We could not wait to visit a Black-owned brewery in Kansas City! My party heard about Thursday…read moreBingo and decided to sign us up in addition to getting a flight. We came from the airport because our flight was late (big shock). The area nearby was quiet in a slightly deserted way for Thursday. There is an upstairs and downstairs, connected to a Vine Street Chicken place. One could drink/eat upstairs but the Bingo was downstairs. It was quiet for a Thursday, only 9 or 8 tables playing. We sat with our flight and listened to the numbers and patterns. We didn't win anything but it was fun. I got samples of East 71 (Cream Ale); Worth the Climb (Pilsner); Jazzman (Dark Lager) and Hood Saison. I got a full pint of the Jazzman as well. The only food they serve is VIne Street chicken, so we ordered that after the game; we wanted to eat downstairs so my party picked it up and brought it downstairs. There was eventually a bartender downstairs as well. One not great thing was that when we arrived at 7 or so, (we parked nearby) the bar downstairs was not open, so we had to order upstairs and BRING the flight downstairs. No elevator! It was interesting taking a paddle of 4 small glasses of beer down a flight of stairs. I guess after 2 flights we did not want to wait til after Bingo to get beer. The food was very good, the chicken and mac/cheese was great, but the only sauce I liked was the peach Bourbon. Yum! Both bartenders were friendly and helpful, and there were board games and sofas for cool nights, and a nice outdoor patio for sitting outside. There was a cooler of cans to take home, but since we were flying it was best not to risk it. I'd go back later if I return to KC, esp to get a few cans to drink in my room instead of paying stadium prices!

Soooo looking to buy some beer to go and the bartender was kind enough to help us figure out which…read morebrew we wanted. We got to sample: life of the party, jazzman and glory. We landed on a 4-pack with 2 of each as you can pick an assortment.. Glory and Life of the party

If you're looking for a brunch place in River Market, look no further than Farmhouse. Right on the…read morestreetcar route, and about a block from the Delaware stop, you'll find the location in a great area near other things to do and see. Reservations are available here - not necessary but depending on the day/time, you may need to wait a bit before being seated if you don't. The restaurant is rustic with farmhouse-style (hence the name!) seating. There is plenty of natural light from their street-facing windows, and if the weather's right, they have a lovely side patio. The food portions are generous and definitely shareable if your table has a few things they'd like to try! Pictured here is the Chicken n Shortstack with a chili-maple reduction and the lemon-lime marinated watermelon. The restaurant features locally-sourced ingredients and highlights them on blackboards through the restaurant. Because of this, their menu can sometimes shift and change!

If you're looking for a curated menu with fresh, farm to table ingredients, you've come to the…read moreright place. Here's what we ordered: Chicken and pancake stack Brisket Tacos Farmhouse omelet Poblano grits and eggs Coffee cake Service was quick - no complaints. There's plenty of outside seating that backs up to their on site garden full of fresh herbs and veggies. It's a bit on the fancier side, would be perfect for a big family brunch or a girls day. Will definitely be returning!

I enjoyed myself. The general managers came out and was very nice and took care of us. The…read moreatmosphere was great a good place to watch the game the soccer game the World Cup. Everything was good. The food was really good. The price of the food was nice. I will be back five stars.

We were in search of mac & cheese, so doing a quick search led me to Two Birds, and we settled here…read moresince my goal was to try more new places this year. When we arrived, it was a little quiet, so we sat at the bar. The two bartenders working were welcoming. One of them asked if we were there to eat, handed us menus, and then let us know what wasn't in stock. It was a little weird that they were out of chicken quarters, pasta salad (or was it potato?), burgers (maybe that's a testament to their popularity), and bacon... Thankfully, the mac & cheese was available, so the mission wasn't a fail. The plus was that it came with a side of fries, and not just any-- they were seasoned sidewinder fries, for those of you who are fans of thicker potatoes. I had the Italian po-boy, which I really enjoyed. I thought they constructed it well, and the spicy relish wasn't too much heat if you're worried about that. It was definitely the right amount of food, too. I was able to clean the plate and not regret the last bite. At this point, they've been open for 8 months, so I think they've worked out the kinks, but we also showed up on a Wednesday night, so service was great and attentive. It might be different on weekends, but I'd come back to try more things on the food menu.

