Agreed. It has really slipped.

Westport Ale House

Green Room (GREAT burger & brew their own plus carry other local breweries)

Char Bar

If 'fairly nice' is sit down/service, I could add several more going down a notch.... Longboard's, Twisted Fresh, Pepperjax, Don Antonio's (by the Speedway though).... they're all made in front of you or at least made to order. Might actually be better options for a quick bite before getting out of town, but not sure any are around the stadium.

I have to agree....Years ago there was a spot in Shawnee called KT Fryers. Pretty much like Strouds, but they made Strouds look like beginners. Damned place burnt down a few years later though and never came back. I (think) I heard the rumor that the owner torched his own place - but do NOT know if this was true, but DAMN the chicken fried steak was to DIE for...

Chappells in NKC worth it just for the sports memorabilia.

http://www.chappellsrestaurant.com/

I miss Stephenson's.

I know a killer wine bar

ru single

Well, this is awkward.

GBlowfish gonna shank you bitch! He loves that place. :hmmm:

I have no idea?

:eek::eek::eek::eek:

Where we going with this?

You fixing me up with drunk chicks who drink a lot to ****?

or

You fixing me with drinks to get drunk like a chick to **** me?

BIG DIFFERENCE!!! ROFL

New thread in RR.

"Discuss reasons Claynus recently 86'd scho63..."

I can't speak to recent slippage, particularly as they seem to be expanding [and contracting] which is always a dicey proposition. And I agree that KT Fryers was the bomb [npi]. But IIRC KT Fryers was started by someone previously affiliated with Strouds who simply copied their methods. They were very good, but their menu was identical to Strouds. It was popular for us partially because they executed so well, but mainly because they were just around the corner from grandma, so it was easy to get to.

FTR, if all Stroud did was their green beans and potatoes'n'gravy, I'd be OK with that, but the last time was there [Fairway losation] their chicken was still good. With the caveat that I'm not the biggest fried chicken fan, but find theirs good, and I only eat the white meat.

The important thing to point out is, if you're looking for non-BBQ cuisine that's distinctively KC [see OP], Strouds fits the bill. The concept of family-style sitdown dining with 'signature' side dishes to go with the main course [usually chicken], and everything being cooked to order usually means fresh ingredients and attention to detail. If the day is off, or you go at a bad time, it might not measure up, but compared to the rest of KC cuisine, particularly when you take away BBQ, it's fairly distinctive and enjoyable.

And since it's luv, who I believe is down in Springfield, adjust your expecations based on what you think of Lamberts, which serves a wider array of dishes, but has the same 'family style' concept and popularity.

Prepare thy anus

I no longer live in KC but you need to be more specific as to what you like/ want to try and a budget for the food it'self as KC has so many great places to eat.

Some of the more popular places mentioned are very good but when I go to another city I want something I can't get at home or something I like at home that has been elevated to a new level.

I never eat steak out, seldom BBQ unless it's Joe's KC or Jack's.

KC has a nice array of ethnic restaurants that I am sure you won't find in Springfield. Italian. German, Indian, African, Jamaican, Spanish, ...

Mesob is an excellent choice, Jazz also for cajun, creole. For Italian Garrozo's Jaspers and Cascones. And all are $$



These (below) are a total waste of bandwidth... I think if you give us a direction these guys could steer you to the right places, some already have.

You forgot to introduce yourself.

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