Pembroke Hill Fundraiser 2015 Union Station by KCMB News Kansas City

It was a stellar night as the PHS Auction 2015 "met under the clock" at Union Station on Saturday night February 28th. The Pembroke Hill fundraiser 2015 at Union Station featured a plated dinner presented by Pierponts restaurant (located inside Union Station), and a delicious desert buffet. During cocktails there were several silent auction, or as Pembroke Hill called it, a "super auction" that included fun items such as children's activities like horseback riding and lessons, ice skating parties, voice lessons, and other great children's items up for auction. There were also several fun adventure items like driving an excavator or a dump truck, suites for performances at the Sprint Center, and even a dinner with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith at Capital Grille.


The Pembroke Hill 2015 auction featured a grab bag with golden ticket items and a wine pull. There was also a live auction before dinner that included items such as trips to Belize, Grand Cayman, Napa, and even a trip to Chicago with Cubs tickets included. Also in the live auction they had a chance to attend the Los Angeles premier of the new Hunger Games movie.

After the live auction the evening was topped off with surprise entertainment from BIG SHOW Dueling Pianos, who got the guests up dancing and singing along with some great music. All and all it was a wonderful evening with great food, excellent entertainment and all for a great cause, Pembroke Hill. We can't wait to see what they have in store for us next year!

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Dueling Pianos VooDoo Harrahs February 20th, 2015 by KCMB News Kansas City

Friday night, February 20th, Harrah's VooDoo Lounge in Kansas City will feature Dueling Pianos. The concert will feature complimentary drinks and live entertainment. Known for hosting a number of wonderful events, The VooDoo Lounge at Harrah's in North Kansas City has a nice list of National and local Kansas City bands that perform on weekends along with some great Kansas City DJs. The dance floor is usually kicking every weekend at The VooDoo Harrah's and this Friday night will be no exception.

The doors will open at 6:30pm for VIP members who have made advanced reservations, and then the show starts at 8pm. Drinks are complimentary for VIP members of Harrah's Total Rewards members and their guests.

What Are Dueling Pianos?

The flow of a Dueling Pianos show is a little different than that of a live band in that the crowd is encouraged to make requests of the dueling piano players. Audience members typically make requests by filling out little slips of paper or sticky notes typically provided by the venue or the dueling piano players themselves. Generally, in a dueling piano environment, a tip is expected with each request. Obviously, the bigger the tip, the more likely your song is to get played. For example, a decent tip is at least $5 minimum, and a good tip would be $20. Most dueling pianos performers will charge $20 or more to get an audience member on stage, say, if it's their birthday etc.

This Friday night, February 20th, 2015 at VooDoo Lounge Harrah's North Kansas City, the audience will get a chance to watch these guys in action, and join in the fun. See you there, and if you get there first save us a seat!



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Valentine's Day 2015 Date Ideas, Restaurant Specials by KCMB News Kansas City

Valentine's Day 2015 Date Ideas, Restaurant Specials, KC Plaza and more from your friends at KCMB News Kansas City. Happy Valentine's Day Kansas City! Enjoy personalized gift ideas from TIVOL from $79 - $695.  Win a $2500 shopping spree from St. John.  Enter now - Feb. 8th.    Find your perfect Valentine's outfit at  Francesca's Collections. See our past articles on Valentine's Day Date Ideas for more info... Explore the Valentine's Day collection of gifts at Free People. Take a peek at Kate Spade pieces designed with love, and everyone on your list, in mind. Receive a free Heart to Heart Jewelry Case with any $100 Vera Bradley purchase now - Feb. 14. Add island inspiration to your Valentine's Day with Tommy Bahama men's or women's fragrance. Pandora's new sterling silver Sweetheart charm will create a sweet addition to any bracelet.  Heart-shaped gift box included.  While supplies last. Treat your valentine to elegant and comfy robes and exclusive spa inspired bath & body collections from Terassi Living & Scandia Home.  Free gift wrap included. See our past article on Valentine's Day date ideas for more info... Give the new Burberry S/S15 accessories for Valentine's Day.

