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Kansas City Wine Dinners, Wine Tastings

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Tuesday August 26

Cellar Rat

You will see and smell and taste wine in a whole new way. This class will taste and evaluate six wines - The table will also be filled with wine glasses containing 48 common aromas and flavors found in wine. The course also highlights important tasting techniques and reviews the vocabulary used to describe wines. We will review the five S's of tasting and will have you ready to impress your friends with your new-found tasting skills.

Due to the amount of 'stuff' on the table, this class is limited to the first 10 students. $30 includes professional instruction by our wine educators. 816.221.9463 for reservations.

Wed. August 27

Mezzaluna Italian Restaurant
Germany Cuisine
3 Courses Dinner
with a glass of Red or White wine
After dinner drinks

$29 per person!

Call for reservation 913-248-0087

Wed., Aug. 27th
11am-12:30pm

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269
Lunch and Learn: Pantry
INTERACTIVE DEMO With Chris Clarke, Cooking Studio Director Use your lunch break to not only enjoy a great meal, but to learn how to prepare one too! Our weekly lunchtime series focuses on adding a new skill or method to your cooking repertoire. This week we'll learn how to build a perfect pantry, one that is stocked with all the basics so cooking quick and tasty meals is a snap. $15

Wed., Aug. 27th

6:30-8:30pm

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269
Cobblers, Crumbles and Crisps
DEMO With Sandi Hague, Culinary Instructor and founder of Max Good Food Company Cobbler, crumble or crisp...it only takes a dollop of vanilla ice cream to complete these classic comfort food desserts. Learn how to combine ripe seasonal fruits and berries with healthful whole grains for satisfying desserts that are sinfully delicious, not a sin to enjoy! Menu: Individual Pear Hazelnut Cobblers, Blueberry Crumble, Apple Cranberry Pecan Crisp, Peach Blackberry Cobbler. $30

Wed., Aug. 27th

Vinino
6:30pm 7 courses Tasting
$79 per person

(816) 221-VINO

Thursday August 28

EBT Restaurant

Every Thursday come and go from 6-8PM
We will be sampling 5-6 different wines along with light hors d'oeuvres. The cost is $15.00 per person. That includes a full glass of your favorite sample. Wines by the bottle are available for purchase. You are welcome to stay for dinner! Let us make your evening memorable.

Thursday August 28, 2008

Piropos Restaurant

Five Course Farmers Market Dinner with a fresh herb inspired cocktail or glass of wine with each course.

$75.00 per person. Please call (816) 741-3600 for reservations.

Thursday August 28, 2008

Bluestem
The Creighton Organization

Featuring a soulful mix of jazz & blues with Tenor sax and the Hammond organ. Sounds from their new album “the sound track of 18^th street”
Lounge menu and drink specials will be available during the performance.

7-9pm
$10.00 per person

August 29^th/30^th/31^st

Raglan Road Presents the official Kansas City Irish Fest After Party . Join us, just a few blocks north of the Fest, for drink specials, live Irish music with Creel and special guests.

This is the only official Irish Fest after party at Kansas City’s most authentic Irish pub.

Thurs., August 29th 6-8pm

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269
Knife Skills
HANDS ON With Chris Clarke, Cooking Studio Director Did you know that using a dull knife is the fastest way to a kitchen accident? Stay safe in the kitchen with simple knife skills and techniques that make cooking easier, safer and quicker. Plus, you'll learn which knives are best for which task, how to choose a cutting board and how to keep knives sharper, longer. Please bring a chef's knife and paring knife from home. $30

Fri., Aug. 29th

10am-noon

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269
Naturally A to Z: Fruit
DEMO With Rebecca Miller, Natural Foods Educator Join us in our cooking class series focusing on cooking with natural foods. Each class will cover basics including food combining, seasonal shopping, menu planning, and a variety of cooking techniques and methods. This month's class features fresh fruits and will show you how to utilize their sweetness into savory dishes. Rebecca will bring a night in the tropics to life on your plate. Menu: Pineapple Ginger Beef Satay, Lemon Chicken Satay, Fruit and Nut Pilaf, Blood Orange, Jicama and Fennel Salad, Grilled Citrus Salad with Fresh Avocado, Coconut Kanten (a traditional Japanese Dessert). $40

