KCWIRED DROPS 2 REVIEWS FOR THE WEEKEND

Wil Jenny's
The perfect combination of Mexican and Barbecue.; who would have thunk it! Their baby back ribs are ecstasy and their enchilada's are rock and roll. What else would you want? Well, they have great chocolate cake too! Sit in the bar area for the most fun; It's all non-smoking, so you can take your kids with you!

6700 West 135th
Overland Park, KS 66223
(913) 897-1114

Stoud's
Stroud's was kicked out of their old location when Mr. Eminent Domain decided it needed a million dollar bridge to connect one crappy part of town to another crappy part of town. In doing so, a Kansas City landmark was forced to relocate. Stroud's, formerly in South Kansas City is now located on Shawnee Mission Parkway in Fairway and I decided to check it out for Father's day.
When we arrived at Stroud's at 5PM there was a 30 minute wait. We happily walked to the bar, ordered a round of Miller Light, and proceeded outside to sit on the patio and get a little sun while we waited. After being seated, the waitress quickly arrived and took our drink order as we started perusing the menu. I ordered the 3 piece chicken meal, my wife ordered the same and shared hers with our girl. My mom ordered a half order of livers (I know). Our meals came with all of the mashed potatoes, gravy, and green beans you can eat , and maybe a dinner role but I can't be sure because I was too busy with the pan-fried chicken and gravy. This place has the best gravy I have ever had, I mean, I am not a gravy aficionado by any means but this stuff is addictive. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered and everyone was completely stuffed with plenty of leftovers. I even tried the livers (dipped in gravy) and they were... well lets put is this way, they could have been pieces of monkey turd and tasted like a million bucks as long as they were covered in Stroud's gravy! Highly recommend. Expect to pay $15 per person not including drinks. Dress anyway you feel comfortable, preferrably something loose so you can breath after eating.

4200 Shawnee Mission Pkwy
Fairway, KS 66205
(913) 262-8500
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KCWIRED TALKS MEXICAN FOOD

This guy might have the hardest blog to write due to the lameness of our city. However just like his website he steps up and drops a nice review.
Enjoy,
JOCO SOB

Let’s be honest; there isn’t a whole lot going on in KC this weekend. With that said, for your reading pleasure, I present my latest Mexican restaurant review:

The KC area is full of Mexican joints; I am not talking about the stuff you smoke. That is a different column altogether. In all seriousness, there are many great places to eat in KC. Whether you are into authentic Mexican or the ubiquitous Tex-Mex, KC has it all. This week I had the pleasure of visiting Fronteras in SOJOCO. They have couple of locations in JOCO. The one my wife and I visited is in the Deer Creek strip mall. When we arrived, I had reservations about trying out new Mexican place. In fact, I contemplated driving down the road to Jose Peppers, another Mexican joint that always delivers fantastic Tex-Mex cuisine. With so many choices, why risk eating something you may regret later? After my hungry wife prodded me into trying it out, we entered the unassuming establishment only to discover a modern looking restaurant with soaring ceilings and minimalist décor. Imagine, a Mexican restaurant without the hokey Mexican horns and blankets most places feature! Now, back to the food; I ordered a “Chunky Burrito” that was stuffed with large chunks of perfectly seasoned pork and ground beef. It had the perfect blend of rice and beans. It was simply terrific. My wife ordered the chicken enchiladas, which were equally as tasty. The rojo sauce was perfecto and the chicken was magnificent. Wondering about the chips and salsa? They are on par with the best of what KC has to offer. I strongly suggest you check out Fronteras Mexican Restaurant and let me know what you think! Casual attire and moderate prices.

Peace,

www.kcwired.com

KCWIRED.COM WEEKEND PLANNER

As mentioned last week, Cinco De Mayo has come and gone. However, Crown Center is going to give everyone who missed it a chance to catch up on all the Latin culture you can take. Starting at around noon today until 11, CC will celebrate the 10^th annual Fiesta Kansas City which will feature Latin music as in…a cookah rocha ah cookah a rocha!…. and food and dancing. I expect it to be a lot of fun as usual and weather could not be any better!

For you old timers out there, Fleetwood Mac is performing at the Sprint Center tonight. I’m sure they will put on a good show. The perfect night would entail eating at Margarita’s on SW BLVD and drinking their namesake until show time. Oh and tickets are through TicketMaster.

Got kids? Check out Deanna Farmstead in South Overland Park. It is a very nice setting, in a great part of town with many restaurants and a movie theatre nearby. It is free and open daily.

Have a killer weekend..Oh and by the way, according to Myth Busters, penny’s do not screw up breathalyzers! No wonder!

Peace,

www.kcwired.com

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If you are like me you typically go to KCWIRED.com to see what the hell is going on in this town. I have had a link up to this guys site for awhile now and love the content of his blog. I am lucky to have him as a weekly contributor.
Enjoy,
JOCOSOB

Thanks to JOCO SOB for allowing me the opportunity to share with you what is going down in KC this weekend. Much like my site KCWIRED.com, we are going to focus on good food, good music and good times. Before I begin with the weekend happenings, there are a few things that I need to disclose. First, I have a favorable bias to all things JOCO and then KCMO. Let’s face it, JOCO is the crown jewel of the KC Metro area. However, we all need to recognize JOCO would not exist without the sounds, flavors and history of KCMO. Regarding KCK and NKC, much like Mexico, we should build a large wall. Enough said.

Speaking of Mexico, Cinco De Mayo is on Martes (Tuesday.) this year and as usual there will be a lot happening in the city the following weekend and I’m going to provide a complete list for you next Friday that will help you decide where to get your FIESTA on! This weekend, we have some fantastic music recommendations for you. Kansas City’s legendary Ida McBeth is performing at Jardines, “the coolest Jazz joint in town” and Mama Ray is performing at the Phoenix on Friday and Saturday night around 7:30. As always, you can avoid the $5 cover at both places if you arrive before six but the real reason to arrive early is to get a table! If the weather cooperates, KCWIRED’s recommendation this weekend is to check out Mama Ray at the Phoenix and finish the night off at John’s Deck up the street where you can enjoy more live music, slightly stiffer drinks, and one of the best views in the city. If the weather is not cooperating (rain), skip John’s deck.. There will be many great days ahead where you can enjoy drinking under the stars. For those who want to rock out, The Killers are playing at Sandstone on Saturday. Check out Ticketmaster.com for available tickets. For those of you that have kids or just want to have a mellow night out, the Boulevard Drive-In is open for business now. The Boulevard is always a great place to spend time with family and friends. In case you didn’t know, the Boulevard is rated one of the top drive-ins in the country. They feature FM transmitted DTS sound to your car stereo and a picture that rivals indoor theatres.. Take a blanket to keep nice and toasty, some cold beverages to save money and some treats for the kids. Remember, children 5 -11years old are only $2.00 per person and children under 5 are free. There is no better way for a family to enjoy an inexpensive night out.

Have an awesome weekend and please share with me how your weekend works out and of course, let me know of any events you would recommend for next weekend! kcwired@kcwired.com.