tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27733141488186493412024-02-07T21:00:34.093-06:00the employee loungeA daily blog about the service industry in Kansas City and a dialogue about how we can all make our city better.Linh + Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18260169934027934216noreply@blogger.comBlogger338125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773314148818649341.post-14509430875358783242014-02-04T10:11:00.002-06:002014-02-04T18:39:36.345-06:00SnowpeningsWhen I was a wee 21-year-old, nothing, not even a blizzard kept me from going to the bars. If you're out and about today (against the advice of Mayor Sly James), here are a list of places that are open. We'll update through the day. Comment, tweet or facebook us if you know anything. Be safe out there!<br />
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Linh + Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18260169934027934216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773314148818649341.post-41189203047582606412013-11-09T14:40:00.000-06:002013-11-10T17:29:00.024-06:00KC Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For a while now, I've heard a lot of people say words like hipster and mixologist with the same derisive tone and attitude as they would say douchebag. Sometimes I find it amusing but most of the time, I think how sad it is that people are tearing each other apart. Openly judging people for their fashion choices – tight, skinny jeans, flat-billed ball caps, vests, mustaches – and peering snottily down their noses while muttering, "fucking hipsters."<br />
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When I moved to Kansas City from Portland, Oregon over twenty years ago, Portland wasn't the hipster town it is now. And Kansas City was even more foreign to the movement. I would drive around with my parents and not see buses or people walking around and wonder what the hell town we moved to that didn't have public transportation or even just people outside. After a while, I blamed the weather. The weather is just too severe and temperamental for regular outdoor activity. I acclimated and became one of the indoor people.<br />
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But during the last five years or so, I've noticed a big change. It happened so gradually that it took a long time to register, but people are moving outwards again. They're walking, taking the bus, exercising, and it doesn't matter what the weather is like. Rain or shine, snow storm or heat wave. It's a shift that I see everywhere from downtown, to midtown to Mission, Kansas and neighborhoods beyond.<br />
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I am sure there are a lot of factors that have changed the culture and environment of our city. But I think part of this change is due to all the hipsters (or whatever you call them), the vibrant and passionate people who, with their friends and ideas are making our city an innovative, interactive, fun place to live and a exciting place to show our friends when they come visit.<br />
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They are just regular people who are making their dreams a part of our world. They are the people who show up to work everyday to make <i>our</i> day, whether it's with a cocktail, a cup of coffee, an article to read, inspiring art, or beautiful jewelry and clothes to wear, enjoyable. They are chefs who are making farm fresh produce a regular part of our dining experiences again. They are opening businesses in lackluster neighborhoods and revitalizing them. They are servers who write and spotlight the industry they work in. They are bartenders elevating their craft. Some work away with no fanfare and others bring us national attention. All of it makes our city thrive. That is something to be applauded.<br />
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They are our friends and our peers. So stop squabbling over labels. Stop propping people up and then viciously tearing them down. Look past the outside stuff and listen to what they're saying and see all the awesome things they're doing. Kansas City is full of beautiful and amazing people. Progressive, talented, hard-working, special people who are changing our city for the good.<br />
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Just take a look below. So, so many great people who make me love this town. And so many more that I have yet to meet.<br />
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One of the most visually interesting festivals Kansas City offers is the Renaissance Festival. The costumes are truly a work of art. You can see and feel the passion for historical accuracy of the costumes and for the festival itself. My favorite thing about Ren Fest (and this is no surprise) are the turkey legs. I've got a one track mind and it's mostly food.</div>
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Every weekend, there's a different theme for the festival. This is the last weekend to attend and the theme is <i>Oktoberfest</i> for the dates of October 12 & 13. There will be a Farmer's Market,Trick-or-Treating, a Fairy House Auction, Craft Beer and Wine Tastings, a Costume Contest, an Eating Contest and the Renaissance Romance Contest. The final day is actually Monday, October 14.</div>
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If you find time, try to squeeze a bit of the past into your year. Tickets are $19.95 at the gate and $16.95 in advance. Plus there's free parking! Click <b><a href="http://www.kcrenfest.com/contact.html" target="_blank">here</a></b> for map and directions.</div>
