Week Twelve- BRGR Kitchen + Bar

BRGR Kitchen + Bar
Power & Light Location
11 E. 14th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105

We decided to go to the Power & Light location of BRGR because we were coming from up north and this was on the way home. 

Currently, there is a lot of construction going on around the P&L district because they are putting in a street car that will travel around town. Anywho, we had a hard time finding parking but Clinton being the gentleman he is, dropped me off to get a table and met me shortly after. 

We wanted to sit outside but there was a 30 minute wait. We decided to sit inside at a high-table next to the open doors and were still able to get a breeze. 

View from our seat.

We decided to go with the Truffle Fries ($4.00) as an appetizer. We both really enjoyed! 

Truffle Fries.

BRGR makes homemade ketchup and mustard that was presented on the table. I would definitely recommend the ketchup and it was great with our truffle fries. I was not a huge fan of the mustard (although I am not really a mustard fan either).  

We each ordered a burger/"not-so-burger" and then split an order of some good ol' tots. Tater Tots served with garlic aioli sauce on the side ($5.00). The sauce was good but I preferred to dip my tots in the ketchup. The tots were nothing special.. we really didn't NEED them. 

Tots.

I ordered the VRGR burger ($10.00), listed under the "Not-So-Burger" section on the menu. This burger was made up of lentils, black beans, onions, golden beets, sprouts, tomato, avocado spread and served on a multi-gran bun. I needed a little spice in my life so I ordered a side of jalapeños which were a great touch to this burger. 

I really enjoyed it but there was a sweet-relish type of sauce that I did not care for. It didn't ruin the burger but next time, I would ask for the burger without whatever that sauce was. Delicious black bean burger!

VRGR Burger

Clinton ordered the Mangia Burger ($9.95). His burger was served on an asiago bun and had a parmesan crisp, a fried green tomato and garlic aioli sauce on it. As you can tell by the picture, the toppings for the burger were not very proportional to the size of the burger. 

He really enjoyed the burger but wished it was served with more toppings. 

Mangia Burger.

Recommendation: We both really enjoyed BRGR and would go back to try something new! The service was really good until the end, it took a bit for us to actually get the check. We weren't in a rush but there was a longer wait-time than we hoped for. This location had a nice atmosphere with lots of televisions. We thought would be a fun place to watch a game sometime. We would also like to try their happy hour that is available mon-fri from 3-6pm. 

After dinner, as we walked to the car we stopped in the Cosentino's Market in the Power & Light District. My first time and I thought it was a cute store that seemed like it would be a hoppin' place during lunch time. We didn't buy anything but was still nice to go in and look around. 

Until next time.... 

Deb 

Week Eleven - Westport Cafe and Bar

Westport Cafe and Bar
419 Westport Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64111

If we're ever going to become famous for this blog, we need to stop posting these two weeks late.  Nonetheless:

Brunch time.  We went to the highly acclaimed (maybe I made that up) Westport Cafe and Bar for brunch.

From the outside.

Upon walking in, we were asked whether we had a reservation - we didn't.  We put our names down and were told it would be about 20-25 minutes.  We strolled across the street and took a look at the latest inventory at The Bunker and, although we didn't buy anything, we'll be going back.

We went back to the restaurant to wait for our table - waiting was more difficult than usual as there is no waiting area and you're basically in someone's way no matter where you stand.  The table we wound up with was open for about 5 minutes but it took awhile to get it cleaned & set.

Anyhow - we both knew we were going to order brunch, which comes with a complimentary drink (Bellini, Mimosa, Bloody Mary, coffee, or soft drink).

Westport Cafe and Bar Menu

Deb ordered a Mimosa.  I just asked her what she thought of it: "It was good.  Just an average Mimosa.  Nothing too special.  It was nice that it came with the meal.  My food was delicious though." (We'll get there).

I ordered a Bloody Mary.  It was alright; sometimes I think I like them more than I do.  The pickle and olive garnish were great, though.

Deb's "good, just average" Mimosa and my Bloody Mary.

Unfortunately, my Bloody Mary also came with an extra garnish:

When you see it....
Spoiler alert: it's a hair.

Onto the food. 

Deb ordered the Eggs Norwegian, sauce on the side.  She doesn't ever remember being too fond of Hollandaise sauce but likes it if she can control the amount she gets instead of having her food smothered in it. The lox pieces were a great rendition on a standard Eggs Benedict.  Worth trying for sure.

I ordered the Eggs Benedict, which isn't much of a surprise.  I love a good Benny.  This was as delicious as I've had.

Each of our meals also came with hashbrowns which were great.

Counterclockwise from top left: hashbrowns, Eggs Norwegian (sauce on the side), Eggs Benedict, hashbrowns.

Recommendation: Yes.  However, don't be fooled by the website or menu outside the restaurant as they both have incorrect prices.  We'd definitely go back.  Apparently you also should make a reservation.

After breakfast we strolled through Westport and went into a few antique stores.  All around solid day.

-Clint.