KC is on the Food Map

[moosnsqrl]

From The Star's front page, and just in time to influence hordes of out-of-town guests we have here for NCAA and NAIA tournaments, I have to appreciate the exposure for those who work tirelessly to improve the quality of dining in the metro. If you were undecided on attending The Heartland Gathering in July, perhaps this will entice you!

Jill Silva's article can be found in its entirety here (along with a video clip of Chef CAG working his magic with some foie gras).

Chef Colby Garrelts of Blue-stem put Kansas City on Food & Wine’s radar back in 2005 when he was tapped as one of the best new rising chefs, an honor that recognizes young talent.

So when the magazine’s editors fanned out across the country to report their 2008 Restaurant Go List, they wound up focusing on Kansas City. Artisan bakery Fervere, fast-casual lunch spots Souperman and Po’s Dumpling Bar and a mix of contemporary casual restaurants, including 1924 Main, Room 39, JP Wine Bar and Coffee House and Michael Smith, made the grade.

Kate Krader, Food & Wine’s senior editor, returned to dine at Justus Drugstore and named a soup made from a dozen seasonal mushrooms floating in a pork broth as one of the magazine’s Best Restaurant Dishes of 2008.

“We love your city! We’re basically going to set up an office there,” Krader said.

Edited March 21, 2009 by moosnsqrl (log)

[joiei]

Judy, does this mean that your moving into publishing?

[moosnsqrl]

Judy, does this mean that your moving into publishing? 

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Yes, what with the plummeting ad revenues, general lack of enthusiasm for print media and veritable army of bloggers, I thought it would be a great career move!