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I took a friend up to Weston, Missouri last weekend because she's never been to visit before. I was going on and on about Weston Red Barn Farm and how great it was for families like hers with young children. They have a free petting zoo, hay rides, farm fresh eggs, pumpkins, apples, the whole spiel. Every visit for me has been so much fun. I'm very much not a country girl but am slowly and surely learning some country ways. (Like making small talk).</div>
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When we stopped by that day, they weren't open for the season yet. A very nice lady came out to see if we needed any help, and we told her we were just poking around as I pointed out all the cool stuff. Before we left, she asked if we liked farm fresh eggs. Answer: heck yeah! She ran into the house, grabbed us two cartons of beautiful eggs and opened up the store to ring us up. She handed us fliers, invited us to like their facebook page and follow the farm on Pinterest. We eventually left very happy and couldn't stop raving about how nice she was when we were interrupting her day. Warm and inviting hospitality? Check. And she even thought to plug their social media. Now that's good business. FYI – Weston Red Barn Farm opens for the season on Memorial Day. </div>
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On a recent antiquing and thrifting trip to St. Joe, we ran across this walk-up/drive-through ice cream shop. The truth is we weren't paying attention and drove right past the street where we should have turned. I looked up from my magazine and said, "Hey, we're going the wrong way, I don't recognize any of this." Then I said, "WOW, check out that giant ice cream cone. STOOOOOOP!"</div>
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The day was slightly overcast and chilly yet there was a steady stream of customers while we were there. It isn't exactly ice cream weather, but who can resist when the building is so pink and cute? There's a playhouse, sand volleyball court, picnic table and more seating to the back of Kris & Kate's. I have a feeling this place is crawling with kids and families when the summer heat and humidity kick into gear.</div>
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If you're ever in St. Joe and heading there from Kansas City, take exit 47 from I-29. You'll be on Frederick. Take a right on Belt Street and you'll see it on your left. Hope you run into it sometime too!</div>
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For most of the snow days, we were holed up tight in our houses,</div>
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drinking with neighbors, not showering, and being pretty useless.</div>
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We walked up to 39th Street, hit up World of Spirits</div>
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These are some of the things we saw, from our windows and out and about.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo Credits: </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Kristie Svedja » 1, 2, 11 // </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tina Magee-Jenks/Backyard Ink » 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 // </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Linh Trieu » 5, 8, 10, 11</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">When I first moved to Kansas City in 1991, Metcalf South was a pretty happening mall. My sisters and I spent a lot of time out there goofing off, waiting for our parents. But it's been years since I've been back, and only to Macy's. I'm ashamed to say that I haven't even seen one movie at the gorgeous Glenwood Theater.</span></div>
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A friend chose Metcalf South for our weekly walk since the snow was piled outside in small mountains. We circled the three floors like hamsters trapped in a cage, seeing the same few stores over and over. It was monotonous, and being there was like stepping back in time. Way back before 1991 as I remember it anyway.</div>
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The empty stores left shadows of what was once there, from The Gap to Topsy's and Fox Photo. We did have a great time seeing ourselves reflected on the ceiling mirrors and curved reflective columns that distorted our images like funhouse mirrors. </div>
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It was a bit sad to see so many empty storefronts. Most shops were wholesale and not open to the public or service oriented businesses like a cat shelter. Maybe one day, Metcalf South will go by the wayside like Indian Springs Mall and disappear altogether. But for now, you can lace up your tennies, pull up your sweatpants up above your waist, swing those arms, and become a mall walker for just a little longer.<br />
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Linh + Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18260169934027934216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773314148818649341.post-41495914103332318622013-02-22T17:09:00.001-06:002013-02-23T15:54:57.463-06:00Fundraising for JJ'sIn the hours and days that followed the explosion, JJ's army of supporters pulled together with lightning speed to raise funds for the employees. I knew that the restaurant community was a incestuous, loving group, but this has been amazing and heartwarming to witness. The love, generosity and support flowing forth from everyone who has ever set foot inside JJ's is a testament to how important one restaurant can be for a city.<br />
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This information can also be found on <b><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151453406784483&set=a.297758814482.142942.114892179482&type=1&theater" target="_blank">JJ's facebook page</a></i></b>. I hope you don't mind me sharing it again here. There are a couple of smaller benefits on their page.<br />
