| Putsch's 210 in its heyday |
In that same Fat City post, another postcard, pictured here, from the Fat City archives was displayed.
It depicts the dining room of what had once was Kansas City's
fanciest restaurant. Located on the Country Club Plaza -- where the
Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chao now resides and, before that, Fedora
Bar and Cafe and the short-lived George Brett's restaurant -- this
upscale venue was a very big deal in the 1950s and '60s.
I've only heard stories of the glory of Putsch's 210 -- created by
Jud Putsch, the restaurateur who also created a series of popular
cafeterias that also sported his name -- but Fat City reader Charles
Ballew wrote in with some great memories of the restaurant:
"I remember the fantastic gold service -- the best of everything in Kansas City. Everything was wheeled on a cart, table-side, and finished at the table. They served all the famous flaming desserts: Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Bananas Foster. There was also a strolling violinist, Louis Cina, who wandered from table to table while a pianist accompanied him on a grand piano located in a little niche...
It was all very elegant, sort of New York City supper club sophisticated. Most Kansas Citians wouldn't know how to behave in a place like that today...My favorite entrees were the curried shrimp and the Shrimp Creole and I loved the condiments of corn relish and watermelon rind served in a sterling silver relish container with the salads, which were prepared tableside."
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It was by accident that I came across this on the internet. What a nice surprise. My father was Louis Cina, the violinist, that some of you remember from Putsch's 210. He, and the other two musicians in his trio, violin, bass fiddle, piano, played at the restaurant most of my life until the restaurant sadly closed. I remember the employees Christmas parties, the incredible food, the wonderful service, the elegant ambiance, but most of all I remember my dad. He did love his job and we all loved his music.
My Grandmother married Jud Putsch in about 1972. Both were widowed. Jud was one of a kind. A great guy. They had a great second life together for 20 years. Got to see the 210 before it closed. Still have a menu and a few ashtrays and a silver platter.
I'm so glad to see it hasn't been forgotten.My father was the maître d’ there in the late 60's.I remember him taking my mother and I quite often.I also remember sitting with the owner of the Kansas City Chiefs at the time and meeting several other well known people.My dad also took me to the tunnel once or twice.He was the person that took the money for deposit and was always walked to his car by what they called a "Security Guard".I was just a kid of "6 or 7",but it's a part of my life I'll never forget
So fun to read these posts. My father, Bruce McMullan was the general manager of Putsch's 210 during it's heyday. I fondly remember Mr. and Mrs. Putsch hosting their Christmas parties each year. Ahhh, those were the days!
I worked at the 210 as a cashier in about 1964, for only a few months. I remember the tunnel to the Putsch's cafeteria and bakery across the street. I remember Craig Stevens of Peter Gunn series eating in the restaurant.
My dad was a "captain" of waiters at Putsch's in the 50's and 60's Jud would throw a Christmas party for all his employee's. Each child would get a gift,top dollar toys for the times plus dinner and dessert. Jud knew how to treat his employees.Louis Cina( I knew him as "Lue" )play the violin table to table at the party! He was fabulous! They also tossed the salads at your table,the medium rare steaks would melt in your mouth and I was introduced to flaming desserts. It was a classy restaurant,movie stars,pro baseball players, WWII Pappy Boyington, Dad got their autographs! Fond memories, a tunnel connected the cafeteria to the 210.
My husband and I frequented Putsch's in the mid-1950's. Never will I forget the unforgettable meals.
My husband gave me my engagement ring at Putsch's 210 and the band played Cole Porter's "Rosalie" for us--I'll never forget that evening.
Ugh! I knew it was Putches 210 and answered Parkway 600-definately wrong Plaza address! Putches 210 was special, was sad to see it go!
I ate there once, I think in the very early 70's. I remember having steak, the remnants of which probably still line my arteries. I do remember having an after dinner cigar, as they offered a selection at table side. My date must have surely been impressed by my taste. The service was impeccable, the food pretty good, if I can trust my memory. And, mainly, I felt like a big shot. That's was what it was all about for me, back then. RIP, 210.
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