I'd like to know what the shrimp dish that's pictured in the review is. It looks like something I'd want to order, but I didn't see any mention of this entree in the review.
Since Frankie's on the Plaza has closed, where did Victor go?
I have been out of town and am looking for a classy restaurant and Victor's has always been the "Place"
I had the duck with 14 other people and they raved about it! Bo Ling's on the Plaza is better than ever, I think ...
what a weird review. your duck was charcoaled, your pineapple fried rice was from disneyland, and the third dish you ordered didn't include the ingredients to the dish on the menu. yet you speak glowingly of the place in the article summary.
no thanks.
Been in a few times when I am in the area. The food is very good and reasonably priced. I agree 100% the staff is very fun to look at. There are some good genes in that family.
Big surprise, the Engelharts are so broke from the lawsuits that they managed to open a brand new LA location. Maybe sacred commerce includes pretending you are broke in order to close a few locations, making massive profits from the sale of the land so you can open way more franchises. Not to mention the seminar money to be made this year in Kc when the local owners who pretend to operate independently of these cult leader criminals host them. Tight scam, kids.
Here's hoping I never ever EVER hear these words again...."Did you like your yummy enzymes?" Seriously bland food, Horribly vapid waitstaff. No. NO. NOOOOOO.
Brobeck's is the greatest! Never had a bad meal there and like everything. Not as expensive as other places and no wait. Carry out is fantastic. Love the ham salad and the corn nuggets. They are not to be missed! Very addictive. Like the idea of getting however many ribs we want if we want a taste. Try them, you'll be happy! We also love the turkey. Employees are always friendly, too, which is great.
can there ever once be a pitch restaurant review where charles or one of his friends doesn't comment on the attractiveness of the staff?
sounds like a good place though.
I can't wait to try this place (all new places should offer a modest Groupon to entice visitors, imho), but I can't help but note that it's not the only German cuisine restaurant in the Crossroads, let alone the entire KC metro.
I know Grunauer (in the old freight house with Lidia's and Jack Stack) is technically an "Austrian" restaurant, but the menu has plenty of traditional German staples.
I wonder how the Engelharts will develop the chain beyond Kc, and which of their LLC's will be used. The word in the san fran food community is that the cafe closings were just a convenient way to make huge profits selling the buildings and blame it on the small amount it took to settle the lawsuits. When you own a farm and estate in Hawaii where you take your managers for retreats it is hard to believe three small lawsuits crashed the corporation. More franchises in the works?
After reading all of these comments, I wouldn't eat here for anything.
The majority of the city lives South of the River, so that is why you'll find the masses of independently owned restaurants in that area as well. Sure, Piropo's and Trezo Mare are North and also good option.
I think Marquez has the right idea in location, there are very few great spots like his off of 119th that aren't chains. He's built a loyal client base in OP as well. The largest suburb of KC is OP, so there's nothing wrong with him being located here along with the demographic it serves.
El Espolon was truly bad, glad something better has gone into the space. Look forward to checking it out.
Thanks for the feedback Penny. I have dined at Ixtapa many times but didn't know the connection with Frida's. Ixtapa is one of the best in the metro area. So I won't need to go to Kansas after all! Lately I've been in Memphis and I find it interesting to compare the two areas as Memphis has many excellent dining spots and not just BBQ. I had dinner at a Cuban/Mexican restaurant there that was amazingly great! K.C. and Memphis have it over St. Louis any day.
@James - the family actually opened their first "authentic" Mexican restaurant north of the river at Ixtapa. It's on the south side of Barry Road directly across from Zona Rosa entrance. The menu less 'upscale'...more casual and reasonably priced than Frida's. Great Margaritas! Give it a try.
I hate driving across the river. How many years until he crosses the Bond bridge and touches the shores of the North country?
Being a meat and potatoes kind of girl i was very nervous about going to Cafe Gratitude for a work lunch meeting. My main thought was please let me find ANYTHING to be able to eat and actually enjoy here. I had the tamale which was delicious and the sauce it came with was just enough spice i completely smothered the tamale in it soooooo good! I also shared a coconut/almond smoothie with a co worker which was a great refreshing way to end the meal. I was very impressed with the service and the staff was very friendly and with a party of 8 i thought service was quick. The meny is cute and quirky with the question of the day actually started up some good conversation for all of us. Obviously people on this comment forum could use some more happiness and time to reflect and think about some of these things in their lives!
Loved this restaurant. Great location for it, too, because it pairs well with the other culinary leaders in the Crossroads.
Re: “Bo Lings expands its empire again – and gets even better”
BT: The photograph accompanying this article is Orange Peel Shrimp.