Limo, Lights, Champagne? Supper Club Six KC Hits the Road

Tis the Season to be festive and festive we were!  Courtesy of Maggie's event planning skills, our restaurant club celebrated the holidays in style on December 12th.  First stop, La Bodega's for some tapas and sangria.  I'd like to write a review of the restaurant but I think we were gabbing and inhaling our food so fast that the only appropriate review would be, "Yum, pass the Sangria."

Kim joined us late but had time for a glass of Sangria and join in the holiday mood.  We were all quite warm and fuzzy when it was time to embark on our Christmas light tour via the limo that Maggie arranged to tool us around town.  The organized contingency of our group (not me) brought along supplies--champagne and glasses, etc.  The champagne flutes were presents from Holly with hand painted Christmas lights adorning them.  Handy Holly.  Thanks, Holly!

The limo driver patiently waited as we clicked several dozen pictures of the ride and us standing by the ride in assorted combinations . . . then we were off!  Riding in style, checking out the lights, drinking champagne, toasting ourselves ad nauseam (literally--but that comes later) and singing along with the Christmas tunes on the radio.  The limousine was very nice and we all agreed that the Tour of Lights needs to be an annual event.  Of course, this was voted on during the first hour by the second hour people were dropping like flies and the vote may have come out differently  . . . sangria and champagne do not mix well for some!  

At one point . . . okay at several points we did actually see some lights but all I really remember is all the laughing and singing and general debauchery inside the limo.  (Well, debauchery by our standards which is essentially a bunch of cross talking gals who were not really listening to one another as they gabbed the ride away through town).  Several of us periodically updated our Facebook Status lest all our less fortunate friends not know how much fun we were having . . . which makes no sense that we would rather update FB than participate in the actual fun we were having.  What can I say, FB is addictive for some of us.  

We stopped by a house that was obviously decorated by someone with a Hoarding Disorder. I think they need to go on Oprah.  Holiday Decoration Overload.  We actually disembarked from the limo and trudged up to the house to peer in the windows with our flutes in hand.  Don't worry so did all the other people driving by to see the display. 

During our second hour, we took up a collection to add a third hour on to our drive.  We made a few pit stops at Quik Trip for potty breaks and Doritoes.  There were at least two stops for more Champagne until finally we realized we were all holiday'd out.  This was about 5 mintues into the extra hour we purchased.  Oh well.  We were all dropped off at secure locations with none of the over served getting behind any steering wheels.  Some faired better than others that night but I will protect the names of the innocent and not so innocent.  

The evening was a highlight of the Season and a great way to spend time with friends.  

Next up?  We don't know . . . but we will be sure to report back.  Supper Club Six KC wishes you all a Joyous 2009. --JMF

  

What's Old is New Again

The Supper Club Six made it through a full rotation of restaurants  and it was time for me to make my second selection.   If you recall, I hosted the inaugural Supper Club Six.  Fear, anxiety and dread fell upon me as I scoured the Internet looking for possibilities.   I wanted to avoid another Vinino's disaster.  Do I go new?  Do I go old?  Finally, I settled on the Delaware Cafe.   Although this River Market restaurant has been around for years, this Spring it began serving dinner under the hands of a new young chef. 

The space is very urban with the exposed brick and high ceilings.  We were seated in the side dining room but I would have preferred to sit in the main room with the bar as that really had a more lively atmosphere.   We were down one as Kim was in Wisconsin for the weekend.  True to our M.O. we ordered up some drinks first and the martini's were a hit.  The wine flowed as well.  Our waiter had the unfortunate problem of constantly running into the screen door collapsed against the wall behind our table.   He seemed genuinely shocked ever time he ran into it.  He was attentive and friendly even supplying Kathryn with a smoke on the patio when she correctly took him for a smoker.  

The table shared a Mac N Cheese appetizer.  We may have ordered a second one I can't recall but it was a divine combination of  fusilli, fontina, white truffle, and bread crumbs.  As you can see from the picture, Kathryn made sure she got her fair share by licking the bowl.  A couple of us ordered the cider brined chicken breast and a couple had the scallops.   Although the group had mixed opinions (don't we always?), in general we found it a fine meal.   No rave reviews but no real complaints.  I would go back but would definitely sit in the bar area.   

The evening was fun.  The conversation . . . well, risque--right Maggie?  Although we did not get our meal for free this time (the only redeeming part of my first selection),  we had a pleasant meal and it is nice to have another option for dinner in the River Market.   --JMF