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September events

Tuesdays Sept. 2nd-30th

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269

Beginning Yoga 7-8:30pm
INTERACTIVE With Cheryl Foley, Certified Yoga Instructor Not sure what the difference is between downward facing dog and upward facing dog? Join us on Tuesday evenings to find out and to learn simple yoga poses to help you get moving and stretching to a more flexible and peaceful you. Please bring a yoga mat and dress in comfortable clothing. $10 for each class sp;sp;

Wed., Sept. 3

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269
11am-12:30pm
Lunch and Learn: Sauté
INTERACTIVE DEMO With Chris Clarke, Cooking Studio Director Use your lunch break to not only enjoy a great meal, but to also learn how to prepare one too! Our weekly lunchtime series focuses on adding a new skill or technique to your cooking repertoire. This week we’ll learn how to sauté. Sautéing literally means “to jump in the pan” and this class will show you how to make tender-crisp vegetables and sear meats and seafood to golden perfection. $15

Thursday September 4

EBT Restaurant

September 7, 2008

Dine on the very best cuisine from the best of our city's restaurants!

THE 33RD ANNUAL

AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION’S

GREATER KANSAS CITY CHEFS ASSOCIATION

DINNER AND AWARDS BANQUET

(Doors Open 6 P.M., Awards Ceremony 8:30 PM

In The Muehlbach Imperial Room

1213 Wyandotte Street in Downtown Kansas City , Missouri

Tickets $50

Taste the best culinary treats from some of the best restaurants in Kansas City ! For more information or to order tickets, call 913.469.8500, Extension 3626.

Wed., Sept. 10

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269
11am-12:30pm
Lunch and Learn: Sauce
INTERACTIVE DEMO With Chris Clarke, Cooking Studio Director Use your lunch break to not only enjoy a great meal, but to also learn how to prepare one too! Our weekly lunchtime series focuses on adding a new skill or technique to your cooking repertoire. This week we’ll learn how to make sauces. From richly flavored pan sauces to buttery cream sauces, sauces add that special finishing touch, elevating an average meal to extraordinary. $15

6-8pm
Raw Italian
DEMO With Dotty Sharp, Certified Health Counselor Mama mia! It’s time to break out your inner “nonna” and learn how to make classic Italian dishes like spaghetti, lasagna and more! Discover what “gravy” is in an Italian kitchen and how to make it in yours. Hint: it’s not brown and creamy! Dotty shares her passion and expertise for making healthy versions of trattoria favorites. Mangia! Menu: Spaghetti, Lasagna, Antipasto. $30

Thursday September 11

EBT Restaurant

Thurs. Sept. 11

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269
6-8pm
Hatch chiles
HANDS ON With Chris Clarke, Cooking Studio Director It’s time to expand your chili horizons with a new shade of heat found in the Hatch green chiles. Grown in New Mexico and traditionally roasted until charred, peeled and simmered with pork, green chiles are spicy, smoky and sure sign that fall is just around the corner. Learn how to use this southwestern staple in enchiladas, rellenos and more! Menu: Pork Green Chili, Beef Enchilada Verdes, Chile Rellenos, Chilaquiles. $40

Fri., Sept. 12

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269
6:30-8:30pm
Sushi
INTERACTIVE DEMO With Oo Saw Shwe, Sushi Chef The ambiance at most sushi bars can’t be recreated at home, but every once in awhile it’s fun to bring sushi favorites to your home kitchen. Let Oo Saw Shwe share sushi chef tricks and techniques so you can roll all your favorites at home. $40

Sat., Sept. 13

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269
10-11:30am
Pack your lunch
HANDS ON (5-7 year olds) With Chris Clarke, Cooking Studio Director Get your small-fry fired up about packing their own lunch! Geared for five-to-seven-year olds, this hands-on class helps develop basic cooking skills, including kitchen safety, measuring, mixing and even clean up! It also inspires culinary creativity and shows kids how to make yummy AND healthy lunches. Menu: Turkey Roll Ups, Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches, Vegetable Crunchies with Dip, and Oatmeal Apple Bars $25

