Lunch at Michael Smith

Michael Smith

Kansas City, Missouri

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We had lunch with fellow blogger Jessie Artigue of The Concrete Catwalk last week. Although we've been next door at Extra Virgin loads of times, it was a first-time visit to Michael Smith for all three of us. Jessie and Tina both went with the tacos while I had asparagus soup and salad. I thought MS was so much fancier than EV, both in style and on the pocket book. The thing that surprised me most was how affordable lunch was (roughly $10 each). Thanks to Aaron for taking such great care of us.

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Soup of the Day - Chilled Asparagus Soup, $5.

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Soft Spanish Tacos, $8.

Braised chicken, avocado, Manchego cheese, oregano, Spanish olive, red pepper salsa

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Asparagus Salad, $8.

The asparagus was perfectly tender and hiding under the mixed greens. Beautiful, light dressing.

aaron c.

Aaron. | Server

Extra Virgin & Michael Smith

Years of Industry Service: 8

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Aaron's first job was at Cafe Luciano in Chicago and it was hard because he wasn't very good at it. "I had to basically lie myself into it." Although they had figured him out, Aaron got to stick around and get better at his job, so much better he even ended up managing there. For years, Aaron left Kansas City, traveling and living in Ireland, Tuscon and Chicago. He finally returned to KC four years ago. "Everything was different," he said. "Everything changed." His first job when he came back was at the Hereford House. "I worked lunches with five crazy women who hated my guts." Why? Because he was acting all tough after having lived in Chicago. He quickly figured out, "you can't act like that here."

In his free time, Aaron reads Stephen King; the Dark Tower Series is his favorite. He also hangs out with his girlfriend doing restaurant stuff, cocktails, social events and seeing service industry friends. "We like to support our friends because they support us."

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