Have waited a long time to snag this reservation, and it was well worth the wait…read more A Japanese izakaya-style restaurant with authentic Japanese dishes. Hard to choose just a few items from their menu, but I went with the beet salad, the skewer platter, and finished it off with the soft serve. My favorite was probably the chicken heart skewer actually, so don't be scared to try this one! Everything was so delicious, simple yet really flavorful. Don't think you can go wrong with anything. Their Negroni was superb! Highly recommend, and will definitely be coming back. The service was exceptional!!

Everyone has a list of places they want to try. Finally knocked a few off the list with an old…read moreKansas City girl visiting. What are the new hotspots since I moved? Hold your sake. First, the vibe is so intimate and cozy. Getting in without reservations is tough unless you go at an odd hour. And if they do let you in, don't test them on the your time limit. Be extra grateful and make it easy so they can seat the actual pre-reserved folks. The place is small enough and the service is nearly 2:1, so they'll definitely remember you. With that said, we tried it best to be on good behavior but that Sake flight had us feeling spicy! Which I'll speak to next, the sake flight delightfully surprised me, and gave me a few things I liked enough to order again. Did not expect that. But I shouldn't be surprised, they're obviously going to have something wildly well-curated, given the successful history of Anjin's creator. I know I'm supposed to talk about the food. But it almost feels pointless. It was obviously amazing. It's a small curated menu. They're famous for their sandwich, whatever rotation they're serving will be sure to please you. They didn't have a lot of vegan options on the menu so my friend got the cabbage dish and it was absolutely wonderful as well. That might be my only watch out if somebody is a vegan, check out the latest menu before going. With such a curated, small menu it may or may not be in a vegan's favor depending on the season. And if it's not, just drink more sake! Can't wait to return, especially with those visiting from out of town to give them an authentic, locally-owned experience.

An excellent food and dining experience. Beautiful and intimate restaurant in the Hotel Kansas…read moreCity. Food was great, everything seasoned so well and balanced. With the seasonal menu you can always find something new. The staples we ordered were outstanding--beef tartare and Chili smoked pork chop are highly recommended. The octopus with XO sauce and sun chokes, lobster toast wonderfully done. Halibut entree also was a table favorite. Service was attentive and knowledgeable. Great cocktail selection as well as wine. Definitely in the top tier of restaurant experiences in/and around Kansas City.

I have been here twice and I have zero photos from the first time. I know we sat at the chefs table…read morethe first time around and enjoyed it. This time I went on my birthday, made a last minute reservation, and enjoyed myself. I wasn't very hungry so I ordered the pork belly which was the perfect amount of food. Taste was great! The ambiance was perfect. Solo or group you can find a place here.

Love this place in the Union Hill neighborhood! I had to go…read morearound the restaurant a couple times before I saw the parking garage, which is very close and convenient. Came here with a few friends for lunch. They weren't busy at the time. Welcoming nice atmosphere. Loved the added touch of the cute little container of flowers on each table. We started out sharing the deviled eggs. Two with Sriracha, two with smoked salmon, and two with bacon. Loved them! Also shared the brussel sprouts which were good, but it seemed like it was missing something. I ordered the artichoke carbonara. It was very tasty and rich. I've never had bucatini noodles. It holds the sauce very well because they're basically like noodle straws. The egg on top was an excellent added addition to the dish. I really wanted a dessert, but I was so full after eating. After I left, I wish I ordered one to take home. Next time for sure. Oh almost forgot our waitress was excellent.

Came for Mother's Day brunch and had an Incredible experience and meal. Our reservation was towards…read morethe end of brunch service so it was not too crowded and we were seated right away. Our server, Ashley (might be wrong spelling, sorry), was incredible and answered all of our menu questions like a pro. Food was excellent. Wife loved her crab omelette and my steak and eggs were perfect. We're for sure coming back for a date night soon to check out the dinner menu. There was ample street parking and we found a spot no problem. I'm not sure if they even have a parking lot since I took that street spot right away (hopefully the restaurant can clarify in comments).

Fabulous food and service! First time and we'll be back…read more Tried nachos (they use real cheese) and jalepenos were excellent Have to have a dog. Omg are they good. They also have weeknight specials and were affordable Love the staff too - a plus

Sometimes a bar should just be a bar. A true dive bar in heart the downtown. It kinda reminded me…read moreof Chubby's but dimmer lighting. The bar area had seeming holiday type decorations around the bar seating area. The ceiling has beer brand signs. The local bar which has pictures of patrons, possibly regulars in collages framed on the wall. Meet up for lunch. Both waitresses were excellent. I ordered a burger & fries. It was a decent burger and fries.