Summit Grill and Bar launches new Spring Cocktail menu

Summit Grill and bar launched a new spring cocktail menu featuring a diverse selection of refreshing and hand-crafted cocktails to kick off the arrival of spring.  I got to experience the new seasonal cocktails including seven new specialty cocktails accompanied by three returning customer favorites at Summit Grill and Bar. Each cocktail is available for $9 or less. Developed by Summit Grill and Bar 's bartender Jeff and Chris, the menu arrives just in time for the warm weather.  

I am revisiting Summit Grill and Bar because it is one of my favorite spots in Kansas City. Their new spring cocktail menu offers gin, tequila, whiskey, and wine based cocktails. I recently got to sample all of the new cocktails. The menu was carefully developed by a pair of mixologists at Summit Grill and Bar.  

Looking at the ingredients in the cocktails I was certain that I would only like a few of them. There were only two cocktails that I wouldn't order. Not because they tasted bad but because I wasn't a huge fan of the base of the drink. Other than that, this cocktail menu is has something for everyone on it!

Here is a break down of all of the cocktails.

Gimlet- choice of Svedka Vodka, Sloane's Gin or Milagro Silver Tequila with lime juice, simple syrup, lavender bitters double strained and served with a cucumber wheel. 

I highly recommend getting this cocktail with Sloane's Gin. Gin may be scary to some but do not be scared! This cocktail was a nice surprise. It was very light, easy to drink and beyond delicious. It was my favorite from the list. This cocktail is perfect if you're looking for a light simple drink that doesn't have an overwhelming flavor of alcohol. 

Gin Gimlet

Jalisco En Verano - Casamigos Blanco Tequila, pineapple-orange shrub, egg white. This cocktail is a thicker version of a uniquely flavored margarita. It was surprisingly delicious and my second favorite. Even if you aren't a tequila lover, this cocktail is one you must try! It's very different than any other cocktail that I've had. The thickness of the drink is perfect and has a foam like consistency. You can taste the tequila but it is not overwhelming and very easy to drink. This cocktail would be great for a chilly summer night. 

Jalisco En Verano

King Peak - Templeton Rye Whiskey, Fernet Branca, orange bitters

This cocktail is a whiskey based cocktail garnished with an orange peel. I wasn't too sure how this one would go down because whiskey is not my first choice. The cocktail had a strong smell of whiskey but not one that would make your face scrunch up. I took a sip. It tastes like a light whiskey with out the bite at the end. If you are a whiskey lover then this cocktail is for you! It is a cocktail I would have to sip on slowly but whiskey lovers would jump all over this! 

King Peak

Pimm's Cup - Hendrick's Gin, Pimm's Liqueur, Gosling's ginger beer, orange peel. This cocktail is a little twist on the classic cocktail. Once again, do not be afraid of the gin! This cocktail tastes like iced tea infused with cucumber. It's one of the best Pimm's Cup around! Be careful because this cocktail goes down easy but the alcohol could creep up on you very quickly. It's delightfully refreshing and light and perfect for spring time! It captures all of the tastes of spring in one cup. 

Pimm's Cup

Shandy - house-made mango-pineapple-habanero cordial, Dos Equis Lager, fresh lime juice and garnished with a fresh cilantro leaf. This cocktail is very unique. It is definitely one of a kind. If you like a little burnin' in your cocktail then this cocktail is for you. Summit Grill and Bar makes the mango-pineapple-habanero cordial in house and it takes up to a week to ferment. The Dos Equis Lager is the base of this cocktail and makes the drink bubbly. The kicker about this cocktail is that the after taste isn't much of a taste but more like an after burn. The back of your throat will burn. It's not like a spicy buffalo sauce burn but more of a tingling burning sensation in the back of your throat. Some people love the burn, others don't. 

Shandy

Strawberry Margarita - Milagro Silver Tequila, Solerno Blood Orange liqueur, agave syrup and lime juice. This margarita is perfect! It's not too sweet and you can tell the cocktail is not from a mix. I was expecting this cocktail to be very sweet but it was bubbly, strawberry-y and perfectly created! This was my second favorite cocktail on the menu and is perfect for any one who loves the classic margarita. 

Strawberry Margarita

Sullivan's Steakhouse

Sullivan's Steakhouse

During Kansas City Restaurant Week I made a reservation to Sullivan's for my family to enjoy a nice steak dinner on a Saturday night. 

The place was packed and parking was very limited. We walked through the doors and were greeted by a friendly smile. The hostess kindly led us to our table where my parents were waiting. 

my sister, mom, aunt and myself

It took our waiter quite some time to take my drink order. He wasn't too friendly or social. I had some questions about the Restaurant Week menu that he was happy to answer. I couldn't decided which entree or dessert to get and he helped me pick one out. 

