Restaurant Week

It's Restaurant Week in Kansas City and I am actually going to take advantage twice this year.

I always seem to forget about this week and end up missing out on some of Kansas City's finest spots. Not to mention, many of the participating restaurants offer mouth-watering dishes from the top chefs in the metro.

There's more than 100 participating restaurants and lots to choose from. Check out one blogger's Top Ten List for 2012.

I tend to overlook many of the pricier places on the list or would only opt to go there for a special occasion. Since the hubby and I rarely get out to eat for a nice meal, Restaurant week is right up our alley. With pre-set menus and affordable prices, it gives people like us a chance to get to restaurants we normally wouldn't go. It's quite genius.

Yesterday, a friend and I tried a new place downtown called Snow Co.

She had heard about it from co-workers so we decided to give it a whirl. To our surprise, they were a Restaurant Week participant and offered a great lunch deal: Two lunch combos for $15 that include a salad and sandwich of your choice. Lunch for two, for only $15 dollars? What a great deal.

Before I talk about what we ate, I'll give you a rundown of the atmosphere. Located at 18th and Wyandotte, this swanky spot could easily get overlooked. They consider themselves a "cafe and cocktail lounge" offering only fresh squeezed juices and homemade syrups in their cocktails.

Modern and comfortable is what they are going for and it is definitely that. So much that some people walking by might miss that they serve food. Very open, living room-like atmosphere, with a trendy touch.

Well, the food was superb so I'm helping get the word out! We were the only ones in the restaurant, but our waitress was very pleasant and friendly.

I had the Mayo-Free Chicken Salad Wrap and my friend had the Turkey & Havarti on Ciabatta. We both asked for them hot and they accommodated our request with no problems. We both had rave reviews. I can't wait to get back and try out their drink flights.

So, get yourself to this spot and give it a try. Also recommended is its neighboring eatery: Mildred's Cafe. Great sandwiches, salads and of course, coffee.

Saturday, we are hitting up J. Gilberts for Restaurant Week with friends. I have heard SO many positive remarks about this place. Excited.

About food...typical of me.

What about you? Are you venturing out for Restaurant Week?