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<a href="http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fundraiser-for-the-employee-s-and-staff-of-jj-s-restaurant" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Direct Donations</span> </a><br />
Donate to the Employee Fund at Indiegogo.com directly until March 6. They have met and surpassed their initial fundraising goal of $10,000. Currently, numbers show $16,320 raised. Click <b><i><a href="http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fundraiser-for-the-employee-s-and-staff-of-jj-s-restaurant" target="_blank">here</a></i></b> to help. Thanks again to Chef Terry Mille for setting this up. After the deadline, the funds raised through Indiegogo will be deposited directly into a fund set up by JJ's through Country Club Bank. <i>See note from JJ's below.</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">GKCRC One-Night Benefit</span><br />
The Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association has organized a one-night-only benefit with over 70 participating restaurants. Each business will be donating 10% of sales made on Saturday, February 23, 2013. From fast food to high end, independents to corporate favorites, neighborhood bars to tablecloth restaurants, everyone is stepping up. We will be at Westport Cafe & Bar for lunch and Jasper's for dinner tomorrow in support! Where are you guys going? Click <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/notes/greater-kansas-city-restaurant-association/jjs-restaurant-benefit-saturday-february-22/10151452382268879" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for the updated restaurant list. 115 restaurants as of Saturday morning, isn't that incredible?!<br />
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<i>Aixois</i></div>
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<i>Aixois Brasserie</i><br />
<i>Anton's Taproom</i><br />
<i>blanc burgers + bottles (Country Club Plaza)</i></div>
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<i>blue bird bistro</i></div>
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<i>Blue Grotto</i><br />
<i>Café Sebastienne</i></div>
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<i>Café Trio - Trio is doing this all weekend!</i></div>
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<i>Chaz on the Plaza</i></div>
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<i>Classic Cup</i><br />
<i>Coach’s Bar & Grill (Kansas City)</i></div>
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<i>Coach’s Bar & Grill (Overland Park)</i></div>
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<i>Coal Vines</i></div>
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<i>Duke’s on Grand</i></div>
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<i>EBT Restaurant</i><br />
<i>Eden Alley</i></div>
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<i>Eggtc</i></div>
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<i>Extra Virgin</i></div>
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<i>Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue (Freight House)</i></div>
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<i>Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue (Country Club Plaza)</i></div>
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<i>Fogo de Chao</i></div>
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<i>Gaslight Grill</i></div>
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<i>Golden Ox</i></div>
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<i>Grand Street Café</i></div>
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<i>Granfalloon Restaurant & Bar</i></div>
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<i>Grinders</i></div>
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<i>Jasper's Restaurant</i></div>
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<i>Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen (Kansas City)</i></div>
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<i>Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen (Legends Outlets Kansas City)</i><br />
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<i>Kona Grill</i><br />
<i>La Bodega (Kansas City)</i></div>
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<i>La Bodega (Leawood)</i></div>
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<i>Le Fou Frog</i></div>
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<i>Lew’s Grill & Bar</i></div>
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<i>Lidia's</i></div>
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<i>Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge</i></div>
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<i>McFadden’s Sports Saloon </i></div>
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<i>Michael Smith</i></div>
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<i>Minsky’s Pizza (5105 Main Street)</i></div>
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<i>Mio Italian Trattoria</i></div>
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<i>Nica’s 320</i></div>
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<i>Oklahoma Joe’s (Kansas City)</i></div>
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<i>Oklahoma Joe’s (Leawood)</i></div>
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<i>Oklahoma Joe’s (Olathe)</i></div>
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<i>Osteria Il Centro</i></div>
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<i>Piropos Restaurant</i></div>
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<i>Pizza 51 (Kansas City)</i></div>
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<i>Pizza 51 West (Fairway)</i></div>
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<i>Pizza Bar</i></div>
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<i>Popeyes Louisiana Chicken (all metro locations)</i></div>
