Urban Tour weekend

Well today and tomorrow are the official urban tour days. See the Downtown Council's site for information.

Started my urban tour last night with a pretty typical Friday night but saw a bunch of new places...so in the spirit of the urban tour weekend, here is my Friday night...I highly recommend it.

Get off work, get changed, and head down to First Friday. Still an awesome community event. Walked around, hit some galleries, really wanting to buy something but couldn't pull the trigger.

So we need a place to eat so we wander around, everything packed, then I remember the Kansas City Cafe. Always wanted to try this place but never have. they are normally just open for lunch but were open last night. Decided we weren't too hungry so just got a couple rounds of tapas that were simply chef's choice...whatever he was feeling came out. pretty cool I thought. $5 for a plate of 3 tapas. first round was a goat cheese crustini, some portabella, and shrimp over potato...all three great. next round was a cold cucumber soup, roasted red pepper and munster cheese over toasted bread and can't remember the 3rd thing. Again all awesome. Place is also cool because it has all kinds of KC pictures and trivia. Definitely check this place out.

Next we decided to head over to 801 steakhouse and check out their bar selection. Had a drink but decided no food but their lamb sliders are excellent, I've had them before. This place just isn't busy....it figures with the economy and KC's rich history and selection of fine steakhouses already...it's going to take time for them to find their niche.

Then over to Bice's deck for a drink...starting last night they are now open 7 days a week and have food up there. Simply the cheapest beer prices anywhere....Boulevard for $3 all day...are you kidding? It was bit cold last night so not many people up there....I hope this place stays a hidden gem...I love that deck.

So time for our movie at the new AMC....we had a Cinema Suite. Simply amazing. I'm not sure I can watch a movie in a regular theater again. $20 but you get $10 in food/drink (including alcohol). Food is the same that is in the Marquee downstairs. Waitresses bring all your food and drinks. Awesome. Can't wait to go back. #2 biggest improvement given by the P&L district behind the grocery store.

By that time we were beat so walked back home to get ready for the urban tour today.

Amazing night and got to check out some unfamilar places and was pleasantly surprised by all of them.