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"Eatin Machine"
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Boston, MA
Yelping SinceAugust 2008
Things I Loveyelp, San Francisco, New England Patriots, ocean, work, New York City, driving, reading, travel, burgers, seafood, mexican, bbq, quincy, kansas city, cambridge, boston, susan, Sushi, Thai food
Find Me InTailgaiting at a Patriots Game
My HometownNorth Easton, MA
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...Chasing after Susan N. Got to burn off the calories, SOMEHOW! Eating B4 chasing!
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI like my food and I expect good service dammit!
My Second Favorite Website The Last Great Book I ReadStrike Force by Dale Brown
My First ConcertHuey Lewis & the News (too bad it wasn't the nudes)
My Favorite MovieStar Wars
My Last Meal On EarthThai Food, Seafood, Steak tips, or just an amazing charcoal grilled burger.
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I've got a Yankees fan as a fiance. SSSH. This is between us right? It's private
Most Recent DiscoveryYellowstone National Park and Kansas City
Current CrushDesperately seeking Susan
DateKansas City, MO 64108
(816) 842-2660
JP Wine Bar & Bistro
Categories: Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars, Tapas Bars
Neighborhoods: Crossroads, Greater Downtown
WOW! The best seafood experience that I've ever had at a restaurant by far. The owner came over and introduced themself to us and asked how things were going. They had a HUGE fresh seafood menu to choose from and told us where they caught it from.
The line was off the hook! Plan on waiting in line (I don't know if they take reservations). Of note, when I told the owners that I was from Boston, they said they'd associated with the Berkowitz's (Legal Seafood fame). Well, their restaurant puts them to shame.
WOW! SEND ME BACK!
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 536-1325
Manifesto
Category: Lounges
Neighborhoods: Crossroads, Greater Downtown
So, we get buzzed in, walk down these narrow steps into a basement. It is DARk....as in REALLY DARK. All they have is candlelight. Ever tried to read a drink menu like that? The waitress had a trick, though that made it easier. Of course, we couldn't decide on drinks, so we asked her what she suggested and she helped us out. Everything is made from scratch here by their mixologists.
In addition to the ambience, the staff is very attentive and friendly. The waitress and the owner came over and shook our hands. The bar opened 6 months ago and some of their mixologist training comes from the Big Apple.
So, why should you come here?
a. to feel like a VIP and an elite (no we're not talking YELP elite here)
b. romance by candlelight
c. to hang out with the pretty people, hip, and well-to-do
d. bragging rights
e. unique drinks
f. quiet (it's unlike any other bar I've been to)
Cons:
a. Drinks are $11 a pop
b. there isn't an extensive food menu (I prefer to drink and eat)
c. If you come alone, it's too dark to read by
Anyway, we'll be back. Thanks for the company and the invite, Jaime.
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 842-1300
Christopher Elbow's Artisanal Chocolates
Category: Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighborhoods: Crossroads, Greater Downtown
MMMM GOOD.
Bad news!.They only did icecream/sorbet in the summer :( Darn! I had wanted to try other flavors.
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8/27/2009
The chocolate sorbet was pretty good. Well, the best I've ever had. However, it wasn't my favorite sorbet that I have sampled. I guess I'm more into the fruity flavors. NO wisecracks about the "fruity" description now!
The drawback to ordering their icecream or sorbet here is that you can't order small portions. You have to buy a pint at one time. Better hurry home and freeze it or eat it on the spot.
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7/18/2009
The hot chocolate is to DIE FOR! BEST I'VE EVER HAD!!!!!
The chocolate themselves are a work of art. You just want to take photographs of them and not eat them. They are intricately designed.
TIP: Go on first Fridays! $1 chocolates. Huge discount!
Chocolate sorbet huh? I just read that review. I'll have to go. Since I'm lactose intolerant, I miss out on the good stuff.
Do I think the chocolate is grossly overpriced for most people yes? However, I suppose it's one of the best in the world and it is made by hand.
What better way to browse the menu and choose your entree than to enjoy inexpensive tacos and chips as an app? The tacos were OK. The chips were quite good and the salsa was decent, too. The guacamole was mmmm tasty, but it also cost almost $5.
The burrito was huge, but had shredded chicken that looked and tasted very bland and soft. It was covered by a red sauce which just....ruined it. I like to pickup my burrito's and eat them. Call me crazy! I won't be ordering that dish again.
The chicken dish was VERY salty and the flavors didn't go well together. I also didn't care for that dish.
What is going for this place?
The service is great. The waitresses are quite friendly and come over often. The place is often rather empty on Tuesday nights. The chairs are really cool. They are carved and have intricate designs. The food portions are very generous. Chips are amazing and the guacamole are good.
I can't say that I'll come here again too often, but I wouldn't avoid if someone invited me over or I was going here for Taco Tuesday or on a budget.
Sauce-Yuck. They put on too much when they serve you. It isn't so good either.
Onion rings were decent.
Turkey was decent.
What did I like? They smoke it in front of you and you can tell everything is fresh.
No line? Be prepared to WAIT as they do one order at a time. They are SLOW. Again, at least it's fresh.
If you're going to Arrowhead or a Royals game, this isn't a bad stop. It's nearby the stadium and better than the food there.
Kansas City, KS 66103
(913) 722-3366
Oklahoma Joe's BBQ & Catering
Category: Barbeque
Onion rings are to DIE FOR
Sauces are mmm good
Turkey is probably the best smoked I've tried.
Fries are rather good.
Beans were good, but not amazing.
