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Jazz + Wine + Food = Perfect Friday Night Combo

January 11, 2012 in Wine, food by Brooke | No comments

Looking for something FUN to do? Check out Jazz & Wine in the Castle on Friday, Jan. 13 at Renee Kelly’s at Caenen Castle with Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery.


Doors open at 7 p.m., and live music — with local jazz bands! — begins at 8 p.m. Kick back and relax to the sounds of Stan Kessler and Mistura Fina while enjoying a delicious menu designed for your dining pleasure by Chef Renee and a glass (or many) of local wine from Somerset.

Your $5 cover at the door pays for the musicians, so bring friends! Call 913.631.4100 to make your reservations for dinner or to reserve a sit-down spot.

Renée Kelly’s at Caenen Castle
12401 Johnson Drive, Shawnee KS
913.631.4100

Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery
29725 Somerset Road, Somerset, KS
913.294.9646 (tasting room)

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Wine, Anyone?

July 18, 2011 in Wine by Brooke | No comments

Yes, please. Summer’s the perfect time (minus the 100-degree heat) to enjoy a nice glass of wine.

Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery, established in 2001 in Miami County, is taking advantage of the season with numerous activities in its vineyard. The biggest to-do right now is the Somerset Wine Trail. Somerset Ridge partnered with new local vineyards Nighthawk Winery and Middle Creek Winery to showcase all three wineries’ dedication to growing delicious grapes in the area’s limestone hills and making handcrafted local wines. All are open on Saturday and Sunday.

For a weekend getaway or much-needed day off, visit Somerset Ridge’s tasting room, open from open from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and noon – 5 p.m. on Sunday, and stop by to say hi to owners Dennis and Cindy Reynolds. You can check out a list of their fabulous grape varieties here. Also, find this wine at local retailers and restaurants, including Bonefish Grill, Blanc Burgers, Bluebird Bistro, Hereford House and Jaspers, among others.

Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, July 20 - Kansas City Homes & Gardens magazine Cooking School at Kitchens Studio: KC with Chef Laurie Haney of Rumors Steakhouse and Somerset Ridge wines.

Saturday, July 23 - Brazilian Carnival Event at Somerset Ridge.  Enjoy Brazilian guitarists, percussionists, vocalists and other surprises, too.

Sunday, July 31 - Join us for a private wine tasting and tour of the newly renovated Miami County Historical Museum.  An undiscovered gem full of Civil War memorabilia and winemaking history. The wine tasting, tour and year membership to the museum is only $20.  Email Somerset to make a reservation.

Thursday Evenings at McCormick & Schmick’s – Enjoy the patio and bar at McCormick & Schmick’s on the Plaza every Thursday evening this summer, where they are featuring Local Cubed. Enjoy specials on locally produced libations, including wine from Somerset Ridge, beer from Boulevard Brewing and vodka from Clear10.


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Hen House Holiday Celebration!

November 2, 2010 in Holidays, shopping by Brooke | No comments

The holiday season is upon us, so let’s go shopping! Many of us are looking forward to upcoming dinner parties, holiday gatherings and family get-togethers, so what better way to prepare for delicious meals than cashing in on all the savings at the Hen House Holiday Celebration, November 5-7 at the Overland Park Convention Center?!

During these three days, shoppers will receive a free Hen House reusable bag, which will come in handy when you come across hundreds of dollars in coupon savings, samples, giveaways, recipes, chef demonstrations, informative presentations on hot food topics and more. Purchase tickets at any Hen House location for $5 or pay $6 at the door. This event benefits Toys for Tots and Harvesters Food Bank.

To entice you even further — but leave the rest to anticipation — you’ll see Richard Simmons on Friday; the Purina Incredible Dog Team on Saturday; Chef Holli Ugalde, 2010 winner of Hell’s Kitchen, Friday-Sunday; and local chef Jasper Mirabile Jr. on stage on Friday and Sunday.

Check hours and more in-depth information at www.henhouse.com.

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Let’s Eat…Again!

October 12, 2010 in food by Brooke | 3 comments

We’re now taking reservations for KCH&G’s upcoming Cooking School on Thursday, Oct. 28 from 6-9 p.m. at Regarding Kitchens in Lenexa. The featured chef is General Manager/Executive Chef Laurie Haney with Rumors Steakhouse –  I’m sure she has something delicious up her sleeve!

Tickets are $40, and the first 30 people to sign up get to spend an evening enjoying a yummy four-course meal paired with flavorful wines by Off the Vine Design & Cellar. Don’t wait! Call or e-mail Managing Editor Brooke Pearl, bpearl@kc-hg.com or 913.648.5757 ext. 12, today! See for yourself how much fun we’ve had at past events here.

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Ditch the brown paper bag for this

February 10, 2010 in Design and Decorating, Style, Wine, shopping by Brooke | 1 comment

Recently, we visited Off the Vine Design & Cellar, located in Hawthorne Plaza at 119th and Roe. After picking up a couple bottles of wine reserved from our first-ever Cooking School, we took a look around the gifts and decor section of the store. It has almost anything wine-related you could want, but what stuck with us were these cute faux-leather wine purses! Apparently, they are the hit of the season, and perfect for transporting a favorite wine to a party.

Usually $39 each, they are currently on sale for $33. I’m just hoping they’re in stock later this year, too; I have some friends who would absolutely love them! (And my birthday is in April, in case anyone’s wondering…)

 

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Winemaker Justin Basel of Walla Walla comes to Leawood

August 20, 2009 in Wine by Andrea | No comments

If you can appreciate Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast awarding Basel Cellars’ 2005 Syrah with 90 and 93 points, respectively, get down to A Wine Flights Bar & Bistro tomorrow night at 7 p.m. to get up close and personal with a good glass of wine. $35 covers food and wine. Good conversation is free. Check out http://awineflightsbar.com.

 

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