THE PEACOCK KC: EATING OUT

I have always been fascinated by the peacock! Not only because its the national bird of India, but for the sheer magic of nature that the bird is! So when I received an invitation to dine at The Peacock KC, you know I was excited. I am a foodie and love to try out new places, especially if they are in Kansas City. The Peacock KC opened to the public on November 19, 2021, in Westport. Its a cute 50 seater bistro, which takes you on a global culinary adventure. The Peacock KC serves a diverse cuisine inspired by a variety of cultures., beautifully curated by Executive Chef Brian Mehl.

Loved how colorful the decor was and of course, the magnificent peacock on the wall, beside the kitchen window. Almost as if it was a royal guard, at the gates of the kitchen. While waiting for our food, got chatty with general manager Mike Flynn, who mentioned that The Peacock KC stands for an inclusive place, where everyone is welcome - where you can SHOW YOUR COLORS. As a person of color, and as someone who strongly believes in Diversity & Inclusion, this struck a sweet chord. 

Not only does The Peacock KC have amazing food, but also an amazing array of craft cocktails for mom and dad and virgin drinks for the kiddos. Deb and I opted for their rendition of a Chocolate Martini and Rii opted for a Strawberry Sparkler made especially for her. 

For appetizers we started off with Pork Belly - enoki mushrooms, pickled red cabbage, cashew pistou, radish, chia seeds, tamari cider caramel. My husband is a huge pork belly fan and him and Rii loved it. I must add that the portion size of the appetizer was quite big. 

The second appetizer we tried was Fried Sprouts - brussels, fried shallots, tart cherry, pistachio, crispy prosciutto, beet molasses syrup. The cherry, pistachio and molasses elevated the Brussel sprouts, and made for an interesting plate. 

Rii tried the Canadian Salmon - fresh cut fillet, creamy parsnip, pickled red cabbage, grilled broccolini, crispy prosciutto, white anchovy sauce. To be honest, it was not a kid's meal we ordered, but a regular one. Rii loved it all and that's something to say, as she can be a picky eater at times. 

I love my spice and had to try the Peri Peri Chicken - peri spiced half chicken, dirty basmati, shiitakes, cranberry, charred greens, chamoy butter bast. It had a good kick but was not overly spicy. Loved how it was paired with the dirty basmati rice. I mean I have had dirty rice and I have had basmati rice, but I haven't had this combination. Chicken, I believe is the hardest to cook. As it can get dry, or its difficult to infuse the right flavors.  

Deb ordered the Lamb Shank - chicory coffee rubbed lamb slow braised, whipped potatoes, mustard greens, olive gremolata, red eye pan jus. h cloves lamb and both of us love chicory coffee, so it was match made in culinary heaven. We have had coffee crusted steak in the past, but this was our first time trying coffee crusted lamb shank. And those whipped potaotes, I kept eating spoonfuls. 

For dessert, we tried Black Forest Chocolate - bundlet, cherry mousse, chocolate ganache, fried cashews. I am tempted to try the Crumble - agave ricotta, aerated fruit, butterscotch fudge, pistachio, sea salt brittle, chocolate bark. It looked too pretty on the next table. 

We had a wonderful time over great food and. great ambience. If you are in the KC metro area, you should give The peacock KC a try. You will love it as much as we did. 

Thanks page Communications and the Peacock KC for the wonderful dinner!