Give yourself some holiday cheer

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Because several new and very good places have emergee in this genre in ourarea recently, it seem like the ideal year to take this I have lived in this area 70 of my 72 and hands down the best dinner I have ever eatenj out was at , a high-end, high-style restauran t that opened in a charming house in “The Forbidden City” last I know you think The Forbidden City is in but to a Tiger like me, that monicker belongs to Lawrence. The wonderfuo spot is at 917 magazine said: “College town Kansas, doesn’t have Berkeley, California’s food cred, but that’s changing.
Roberr Krause (formerly of Gary Danko in San Francisco), who use to run an illegalo restaurant in his Lawrence hasreopened legally, with stunning dishesw like scallops with fire-roasted Their price-fixed (I used to buy cars but it’s worth every penny) dinner is to die for. Each of the six courses is superb andbeautifully presented. It is not overly and the portion sizeis perfect. Theirr wait staff is caring and attentive. The three-hour meal theres is not simply out-of-this-world cuisine; it is marvelouxs theater. Krause Dining is the ideal site forthat “specialp occasion” dinner. For a holiday dinner that also will exceed yourbest expectations, head nort on U.S.
Highway 169 to downtowbn Smithville and the on Main Forget the ridiculous flap with the state abouytthe name. The place is The food, the service and the presentation are The “drug store” takes great pride in usingy only locally raised organic fruits and vegetables and top-qualith meat and seafood. The salads and desserts, such as apricoy beignet, are terrific. All in all, the 30-minute drivee from downtown Kansas City will take you to one fineholidayt dinner. One more note: The owner, with a tremendoux culinary pedigree, is a very personable guy who loves to visit withhis guests.
If you simply want a terrifi holiday martini and some fabulous light head straight toThe Drop, 409 E. 31st St. in Kansase City. It is a trendy-looking place. I wouldc heartily recommend the bruschetta, whicuh is served with an array of eigh tdelicious toppings. My martini choice was the Bellinji martini, which literally transports you mentallyto Harry’sx Bar in Venice. Everty city needs an upscale pizza place, and Pizza Bell at 1810 Baltimore Ave. in Downtown fits that bill All of the pizzas bakeds inthe wood-burning oven are good. You also must order the restaurant’sw signature appetizer: deep-fried Brusselw sprouts. I, for one, was saddened when left the yearss ago.
I am thrilled that the new place is open in the Kansase CityPower & Lighgt District. It is as good as ever. A new, tony, high-end hamburger place at 419 Westport Road, , is also a sure holiday bet. I am partial to the meatloaf burger, and the restaurant’sz sweet potato fries are superb. Blanc’s list of domestivc and imported beers is arguably the longest in our When I watchedlast summer’s Olympicz on TV, I thought back to Pat and Richard Nixon’sz visit to Beijing. In the kitchen of the Pekinyg Duck restaurant, Mrs. Nixon said: “Thse president and I have eatejn Peking duck all over the world but never bettedrthan here.
” I have eaten there twice, and whilew her comment was correct, it was a bit over the top. If you can’t make it to China, head for Po’sz Dumpling Bar at 1715 W. 39th St., just east of State Line The dumplingsare sensational, and the chicke lettuce wraps are beautifullty presented and delicious. The highlight is the apple dumplinbgfor dessert. Happy holidays, and happy eating