KANSAS CITY RESTAURANT WEEK WITH JAZZ- A LOUISIANA KITCHEN

Whether you consider yourself a foodie or not, you cannot help but rejoice at the fact that Kansas City Restaurant Week(KCRW) is here.10 days and 2 weekends of celebrating food in the KC Metro area. Kansas City Restaurant Week is undeniably a premier dining event that has been wooing the masses since 2010. Participating restaurants offer a curated and special menu priced at $15 a person for lunch and $35 for dinner, featuring three courses.

When you have more than 200 restaurants to choose from, where do you start? Or which restaurants make it to your list for the year? Well, we kick-started our eating journey through Kansas City Restaurant 2020 with Jazz-A Louisiana Kitchen.

It is no secret that we love Jazz and don't need an excuse to keep going back to savor our favorites. We have a long love story with New Orleans and Cajun-Creole cuisine.  Kansas City Restaurant Week 2020 surely helped us to discover some new favorites. 

In the first course, I tried out a Bowl of Gumbo. Their authentic New Orleans style Gumbo with a dark roux, Andouille sausage, seafood, dirty rice and plenty of flavor. It was hearty and honestly was a huge portion for an appetizer. That could be my whole meal on some weeknights. I love food which packs a flavor punch and this bowl of gumbo surely did that. My husband tried out Boudin with Beans and Rice. One 8 oz Boudin sausage link(rice and pork)served with their signature red beans and rice. 

 Moving on to course number 2. My husband opted for Blackened Catfish Hot Fanny. 2 blackened catfish filets, topped with a jalapeno and mushroom garlic butter sauce. Served on a bed of rice. with a side of succotash.

 Shrimps and grits are a guilty pleasure of mine. So when we were planning this evening, and I had seen shrimp and grits on the menu, I knew I had to try it out. And as we drove to Jazz, I kept thinking as to why I never did order Shrimp and Grits. On a normal day, my usual order entails Crawfish Etouffe. Shrimp and Grits is served together, but here at Jazz, what I tried out would seem like a deconstructed shrimp and grits. A hearty bowl of buttery grits served with succulent shrimp in their signature Pierre sauce.

  Last but not least, it was time for course number 3. Dessert. My husband opted for Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding An award-winning house specialty that is served hot and topped with a honey bourbon cream sauce.

If I am at Jazz, I have to order their signature Beignets. Four house-made beignets, topped with powdered sugar and served with Chantilly cream.  Crispy, crunchy yet pillowy soft when you bite into them. 

Kansas City Restaurant Week 2020 is on till January 19th. So make sure you check out the offerings at Jazz when you make your plans for the week. My heart and belly are full, with all the Cajun-Creole love, from Jazz. Bon Appetit!