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<i>Providence New American Kitchen</i></div>
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<i>Room 39 (Kansas City)</i></div>
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<i>Room 39 (Leawood)</i></div>
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<i>Ruth’s Chris Steak House</i></div>
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<i>Seasons 52</i></div>
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<i>Snow & Co.</i></div>
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<i>SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza (Kansas City)</i></div>
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<i>Starker’s Restaurant</i></div>
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<i>Story.</i><br />
<i>Tannin Wine Bar + Kitchen</i></div>
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<i>Tavern at Mission Farms</i></div>
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<i>Tavern in the Village</i></div>
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<i>Tengo Sed Cantina</i></div>
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<i>The Boot</i></div>
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<i>The Capital Grille</i></div>
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<i>The Jacobson</i></div>
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<i>The Kill Devil Club</i></div>
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<i>The Roasterie Café (Kansas City)</i></div>
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<i>The Roasterie Café (Brookside)</i></div>
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<i>The Roasterie Café (Leawood)</i></div>
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<i>The Well Bar Grill & Rooftop</i></div>
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<i>Trezo Mare</i><br />
<i>V’s Italiano Ristorante</i><br />
<i>Waldo Pizza</i></div>
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<i>Webster House</i></div>
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<i>Westport Café & Bar</i></div>
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<i>Ya Ya’s Euro Bistro</i></div>
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Servers from The Foundry and McCoy's are donating a percentage of their tips on Saturday. If you can't make it out to one of the 70 restaurants on Saturday, make sure you get out on Sunday! Details can be found <b><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/348345018615214/?fref=ts" target="_blank">here</a></i></b>.</div>
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This employee-driven event is going to be at the Uptown Theater on March 5, 2013. Details can be found <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/497595330303980/">here</a></b>. I'm guessing this is going to be a shoulder-to-shoulder event with tons of food, live music in every corner and one of the best silent/live auctions you'll ever see. This is going to be one of biggest staff parties you will ever get to be a part of.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A Note from JJ's</span><br />
<i>"Jimmy and the entire family of JJ's restaurant are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love, support and prayers that have rained over us the past few days. We have also been flooded with calls asking where to donate financially to the cause. We wanted to share with you a few thoughts on that.</i><br />
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<i>First, JJ’s has met with our insurance company and we have determined that we’re able to continue to pay our staff wages while we regroup and make decisions about the future. Second, JJ’s is currently working with our friends at Country Club Bank to set up a fund to collect donations. Country Club Bank has offered to waive all fees relating to this fund. All money received by JJ’s for staff assistance, including any money from the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association fundraiser, will be deposited in this fund. This fund will be governed by a board to see that this money is properly distributed to JJ’s staff and related charitable efforts surrounding the fire.</i><br />
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<i>We’ve heard there are other organizations collecting donations on behalf of JJ’s staff and employees, but we would encourage you to consider the Country Club Bank fund to ensure that 100% of the money goes to the right place. We will provide more details via Facebook soon when the fund is ready. No words can describe the grief we're feeling from this tragedy. Our hearts go out to all those affected and their families. Please continue to keep our staff, gas workers, first responders and others in your thoughts and prayers over the coming weeks. Thank you."</i><br />
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You can see the original facebook post <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151455816474483&id=114892179482" target="_blank">here</a></b>.</div>
