Part Two: Back in Town

The summer weeks are passing fast. Last weekend Dulcinea and I did Zona Rosa on Thursday night. We went for Mexican food at Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy. There isn’t a lot that can be done with Tex-Mex unless you hit the mom and pop places. It is essentially the battle of the chains. Abuelo’s is good Mexican chain food.

Late Friday night I was craving Kansas City bar-b-que, some good blues and cold beer. So we headed out to one of the best roadhouses in Kansas City, BB’s Lawnside BBQ. Yes, there is better bar-b-que, bb’s always seems a little overcooked and the sauce could be improved. But you can’t find a better place that blends the essence of Kansas City. Try the Abita Amber, a New Orleans beer that lets you feel the soul of the south. Gary “Alaska” Sloan (from Arkansas) did a great job of bringing down the house with his harmonica, singing and theatrical joy.

Saturday I had to work on finishing an article. But I took off early for dinner at Milano in Crown Center. It had changed since my last visit, with a much smaller menu which seems for the best. I recommend Ravioli Alla Creama Di Trartufo. I’m not one for white sauces, but this sweet, salty dish with a touch of truffles was excellent. The wine list is also limited but if you like reds I recommend the Banfi Col Di Sasso Sangiovese, Toscana. It is a great taste for a small price. Sangiovese is the same grape that is used in Chianti but it doesn’t have that alum taste.

We finished off the night at The American Heartland Theater with Bunk-Bed Brothers. It was closing night.

Sunday was sleep in time.