Last weekend, I attended the Foodie Chick Event while it was here in KC. Hosted by Chick Events, the event took place at Park Place in Leawood, Kansas where dozens of local eateries, breweries, bistros and wineries entered their best in hopes of winning the title of "best bite," "best white wine," "best red wine," "best craft beer," or "best coffee brew."
Benefits of the event went to Newhouse, a safe home providing safety, comfort and hope for families and individuals of domestic violence.
Even with a heat index of 112 followed by a severe thunderstorm, the event was a hit and visited by hundreds of Kansas Citians, bloggers and critics.
If you're looking to try any of the foods or drinks, here is a complete list of the competing vendors:
“Best Bite” from KC restaurants:
801 Chophouse (Leawood)
Best Regards Bakery & Cafe (Overland Park)
Burgerfi (Leawood)
CPK (Park Place, Leawood)
Enjoy Pure Food + Drink (Leawood)
Gordon Biersch (Leawood)
Jon Russells BBQ (Overland Park)
Martin City Brewing Company (Kansas City, MO)
McLain’s Market (Overland Park)
Pig & Finch (Leawood)
Pinstripes (Leawood)
Pita Blu (Overland Park)
Pizzeria Locale (Overland Park)
RA Sushi (Leawood)
The Grille at Park Place (Leawood)
“Best Red” and “Best White” from:
Holy Field Vineyard & Winery (Basehor)
KC Wine Company (Olathe)
Rowe Ridge Vineyard & Winery (Kansas City, KS)
Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery (Paola)
Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery (Olathe)
White Tail Run Vineyard & Winery (Edgerton)
“Best Craft Beer” from:
Crane Brewing Company (Raytown)
Free State Brewing Company (Lawrence)
Gordon Biersch (Leawood)
Martin City Brewing Company (Kansas City, MO)
Red Crow Brewing Company (Spring Hill)
“Best Coffee Brew” from:
Blue Monarch Coffee (Overland Park)
HAIL! Coffee (Greater Kansas City Area)
Java Brothers (Kansas City, KS)
Java Garage (Kansas City, KS)
Mother Earth Coffee (Lenexa)
Parisi Cafe (Kansas City, MO)
And if you're looking for what to eat at these restaurants, here are the bites that were served at the event:
Winners will be announced soon, so stay tuned to check out the best beer, wine, and eats in Kansas City.
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