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Kansas City Wine Dinners,  Wine Tastings and Culinary Events
 
 
The most complete culinary events calendar in Kansas City
 
 
Kansas City Wine Dinners, Wine Tastings and Culinary Events
Date   Restaurant Time More Details
   
Harrah's Casino Events
March & April
  for more information
March 4.2010  
Majestic Restaurant
 Special wine tasting event with winemaker Adam Webb of Odisea Wines. The event will take place in the Jazz Club of The Majestic Restaurant and will feature five Odisea wines along with light appetizers to accompany each wine. Each wine will also be available for purchase and Adam will be on-hand to discuss the wines and to sign bottles. Cost is $35 per person. Space is limited for this inaugural wine event at The Majestic so call today - 816-221-1888

from 5:30 to 7:00pm  
Friday March 5   Win A TRIP to IRELAND.   for more information
March 5, 2010    
Gaslight Grill
Enjoy the sounds of our live Dixie Land Jazz Band while you savor our special dishes prepared by Executive Chef Eddie Djilah.
Chef's Mardi Gras Specials will be available in addition to our Dinner Menu
.
 beginning at 5:00 pm  
March 5 7, 2010    GRETCHEN WILSON LIVE IN CONCERT DOWNTOWN DURING PBR FESTIVITIES
Downtown turns country as PBR returns to Kansas City with their annual bull riding event! On Saturday, March 6, country super-star Gretchen Wilson joins the fun with a free concert at KC Live! in the Kansas City Power & Light District. On Saturday afternoon, the party kicks off at 3 p.m. with a free PBR bull rider autograph session and live music at KC Live! The autograph session and free concerts are open to the public of all ages. The afternoon music festival includes local country bands County Road 5, Hazzard County and the John Joiner Band.
   
Monday March 8th 2010  
bluestem presents . . .
 A Terroir Wine Dinner featuring: importer Todd Mathis of Martine's Wine& Pinnacle Imports 

6:30pm Reception / 7:00pm Dinner
for more information
Tuesday, March 9    Room 39
LIOCO Wine Dinner
Special guest: Kevin O'Connor, co-owner of LIOCO wines
Four Course Dinner: start $75/person wine and dinner
First: House Smoked Salmon/Sonoma Chardonnay
Second: Seared Sea Scallop/Demuth Vineard Chardonnay
Third: Crispy Berkshire Pork Belly and Berkshire Pork Shoulder Klindt Pinot Noir/Carneros Pinot Noir
Dessert: Tallegio Flan/Indica California blend
Chef de Cuisine: Brandon Winn
An experience you don't want to miss. Call us today to reserve your seat. 913.648.7639
 7pm for more information
Friday, March 12   Johnson County Community College
has rescheduled its Divine Dining culinary class, Fromage and Vin (Cheese and Wine) for Friday, March 12, beginning with a cheese-tasting reception at 6 p.m. in the Regnier Center atrium. A three-course meal prepared by Tim Johnson, executive chef, JCCC, begins at 6:45 p.m. in the Capitol Federal Conference Center.

6 p.m for more information
 Saturday, March 13, 2010    Easter Wines Tasting
WestChase Grille

Come enjoy wines that are excellent for the Easter holiday and spring! Joe Ancona of Vineyard Brands will be on hand to answer questions. PLEASE NOTE: This tasting begins promptly at 6:00 p.m. RSVPs required; call the store at 913.681.7960.

$5/member; $10/nonmember (payable at door to WestChase Grille; cash only)

 6:00pm - 7:30pm  
Monday, March 15    
Sake and Sushi Social at RA Sushi in Leawood. Looking for the perfect date idea or group evening out? Then roll up your sleeves at RAs Sake and Sushi Social. Learn sushi rolling and sake pairing basics while you treat yourself to a selection of RAs fresh sushi, appetizers and fine sakes. $30 per person includes sushi rolling lesson and four courses paired with sake. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reserve your spot today! (913) 850-6260. 11638 Ash Street (Park Place). Its more fun in the RA.

   
March 15th 19th    
St. Patricks Week at M & S Grill
Enjoy lunch and dinner specials as well as
Happy Hour from 4-6:30 with authentic Irish food and drink specials.
   
Tuesday March 16    
Raglan Road
St Patrick Celebration Dinner

Schedule here
7pm for more information
Tuesday March 16th  
bluestem

Celebrates 6 years!
Join us for dinner in the dining room on Tuesday March 16th and receive a complementary glass of Champagne to help us celebrate our anniversary. The dining room seats for dinner from 5:30-8:30pm For reservations please call 816.561.1101
5:30-8:30pm
March 17  

EVE 6 HEADLINES 2ND ANNUAL

SHAMROCKS & SHENANIGANS FESTIVAL MARCH 17

The festivities kick off as McFaddens opens at 6 a.m. and Raglan Road Irish Pub opens at 8 a.m. Both Irish-themed taverns will feature breakfast and fun to kick off the spirited festivities. Live music kicks off on the KC Live Stage at 10 a.m. with local U2 cover band Rattle & Hum. Other bands throughout the day include Flannigans Right Hook, A.M.I.M and Auto Vein. Eve 6 takes the stage about 6 p.m. The 2nd Annual Shamrocks & Shenanigans is sponsored by Miller Lite.

