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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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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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Check, Please! KC with Host Doug Frost

This week we enjoy Thai, tea room fare and local food stylings. Watch Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 8pm.

Thai Place, Henry’s Tea Room and Antiques, and The Westside Local

Reviewers recommend the Thai cuisine in Overland Park, Kansas; the home made treats in a tea room in Lee’s Summit, Missouri; and the local food stylings in the Westside Neighborhood of KCMO.

Watch Check, Please! KC Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 8pm.

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Check, Please! KC New Season

New season begins Thursday, January 26, 2011 at 8pm.

Host Doug Frost is joined in the KCPT studios by three new guests, Kayla Manning, Jennifer Bickel and Geraldo Pazar, recommending Kitty’s Cafe, the Gaslight Grill and Real Jalisco Fine Mexican Cuisine!

Watch Thursdays at 8pm.

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KCPT Fall Night on the Town – Independence, MO

KCPT Night on the Town - Independence Square.

It was a lovely evening to stroll around the Independence Square at KCPT’s 3rd Night on the Town event, hosted by Cindy McClain and Check Please! Kansas City host Doug Frost.

We started at Diamond Bowl and sampled Lamb sliders and Crab Cake Balls. The signature cocktail was a White Russian.

Next stop was at Cafe Verona, where we were served Panzanella Salad and Tomato Bread Soup. Wine pairing was Alois Lageder Pinot Bianco 2009.

Main Course was at Ophelia’s. First we were served Salmon Wrapped Dayboat Scallops stuffed wtih spinach, roasted red pepper and stone ground mustard over a vegetable risotto and topped with a limonata sauce. Wine pairing was Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay. Next we were served Espresso Encrusted Pork Tenderloin, with a sweet potato gratin and chipotle demi-glace. Wine pairing was Ruta 22 Malbec.

Dessert at The Rheinland featured Apple Strudel, Linzer cookies and Black Forrest Torte. Three varieties of Roasterie Coffee were offered.

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Check, Please! KC Special Edition

Get tickets to KCPT Night on the Town in Independence. Watch this special edition Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 8pm.

Check, Please! Kansas City is KCPT’s restaurant review show where host Doug Fost sits down with regular viewers like you 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.

Get tickets to KCPT Night on the Town in Independence.

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KCPT Night on the Town – Independence Square

Enjoy 4 restaurants around the Independence Square on October 25, 2011.

KCPT’s popular Night on the Town explores the Independence Square on Tuesday, October 25, 2011.

Restaurants include: Diamond Bowl, Rhineland, Ophelia’s and Cafe Verona.

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Monet Dinner Wine List

Here's the list of wines enjoyed with the fabulous dinner at Chaz on Tuesday, July 19, 2011.

Here’s the list of wines enjoyed with the fabulous dinner at Chaz on Tuesday, July 19, 2011.

Samogon Sour
Moenchhof Spaetlese Riesling Slate 2009
Burgans Albarino 2009
Jadot Moulin A Vent 2009 Beaujolais Cru (16 bottles)
Montelle Late Harvest Vignoles 2009

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Monet Dinner

Chef Charles d'Abeling of Chaz at The Raphael has created a menu inspired by Monet and the sumptuous meals he served to his friends at Giverny.

The Monet Dinner is sold out. If you pledged for this delicious event, you will receive specific information about 2 weeks before the July 19 event.

Chef Charles D’Ablaing of Chaz at The Raphael has created a menu inspired by Monet and the sumptuous meals he served to his friends at Giverny. Enjoy a multi-course meal and wine pairings on Tuesday, July 19 from 6-9 pm in the lovely Chaz dining room at The Raphael on the Plaza.

Monet Theme Dinner Menu:
Mustard Seed Crusted Foie Gras, Calvados, Charred Onion
Moules Normandy (fresh mussels, white wine) & Crusty Bread
Steak au Poivre, Duchess Potatoes, Roasted Turnips
Tart Tatin, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Cinnamon Caramel

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KCPT Night on the Town – Wine & Food List

Here's the list of wines and cheeses served at the May 24, 2011 KCPT Night on the Town event.

Here’s the list of wines and cheeses served at the May 24, 2011 KCPT Night on the Town event.

La Bodega:
Red Wine: Gran Familia – 2008
White Wine: Marques de Caceves – 2009

Trezo Vino:
Red Wine: Over the Edge Pinot Noir Martinborough – 2010
White Wine: Meulenhof Wehlener Sonnenuhr Reisling Spatlese – 2009

Cheeses:
Gorgonzola
Pecorino Romano

Jaspers:
Cocktail: Blood Orangcello & Prosecco
Recipe – 1 serving
2 oz. Jasper’s Blood Orangecello (he makes other flavors too, such as apple, watermelon, cranberry and canteloupe, available for sale at the restaurant)
4 oz. Prosecco or other sparkling white wine, well chilled
Serve in champagne flute.

Note: Jasper’s also makes Martinis with the cello, garnish with complimentary fruit.

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The Roasterie – “Check, Please!” Blend

Enjoy a special local blend while supporting KCPT!

A playful and complex blend: bright at the beginning, it quickly unfolds into a velvety smooth body full of ripe fruit and pecans. Closes with a long pleasant liqueur finish with just a hint of lemon peel.

10% of the purchase of this coffee goes to KCPT.

Purchase online at The Roasterie’s web site
Check out pictures and learn more about how the blend was developed

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