Great interview. You don't describe "Hot Club's" music, you experience it. We can't wait to travel to Texas from New York, each year, to "experience" Hot Club @ The Continental. The first time I heard them, I closed my eyes and tried to figure out who they sounded like. After the 4th tune, I gave up. Elana isn't Nataile Mc McMaster, Whit isn't Tony Matola and Jake has no equal, period. Now put them together and the chemistry is pure fun and musical heaven. Can you tell, I'm a true fan?
I realize this comment is two years late, but perhaps you'll still see it, Teri. I am Petar Marinov. I was Damian's neighbor in Columbia, MO. He was my very best friend, and we spent a significant portion of our childhood together. Even now, years later, I frequently think of Damian. He is unforgettable. I still have a few things built of Legos which we built together, and u will never let them be taken apart. I think of Damian every time someone mentions Wise Guy's pizza - the pizza I would always eat with him and his parents. I still have a couple things he gave me, including an entire tub of Legos. I still have his birthday memorized permanently. Damian was a major part of my life when we were neighbors, and I often times can barely cope with the pain of losing him. I frequently remember memories of all the things we did together as kids. I agree with you wholeheartedly that Dunlap should never be freed. He deserves nothing better than rotting in jail, and the same applies to anyone who tried to shorten his sentence. I lost a best friend. You lost a stepson. The world lost a wonderful person who had high potential. No amount of time in jail for Dunlap could possibly make up for that. This happened a while ago, and I don't know what the latest status is. I would call his mother, but I don't know how much she'd like to hear from me... It would probably bring back a surge of memories of Damian. Please, Teri, if you see this, let me know exactly what happened to Dunlap after the initial chaos. My email address is marinov.petar@yahoo.com. Thank you, and may God be with you.
You can get a fluffer nutter at the Brick...duh!
You can get a Philly with cheez wiz at Grinder's, so it's hardly impossible--basically the place in town best known for cheesesteaks does them that way.
And Afficianado is right about the Philly roast pork. The version at DiNic's in Philadelphia is the best sandwich I've ever had.
Who in the group travels 48 weeks a year? The account exec for Oracle, maybe? Any others? Those are the voices that I want to hear.
@Abe. You can find Pigwich's Philly in Charles Ferruzza's look at local renditions of out-of-town signature sandwiches. http://www.pitch.com/kansascity/favorite-r…
I would kill for a good Philly style roast pork sandwich. Sharp provolone, bitter brocolli rabe and the umami of the pork is a sublime flavor profile.
Aldi's is great. Imagine what prices would be at Publix or some of the other big markets if they didn't have competition. The Aldi's we shop at has many Lexus and Mercedes cars in their parking lot lately.
Too far south. The future of the city is not in far flung exurbia anymore, it is in town.
Anyone know if this is even close to selling out? I definitely wanna catch them if not!
For the record fluffernutters are fantastic. Fluff is a compelling competitor to jelly in the universe of peanut butter companions. In a fluffernutter, the bread doesn't get soggy. Fluff is actually a healthier choice nutritionally than jam, too. It has a somewhat different consistency and has a simpler ingredient list than the other marshmellow cremes out there, so don't knock fluff until you've tried the real thing. I buy it at the Price Chopper on Roe.
So she's never heard of Pokey LaFarge?
My favorites: Carollo's, The Peanut, Longboards
Need to try: Christy's, Monks
Should have had on the list: Pigwich, Falafel from Habashi House not Olive Cafe
Even though it's a chain, Jason's Deli serves a pretty good muffaletta.
Since someone topped this, it's worth mentioning the ridiculous happy hour deals. The menu is solid as hell, great people in the kitchen and behind the bar. Foie gras biscuits and gravy....if you're going to do permanent damage to your body, it's one of the best options in KC at this moment in time.
Great list Jonathan, this is a assortment that will require research, with Sandy's and The Fish Market at the top of the agenda.
People with taste don't go that far into Johnson County. Fatal flaw of geography.
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I went to Tannin's one night after the KC Symphony and absolutely loved it. My group enjoyed wine and cocktails along with hors d'oeuvres. Everything was great and priced well. Will be back soon.
Re: “Carb stomping through a month of KC's tastiest two-handers”
Any sandwich from Orange Box, but for sure the Tenderloin