Healthy shows need healthy funding! KCPT is currently seeking financial support for the next fabulous season of Check, Please! KC. If you or your company are interested in supporting this popular series, please call us right now! Cynthia at 816-398-4228, Jeff at 816-398-4235 or Kate at 816-398-4329.

Check, Please! Kansas City is KCPT’s restaurant review show where host Doug Frost sits down with regular viewers like you to dine and dish on their favorite local eateries.

Each episode features three guests; each recommends his or her favorite restaurant. The other two guests then go and experience it for themselves. After the guests have experienced each other’s recommendations they meet at KCPT’s studio to discuss their experiences. The reviewers are not affiliated with any restaurant, nor are they food experts. They come from all walks of life—attorneys, scrub techs, self-proclaimed media darlings—and the list goes on. They live all over the metropolitan area, including one intrepid soul who trucks in to work every day from Baldwin City, Kansas. The one thing the guests do share is their passion for food and for their chosen restaurant.

Just to be clear, this program is not only for bon vivants; it is also for the run of the mill “foodies.” All of the guests are equally enthusiastic with their critique as they are with their praise. And that’s where the drama comes in. Thankfully, there are no fisticuffs or brawls and nobody wields a knife in defense of a bad review, but offense is taken and words are exchanged. That excitement you’ll have to see for yourself.

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Paris of the Plains Cocktail Festival

Doug Frost, KCPT’s food and wine expert, will be hosting a series of events during The Paris of the Plains Cocktail Festival, August 23 – 27, 2012.

Doug Frost, KCPT’s food and wine expert, hosts a series of events during The Paris of the Plains Cocktail Festival, August 23 – 27, 2012. The festival culminates on August 27, from 6-9 pm, with a Gala at The American Restaurant. Featuring live music, food prepared by Chef Debbie Gold, and artisanal cocktail tasting stations where guests can vote for their favorites. Celebrate the end of the festival with the announcement of the first annual Washington Cup Spirits Competition winners!

Proceeds benefit KCPT. On line reservations close at noon on Aug. 27. Walk-ups will be welcome for $100 per person beginning at 6 pm at the check-in table at The American Restaurant. Call 816-398-4259 for more information.

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KCPT’s Night On The Town in the Crossroads District

KCPT's Night On The Town in the Crossroads District on April 10, 2012

Our members and corporate partners joined KCPT for the April 10, 2012 Night on The Town. The festivities began at the Webster House with an introduction from Doug Frost and the Webster “House” made buttermilk & chive biscuit, white cheddar and jalapeno crostini, shrimp and grits “spoon” and ’09 Parducci “Small Lot Blend” Pinot Noir were served. Next stop was Snow & Co where “moonshine” was the topic and beverage of the night. Snow & Co served Scimeca’s meatball sliders on Farm to Market ciabatta with housemade vodka tomato cream sauce, portabella & sundried tomato pizza on lavosh and the drink was Purple Rain Frozen Cocktails.

The group marched down the street and around the corner to Nica’s 320 where Flamenco dancers and guitarists entertained the group. The menu at Nica’s was Sesame Encrusted Tilapia, Broccoli & Roasted Pepper Mac-n-cheese, Octopus Ceviche and featured beverages included Shanghai Lemonade and Velvet Rooster Tripel Belgian Ale. Our final stop was at the Croosroads Coffehouse. The evening ended with Raspberry Cream Cheese Turnovers and freshly brewed coffee. The weather was perfect, the food was great, beverages were outstanding and new friends were made.

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KCPT Night on the Town – Crossroads District

Experience 4 restaurants in the Crossorads district of Kansas City, progressive diner style on Tuesday, April 10. 2012!

Experience 4 restaurants in the Crossorads district of Kansas City, progressive diner style on Tuesday, April 10. 2012!

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Check, Please! KC

Host Doug Frost is joined by three new guests: Dolly Wood, Chris Stenger and Kirsten Byrd. Watch Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 8pm.

Host Doug Frost is joined by three new guests: Dolly Wood, Chris Stenger and Kirsten Byrd. This week, reviewers recommend The Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange in the Crossroads, Esquina in Lawrence, and 3 Women and an Oven in South Overland Park.

Watch Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 8pm.
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