After an evening of shopping, take that special someone to Seasons 52.   Buca di Beppo has delicious Italian dishes ready to serve you and your loved ones. Fogo de Chao guests will receive a Valentine's Card for a complimentary lunch or dinner on their next visit.  Restrictions apply. Celebrate Valentine's Day at Morton's Grille, Feb. 13 - 16 for a taste of the good life with succulent steaks and lobster. 12 Days of Romance Package at The Melting Pot, Feb. 8-13 & Feb. 15-20, $119/couple.  Includes a 4 course dinner, 1/2 dozen roses, and house Moscato. Looking for something fun and different to do?  L'Ecole Culinaire invites you and your sweety to join a cooking class with professional chef instructors. After a romantic dinner for two, stop in to Fred P. Otts and sing your heart out with Karaoke on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights. See our past article on Valentine's Day Date Ideas for more info... Join Bo Lings Chinese Restaurant as they celebrate Valentine's Day and the Chinese New Year. Bring your sweetheart to Classic Cup Cafe this month and enjoy the Dollar Over Cost wine sale.     Celebrate at Brio for Valentine's Day.  Reservations for Brunch and Dinner recommended. Enjoy Chaz's a la carte Weekend Jazz Brunch and receive a complimentary brunch specialty with a brunch purchase. Restrictions apply. Join Gram & Dun for a special prix-fixe menu on Valentine's Day. Enjoy Zocalo's four-course Valentine's menu at $40/person.  Includes crab bisque, roasted apple salad, smoked short ribs or California halibut and dessert. Celebrate with McCormick & Schmick's fresh seafood, tender steaks, desserts, fine wines, table side champagne service and personalized menus.

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Restaurant Week Plaza Kansas City 2015 - KCMB News Kansas City

Kansas City Restaurant Week 2015 - Great Food, Great Price, Great Cause

  

Are you a foodie who likes to do good? Or a do-gooder who likes great food? Either way, Kansas City Restaurant Week, Fri., Jan. 16 - Sun., Jan. 25 is perfect for you to support local charities just by enjoying an amazing meal at a great price. This premier culinary event showcases the city's extraordinary dining scene offering multi-course lunch menus for $15, and dinner for $33 at the area's finest restaurants. The Plaza is a proud sponsor and proceeds benefit BoysGrow, Children's Center for the Visually Impaired and Cultivate Kansas City.  Visit KCRestaurantWeek.com for menus and reservation information.  Kansas City Restaurant Week 2015 on the Plaza will be a big hit!

Receive a free KCRW shirt when you shop or dine on the Plaza.  Simply present receipts totaling $100 or more dated between January 16 - 25, 2015 at Plaza Customer Service (located at 4750 Broadway) and pick up your limited-edition KC Restaurant Week hooded, long sleeve t-shirt.  Quantities limited.   

Check out Plaza store specials during Restaurant Week from shops like Parlor: A Beauty Bar, Terassi Living & Scandia Home, SKIN, Tommy Bahama, The Walking Company and Michael Kors.

Kansas City Restaurant Week 2015 on the Plaza will feature:

   

Participating Kansas City Plaza Restaurants:

Bo Lings                                    Granfalloon Restaurant & Bar

Brio Tuscan Grille                       Kona Grill                      

The Capital Grille                        McCormick & Schmick's  

Chaz on the Plaza                      The Melting Pot                     

Classic Cup Cafe                        Morton's Grille

Coal Vines                                 Plaza III, The Steakhouse

Cooper's Hawk Winery                Rosso

Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue    Seasons 52

Fogo de Chao                             Zocalo Mexican Cuisine

Gram & Dun                               

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Savoy Grill Fire Destroys Kitchen in Historic Restaurant and Hotel by KCMB News Kansas City

Savoy Grill Fire Destroys Kitchen, Closes Restaurant

A devastating fire raged through the kitchen of the Savoy Grill on Thursday afternoon, causing restaurant patrons and employees to flee the building. The fire destroyed most of the basement kitchen at the hotel and subsequent smoke damage permeated the rest of the historic restaurant. The Kansas City Fire Department made excellent response time and the fire was quickly extinguished. No one was injured in the fire, but several people were forced to evacuate not only the Savoy restaurant, but the adjoining Savoy Hotel. The fire was reportedly started by a kitchen worker who "had started cooking and was not paying attention".

The Savoy Grill will be closed for repairs indefinitely and owner Don Lee told KCMB News that "the floor would need a little wax and it might take awhile". In April, Lee had already announced that the Savoy Grill and Hotel would be sold by year's end. Lee purchased the Savoy in 1960 and has kept both the restaurant and the hotel running constantly ever since. The Savoy Hotel, located in the same building as the Savoy Grill, has several permanent residents who had to evacuate the building when the Savoy fire caused the power to go out. The Hotel itself was not damaged and the Savoy fire was contained to the basement kitchen. The restaurant was not physically damaged but did close due to the overwhelming smoke.

Known as the longest consistently operating hotel and restaurant West of the Mississippi, The Savoy Grill and Hotel has been a downtown Kansas City staple since it opened in 1888.

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