Attended the " Endless-PASTAbilities" at the Culinary Center…read morewith friends. We were greeted upon entering and directed to the back room cooking area. Our table seating was pre-marked. We arrived a little before start time. A bar open shortly after 6:30 and the program began closer to 7 o'clock. The chef demonstrated what we were to do and then we were sent to our cooking stations to replicate the dinner was cooked in segments where we would cook , then eat a course then instruction, then back to cook. Chef Sergio was laid back and funny. He told stories and explained the reason behind processes. I noticed there were typographical errors in the recipe sheets handed out. Chef was aware of them but didn't seem to care. Sometimes he did not follow the recipe exactly, using an order different from the recipe which made it confusing when we were released to our stations to prepare. The class ran from 6:30-10:30. The staff was helpful and kind. We enjoyed the small breaks in the cooking segments. Two of the recipes were precooked. (Appetizer & dessert). You were allowed to take home all the leftovers. I can't wait to try these recipes out at home.

We took a family cooking class, and we felt rushed the entire time! It was like they tried to pack…read moretoo much into the amount of time they had allocated for the class. After the class, I was shopping in the retail area and found some cute Christmas napkins; I went to purchase them. They didn't ring up, so instead of looking up a price or finding a pack of napkins with a different design, the lady helping me just told me I couldn't buy them. So, thanks for saving me some money, I guess???

Wow! What a beautiful fun experience. As we walked in, the…read morefood smelled delicious. We were immediately greeted by the owner Michael and seated at a very comfortable four top. The night we dined, the main was tagliatelle with white bolognese made with duck, boar and lamb which was absolutely delicious (each night has a different main course). Michael helped us choose a wine which paired perfectly with our meal. We had three different kinds of desserts, all of which were great--cafe affogato with an almond liqueur, house made panna cotta and a very complex basil strawberry sorbet. Based on the quality of everything we ate, I suspect it doesn't really matter what night on the calendar you choose to go, it's going to be fantastic.

We went to Pane e Vino last week for a private event and it was fantastic!! The starter was a…read morecharcuterie featuring a delicious triple cream. I'm not necessarily a pasta lover but the Tagliatelle Ragu was amazing! So fresh! The chocolate cake was a surprise. It looks like a normal cake but was pure bliss! We had several wines paired with our three courses and all were great compliments. Service was outstanding! We can't wait to return for our next food and wine pairing adventure! Chef's kiss! 6 stars out of 5!

When I think of Missouri, I don't know initially think "awesome wineries!" But after this weekend's…read morevisit to Amigoni, I can't wait to show visitors this stunning winery with delicious wines! As part of a birthday party, we joined some friends at Amigoni for the first stop, and we all loved the ambiance (stunning, calm, lovely staff) so much that we stayed over 3 hours! We sat in the back bar/barrel room area (back bar was closed that day), but it was a great space for a larger group to be able to spread out and not take up all the space in the front bar area. The barrels gave the room a cozy feel! I'm a fan of wine, but a lot of our friends are not huge wine drinkers--so while they have a lot of great wine to taste (I'll get to that soon!), they also have local drafts and non alcoholic options for your friends/family members who aren't into wine or who don't drink. For their wines, when I went on a Saturday they had two wine flight options, which the staff said they change about every two weeks! I got the basic flight to get a better idea of their standard wines, and I wasn't disappointed with any of them--and as others have noted, they are pretty heavy with their tasting pours, just FYI! I was able to try the Urban White Blend (chardonnay and viognier), Cabernet Franc Rose (one of their original makes from the early days), Sangiovese, Zinfandel, and the Select (petit verdot and tannat). All were lovely and delicious! Thanks to everyone at Amigoni Winery who made the birthday celebration special, cozy, and delightful! Can't wait to go back and enjoy more wines next time!