Waxy OSheas
Schedule St. Patrick's Day
  for more information
March 17  
Raglan Road

wwill be open at 8am for breakfast on March 17 for St. Patricks Day. There will be a free shuttle taking people from the restaurant to the parade and back. Enjoy live entertainment from the U2 Tribute Band Elevation, local Irish band Connact Town and Irish dancing .

  for more information
March 17     The American Restaurant
Unbelievable Staglin Wine Dinner . Check out the info and give us a call to reserve your spot for this limited event. 816.545.8001

  for more information
Wednesday March 17, 2010  


Join Shanin & Parks of KMBZ at Gaslight Grill .
 We will feature Irish Drink Specials and an Appetizer Buffet.
This event is by invite only, contact Shanin & Parks at shaninandparks@kmbz.com for your invitation today!

   
March 22    
Join Aixois for our first wine dinner featuring fine wines from California wine makers Girard and Windsor Sonoma. Steve Ross, the national director of education will be hosting the dinner along with Major Brands. We will be serving a 4 course meal along with a beginning reception with hors d'oeuvres. The food will represent the Southern French Country style paired with fantastic Napa Valley Wines! $55.00 per person, Call for reservations
   
 March 22nd 26th    
McCormick & Schmicks
10 year anniversary celebration 2010
Monday no dinner item over $20 in recognition of the year 2000 the year they opened Tuesday no lunch item over $10 to celebrate 10 years Wednesday Bar Party with great food and drink specials from 4 6pm All week lunch and dinner throwback menu items and 2 for4 $10 happy hour drink specials.
   
         

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

 

Wine University: Introduction

8-week educational series
Sunlight Day Spa
7373 W. 107th St.
Overland Park, KS

We are excited to announce our Wine & Sunlight series. LDF General Manager Aaron Meeker will lead this 8-week educational series at Sunlight Day Spa. Please note that all classes are held on Wednesday nights
from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Come early or stay late to tour Sunlight Day Spa and receive 20% off spa services booked the night of the class.

Class One Introduction
Wine Theory | How Its Made, What It Is, etc.
How to Taste Wine | Color, Smell, Taste, Deductive Reasoning
Old World vs. New World
Wine Prices

$30/member or $40/nonmember (Buy all 8 classes and save $40!)

Registration form:
http://www.offthevinedesign.com/images/WineUniv.pdf

   
Thursday, March 25    
 Off the Vine Design & Cellar.
Join us for food, wine and fun! Kansas City Homes & Gardens is offering it's second KCH&G Cooking School!
This event is at Kitchen Design Gallery, and Chef Renee Kelly of Renee Kelly's at Caenen Castle will again prepare a three-course meal savor the taste now, enjoy the recipe later! The evening wouldn't be complete without wine, so Off the Vine Design & Cellar is coming up with the perfect pairings for each course. Tickets are $40 each. Seating is limited to 30, and space is filling fast, so hurry! Register by emailing Brooke Pearl at bpearl@kc-hg.com
.

6 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  
Friday, March 26, 2010  

Seghesio Family Vineyards Tasting

RESCHEDULED! Edoardo Seghesio planted his first Zinfandel vineyard in Sonoma Countys Alexander Valley in 1895. Since then, four generations of the Seghesio family have tended over 400 acres of vineyards in Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys.True to Grandpas vision, the family produces award-winning Zinfandel and Italian varietals. Join Sales Director Edd Lopez for this special tasting. RSVPs required; call Off the Vine Design & Cellar at 913.681.7960.

$5/member; $10/nonmember (payable at door to Gaslight Grill; cash only)

PLEASE NOTE: The tasting begins promptly at 6:30 p.m.

6:30pm - 8:00pm  
March 30, 2010    Cafe Verona
is pleased to invite you to our Franco-American Wine Dinner.
Please join us on at . For reservations call 816-833-0044. Space is limited
6pm for more information
         
Saturday, April 3.   Easter at T-Rex
T-Rex Caf Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
  for more information
     Zest
Easter Sunday. We're going all out again this year with a fabulous brunch...it will be a full spread with everything your appetite desires. We'll be serving from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Prices are $18.95 for adults and $12.95 for children under 12. Better go on line right now to make your reservations or call us at 913.381.5678
   
         
         
         
Wednesday, April 7, 2010  

Wine University: France

8-week educational series
Sunlight Day Spa
Class Two France
Regions
Demystify France | French Wine IS Good
AOC system
Cuisine

$30/member or $40/nonmember (Buy all 8 classes and save $40!)

Registration form:
http://www.offthevinedesign.com/images/WineUniv.pdf

   
Wednesday, April 7    
"Top Chef Masters"
premieres on Wednesday, April 7 at 10 pm central time and will move to its regular time period on April 14 at 9 pm.
10 pm central time for more information

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

 


Wine
University: Italy

8-week educational series
Class Three Italy
Regions
Demysify Italy | Grapes
DOC vs DOCG ... Is It Better?
Cuisine

$30/member or $40/nonmember (Buy all 8 classes and save $40!)