Linh + Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18260169934027934216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773314148818649341.post-37324738819088028522013-02-20T08:44:00.003-06:002013-02-21T12:17:40.145-06:00Our Hearts to JJ's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last night's gas explosion and fire at JJ's was one of those crazy instances that had people going, <i>what the hell happened?</i> And very shortly after, <i>what can we do to help?</i> For readers who still need to catch up on the what, check <b><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.kmbc.com/news/kansas-city/14-hurt-1-missing-in-explosion-near-Country-Club-Plaza/-/11664182/18991354/-/13icwg6/-/index.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/2013/02/20/4076609/a-time-of-mourning-for-jjs-and.html" target="_blank">here</a></span> </b>or google it. News coverage was on-going until late last night and details changed regarding who was hurt and missing and who was at fault. JJ's staff checked in through facebook to let people know they were alive. According to twitter and news this morning, one employee is still missing. From what we can gather trying to piece together streams on facebook and twitter, family and friends of Megan Cramer are still desperately searching for her and hoping for the best. <b><i>Update</i></b>: according to <a href="http://fox4kc.com/2013/02/20/family-issues-statement-confirms-daughters-death-in-jjs-blast/" target="_blank">Fox 4 news</a>, Megan's family has issued a statement confirming her death and request for the family's privacy. Our continued prayers are with her family tonight.<br />
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In the midst of this tragedy, the hospitality and service industry has unanimously raised their hands and their voices in support. A friend texted right away asking for my help to plan a benefit. My heart immediately said, <i>of course I want to get involved</i>. My head, and past experience, made me respond, <i>maybe, let me know what you have in mind</i>. From years of organizing fundraisers, here are some notes and observations:<br />
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<b><i>1. Get in touch with the people this affects first. </i></b>In this case, Jimmy and Dave Frantze and the staff at JJ's. Since this is about them and for them, don't try organizing things without their input. I've seen a lot of self-hype in the process of trying to help others and it cheapens the efforts of all involved.<br />
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<b><i>2. Act fast.</i></b> There are immediate needs and long-term needs. Both need to be addressed with expediency because life's obligations and responsibilities don't wait, snowball fast and can devastate lives along with livelihoods. Howard Hanna of The Rieger put this on facebook and said it so well, I will share it below:<br />
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<strike>There have been talks about hiring on JJ's staff as part-timers until the smoke clears literally.</strike> Update: The restaurant community is <b><i>doing</i></b> not just talking. The following is a list of job postings we have seen shared. We will update this information as often as we can.</div>
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<li>Michael J Thorne at <b>Nica's 320</b> has 1 FOH and 1 BOH position available. <i>via Nica's</i></li>
<li>Aaron Confessori at <b>Westport Cafe & Bar/The Boot</b> has a server position available. <i>via Brian Jewell</i></li>
<li><b>The Farmhouse</b> has room for one or two FOH positions, servers. <i>via The Farmhouse</i></li>
<li>English Renshaw at <b>La Bodega</b> has one line cook position available for 4 shifts per week. <i>via La Bodega</i></li>
<li>Orien B. at <b>Tannin Winebar + Kitchen</b> could pick up a bartender. <i>via Orien</i></li>
<li>Shannon Hawkins Hickey at<b> Lidia's</b> has a spot available on the Lidia's Culinary team. <i>via Lidia's</i></li>
<li>Beau Williams at <b>Manifesto</b> is hiring a server. <i>via Manifesto</i></li>
<li>Patrick Ryan at <b>Port Fonda</b> has positions for 4 full-time cooks and one dishwasher. <i>via Port Fonda</i></li>
<li> Leigh Huddleston has kitchen and host openings at <b>Anton's Taproom</b>. <i>via Anton's</i></li>
<li><b>Cheesecake Factory</b> is actively hiring cocktail servers, hosts and line cooks. Call Jackie. <i>via Extra Virgin and Highwood Properties</i></li>
<li><b>Salty Iguana</b> at 135th Street in Overland Park <i>via Extra Virgin</i></li>
<li><b>Dave & Busters</b> at The Legends in KCK <i>via Extra Virgin</i></li>
<li><b>IHOP</b> at The Legends in KCK <i>via Extra Virgin</i></li>
<li><b>Kona Grill</b> looking for evening line cook, greets and wait staff. Call Darren. <i>via Kristene Thrall and Highwood Properties</i></li>
<li><b>Louie's Wine Dive</b> will also open up their schedule. <i>via Kristene Thrall</i></li>
<li><b>Power & Light</b> is hiring for all positions. Open call at McFadden's, next two Mondays from 3-7 pm.<i> via Kathy Denis</i></li>
<li><b>Chipotle's</b>.com/careers<i> via Andy Orwig</i></li>
<li>Diego Paulin at <b>Nara</b> says they are hiring. <i>via Nara</i></li>
<li><b>Providence New American Kitchen</b> hiring for two line cooks, servers and FOH manager. <i>via Brock Schulte</i></li>
<li><b>NoRTH</b> in Leawood has room for both FOH and BOH. <i>via Justyn Brogan</i></li>
<li><b>Cascone's </b>has positions available.<b> </b><i>via Elaina Cascone Riesman</i></li>
<li>Megan Garrelts at <b>bluestem</b> and <b>Rye</b> is looking for people.<i> </i>Contact info in comments below.<i> via Becky de Wit</i></li>
<li><b>Classic Cup</b>. <i>via Alia Johnson</i></li>
<li><b>The American</b> has a cook position open.<i> via Debbie Gold</i></li>
<li><b>Flying Saucer</b> needs servers.<i> via KC Dwyer</i></li>
<li>John Cedric Smith at <b>The Jacobson</b> has openings for BOH, FOH and management. <i>via The Jacobson</i></li>
<li>Barb Rafael says <b>Le Fou Frog</b> is hiring. <i>via Le Fou Frog</i></li>
<li><b>Gram & Dun</b> has room for a couple of FOH positions. <i>via Bread & Butter Concepts</i></li>
<li><b>BRGR Kitchen + Bar</b> is looking for servers and a couple of BOH positions. <i>via Bread & Butter Concepts</i></li>
<li><b>Urban Table</b> needs servers and bussers. <i>via Bread & Butter Concepts</i></li>
<li><b>Tomfooleries</b> is hiring servers, hosts and a day busser. Call Shawn or Barton. <i>via Highwood Properties</i></li>
<li><b>The Granfalloon</b> has three server positions available. Contact Tim. <i>via Highwood Properties</i></li>
