Archive for August, 2011

Joe Birch Takes On The World

2011/08/16 · Filed under Chef Challenge Dinner Series, Kansas City Happenings, Uncategorized

On the evening of August 15th, Avenues Bistro held an exciting, ground-breaking event: The Chef Challenge. The first event of this new monthly dinner series was held in great anticipation, as Joe Birch, owner of Avenues Bistro, battled head to head with his own team of Avenues Chefs. Each chef prepared a three course meal with appetizer, entree and dessert. After each dish, patrons rated the dish on a scale from 1 to 10, based on Taste, Creativity and Presentation.  Tim O’Neal, Avenues Bistro Wine Director and host of the evening, introduced the dream team of Chefs: Mario Galan, Ernesto Maldonado, Devin Wilson and Myron Powell…and then the ultimate contender: Joe Birch.

To add another layer to the event, each table was waited on by their own Avenues Sommelier. The Sommeliers had pre-tasted the courses, and thus, were able to give their recommendations for each course. With great pride, O’Neal said that this personal Sommelier set up has been, “5 years in the making.”

See our guest reviews and pictures of the challenge winners!

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August 15 Chef Challenge Menu

2011/08/12 · Filed under Uncategorized

Duck A L'Orange: A Round 2 Contender

On Monday, August 15th Avenues Bistro will showcase its first ever Chef Challenge dinner. In this new monthly dinner series, two chefs will prepare their best three course meal. Guests will taste each course and vote on their favorite, enjoying a gourmet six-course meal. For the first Chef Challenge, Avenues Bistro Owner Joe Birch will take on his premiere Avenues team of Chefs. We cannot reveal which chef will be preparing which dish, however, we can share with you a sneak peek of Monday’s menu. See if you can guess who is preparing which course, and check back next week to see the results!

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Cool Summer Wines For Hot Summer Days

2011/08/03 · Filed under Wine Recommendations · Tagged ,

Avenues Bistro Wine Director, Timothy O’Neal gives some summer wine recommendations to beat the heat:

TAKE A BUBBLE BATH:

Those sizzling eggs on sidewalks to prove the sun is still a star should consider refreshing themselves with sniffer-prickling bubbles.  Although authentic Champagne can melt credit cards, a tidal wave of budget friendly alternatives available today should inspire.  Consider Italian Prosecco, Spanish Cava, German Sekt, Crémant de Loire, and the various domestic values like the amazing Gruet producer in New Mexico of all places.  Now, don’t go letting your creative juices evaporate in the heat by taking on the part of a modern day Mixologist;  Try a Classic Champagne Cocktail, Bellini (Avenues Bistro whips up a fantastic Bellinitini), Kir Royale, or a French 75. Oh my ga ga, now I’m getting thirsty!

See more summer wine recommendations!

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