Legendary Kansas City Restaurant Cuisine - 03/15/2024

Legendary Kansas City Restaurant Cuisine
Hands-On | Dinner | Wine Tastings
Friday 03/15/2024
6:30pm - 9:00pm
$125/person
Executive Chef (and Gilbert/Robinson Corporate Chef) Richard McPeake
Adults 21+

Class Description:
Tonight, we step into the 'way-back' machine with Executive Chef Richard McPeake as he dives deep into the world of local culinary history with our 'visit' to two iconic Kansas City restaurants from the 70’s & 80’S: Sam Wilson’s Meat Market and Annies Santa Fe, both owned by the Gilbert/Robinson Company. Chef should know - he designed the menus and dishes for these restaurants, among so many other famous KC establishments. Sam Wilson's Meat Market opened in Overland Park, KS in 1972 and was styled after a late 19th Century general store. It was known for its meats (Chef will explain why) and a killer salad bar complete with a giant 'slice-it-yourself' cheese wheel. Annie's Santa Fe, one of the first 'Tex-Mex' style restaurants of its kind, had several locations, but it was the Oak Park Mall location that we remember for its tasty tacos as well as a social hot-spot for young Kansas Citians. Chef Richard will begin our 'step back in time' journey with none other than the amazing Annie's Sante Fe Margarita along with White Corn Tortilla Chips & Smokey Salsa. Up next is Sam Wilson's famous Pea & Cheese Salad. Our trip stops next for those unbelievable 'Made From Scratch' Beef & Cheese Empanadas with Sweet Corn Spoon Bread that was so popular on the Annie's menu. After that is the Teriyaki Steak Kabobs made famous at Sam Wilson's. For something iconic and sweet, we'll end the evening with Deep Fried Ice Cream created for and on the menus of BOTH of these restaurants! Along the way, Chef Richard regales us with stories that only he knows and insights as to how these dishes came about at these beloved restaurants and you'll get the chance to work alongside Chef Richard as you help prepare some of his treasured classics. There will be wine and cocktail pairings with some of the dishes this evening as well. We hope you’ll join us for this unique night of excellent cuisine, fond food memories, and a fabulous culinary experience.

NOTES:

• We provide a full refund if you need to cancel more than three weeks prior to the start of a scheduled class. You will receive an Account Credit if you need to cancel at any time within three weeks but prior to the class start time. Please note that any refund issued for classes purchased using a Gift Certificate or Account Credit will result in reinstatement of the original Gift Card or Account Credit and will bear the same expiration date. Account Credits issued for cancelations within three weeks of a class will expire one year from the date of issuance. We reserve the right to cancel a class for any reason, at any time, in which case you will receive a full refund.
• This Is an Adult 21+ class: You must be at least 21 years old as of the class date.  
• If (a) you’d like to sit with another registered guest, or (b) have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know in the Comments section of your registration after reading our full description of policies and information about classes.
• Your registration tells us that you have read through the class description including the age requirements for that particular class.
• Unless otherwise noted in the class description, all adult classes include one glass of beer or wine. Additional alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. 
• Our Kitchen Shop Experience™ will be open for browsing prior to class, during any breaks, and after class.