Bar Review: Hereford House

Hereford House, Shawnee, KS

After a very educational work seminar at eating their prime rib, 16 oz. (needed more crust on the outside), my co-workers and I settled in at what I felt was their best feature, the long wooden and cozy bar top.

Ask for an old fashion, it is their signature drink and consists of:
Whisky (well or any kind you choose - I went with the Knob Creek)
Simple Syrup, Cherries, orange slice, some club soda, splash of Seira Mist, splash of coke, dash of bitters and then mix with ice - Brutal!!

If Natalya is working behind the bar she will definitely hook you up, great bartender and has very healthy pours for your drinks.  Solid place to stop in for an hour when you are out in Shawnee, KS the next time.

Talk to everybody soon, Thanks for reading -

Bar and drinking experience only: 93.4% A

Restaurant Review: Beer Kitchen

Beer Kitchen

Westport, Kansas City, MO

From the strong referral of a friend and co-worker I checked this place out on a Tuesday night.  Needless to say it was packed and everybody enjoying themselves and you knew they had been there several times before. 

I went with the deviled eggs for appetizers, inhaled them.  They have a huge selection of specialty drinks and wines, I recommend their tall Scrimshaw pilsner and their Green Flash Green Bullet.   And then there was the Reuben sandwich I ate – DELISH!!  Savory, smoked corn beef, melted swiss and Dijon mustard, wow what a SandWITCH!!  Plus, their truffle-parm fries with smoked chipotle aioli and horseradish aioli dipping sauces gives this portion of your meal an added “Wow, this place is awesome moment.”

I loved the décor in this place, all red brick stone from floor to ceiling in some spots, antique beer posters, nice HD flat screen’s.. a bar that you could escape into for two hours at a time and top notch, aggressive service.  They know their shit is good, they get you seated and treat you like a KC Westport tourist, fast and efficient..felt somewhat rushed, but that’s because hungry people are flowing in there all the time.

Highly recommend, and remember I only had one Rueben sandwich meal, I could go back there once a week until I have tried everything on their menu and know I would not leave an unsatisfied customer.

93.5% A

Restuarant Review: Summit Grill and Bar

Summit Grill and Bar

Lees Summit, MO and new location in Waldo District, KC, MO

I have more appreciation for this place then most restaurants I have reviewed because Andy Lock (Owner) finally brought a top of line dining experience to Lees Summit and now the new Waldo, KC, MO location.  If you see a big burly ex offensive lineman wearing a sports jacket shaking hands with everybody and making those feel welcome…that’s Andy.

 

The happy hour specials are awesome.  Daily 3-6 and 8-10, I recommend their outstanding chicken wings,  pot roast nachos, street tacos and variety of well, draft and domestic beers along with a selection of mixed drinks.  If you swing into their LS location, ask for Rup (pronounced roop), he will take care of you.

 

The food, the food..the food.. this is what gives Summit it’s stripes.  Can be ranked for the best cheeseburger in the city and I challenge any other restaurant against it.  It’s their basic Summit Grill burger with cheese, and with a heaping plate of crispy French fries, .. I order it 80% of the time.

 

Their steaks are phenomenal.  The chicken fried chicken is delicsh..  pot roast..with mashed potatoes, freshly cut green beans and don’t forgot to order their ooey gooie butter chocolate cake.  I challenge anybody who eats there and is not satisfied to respond to this post.  I will personally meet you there again and demand what you were smoking.

 

Worth noting:  I have long lasting friendship with Andy and helped coach his son, Drew Lock in fifth, sixth and seventh grade youth tackle football in Lees Summit.  Drew will be wearing the black and gold for MIzzou next fall as an SEC quarterback.

 

Like the great game of Football, the Summit Grill and Bar will make you happy.  Thanks Andy

 

95.8% A