James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Smith's new restaurant - Farina, is all set to open on February 5th. The perfect location for all your Valentine's Day plans. One phrase which perfectly describes the soon-to-be-opened restaurant is Date-Night Perfection. And every corner is Instagram-worthy.
I attended a media preview of the restaurant recently, I knew that this had to feature on the blog. Chef Smith's Extra Virgin has been a favorite of ours over the years, and I even have a few blog posts on it. Chef's namesake restaurant -Michael Smith was the perfect choice for many of anniversary dinners.
Farina is a modern Italian restaurant, which is also housed in the Crossroads Art District, in Kansas City. A 5 sec walk almost from Extra Virgin, the new restaurant is located in the KEmper's Museum's Crossroads location. The restaurant space is super gorgeous, to say the least. And if you were awe-struck with the main room of the restaurant, then hold our breath, as you enter the Wine Room or the private dining space. Did I mention, that there's an Oyster bar as well! Aesthetics are on an all-time high, no matter which corner of Farina, your eye falls on.
Once you get over the initial admiration of how beautiful space is, then we can focus on the food and beverage. I have been a major fan of the cocktails at Extra Virgin, so it was a welcome sight to see Berto Santoro in Farina. My Campari Spritzer was just perfect.
Let's start off with some of the most creative appetizers.
Some exclusive entrees.
And finally, it was time for the prettiest of desserts. Apple Rose Tart with persimmon sauce anyone!
Farina, which translates to Flour in Italian, will be featuring 10 different signature pasta every day, along with its full-service oyster bar. Chef Michael Smith has come to personify such a high standard when it comes to the culinary arts, and Farina only takes that forward. I know where I shall be going for my next date night. Have you made your Valentine's Dinner plans yet? If not, reservations can be done through Open Table.
Thank you so much for the invite Chef Michael Smith, Nancy Smith KSquared, and KC Foodie Club. Cheers and Bon Appetit!
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