by Sharm | Sep 6, 2015 | Food & Drink, Kansas City, Restaurants, What You're Missing KC!
Bread & Butter Concepts is a locally owned restaurant group in Kansas City and known for great places around town such as Gram and Dun, Ingredient, Urban Table and more including Republica, their new Spanish concept restaurant that just opened on the Country Club Plaza in August.
Below is information from their official press release regarding the Local Flavors Week, featuring farm to table menus at all their restaurants.
Taco Republic Fajitas
What:
Bread & Butter Concepts is excited to announce their second annual Farm Fresh Week taking place September 8-13, 2015. During this week, all of Bread & Butter Concepts restaurants will offer two to three farm-to-table dishes and libations that feature local farms and purveyors.
Why:
Being a homegrown restaurant group, Bread & Butter Concepts aims for Farm Fresh Week to raise support for Kansas and Missouri farms, as well as encourage Kansas City metro residents to “go local” when making dining choices. One of the ways we share our passion for Kansas city is bringing local flavors straight to our tables.
Who:
Bread & Butter Concepts is proud to partner with over 10 new local farms this year including the addition of beverage purveyors:
FEATURED LOCAL FARMS & PURVEYORS
Windhaven Farms
Kurlbaum’s Heirloom Tomatoes
Green Dirt Farm
Missing Ingredient
Farm To Market Bread Co.
Providence Farm
Fahrmeier Farms
Burgers’ Smokehouse
Art’s Mexican Foods
City Market
OP Farmer’s Market
Badseed Market
Broadmoor Urban Farm
Norton Farm
Amigoni Urban Winery
J. Rieger & Co.
No. 22 Bitters
Free State Brewing Co.
When: September 8-13, 2015
Farm Fresh Week menus will be availble during lunch and dinner.
Where: Bread & Butter Concepts restaurants across the Kansas City metro:
Gram & Dun
Urban Table
BRGR Kitchen + Bar
Taco Republic
Ingredient True Eatery (Leawood)
República
BREAD & BUTTER CONCEPTS (BBC) is a locally owned and operated restaurant group based in Kansas City, Missouri. BBC presents modern dining options to the Kansas City metro area through creating restaurants that are relaxing while remaining energetic and exciting. The menus show a commitment to culinary excellence created by chefs whose passions for flavor are comparable to the greatest names in food. Efficient service, a soothing vibe, and outstanding cuisine are to be expected at each of the restaurants: Gram & Dun, BRGR Kitchen + Bar with two locations, Urban Table, Taco Republic, Taco Republic Truck, Ingredient True Eatery with two locations, República, and G.Berto Cucina (opening 2016). Our offices are located at 1201 W. 47th St, Kansas City MO 64112. We can be reached at 816-214-8607 or BreadnButterConcepts.com.
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by Sharm | Aug 14, 2015 | Articles, Food & Drink, Giveaways, Kansas City, Restaurants, What You're Missing KC!
AMC Fork and Screen
The AMC Fork and Screen in Olathe has created a new menu with offerings that are far from the popcorn, candy and soda that used to be the normal movie going fare.
You know we have all been there when going to the movies and trying to struggle with when to have lunch or dinner and still make it to the movie on time. Now, with AMC Fork and Screen you can have both!
The AMC Fork and Screen is family-friendly movie theatre-restaurant featuring upgraded seats with a menu that will knock your socks off as well as a full cocktail bar with seat-side service at the push of a button.
Forget about just limited choices of finger foods for your dining options as the new AMC Fork and Screen Menu features gourmet burgers, fresh salads, healthy quinoa bowls, decadent mac and cheese, tacos and more.
I recently had the chance to attend a tasting and screening event and was blown away by the new menu at the AMC Fork and Screen and of course enjoyed the fun of seeing a movie.
The Chef at the AMC test kitchen in Leawood is always working on dishes that use fresh ingredients as well as keeping up with current food trends which is how the Grilled Chicken Quinoa Bowl made it to the new menu at the AMC Fork and Screen in Olathe.
