Comments (1) Best New Restaurant - 2009
Extra Virgin
The owners of Extra Virgin, James Beard-award-winning chef Michael Smith and his wife, Nancy, must have been looking into a crystal ball when they started planning the livelier, more casual and less expensive bistro for the space in the other half of the building it shares with the more formal restaurant bearing Michael Smith's name. Patrons can survive a sour economy with sensibility and style at Extra Virgin, where a mural of the famous La Dolce Vita movie poster reminds customers — who dine richly but not rashly on Spanish-influenced small plates such as roasted goat or grilled bread and house-made ricotta — that maybe, someday, "the sweet life" will return. In the meantime, Extra Virgin continues to lure in a wide swath: from young artists and adventurous foodies to the cosmopolitan set simply needing the right venue to show off their new Raphael Young pumps.
Michelle Armendariz 06/22/2010 8:30:13 AM
Chef Michael, I was in Kansas City the other day and stopped by your restaurant and left some samples of my flatware. Your restaurants are both very impressive but "Extra Virgin" appears to be cutting-edge and elite and seems to incorporate a new concept to dining and my Knorks would be the perfect compliment. We are always looking for a restaurant that attracts a "young" crowd and I asked around quite a bit when in Kansas City and Extra Virgin was always mentioned when I would ask about a good restaurant that attracts a younger crowd. I have a meeting just down the street from you in a couple of weeks and would love to bring more samples of anything else you would like to see if you are interested. I would give you a wonderful price if in return your wait-staff would tell your customers (if asked) where they can buy our Knorks. We both win, all we need is to get our knorks into the hands of your customers and our retail goes up in that area so in return, we will give you a great price to outfit your restaurant with new, beautiful flatware. I hope to hear from either you or your wife soon. Thank you! Michelle Armendariz Knork Flatware cell 316.264.7070