<li><b>Remedy Food + Drink</b> is hiring.<i> via Aaron Michaelis</i></li>
<li><b>P.F. Chang's </b>needs dishwashers and line cooks. Call JR. <i>via Highwood Properties</i></li>
<li><b>McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant</b> actively hiring servers, hosts and line cooks. Call Cary. <i>via Highwood Properties</i></li>
<li><b>Ruth's Chris Steakhouse</b> has multiple server assistants and one server. Call Terra. <i>via Highwood Properties</i></li>
<li><b>Fred P. Ott's</b> has various positions open. Call Joe for details. <i>via Highwood Properties</i></li>
<li><b>Houston's</b> has positions open. Call Dan between 2-4 to discuss. <i>via Highwood Properties</i></li>
<li><b>Michael Smith/Extra Virgin</b> looking for a line cook.<i> via Nancy Smith</i></li>
<li><b>Red Door Grill</b> in Leawood is hiring.<i> via Shannon Kimball</i></li>
<li><b>Bo Ling's </b>has open positions.<i> </i>Contact info@bolings.com.<i> via Rebecca</i></li>
<li><b>Jasper's</b> is hiring for FOH servers and BOH cooks. Contact jasperjr@jasperskc.com.<i> Via Jasper Mirabile</i></li>
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<span style="text-align: left;">There is already a</span><b style="text-align: left;"> JJ's Restaurant Employee Fund</b><span style="text-align: left;"> set up through Indiegogo. You can find the link and fundraising status </span><b style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/342186?fb_action_ids=4303273668624&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582" target="_blank">here</a></span><span style="color: #134f5c;">;</span></i></b><span style="text-align: left;"> this fund has been set up by Duane Daugherty and Chef Terry W. Mille but we have no details on how and when those funds will be allocated. If you know someone affected by this tragedy and is in need of help, avoid all the hoops and don't hesitate to write them a check directly.</span><br />
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<b><i>3. Strike while the iron is hot. </i></b>A benefit to help JJ's employees needs to happen in one month or less. When the media attention dies down and another news story is in the headlines, you will see just how fickle people can be. If you want to help lead in these efforts, contact Sloane Harper at <i>sloaneharper@yahoo.com</i> to volunteer on the planning committee. </div>
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<b><i>4. Work together.</i></b> Events like this often take up to a year to plan. To have a successful event in such a short time will be challenging. Have key people take lead and everyone else, follow quickly and don't muddle the efforts or try to take charge down the road. It's not going to be perfect and won't suit everyone's grand plans, but keep this in mind: there will be many great ideas from many voices so you will need to have laser focus.</div>
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<b><i>6. Be cautious!</i></b> <span style="text-align: left;">There has been TONS of talk about varying fundraising activities, new facebook pages popping up, etc. Everyone, please be very careful that your message doesn't get diluted by having too many sources. Organize behind the scenes first. Get all your ducks in a row and then share your message. Let Jimmy, Dave and the JJ's family find their bearings first and then follow their lead. When people give you money, you have their TRUST. Do not lose that trust by acting rashly.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">We have seen two facebook pages thus far: <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/448274298579657/" target="_blank"><i>Friends of JJ's KC</i></a></b> and <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/KcServersForJJsReliefFund?fref=tck" target="_blank"><i>KC Servers for JJ's Relief Fund</i></a></b>. The goals are the same but people involved and agendas may differ. It's hard to tell at this point.</span><br />
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These are just some of the things that come to me immediately and is only my personal opinion. What are some other things the planning committee should be thinking about? Feel free to leave a comment and share your own advice and experiences. We continue to think of and pray for the entire JJ's family. Along with the rest of the Kansas City restaurant community, we're here to help in any way we can and we are so sorry for the loss of your beloved restaurant.</div>
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Coleen was sixteen, when on a fluke, she agreed to replace her friend at a job in a record store. She has been in the record industry ever since, at one point owning her own business with her husband out in Shawnee, Kansas. They closed up shop a few years ago. "It was great. It was stressful and everything, but it was a lot of fun," Coleen says with a laugh. "I learned a lot, like to never run a business."</div>
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Matt went to college for hotel management and graduated from Oklahoma State in 2009. He waited tables throughout college and wants to run his own restaurant one day. Right now, he's learning the business "on someone else's dime." His dream is simple, "just a burger joint," he says, "something with a nice big grill, good food and good quality, a family area." Although the restaurant life tends to be high stress, at the end of the day, he appreciates his employees and seeing his customers smile.<br />
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<i>We are deeply saddened by the untimely loss of our dear friend and colleague Tyler Fracassa. Tragically taken too young and too soon from this life, we will miss his calm, his philosophies and his tireless work ethic. Please join us in condolences to his beautiful wife Rachel and their three precious children Eliott, Gwynneth and Arlo. A fund to benefit the children is being established, please contact Nancy Smith for details.</i></div>
