a Trio Gift Card up to $150 in value is yours. Visit our site now and contact us to help plan your next event! - more info

Trio's Twist on a Plaza New Year's Eve
You could be celebrating this festive holiday overlooking the Plaza lights & enjoying a 4 course gourmet meal, champagne, live entertainment & more - starting at just $49.95 per person. Check out all the details on our web site & select from 3 groups of seating. Reservations, guaranteed with a credit card are required at 816-756-3227. - more info

Hereford House - Shawnee
Sunday Breakfast
Join us for Sunday breakfast at Shawnee and Independence. Lunch menu also available until 3pm. View hours and menu selection to each of these locations on our web site. Bloody Mary's and Mimosas only $3.00. - more info

Gaslight Grill
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

 

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

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