Our 6th Anniversary Dinner

Bluestem Restaurant
July 21, 2007
6:00

Last night, Kristen and I had one of the better meals we have had in Kansas City. I took her to Bluestem, a place I have always wanted to go. We (or I) am always skeptical of smaller restaurants that charge high prices for tasting menus. You always seem to pay much more than the meal itself is worth. Not here! Bluestem is very good.

We showed up early so we could have a drink before we sat down. I typically like to do this because it starts the evening off better, and because we wanted to toast the occasion. We each opted for a glass of delicious white Sangria. Then it was time to sit down and begin the two-hour food fest. Here is what we ate…

Kristen
1) Lemon-Lime Juice, Cherry Foam
2) Rock Shrimp, Tomato, Chipotle, Orange, Onion, Avocado
3) Wood Mood Farms Asparagus, Egg, Radish, Feliciana Nevat, Warm Truffle Vinaigrette
4) Gazpacho, Cucumber, Onion, Tomato, White Gazpacho Emulsion
5) Torchio, Oyster Mushrooms, Braised Hen, San Marzano Tomato
6) Day Boat Maine Scallop, Summer Corn, Bacon, Chanterelles, Summer Squash
7) Wagyu Sirloin, Smoked Potato Puree, Tomato Jam, Maytag Fritter, Mustard Jus
8) Basil Sorbet, Strawberries, Grapes
9) Warm Summer Fruit Cobbler, Honey Ice Cream, Citrus Crisp

Mark
1) Lemon-Lime Juice, Cherry Foam
2) Japanese Hamachi, Litchi Granita, Sake, Citrus, Ginger
3) Roasted Beet, Whipped Goat Cheese, Endive, Walnut, Watercress
4) Torchon de Fois Gras, Smoked Plum, Merlot, Hibiscus
5) Fazzoletti, Italian Sausage, Black Pepper, Cherries, Saba
6) Day Boat Maine Scallop, Summer Corn, Bacon, Chanterelles, Summer Squash
7) Wagyu Sirloin, Smoked Potato Puree, Tomato Jam, Maytag Fritter, Mustard Jus
8) Basil Sorbet, Strawberries, Grapes
9) Banana Bread Ice Cream Sandwich, Milk Chocolate Walnut Ice Cream, Banana Fritters, Butterscotch Sauce

After dessert, we had a sampling of after-dinner chocolates, cookies, and other small surprises. Then it was off to home to fade off into sleep after a great evening on the town.