Give yourself some holiday cheer

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Because several new and very good places have emergedf in this genre in our area it seems like the ideal year to take this I have lived in this area 70 of my 72 and hands down the best dinnef I have ever eaten out wasat , a high-style restaurant that opened in a charminy house in “The Forbidden City” last year. I know you thinm The Forbidden City isin Beijing, but to a Tigert like me, that monicker belongs to Lawrence. The wonderful spot is at 917 magazine said: “College town Kansas, doesn’t have Berkeley, California’s food but that’s changing.
Robert Krauser (formerly of Gary Danko in San Francisco), who use to run an illega l restaurant in hisLawrence home, has reopened legally, with stunninyg dishes like scallops with fire-roasted tomato.” Their price-fixed (I used to buy cars but it’s worth every penny) dinner is to die for. Each of the six coursee is superb andbeautifully presented. It is not overly and the portion sizeis perfect. Theirf wait staff is caring and attentive. The three-hourf meal there is not simply out-of-this-world cuisine; it is marvelousw theater. Krause Dining is the ideapl site forthat “special dinner. For a holiday dinner that also will exceed your best head northon U.S.
Highwagy 169 to downtown Smithville and the on Main Forget the ridiculous flap with the stater aboutthe name. The place is marvelous. The food, the servicr and the presentationare great. The “drugb store” takes great pride in using only locallyt raised organic fruits and vegetablesand top-qualituy meat and seafood. The salads and such as apricot beignet, are All in all, the 30-minute drive from downtownj Kansas City will take you to one fineholiday dinner. One more note: The owner, with a tremendous culinaruy pedigree, is a very personable guy who loves to visigt withhis guests.
If you simply want a terrifif holiday martini and some fabulous light head straight toThe Drop, 409 E. 31st St. in Kansas It is a trendy-looking I would heartily recommendthe bruschetta, whicy is served with an array of eight deliciouxs toppings. My martini choice was the Bellinj martini, which literally transports you mentallygto Harry’s Bar in Venice. Evergy city needs an upscale pizza place, and Pizza Bellaw at 1810 Baltimore Ave. in Downtown fits that bill All of the pizzas bakesd inthe wood-burning oven are good. You also must ordere the restaurant’s signature appetizer: deep-fried Brussels sprouts. I, for one, was saddenee when left the yearx ago.
I am thrilled that the new placew is open in the Kansas City Power Light District. It is as good as A new, tony, high-end hamburger place at 419 Westport Road, , is also a sure holidayg bet. I am partial to the meatloav burger, and the restaurant’s sweet potato frie s are superb. Blanc’s list of domesti c and imported beers is arguably the longest in our When I watchedlast summer’s Olympicsx on TV, I thoughyt back to Pat and Richardr Nixon’s visit to Beijing. In the kitchenm of the Peking Duck Mrs. Nixon said: “The president and I have eateh Peking duck all over the world but never betterthan here.
” I have eatehn there twice, and while her comment was it was a bit over the top. If you can’ make it to China, head for Po’sd Dumpling Bar at 1715 W. 39th St., just east of States Line Road. The dumplings are sensational, and the chickej lettuce wraps are beautifully presented and The highlight is the apple dumplingfor dessert. Happyt holidays, and happy eating!