Last week on the Plog, Alan Scherstuhl compiled a poignant photo essay about Westport -- and all the empty storefronts, some of which had once been popular restaurants. It evoked a lot of nostalgia for readers who remember Westport as one of the most vital restaurant destinations in Kansas City. And it inspired me to cook up a new contest.
The first Fat City reader who can correctly answer, in our Comments section, the most questions before midnight tonight -- Tuesday, March 2 -- will receive this incredible prize: a vintage copy of the Town Crier Recipe Book, published by the Midland Flour Milling Company of Kansas City, Missouri in 1938 and featuring "300 Lucky Low Cost Prize Winning Recipes." The recipes include Magic Butter Rolls, Malt Butterscotch Bars, and Hot Dog Dainties. Perfect for dinner party planning!
1) In the 1990s, restaurateur Loy Edge named this bistro after a 19th-century French author. What was the name of the restaurant?
2) In the late 1970s, this Victor Fontana restaurant-nightclub was the most glamorous dining spot in town, serving Bistecca Soto Fiammo and Filleto con Aragosta. What was the name of the restaurant?
3) Before she opened her namesake restaurant Cafe Lulu in the 1980s, chef and author Lou Jane Temple operated a trendy clothing store on Westport's main drag. What was the name of this shop?
4) This Westport restaurant was famous for its bread baked in clay flour pots. Name the restaurant.
5) This popular Westport restaurant was famous for its carrot cake, but also served Crepes St. Gabriel, filled with whipped cheese, honey and Cointreau then topped with orange marmalade.
6) This restaurant, originally at 535 Westport Road, wasn't just a steak joint -- it also had a "tropical" flair. What was the name of the restaurant?
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I recently ran across a "One Hundred Lucky Low-Cost-Prize Winning Recipes" published by Town Crier Family Flour, but there was no publication date. The book belonged to my mother who passed away in June. I am just curious as to how old the pamphlet is and any other information about it. During WWII, she was a telephone operator in KC.
Since Megan Garrelts is the pastry chef at bluestem, I know she'll be eager to add Prune Duff to the dessert tray. Colby, I think, will be more intrigued by the recipe for Tuna Shortcakes.
So are we going to see some of those heritage recipes showing up on the Bluestem menu?
Great!!! Thanks Charles! I have a HUGE fascination with all the old restaurants in KC that have come and gone. This was fun. I know you have a wealth of stuff from old places. You should do more of this!!!
1. Zola
2. Fanny's
3. November Pink
4. Stanford and Sons!!!!!
5. The Prospect
6. Chuck's Steakhouse of Hawaii
I used to deliver produce to the Corner restaurant in the 80's. I went to lots of kitchens throughout KC for that job. Based on the experience of being in their kitchen, I never wanted to eat there. I could not see what the big deal was about that place.
IMO Westport died when the owners of the Manor Square tried to make it into something it wasn't followed by the hangout hoodlums.
Colby:
It's not too late to submit a correct entry. Our contests are open to everyone, including chefs. And I thought of you when I saw, on page 59, the recipe for Pineapple Puff Balls.
I think the clay pot bread was served at Sanford and Sons, not the Souper.
I knew all the rest, but knew I couldn't win again...
Colby you are sooooooo close (and I know you want the recipe for Hot Dog Dainties), but one answer is wrong. That's ALL I'm going to say.
1. Zola
2. Fanny's
3. November Pink
4. The Souper
5. The Prospect
6. Chuck's Steakhouse of Hawaii
I know you won't let me win but I wanted to try!!!
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