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<strike>Please do contact Nancy at Extra Virgin if you'd like to help</strike>. <b style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Update</span></b>: Please visit <b><i><a href="http://www.tylerfracassa.org/">www.tylerfracassa.org</a></i></b> for more information about how you can celebrate Tyler's life, make donations to help his family or to attend his memorial. Thank you Paul for the information.</div>
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Whenever I want a sweet coffee date, Little Freshie immediately pops into mind. Before they opened, I never did coffee dates. It was almost always boozy. This place makes me so happy though, the warm wood tones and soft colors juxtaposed with clean, masculine details. The best seat in the house is of course by the window, where you can watch the neighbors walk barefoot down the street as they go about their day. A baby slung on her mother's back stared at us and then broke out into the most incredible laugh. We took our doggie Apollo with us this morning and he did a fine job of barking madly at every dog and man that passed by. To see Little Freshie in motion and in color, click <b><a href="http://rediscover.msn.com/city/253392723/video/22" target="_blank">here</a></b>.</div>
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Linh + Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18260169934027934216noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773314148818649341.post-16097503806521616752012-08-07T11:42:00.003-05:002012-08-07T11:42:40.851-05:00Winner!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b><i>Emily Farris</i></b> at <b><a href="http://www.feedmekc.com/" target="_blank">Feed Me KC</a></b> has a great post about her favorite Horsefeather using ginger beer instead of ginger ale, found at <b><a href="http://www.westportkc.com/places/harrys.php" target="_blank">Harry's</a></b> in Westport. We'll have to try that soon! This was our first visit to Emily's site and we love her writing style and voice. You can read more about it <b><a href="http://www.feedmekc.com/2012/03/09/harrys-horse-feather/" target="_blank">here</a></b>.</div>
<br />Linh + Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18260169934027934216noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773314148818649341.post-87379838771153190892012-08-01T09:40:00.002-05:002012-08-01T09:41:28.671-05:00Unbridled Julep Giveaway<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I designed this glass for Manifesto to match their <b><a href="http://employeeloungekc.blogspot.com/2011/06/restaurant-graphics-manifesto.html" target="_blank">menus</a></b> – it was a promo for the Barroom Brawl at <a href="http://www.talesofthecocktail.com/" target="_blank"><b>Tale of the Cocktail</b></a> in New Orleans this year. So I "asked" Ryan to give me one to give to you! He also threw in two of those great letterpress coasters designed and printed by the always awesome <b><a href="http://hammerpress.net/blogs/blog/6322342-manifesto" target="_blank">Hammerpress</a></b>. The Unbridled Julep was recently featured as one of <b><a href="http://travel.yahoo.com/ideas/america-s-best-new-cocktails.html" target="_blank">"America's Coolest New Cocktails"</a></b> in Yahoo! Travel news. We love, love, love to see Kansas City out in the big national media world.<br />
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I still remember the first time I was in the Extra Virgin space – it was a gallery then, Zin was in the Michael Smith space next door and we were there for the very first Urban Picnic fundraiser for The Kansas City Originals. That was an entire decade ago! Now the space is warm, vibrant and lively as Extra Virgin. I love how the bar is the main focus since that's often my favorite place to sit at any restaurant. Add their fun menu and excellent beverage program and it's no wonder that they are rocking it out on a regular basis.</div>Linh + Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18260169934027934216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773314148818649341.post-9254280978525643192012-05-24T09:57:00.003-05:002012-07-27T09:08:57.294-05:00hot, hot, hot!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Everyone got this one right! It is indeed the piano inside YJ's in the Crossroads. Annie from You Say Tomato responded first and we'll finally be dropping off a gift for her, $10 to BRGR!</div>Linh + Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18260169934027934216noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773314148818649341.post-65665543921723886842012-05-18T15:14:00.003-05:002012-05-20T16:02:57.648-05:00kate b.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Parisi Café opened inside Union Station last August and Kate has been there since the beginning to help with the opening and with training. She didn't know what to expect and says it's way different than a retail setting. Business is unpredictable, depending on special events, train travelers and business traffic. "I like being here," Kate said. "I've always adored this building."</div>
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Before Kate joined the Parisi family, she managed Latté Land, working mostly on the Plaza. For the past five years, she has also judged regional barista competitions but has never competed. She is a barista advocate and being in the business, knows exactly what they're going through. When she's not working in a coffee shop, Kate reads, drinks beer and eats good food. She loves Fred P. Ott's, Westport Cafe, Waldo Pizza, Eden Alley and Thai food.</div>
