I love working downtown in that it has opened my world up to some new places to lunch and happy hour that I wouldn't be able to conveniently visit so frequently otherwise. Here are some places I've been for the first time recently and fell in love with.
Blue Bird Bistro - (17th and Summit) Sustainable, local and so cute. They have a fabulous happy hour with great deals on local wine (the Ruby Red from Somerset Ridge Winery is delicious) and appetizers. We got some great hummus and "the monster tomato", which was an awesome heirloom tomato, homemade feta cheese, and homemade HUGE white bread. I die. Menu changes often though, so you might not be able to catch it if the tomatoes aren't in season.
Hickok's - (River Market) I'M OBSESSED. Happy Hour from 3-7 and on Saturday from 11-7! Free chips and salsa and $2 wells and drafts - including Boulevard. The atmosphere was wonderful, it reminded me of So Long in Manhattan. The menu looked awesome...also similar to So Long in a way, so of course I was into it. Can't wait to go back.
Kansas City Cafe - (15th and Grand) Only open Monday through Friday for lunch, and I've been twice in two weeks. It's gourmet cuisine for cheap-o prices and it's AWESOME. I've tried the fish tacos, parisian chicken sandwich (Chicken, dijon aioli, sliced apple, melted white cheddar), goat cheese salad, and lobster bisque. Everything was superb.
Le Fou Frog - (River Market) such an adorable spot. I went for restaurant week with a big group of girls and we had a blast. The salmon and risotto were amazing, and the wine list was frenchy fancy yummy. Their happy hour looks great too.
The Brick - (17th and McGee) hole in the wall goodness. GREAT tacos (vegetarian and beef) for 75 cents on Tuesdays and a really varied menu beyond the typical bar food.
next on my list - Happy Gillis, Gennessee Royale Bistro, Westport Cafe, Nica's 320, Grinder's. (yes, I know, I've never been to Grinders...sinning.)
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You'll love Happy Gillis and Gennessee. Grinders is great, but I like Grinders West better. Also try Farm House in River Market (awesome fried green tomato sandwich when in season). Two other great options are Mildred's Cafe and Snow Co., both near 17th and Wyandotte. I love working downtown too!
ReplyDeleteGreat list!!! I want to try some of these too since I'm downtown also! We should probably go to Grinders together because Gart said their wings are AMAZING!! I loved Le Fou Frog - omg that salmon was sooooooo good!
ReplyDeleteWanted to let you know that my sister, Jimmy and I went to the Brick yesterday for lunch to try it because of this post!!! Very good!
ReplyDeleteHappy Gillis is ahhmazing. Their menu changes quite frequently as well, but last time I was there I had an asparagus and goat cheese sandwich that was unbelievable. Also if you like middle eastern food Hibashi House in the River Market is to die for and super cheap, I'm talking your whole meal and drink for $5!
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