Sun., Sept. 14th

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269
5-7pm
naturally a-z: Nuts and Seeds
DEMO With Rebecca Miller, Natural Foods Educator Join us in our cooking class series focusing on cooking with natural foods. Each class covers the basics including food combining, seasonal shopping, menu planning, and a variety of cooking techniques. This month’s class features seeds and nuts. Discover how to add the powerful protein and healthful oils found in seeds and nuts to your menu. At mealtime, from beginning to the luscious ending, you’ll go nuts with all the possibilities that nuts and seeds bring to your kitchen. Menu: Nut Milk, Sour Cherry Tarts with Almond Crust, Pina Colada Smoothies (Dairy Free), Macadamia Nut “Cheese”, Gomashio Seed Crackers. $40

Wed., Sept. 17

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269
11am-12:30pm
Lunch and Learn: Stir Fry
INTERACTIVE DEMO With Chris Clarke, Cooking Studio Director Use your lunch break to not only enjoy a great meal, but to also learn how to prepare one too! Our weekly lunchtime series focuses on adding a new skill or method to your cooking repertoire. This week we’ll learn how to stir fry. This healthful cooking technique brings tendercrisp vegetables, flavorful sauces and lean proteins to your plate, all with just a few minutes of cooking. $15

6-8pm
3-for-1
DEMO With Mark Zukaitis, Prepared Foods Kitchen Manager, Whole Foods Market Metcalf How would you like to cook once and eat three times? If your family is frightened of leftovers, they will fear no more with these delicious recipes that repurpose one ingredient into three delicious recipes. With Mark’s easy tips, your taste buds and pocketbook will thank you for recipe solutions that combine value, variety and flavor. Menu: Oven Baked Ham, Roasted Turkey, Pot Roast $45

Thursday September 18

EBT Restaurant

Thur., Sept. 18

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269
1-3pm
Fall into Immunity
DEMO With Analisa Colom-Todd, Whole Body Associate Team Leader Get the recipe for immune wellness as Analisa shares how to keep you and your family healthy all year long. Learn how you can support optimum immune function and provide an allnatural defense against the cold and flu season. $15

Fri., Sept 19th,

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269
10-Noon Asian Wraps
DEMO With Nancy Stark, executive chef, caterer and culinary instructor It’s time to wrap and roll with Nancy as she shares her secrets for making authentic Asian wraps and rolls at home. Perfect for light lunches or party appetizers, wraps and rolls are some of the most popular Asian-inspired dishes. Learn easy techniques and recipes and make them your own at home. Menu: Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce; Crab, Avocado California Roll with Soy, Wasabi and Ginger; Thai Coconut Curry Lettuce Wraps with Sweet Chile Garlic Sauce. $45

6:30-9:30pm
dinners at the studio
DEMO With Nancy Stark, executive chef, caterer and culinary instructor and Paige Vandegrift, Cordon Bleu trained chef, culinary instructor and owner of restaurant, Simple Food Forget about making reservations at your favorite neighborhood restaurant. This weekend sign up for dinner in our studio where you’ll learn cooking techniques from two professional chefs and enjoy a four-course gourmet dinner too! Reservations are available for either Friday or Saturday evening. Menu: Roasted Chipotle Shrimp with Fresh Corn Cake, Crispy Goat Cheese Empanada with Guacamole and Summer Salsa, Masa Sopes with Red Chili Pork, Spicy Rub and Black Beans, Pastel de Tres Leches with Tropical Fruits. $50 per person

Sat., Sept 20th,

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269
9am-noon
Sandwiches
HANDS ON (8-12 year olds) With Chris Clarke, Cooking Studio Director The Earl of Sandwich was on to something when he invented the sandwich! What’s not to love about layers of meats, vegetables, cheese, condiments and bread-all in one portable tasty creation? Let Chris teach your kids the art of sandwich making and soon they’ll be packing triple-decker masterpieces into their lunch bags.Menu: Chicken Club Sandwiches, The Ultimate Grilled Cheese, Meatloaf Sandwiches, Reubens, and Ice Cream Sandwiches $35