The whole place was dimly lit, crowded and loud. We were sitting on the upper level and I was glad. The main dining area was packed with servers and people bumping into tables and chairs. 

Getting to the bathroom was an obstacle on its own. Once you weaved through the tables of the main dining room, you had to go into the bar area and weave through swaying people to the back of the room. I wasn't very fond of that. 

We all ordered off of the Restaurant week menu. It was a three-course meal for $33. I ordered a caesar salad($8) , filet mignon and vanilla ice cream for dessert.

The caesar salad took a while to come out. It was tasty but nothing special. There was plenty of parmesan but it was lacking in the crouton department. The size of the salad was perfect. For the price of this salad on a normal night, I would not have spent $8 on it. 

caesar salad

For a party of six, I was expecting our food to take longer and it did. We ordered two bottles of wine before our food came out. The wine was delicious and hit the spot but was pretty expensive. Our food took almost an hour to get to our table and they were missing sides when they brought the food out. 

I ordered my 6 oz filet mignon medium well and it was cooked perfectly. The steak was good, but nothing special. On a normal night, the 8 oz filet mignon is $37. To me, that is over priced. I would rather go to Capital Grille and pay $30 - $40 for the same steak. The appearance of the steak was weak. The large off white plate looked bare.

The dessert was the third course. My aunt and mom ordered the banana foster. I ordered a dish of vanilla ice cream. The vanilla ice cream tasted like vanilla ice cream but it hit the spot. 

vanilla ice cream

I did get to taste a bite (or five) of the bananas foster. It was the first time I've ever had it so I don't have anything to compare it too but it was pretty delicious. 

banana's foster

Sullivan's features live music almost every night of the week. Everyone once in a while Sullivan's does a dinner night. Their next dinner night is a Sam Adams beer dinner for $60. Each entree, dessert and appetizer is accompanied by a Sam Adams beer. 

Sullivan's has three private dining rooms that each hold up to about 35 people as well a a patio that can hold up to 60 people and a library that can hold up to 80 people. 

Kate's Kitchen

Fresh Ingredients. Local Business.

What't not to love about a local restaurant that serves delicious affordable food with fresh ingredients? The second you walk into to this little building, you are greeted with a smile. 

a cup of fresh coffee

I have only been here twice. It's a hidden treasure in the north land. We walked in on a Saturday morning at 7:15 a.m. right before the bulk of the crowd came in. If you're trying to squeeze in a quick morning breakfast be prepared to wait up to 45 minutes at this place. The restaurant is small and it fills up quick. The line is usually out of the door by 9 a.m. but if you have time to wait it's worth the wait. Before you pass this up, check the wait time. We walked in when the line was out of the door but there was only a 15 minute wait, which is not that long. The small lobby area can only hold about 10 people. If you don't feel like waiting, call and order Kate's Kitchen to-go. It's just as good and only takes about 10 minutes to make. 

The first day I went I was craving a waffle. I ended up ordering a waffle platter ($7.50). It came with two eggs and a choice of meat. I got scrambled eggs and bacon. The platter came out quickly and it was hot and fresh. The waffle was perfect, the eggs were hot and perfectly cooked as well as the bacon. It wasn't flimsy. The bacon was thick and cooked to perfection.

waffle platter

If you're wanting to order something sweet, order a cinnamon roll. This delightful dessert is made fresh each morning. Topped with warm icing, these are great alongside your meal or you could take one with you.

The second time I went, I really wanted to order the waffle again but decided I should try something new. I ordered the Classic all-American breakfast ($5.25). It came with two eggs, potatoes and toast. I got my eggs scrambled, breakfast potatoes and wheat toast. I also decided my eyes were larger than my stomach and I ordered a side of bacon($2.25) which comes with 4 hearty strips of bacon and I also ordered one giant pancake ($3.00). I ate (almost) all of it.

classic all-american breakfast

The whole place was packed but our breakfast came out quickly. 

one large pancake

My boyfriend ordered the country scrambler ($7.50). This dish is a medley of sausage, ham, bacon, and cheese served over a bed of scrambled eggs and topped with gravy and your choice of bread. This dish was delicious. It combines everything that's amazing about breakfast food into one location. If you can't decide what to get, the country scrambler won't disappoint.   

country scrambler

Kate's Kitchen serves lunch and breakfast. Their breakfast menu offers scramblers, omelets, pancakes, waffles, french toast, cinnamon rolls. Their lunch menu includes sandwiches, wraps, chicken fingers and salads.