Today is the official opening day for Urban Table, the new concept by the team behind BRGR, at 8232 Mission. The opening date was delayed a week, says partner Alan Gaylin -- who operates the business with Glynn Roberts -- so that an additional air-conditioning unit could be installed on the roof. Smart thinking when the heat is again punishing. It was already 100 degrees when I got to the restaurant this afternoon. Inside, though, the suburban Urban Table is nice and cool inside.
OK, so a sort of obvious question: Why is this restaurant called Urban Table when it's in the heart of beautiful Prairie Village?
Showing 1-9 of 9
We went to Urban Table for lunch and loved it. The bacon and avocado sandwich was excellent. Loved the homemade chips and really amazing chocolate cupcakes. It does feel like a restaurant in New York and it's a great break from all the chain restaurants in OP.
It's ok but......breakfast was $45 for two adults and a child. Seems like they try and overdo it. Won't go back for breakfast with First Watch across the street.
Tried again for lunch - some rude lady at the counter said "snacks only" kitchen is changing over and didn't really treat us very well.
2 strikes for me. Perhaps we will try again, perhaps not.
We went there today and it was OK. I'm vegetarian and really not picky - if it's summer, give me a good salad and I'm happy. The one I ordered had beets, dates, pistachio vinaigrette, red peppers from a jar, and sliced almonds - all things I like separately but seemed a little off (not bad, just odd) when put together. My husband ordered an heirloom tomato and avocado salad that looked delicious (he didn't share). The "vegetarian chili" was way too salty (all I could taste was the salt) and after we had made a point to order our salads without cheese, they dumped sour cream on the chili without asking us.
Everybody around us was eating sandwiches that seemed to be about 90% bread, which seemed awfully heavy for the type of weather we're having.
The space itself is nice - it's very pretty and you can sit outdoors, indoors, or on the indoor patio. However, if you sit on the indoor patio, beware those metal tables are SHARP: the corner of the table ripped a couple of holes in my clothing, alas. :(
I like the area and I'm sure the food will improve over time. I'd be willing to go visit again.
Webster's time! Urban: of, relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a city
They didn't name it "Urban Core Tables". 83rd and Mission is NOT rural. Most of the houses are 40 years old or older. Prairie Village became landlocked how long ago? Look at a map. While it's not core city, it's not the fringes, either.
And you're more than welcome to walk, Malcolm. The only thing holding you back is you - and relatively low land prices.
Alan Gaylin says, right there in the article, that the restaurant's namee comes from creating the spirit of an urban restaurant right there -- in the suburbs. Now if the joint had a drive-through window, it might have a whole different meaning.
I think you missed the whole point of the waistline comment. And where in the hell does it say or even suggest "they believe that the size of a server matters more..." in the article? Oh brother!
like
dislike