Sun., Sept 21st,

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269
2-6pm
farm to table
HANDS ON Local is the fastest growing food movement in the United States. And why not? Choosing local supports regional, farmers reduces transportation costs and puts some of the freshest, most flavorful food on your plate. Take the ultimate culinary tour as you travel full-circle from farm to table, picking your own vegetables and herbs on a local farm and then creating an unforgettable meal at Whole Foods Market with your harvest. 2-3pm Tour and harvest at the Kansas City Center for Urban Agriculture with farmer and cofounder Katherine Kelly 4-6pm Meet back at the Whole Foods Market Cooking Studio to create a fabulous meal with Rebecca Miller, Natural Foods Educator (Transportation not included, map & directions provided at time of registration.) $40o see what’s cooking, check us out online a

Wed., Sept 24th,

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269
11am-12:30pm
Lunch and Learn: Steam
INTERACTIVE DEMO With Chris Clarke, Cooking Studio Director Use your lunch break to not only enjoy a great meal, but to also learn how to prepare one too! Our weekly lunchtime series features new skills and techniques to enhance your cooking repertoire. This week we’ll learn how to steam. Steaming is a healthful way to cook vegetables that keeps valuable nutrients intact. Steaming isn’t only for vegetables, discover how to steam fish and chicken for light and flavorful dishes that don’t lack in flavor or add to your waistline. $15

Thursday September 25th

EBT Restaurant

Thurs., Sept. 25th

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269
6-8pm
knife skills
HANDS ON With Chris Clarke, Cooking Studio Director Did you know that using a dull knife is the fastest way to a kitchen accident? Stay safe in the kitchen with easy to learn knife skills and techniques that make cooking easier, safer and quicker. Plus you’ll learn which knives are best for which task, how to choose the best cutting board and how to keep your knives sharper, longer. Please bring a chef’s knife and paring knife from home. $30

Thursday September 25^th

Bluestem
Flamenco Night

Celebrate Spain with one of the world's most culturally rich expressions of dance and music. Dancers Melinda Hedgecorth and Zhanna Saparova will perform with music lead by Beau Bledsoe on guitar, as well as vocals and percussion. Chefs Colby and Megan Garrelts will feature Spanish tapas and wine specials to pair with this extraordinary evening.
7-9 pm
$20.00 per person

Fri. Sept. 26

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269
6-8pm
Quick Breads
HANDS ON With Andrea Hill, Whole Foods Market Pastry Chef Quick breads are a fast and easy way to enjoy oven-fresh baked goods any day of the week. Since they don’t require yeast, most quick breads can be mixed in minutes and popped in the oven right away. Let Andrea teach you how to make basic batters and you’ll be on your way to making your own sweet and savory creations. Menu: Banana Chocolate Chip Bread, Cranberry Orange Bread, Jalapeno Corn Bread, Oatmeal Whole Wheat. $30

Sat., Sept. 27

The Cooking Studio
At Whole Foods Market
7401 West 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.341.1269
10am-noon
wake up to whole grains
DEMO With Sandi Hague, Whole Foods Market Demo Team Member Whole grains are a culinary buzz word these days-heck there’s even a council devoted to the benefits of whole grains. From barley and millet to oatmeal and quinoa, whole grains are unrefined grains that retain their bran, germ, endosperm, adding beneficial fiber, vitamins and minerals to our diets. Let Sandi demystify whole grains with her simple techniques for choosing (check out our bulk department!) and cooking all types of whole grains. Menu: Apple Dumplings, Breakfast Parfaits, Multigrain Blueberry Pancakes, and Triple Berry Scones or Doughnuts. $45

Wednesday October 8, 2008

Piropos Restaurant

Wine Dinner with Ridge Vineyards.

A first for KC~Ridge, Monte Bello Cabernet Vertical Tasting~of 1992,1994 & 1996 vintage as well as the a few other Ridge Treats! For Definite Wine Connoisseurs! $200+ per person Five Course Meal~Five Wines!

Please call (816) 741-3600 for reservations.

