The first visit was not 5 stars. The fancy Italian soda wasn't sweet at all and the menu items were…read morevery small portioned. I returned to a completely different situation. The food is served by students of the culinary school in Shawnee Mission Highschool. Just for the experience alone as long as you like the menu is worth it. This visit included a calzone and for dessert as strawberry crepe. The main dish was chicken breast with a sweet sauce. We received a tour and was introduced to the instructor. These students are impressive to say the least. The menu changes a few times a year. They also have a bakery and guest chefs. It's $35. But a good experience.

Very enjoyable experience. The setting is very modern and sleek. Service was.....a slow pace…read morewhere guests could enjoy company and dinner (a good thing). We a table of 4. 1st Course favorites Scallops - confirmed very tasty Korean BBQ Pork Skewer - nice portion size and well seasoned. A win. 2nd Course favorites Miso Cod - Perfectly cooked a lovely. Peri Peri Lamb Chops - Cooked perfect and good. However, lacking seasoning & spice of peri peri 3rd Course favorites Pistachio Caramel Tart - Star of the desserts. Presentation & Flavor Secret: Our server brought coffee and excellent espresso. Perfect with the Tart. Overall, slightly over priced at $45 per plate + tip but a very favorable experience. Tried several different flavors at one meal. Portions were not huge but adequate. Did not leave hungry but cleaned each plate. Will definitely return.

Billie's is typically a MUST do when in KC as I have a gluten issues. EVERYTHING there is…read moregluten-free and DELICIOUS!! Don't let your predisposition against gluten-free stop you from going, it's awesome, being g-f is just a bonus for me. Honestly, based on the crowds the multiple times we've gone, I don't believe the majority of the crowd even KNOWS (or cares) that it's all g-f. Chicken and waffles are my go-to for breakfast. Chocolate cheesecake is scrumptious, as well as their brownies and cookies. Try it, you'll be pleased!!!

Sadly, this experience wasn't as good as the others. I ordered food, pastries and coffee and spent…read more$83. My pastries came out fast and the food followed, however, my drinks never came. So I went to the bar and no one said a word to me although I'm standing right there. I asked for help and I was stared at as if I were speaking a different language. I advised the young lady I was waiting on a brewed coffee and an iced matcha latte she said ok and asked for my receipt, then said someone will bring it to me. I told her I was waiting but whoever brought my food took my number. So she said she'll take care of it. I waited 10 minutes and another young lady (pixie cut) came to me and asked what I needed, I told her I was waiting on 2 drinks and showed her my receipt. She apologized, but had no idea what was going on. So I waited again, she brings out my drinks in a holder cuz my hands were full. I get to the car and the brewed coffee is literally cold and not sweet (I asked for 3 Splendas and 2 creams, it was also on my receipt). So I bring it back in and I'm ignored again by 2 workers just standing there making small talk. After getting her attention, I advised her the coffee was cold. She pours me another cup then sets it down aggressively. I asked for cream and sugar and at this point, her face said, I pretty much sh*tted on her day. She pours half & half into a creamer glass and slides it to me. I then ask for Splenda, she said, it's over there. However, it's Stevia, so I asked for regular sugar and she said we don't carry that. Had I known they don't carry Splenda and/or regular sugar I would not have ordered a regular brewed coffee.I remove the lid and of course the coffee will s just lukewarm. I just add cream and grab some raw brown sugar and leave. I was too aggravated to go full Karen cuz at that point my attitude was worse than the young lady making drinks that day. The steak sandwich was a huge pass for me. The bread was like a wet brick with about 6 slices of steak on it. The bread to meat ratio was totally off and not worth it. On a positive note... The iced Matcha latte, pastries and the sweet potato fries were amazing. Next time I'm in KC, I'll have to find a new GF place to patronize.

If you're looking for a date night activity, look no further than Taste Buds!!! My husband and I…read moreattended the pasta-making class last night and had a blast! The instructor was very personable and excellent at teaching. We made ravioli and fettuccine along with tomato sauce and a spinach and ricotta filling for the ravioli. Everything turned out delicious!!! We will definitely come back for another class!!!

From the owner: Taste Buds Kitchen Overland Park offers hands-on cooking classes and events for all ages, from 2 to…read more99, in a nut-free kitchen. Whether you're looking for kids’ cooking camps, family classes, or a fun date night experience, we have something for everyone. We also host private events, including birthdays, school trips, girls’ nights, and corporate team-building sessions. Our goal is to help you cook, laugh, and connect while creating lasting memories.

Walking into Hemma Hemma, you feel welcomed in it's cozy, inviting space. The restaurant is…read morebeautifully decorated and it is apparent that consideration for the home-y vibe went into every aspect of the design of the space. The restaurant is not massive so I would recommend a reservation if you can, or you may end up needing to wait for a table (they only do dinner reservations). One thing I would want to mention is the tables are a bit close together making it a little awkward when you're getting up. We had to move our table to let the folks sitting next to us in and then again when we were leaving. I couldn't wait to try the Filthy Martini, a spring specialty cocktail, which contains both pickle AND olive juice + pickle stuffed olives and a salt and pepper rim. It was just exactly what I wanted and would come back solely for the cocktail. For dinner, I had the Yoshoku Beef Curry and it was delicious. The meat was so savory and the runny egg was a perfect add. Strongly recommend if you like Japanese curry. We cannot wait to come back to try brunch and we are also looking forward to their Dinette location downtown opening on the weekends to give that spot a try as well.

We had a fun time at a happy hour. The cocktail was great - not too sweet…read more The burrata was delicious with a little kick. My friend got a piece of cheesecake and a coffee. She enjoyed both. It definitely seems like it's more appointed for breakfast/brunch but I'm glad I got to try it without a long wait on the weekend.

You know those ornate, mind-blowing charcuterie trays you see at fancy-schmancy parties? If you've…read morealways wondered how those were constructed or what ingredients you should use, Salumi Rose is for you. This charcuterie shop is one-part mini deli shoppe and one-part cooking class. We got a gaggle of people together to learn the ropes and try our hand at creating a decorative box filled with, I swear, 19 different ingredients. From grapes to olives and mustards to mortadella, there's an artistic approach to everything that goes on your tray. Want the 411 on how to be creative AND decorative in your approach to charcuterie? Chef Kris guides you in her two-hour long class that involves all the ins and outs (and nuances) of charcuterie. Even better? You get to burn your own walnut or bamboo board with artwork and take it with you when you're done. It's the perfect team outing or galpal get-together. Full stop. (PS. And with Galentine's Day right around the corner, you'll want to get your requests in early.)

First time ordering from here - everyone at the event I was hosting was so impressed! Kris's…read moreattention to detail is top notch. The boards were as beautiful as they were delicious! We will definitely be ordering from here again. I love supporting small, local, woman-owned businesses! You won't be disappointed.

Came here for a date night with the wife. We were sat with another person, who was delightful…read more Cooking with strangers can be stressful if you don't jive well. The kitchen host did a great job walking us through each recipe, showing us how to cut the veggies, mixing ingredients and cooking everything at the end. The entire evening took about 2.5 hours and we walked home with plenty of leftovers and they emailed us the recipes too. Highly recommend.

I brought my daughter here for a kid's birthday party recently and we had a nice time. The girls…read moreall decorated chef's hats, learned how to make a pretzel, and then enjoyed eating their pretzel and a cupcake. My only criticism was that the young girls leading the party were pretty low energy and it was so quiet in there. I think the overall experience would have been better if the gals leading were a bit more engaging with the kids and maybe some music was playing in the background. The pretzel was good though, and my daughter had fun!