AMC Fork and Screen Chef
This Mediterranean inspired dish consisted of grilled chicken, rainbow quinoa, roasted asparagus, tomatoes, feta cheese, fresh basil and a house-made lemon vinaigrette. The salty feta paired nicely with the asparagus and tomatoes and the fresh basil really added another level of flavor.
Seriously, I cannot believe the dish I just described came from a movie theater! This sounds more like something I would have ate a swanky place on the Country Club Plaza or downtown somewhere. Wouldn’t you agree?
Other items we sampled were:
Wedge Salad Cups: At almost every steakhouse in America you will find a wedge salad on the menu and AMC has taken the steakhouse flavor of this classic wedge salad and wrapped up in a lettuce cup which makes it easy to eat.
AMC Fork and Screen Wedge Lettuce Cups
Gumbo Mac and Cheese: The 4 adult mac and cheese creations include traditional, Mediterranean, bacon gouda and gumbo and will bring out the kid in all us. The gumbo had a nice kick with the jack cheese sauce, andoullie sausage and sweet bell peppers.
The Royal Burger: All of burgers at AMC are made of a custom blend of ground chuck and brisket and served on a toasted brioche bun. You can also upgrade to a bison burger for $2. The Royal Burger consisted of a flavorful patty topped with house-cooked bacon, brie cheese, caramelized onions, baby arugala, fig jam and royal sauce. The combination of the smokey bacon, salty brie and sweet fig jam was excellent. This was my favorite dish out of everything I tried and again, a dish that reminds me of something I would have ate swanky restaurant and not a movie theater. Check out the recipe for this burger below.
AMC Fork and Screen The Royal Burger
After the tasting ended we were able to order an appetizer and entree to enjoy during the movie. I chose the Buttermilk Biscuit Poppers. These garlic cheddar biscuits served with a honey butter are another great sweet and salty combination.
garlic cheddar biscuits
My entree was the quesadilla with grilled chicken, three cheeses and poblano peppers. Guacamole and sour cream are served on the side along with chips and pico de gallo. This dish was large enough to share and could rival any Mexican restaurant in town. Unfortunately I did not get a pic as this dish came after the movie started.
This was my first experience with dining on a full meal while in a dark theater. I loved the food but did find it a little tricky at times to get my bite just right in the dark.
The menu is served all day long and right now given the hot summer we are having and with a kids menu also available, I am thinking moms all over town are going to love the AMC Fork and Screen. What a way to beat the heat, entertain the kids and feed them lunch all in the same venue. I certainly know I would have taken advantage of something like this when my kids were little!
If you arrive early to the movie, enjoying a cocktail at MacGuffins Bar and Lounge is a must! Located inside the theater, this space is great for meeting up with friends or enjoying a drink with your date and features a variety of beers, wines and specialty cocktails.
Since this was an invite only event the theater was not crowded and I did not notice the servers coming in and out to serve the guests. I am looking forward to attending the theater again as a regular patron to see if a more crowded theater is distracting.
I have two AMC movie passes and a popcorn and Coke pass to giveaway courtesy of AMC. To enter just comment below If you have been and please share what you liked about it and if you have not been, please tell us why you want to go!
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Royal Burger
Royal Burger Recipe
1 Burger patty cooked and seasoned
2 Tablespoons caramelized onions
3 Thin slices Brie Cheese
1 Brioche Bun
1 Tablespoon butter
2 Tablespoon fig spread
1 Tablespoon Russian dressing
1/2 Cup baby arugula
2 Slices hardwood smoked bacon
Cooking Directions
Butter both the top and bottom of the Brioche Roll.
Toast Bun until dark golden brown, and warmed through.
Melt Brie Cheese over the cooked Burger Patty
Presentation
Spread Russian Dressing on the bottom Bun
Place Arugula on top of the Russian Dressing
Place Burger Patty with Brie on top of the Arugula
Top the burger with the Caramelized Onions
Place Bacon on top of the Onions
Spread Fig Jam on the inside of the top Bun
Top the burger with the top Bun
Don’t forget to enter the movie ticket giveaway. Visit AMC for more information on locations near you.