Registration form:
http://www.offthevinedesign.com/images/WineUniv.pdf

   
 Wednesday, April 21    WebMinion invited you to "GO GREEN!
JCCC's Earth Day Celebration 2010"

 . WebMinion says, "KEEP IT LOCAL! If this part of Kansas is just too far, consider being an active participant in an educational Earth Day celebration somewhere closer to you. ORGS / MUSICIANS / OTHER TABLERS ~ call in and reserve your table space / time-slot now 913-980-0368
10:00am - 3:00pm  
Sunday, April 25th  

The KC Original restaurants will present Urban Picnic 2010 at Nara from 5-9 PM.  

Enjoy food, wine, beer & live entertainment - all included in your ticket price of $45 per person.  More than 25 restaurants are hosting food tables,  we'll have wine tastings, Boulevard beer, and 3 bands in performance [Matt Shoaf, Kiddo & the Condor, and Mike Breen].  

The event also features a bartender's competition, photo booth, caricature artist as well as a silent & live auction - with proceeds benefiting the students of 2 great culinary arts programs: DeLaSalle Education Center & Broadmoor Technical Center.


Tickets-$45 online; $55 at the door -- per person. Ticket includes food, wine, beer and entertainment.

   
Thursday, April 29   Mark your calendar for the 14th annual Forks & Corks benefiting Harvesters The Community Food Network. Forks & Corks is your chance to experience more than 30 of Kansas City's finest restaurants and more than 20 premier beverage purveyors all in one evening, all under one roof. The food and wine tasting event is Thursday, April 29 . in the Grand Ballroom at the Kansas City Convention Center. from 6-9 p.m for more information
Monday May 1st    

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
Join the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Gladstone location
7013 N. Oak
Gladstone, MO 


   

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

 

Wine University: Spain

8-week educational series

Class Four Spain
Regions
Demystify Spain | Grapes
Old Spain vs. Modern Spain
Cuisine

$30/member or $40/nonmember (Buy all 8 classes and save $40!)

Registration form:
http://www.offthevinedesign.com/images/WineUniv.pdf

   
 May 5th   Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
Join the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at
2829 SW Blvd.
Kansas City, MO
 
   

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

 

Wine University: Germany/Austria

8-week educational series

Class Five Germany/Austria
Regions
Demysify Germany | Not ALL wine Is Sweet
Pradikat System | QBA, Kabinett, Spatlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, Eiswein
Cuisine

$30/member or $40/nonmember (Buy all 8 classes and save $40!)

Registration form:
http://www.offthevinedesign.com/images/WineUniv.pdf

6:00pm - 7:30pm  
Saturday, May 22   American Heart Association Kansas City Heartwalk 2010
Walk kicks off at 9am
Walk & Festivities wrap at noon
The park is at 47th & Oak
1 mile and 4 mile walk routes
Includes trip around the Nelson-Atkins Museum
http://www.kceartwalk.org
   
MAY 30 - JUNE 5  

RA SUSHI INTRODUCES ANNUAL CHARITY FUNDRAISER TO KANSAS CITY MAY 30 - JUNE 5

All proceeds from special food and beverage items benefit St. Jude hildrens Research Hospital

LEAWOOD, Kan.   Scottsdale-based RA Sushi Bar Restaurant will host its annual Nicky's Week fundraiser May 30 - June 5 to benefit the internationally-renowned St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

All 25 RA Sushi locations, including Leawood, will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of various food and beverage items to help treat and cure children with life-threatening illnesses. RA Sushi has raised more than $500,000 for St. Jude since the fundraiser was initiated in 2005 and has a goal to donate an additional $125,000 to the organization this year. RA Sushi opened in Leawood at Park Place in August 2009 and will be participating in Nicky's Week for the first time this year.

  for more information

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

 

Wine University: California

8-week educational series

Class Six California
Regions
Demysify California | There Is a World Outside of Napa Valley
The New Guard in California
Alcohols Role

$30/member or $40/nonmember (Buy all 8 classes and save $40!)

Registration form:
http://www.offthevinedesign.com/images/WineUniv.pdf

6:00pm - 7:30pm  

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

 

Wine University: South America

8-week educational series

Class Seven South America
Argentina vs. Chile | Not the Same
Advancements in Viticulture Is Making Better Wine
The Rest of the World Seeing South America
Other Countries | Brazil and Uruguay

$30/member or $40/nonmember (Buy all 8 classes and save $40!)

Registration form:
http://www.offthevinedesign.com/images/WineUniv.pdf

6:00pm - 7:30pm  

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

 


Wine University: Australia

8-week educational series

Class Eight Australia
Regions
The Rise of the Small Producer
Controlling Alcohol
Bulk Wine
Future of the Aussies

$30/member or $40/nonmember (Buy all 8 classes and save $40!)

Registration form:
http://www.offthevinedesign.com/images/WineUniv.pdf


6:00pm - 7:30pm  
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