Thursday October 23^rd

Bluestem
Alacartoona

Alacartoona presents,’ Glitter and Doom’: an homage to the decadence, desperation and brilliance of the German Weimar Republic and its heartbeat, the Berlin cabarets. Join us in the lounge for the October installment of Bluestem’s Pairings series. Chefs Colby and Megan Garrelts will feature French food and wine specials as well as a signature Alacartoona cocktail to pair with your night of ‘Glitter and Doom’
7-9 pm
$15.00 per person

Friday,
November 21

Angel Flight Central’s Wine Flight 2008 is an opportunity to enjoy hundreds of wines from across the United States entered in the prestigious Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition. This unique event, in conjunction with Jefferson Cup Invitational Master Sommelier and Master of Wine Doug Frost, brings the best wines from all across America to a private tasting and night of celebration organized to help support the mission of Angel Flight Central.

Click here for details

November 27, 2008

Thanksgiving Dinner

Families can relax in an elegant atmosphere overlooking the city and Crown Center festivities this holiday season while enjoying a one-of-a-kind meal at Benton’s Steak & Chop House or bring their group to a casual family-style dinner in the lobby-level Brasserie restaurant to enjoy a delicious feast. Buffet generally starts at $45 for adults, is around $30 in Brasserie and children are less. Call 1-816-474-4400 for Thanksgiving To Go options as well.

December 31, 2008

New Year’s Eve Celebration – Midnight at Benton’s

Benton’s Steak & Chop House will continue a popular tradition of Midnight at Benton’s, a special event featuring a night of gourmet cooking in the restaurant, a jazzy musical act, a large dance floor, festive party favors and of course, a special midnight champagne toast. The special ticketed event – which sold out last year – was created to appeal to those looking for a celebratory night out involving delicious food in an exciting cocktail-party-style ambiance. The restaurant is perfectly situated to overlook the Mayor’s Christmas Tree and other holiday lighting throughout the city. The New Year’s Eve party is only available as part of a special holiday room package. It includes one night in a deluxe guest room, parking, a complimentary holiday photo in the restaurant, and two tickets for Midnight at Benton’s. Please visit www.westincrown.com for details and to reserve a room

Saturday, February 14

Valentine’s Day 2009

The Westin Crown Center offers a romance room package in conjunction with Valentine’s Day as well as a special menu in Benton’s Steak & Chop House. In 2007, the restaurant introduced a Good Morning coffee cake. Customers were so impressed with the added touch that it has become a new tradition for Benton’s. Anyone who dines at Benton’s Steak and Chop House on Valentine’s Day will receive a specially-prepared “good morning” coffee cake with an edible note from the chef. The cakes are wrapped and ready to take home as couples leave the restaurant and are perfect for a romantic breakfast the next morning.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

St. Patrick’s Day

The Kansas City community loves its after-parade party with signature green beer and special Irish entrees at The Brasserie, off The Westin’s lobby area.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Easter Brunch

Families can participate in a variety of Easter activities at the Westin Crown Center Hotel’s restaurants, Benton’s Steak and Chop House and The Brasserie, during its annual Easter brunch. In addition to the food, the Westin Crown Center provides a variety of family Easter activities throughout the hotel’s lobby and restaurants. The Easter Bunny will greet visitors and oversee a special egg hunt at noon. Children also can participate in a craft-making station and enjoy youth-sized buffets serving traditional kid favorites, such as pizza and chicken fingers. The adult rate for brunch is $45 in Benton’s, $30 at Brasserie and children are less.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Mother’s Day Brunch

Mothers and their families can relax in an elegant atmosphere overlooking the city this Mother’s Day while enjoying a one-of-a-kind meal at Benton’s Steak & Chop House or bring their group to a casual family-style brunch in the lobby-level Brasserie restaurant to enjoy delicious fare and live piano music.

As a special treat the Westin presents all mothers with gifts in celebration of Mother’s Day and features exceptional pianist performances in both restaurants. Mothers can sit back and enjoy the brunch while children are engaged in a special area in the lobby designed to entertain youngsters. The adult rate for brunch in Benton’s is $45, in the Brassiere it’s $29 and children are less.

Memorial Day Weekend

Saturday, May 24 and brunch on Sunday, May 25.

In conjunction with several large events surrounding the hotel for Memorial Day, Benton’s will offer a special weekend fireworks display dinner. Guests should reserve tables early for the best view in the city.