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Music stores, especially record stores, seem to be a relic of the past these days, but there are still a lot of vinyl lovers out there. 39th Street is great for niche markets – this fun music shop occupies the former Boomerang space. This is the second location for VR, they are originally from Shawnee, Kansas. Not only do they offer lots and lots of vinyl, their also carry a wide selection of audio equipment.</div>Linh + Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18260169934027934216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773314148818649341.post-74635917116482537422012-04-26T11:33:00.003-05:002012-04-26T12:42:14.539-05:00alberto s.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Alberto moved to Kansas City when he was 18. He bartended at P.F. Chang's for eight years, been a server and bar manager, but says, "Bartending is definitely the coolest thing I've done work wise." He has been raised in the restaurant business since he was a little kid. He bussed tables at his dad's restaurant in New Jersey and his mom, who lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a sommelier. However, he doesn't think his parents wanted the service industry life for him, but says it's their fault! With all the fanfare he gets from the local press, Alberto says, "My grandma is really proud of me."</div>
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Over the years, with all the great information gleaned from his experience, Alberto said all of sudden, he knew the answers people kept asking. That confidence and knowledge has led him to playing with some fun things behind the bar at Extra Virgin, like infusing Samogon with golden delicious apples, bartlett pears, all spice, berries, nutmeg and cinnamon sticks so he can make a punch. Or barrel-aging rye whiskey for Manhattans and Negronis. He continues to hone his drink-making and service skills by reading cocktail books, experimenting with infusions and barrel-aging, and working with all the fresh, seasonal ingredients that he gets to rifle through at Extra Virgin. There's always something fun and delicious going on.</div>
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Eating at Vietnam Cafe is tricky. You have to time it so you're not arriving with everyone else, which means standing around for a table. Or too late, it just isn't the same during late dinner as it is during lunch time. Same place, different energy/vibe. You want to squeeze into that dirty booth right before it's cleared and then stare at all the new customers who walk in after you. Just watch, everyone does it. Don't forget to order Chanh Muoi, the yummy pickled lemonade drink that I sometimes wish came with vodka!</div>
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If you don't get this plate to add to your soup, you're missing out. Everyone adds different things, but I add everything: Thai basil, cilantro, bean sprouts, jalapeno, and loads of lime. Top off with a healthy squeeze of Hoisin and Sriracha. Purists, of course, want to enjoy their broth untouched, but not me!</div>Linh + Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18260169934027934216noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773314148818649341.post-46272513462725721112012-04-14T07:00:00.001-05:002012-04-26T11:34:42.244-05:00austin c.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Austin is carrying on a family tradition. His dad works at Garozzo's and is the General Manager at the Overland Park location. His grandfather worked there too, now retired. Even though Austin essentially grew up at the restaurant, it was only six years ago that he was handed the official uniform of tuxedo shirt, black bow tie and suspenders. Austin has 10 siblings, six brothers and four sisters. He is the second oldest. After the many hours of restaurant work, Austin says, "I just sit and relax."</div>
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Dan grew up in blue collar Cleveland, Ohio in a "very strong-willed family" with parents who always taught him that if he wanted something, he'd have to work for it. With that upbringing, Dan has always been and continues to be a total workhorse. "To me working 60 hours a week is completely normal," he says. " I love my time with my friends and girlfriend but I need to work or I get bored."</div>
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He left home when he was twenty-one to work on the Vans Warped Tour and has not looked back at Cleveland since. With no connections in the scene and only the desire to be a part of the music tour, Dan e-mailed the tour organizer, offering his services, saying he would do whatever, for no pay if necessary. Although he didn't hear anything for a couple of months, Dan happened to catch the organizer on instant messenger and tried again. The very next day they sent him a plane ticket. Persistence pays off when you really want something. Dan's just-go-for-it attitude has taken him all over the country and to where he is today. </div>
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Whether he was part of the music world or selling steel, which he successfully did for six years, Dan has always been a part of the restaurant industry. "I worked 7 days a week for 12 years," he said. "It just never felt like it." Four years ago, Dan made his way to Kansas City where he found like-minded friends in food, art and music. He finds Kansas City to be a vibrant, quickly growing city with a hometown feel and a genuine enthusiasm for the food, art and music scenes that he loves. </div>
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When he's not working, Dan loves to read, often times reading a book a day. He loves trivia, movies, cooking and working out. "I'm a big nerd when it comes down to it."<br />
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<i>Dan was photographed at Westport Cafe & Bar.</i></div>
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