In Good Taste,
Sharm
by Sharm | Jul 9, 2015 | Food & Drink, Health, Recipes, Uncategorized
Basil Lemon Cooler
I bought a Juicer a few months ago and have been juicing up whatever I have on hand or needs to be juiced up. This mornings juice came out quite tasty and very refreshing so I am sharing the recipe for those other juicing fanatics out there.
Basil Lemon Cooler
1 handful fresh basil leaves
1 apple, sliced
2 lemons, peeled and cut in half
4 baby cucumbers
4 celery stalks
1 small head Romain lettuce
2 handfuls baby spinach
fresh cilantro to taste, or omit if you are not a cilantro fan
Juicing Ingredients
Wash and prepare all produce and run through your juicer. It is ready in minutes! The fresh basil and cilantro really give this juice great flavor!
by Sharm | Apr 17, 2015 | Food & Drink, Recipes
We recently hosted a function where we had the Chipotle catering spread, which is amazing! It is set up just like the restaurant and guest get to make their own bowls, soft or hard tacos or salads just the way they like. If you have not had an experience with Chipotle catering you can read more about it here.
Chipotle Catering Spread
Chipotle Catering Spread
We ended up with a few cancellations which left us with some leftovers. My son who could eat Chipotle everyday and literately has since the event is making tacos from the soft and hard shells leftover and filling them with the meat and cheese but will not eat the leftover beans. So I have got my creative juices flowing and since I love hummus decided to make a black bean version using the leftover black beans.
The beans are already perfectly seasoned so all you need to add is just some fresh lime juice.
Black Bean Dip with leftover Chipotle beans
Black Bean Dip
2 Cups Chipolte Black Beans
3 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
Put all ingredients in food processor, blender or mash by hand. Blend until all ingredients are smooth.
This dip is of course great on their addictive tortilla chips but also tastes great on celery, cucumbers and carrots.
Enjoy!
Yield 2 cups
Black Bean Dip with leftover Chipotle beans
Black Bean Dip with leftover Chipotle beans
Black Bean Dip with leftover Chipotle beans
by Sharm | Mar 26, 2015 | Cocktails & Wine, Kansas City, Restaurants, What You're Missing KC!
Mad-Men Inspired Cocktails
To celebrate the final season of Mad Men, Sullivan’s Steakhouse Leawood is bringing back the three martini lunch. Cocktails inspired by Roger Sterling, Don Draper and Betty Francis will be featured for a limited time.
The Roger ($11)
Classic man’s man with a little dirty side.
Ingredients
Belvedere 4 Oz.
Olive juice ½ Oz.
Blue Cheese Olives Garnish
Instructions
Combine all ingredients into a Boston Shaker. Shake 10-15 times. Strain into a chilled Martini Glass
The Don ($11)
While still a classic character, Don cuts his own path and does things differently.
Ingredients
Hendricks Gin 4 FL Oz.
Vermouth ½ Oz.
Cucumber ribbons Garnish
Instructions
Combine all ingredients into a Boston Shaker. Shake 10-15 times. Strain into a chilled Martini Glass
The Betty ($11)
A trendsetter – sexy with a wild side.
Ingredients
Belvedere 2.5 Oz.
Monin Violet Syrup 1.0 Oz.
Fee Bros Peach Bitters 2 Dashes
Pernod .25 Oz.
Instructions
Combine all ingredients into a Boston Shaker. Shake 10-15 times. Strain into a chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with a sugared rim and lemon twist.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
4501 W 119th St
Leawood, KS 66209
913-345-0800
by Sharm | Nov 7, 2014 | Restaurants
Stone Crab season began October 15 and only appear on the menus of select restaurants and the Sullivan’s Steakhouse chain is one of lucky ones to feature them. To kick of the event many of the locations held a red carpet reception and chef demonstration to welcome the highly sustainable crabs that are flown in fresh from the Florida Keys.
Stone Crab season will last through May 15 and the restaurant will be creating special menu items throughout the season to highlight these delectable Stone Crabs.
For those of you close to one of the Midwest locations, this will be quite a treat!
Check the Sullivan’s website for a look at the menu and to find the location nearest to you.