Sweet tea? Not here :( Too bad!
No burnt ends. I haven't come across a BBQ joint without it before. Why not?
This is still my favorite BBQ joint, but warning:
Lines are OFF THE HOOK! We waited 1.5 hrs Saturday between the KU, SOONER, GIANTS and American Royal fans. We're calling in next time to pickup.
What does the line tell you? This is the best place in the Metro!
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3/5/2009
YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMY. The line is OFF THE HOOK, but it's so worth it. The menu is a bit pork heavy, but I got the beef brisket sandwich with the bbq beans. A friend got fries that we split. They have a HUGE soda fountain choice. A dozen sodas? The bbq beans were spicy and tasty. I've never had beans like that. The sandwich itself...the meat was really good and the sauce was just right. They have additional sauces you can use to spice or sweeten it up.
If you are into making your own bbq, they have quite the rub and sauce collection.
They call this the "gas station." Yes, it's adjacent to a gas station. Fill er up (tummy, gas tank or both). OK, TIP. DO NOT GET THE JUMBO unless you have AMAZING self control (I do not). I finished it on top of the beans, some fries and a drink. 6 hours later, I'm still not hungry. I was in a food coma for hours.
They have some healthier stuff, too. They have a decent menu. The staff is very quick in serving you, but be prepared to wait in line. They have limited seating, but either people took it out or ate quickly.
I think I got a huge sandwich, medium (bottomless drink), and side of beans for $11.
They have a private parking lot and the crowd seemed pretty friendly and safe.
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 421-2807
Succotash
Category: Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhoods: Rivermarket, Greater Downtown
The coffee and the homemade hashbrowns were amazing. I had the farmhouse. The bacon was nice and crispy as I asked. I also had poached eggs and toast. They only had that typical packaged grape jelly for the toast.
However, I think you get very good value for the food. It was quite a large breakfast.
The service was pretty good with them coming over often to refill our coffee and fulfilling our orders well.
Why only 3 stars? I didn't particularly find anything appealing on the menu except for their juices. If I saw that menu before I ordered the coffee, I would have had their fresh juices instead. I think I'll come back for just that. Also the bathroom is quite difficult to get to. You have to go up a spiral staircase to it. The inside is very very plain and unappealing. The tables are awkward to get in and out of without tripping over the table legs.
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 513-7500
Liberty Memorial
Category: Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Let's get to the museum. It's under ground. You go through these huge brass doors and it's very tastefully done as a memorial to WWI as well as a military museum. There are many interactive exhibits (multimedia touch). Quite a few movies. You can find tanks, guns, artillery pieces, shells, life size soldiers, uniforms, and lots of maps and reliefs with historical graphs.
What was the most amazing part? Well, they have a movie that plays to a large area that looks like the trenches with soldiers down there and light shows. Really really cool! This helps you understand what the soliders encountered in Europe and how they suffered for years.
If you're visiting Kansas City and you love history or you're a VET, you MUST see this!!!!
What's not cool? The onion rings. DO NOT order the onion rings. Stick with those sweet potato fries.
What also is cool? Lunch express menu during the week. It's a good way to save several $$$ many of their burgers.
I also sampled the bison burger. I couldn't taste the difference between beef, which tells me they made a really good mix. The best buffalo burger that I've ever had.
By the way, this is one of the FEW restaurants that you'll need to wait for, but you can always find seating at the bar! It's so worth the wait.
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5/4/2009
I came here for lunch and got the $8 lunch special:
Meatloaf burger with sweet potato fries.
The meatloaf burger was quite big and oooooozed Savory Taste! MMM onions.
The fries weren't as good as last time, but still quite good.
The waiters were quite pleasant and attentive.
Cons:
We had to wait a few minutes to get in to sit at lunch at 1 pm.
They don't bring enough condiments. You need to ask. However, they make them up from scratch, so I suppose that's why. They also didn't bring spoons until asked (we had 3 in our party). Free parking was TOUGH to find even on a Monday at 1 pm.
Yes, I do plan to try every burger on the menu that's non dairy. -
3/6/2009
AMAZING! MOUTHWATERING MMM GOOD. Can I say more? Yes I can! Not only is the food amazing, but so is the service. I am disappointed that I waited 2 weeks to write the review, because I forgot the bartender's name. He not only gave great service, but was very friendly. In fact, all the staff was very friendly.
I think this place has some of the best burgers and sweet potato fries I've EVER had. They make their own ketchup, mustard and mayo onsite from scratch. Everything (that can be) is from local farms and even the alchohol is pretty local. I think they had over 100 beers to choose from and many local sodas as well.
I tried the KOBE burger, sweet potato fries and they brought me out a FREE basket of regular fries while I was waiting. MOUTH WATERING GOOD. They bring out the sweet potato fries in a cute little shopping wagon.
Very hip looking place and the staff was a lot of fun. Try sitting by the bar and you'll meet some fun people.
Prices were reasonable. This is in the Westport area.
It appears that the place is a sole Proprietorship owned by a few locals and one of the chefs. They are looking to open one other location shortly.
I think the St. Patty Day's parade stops around here, too.
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Our waitress was amazing. She tended to our large table and came over quite often with a smile. No pressure. I ordered the dessert flight of wine and that's it and talked for another hour or two. She kept refilling my water. By the way, the dessert flight was great. Just the thing for my tastes, though I wasn't fond of the Romanian wine.
Everyone there had a great time. You'll see a young 20's-early 40's crowd and everyone is well dressed. We'll be baaaaaaack.