Kansas City Star: Lauren Chapin http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/lauren_chapin/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Kansas City Star en-us Copyright 2008 Kansas City Star Lauren Chapin 60 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:51:59 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys feedback@kansascity.com Starker's offers three for $33 deal http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/lauren_chapin/story/706792.html http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/lauren_chapin/story/706792.html Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:45 CDT •Chef/owner John McClure of Starker’s Restaurant, 201 W. 47th St., is offering “Three for $33.” The three-course meal deal is available Monday through Thursday until Aug. 28. Diners choose between two starters, two entrees and two desserts. Tax and gratuity are not included; for reservations, call 816-753-3565. Restaurant review: Raglan Road http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/lauren_chapin/story/706368.html http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/lauren_chapin/story/706368.html Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:20 CDT The skepticism in his eyes softened after a swig of Guinness, the Irishman leaned back in his chair and nodded his approval. Young chef Joe West injects life into Delaware Café in the River Market http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/lauren_chapin/story/698197.html http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/lauren_chapin/story/698197.html Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:15 CDT At just 22, Joe West had already assembled an impressive culinary resume. He’s a Shawnee Mission Broadmoor Technical Center culinary scholarship winner and a 2007 graduate of Johnson and Wales University in Denver. He’s also worked alongside some of Kansas City’s top chefs, including Colby and Megan Garrelts of Bluestem and Debbie Gold and Michael Smith when they owned 40 Sardines. Ophelia's, Delaware Café get new chefs http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/lauren_chapin/story/698185.html http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/lauren_chapin/story/698185.html Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:15 CDT •The original Piropos, high atop a hill overlooking picturesque downtown Parkville at 1 W. First St., is doing prix fixe dinners the first Wednesday of each month. The three-course dinner, $48 per person, is served from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 816-741-3600. Piroposkc.com. Local restaurants offer great options for open-air dining http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/lauren_chapin/story/688927.html http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/lauren_chapin/story/688927.html Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:35 CDT Summer? What summer? It’s nearly the Fourth of July, and in a lot of ways, this one has been a wash. Review: Trezo Vino creates the mood for new Leawood enclave of shops and restaurants. http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/lauren_chapin/story/678600.html http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/lauren_chapin/story/678600.html Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:34 CDT Is small and condensed the antidote to big and sprawling? Park Place, a cluster of tony shops, galleries and a boutique hotel — some still under construction — is shaping up to be the new destination dining site for suburban Johnson County. American fisheries stepping up to the plate with their own caviars http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/lauren_chapin/story/633410.html http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/lauren_chapin/story/633410.html Fri, 23 May 2008 16:34 CDT There’s an ocean’s worth of flavor in caviar. Each petite pearl is heavy with crisp, briny juices — the sea’s version of terroir. Review: A quest for the best hamburgers in Kansas City http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/lauren_chapin/story/609532.html http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/lauren_chapin/story/609532.html Thu, 15 May 2008 11:08 CDT The Germans may have invented the hamburger, but Americans have perfected it. We slap them on the grill to celebrate our nation’s birthday. We stack them on platters to share with friends and family on Memorial Day and Labor Day picnics. Shoot, entire industries have been built around fast-food burger drive-throughs that feed our families, day in and day out.