A winery? In Kansas City? I don't know what possessed me into going here; I'm not an oenologist but…read moreI'm pretty certain it was going to be worse than the garbage I've tried on Long Island so why not give it a try? The space was in a pretty quiet street, across from a pretty non-descript office building. I wasn't expecting too much inside but I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the interior had much more personality than the outside. The interior had high ceilings, the bar was on the left and before we sidled up to the bar we explored the space. There was an upstairs space that looked down into the lobby and the rear area had a bar and was also nicely decorated. The rear area had a little more people so we decided to go back up front. We decided to do both of the tasting options and share. I enjoyed the limited production tasting better and the reds over the whites. Like with a lot of tastings, the wine club was pushed but since I was only staying one more day I wasn't interested. However, our host did give us a taste of the T10 which I enjoyed so much that I bought a bottle of that. I shared it with some people who know and enjoy wine and they were also pleasantly surprised with it.

I was recently in town for a convention and happened into Cellar Rat the first day in town. While…read morewe were looking for wine and spirits, what we got was so much better! While sipping a taster of a great wine, we asked about restaurant recommendations that were not just BBQ, and Kevin took my information and sent over an extensive list of places all within walking or streetcar distance from Downtown. We were invited to come back later in the week for the Tuesday and/or Friday wine tastings. After gathering some work friends, we decided to attend both of those events, and they did not disappoint! I told everyone I met with about Cellar Rat and their personable staff. We will be back next year!

One of the most helpful stores around KC for purchasing wine. While out to dinner, we had an…read moreamazing wine and wanted to purchase. Cellar Rat was able to procure for us and did so with speed and friendliness. The store is well laid out and I believe they have wine clubs and wine tastings. They have a nice variety of distilled beverages and some charcuterie ingredients as well. Can't wait to go back and explore all the services they offer their customers.

This place was everything we were looking for and more. It is a charming, cozy, and very…read moreinviting.We had a wonderful experience exploring a vast variety of cheeses with the help of the knowledgeable staff. It was very refreshing that the first gentlemen that helped us with the hard cheeses made sure we sampled cheese in an order that wouldn't muddle our pallet, and when we had questions beyond his expertise, he passed us onto Matt. Matt made our shopping experience so easy, exiting, and personalized. We could tell he was invested in our experience, and his recommendations were spot on! he was a ray of sunshine on a rainy day ( literally lol). If you enjoy cheese, this shop is a must!! P.S. They also have a great wine collection and sommelier on staff

Smaller than the PV location but the differences you can tell form the cracker and spread…read moreselection! Has a larger section for Asian and middle eastern products too! Cheese selection was fantastic as always and the meats had more lamb options, which we loved! There were some of our favorite picks but also some new ones too that we fell in love with! Staff was great, professional and so knowledgeable! And the little clearance section is always a must to thumb through, might find some new things to add to your pantry!

super kind and generous owner! Great restaurant and bar around the corner with cozy atmosphere and…read moreurbane hip menu & great drinks. Thanks

Do not, and I repeat, DO NOT overlook this GEM in Brookside!…read more Underdog Wine Co is fairly new to the neighborhood. Fairly small, we skipped by a few times, boy we didn't know what we were missing. After seeing it in business for a number of months, we finally stopped in... so happy we did! Love their weekly 6-for-$60. Always a great deal, have always enjoyed their selections. We aren't huge wine club people but we've maintained this one for sure. We enjoy the monthly selections and usually end up arguing at who gets the last glass! The best part is the special attention to details the owner can assist you in finding... if you want a certain / specific wine, he is more than accommodating and helpful. I feel it important to call it out and remind folks, this is a locally owned and operated business in the heart of our delightful neighborhood. Appreciate it for what it is and SUPPORT LOCAL. Give the owners the credit for what they are providing us... a lovely spot in the heart of our neighborhood where we can procure some lovely wines. Ryan - you've done well, Sir! Congrats on keeping small business alive in our community!

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.

I look forward to their new menu at the start of the school year. I've worked with Chef Steve for…read moreother fundraising ideas for our not for profit organization and the results do not disappoint. Their dinners are good value and delighted to see students learn in the process of the culinary and hospitality industry. Carry on and cheers to this excellent academic experience.