Wine Dinners and more at Story

Story Restaurant in Prairie Village always has something going on.   This quaint neighborhood restaurant offers delicious upscale fare in a relaxed  casual environment.   I have been to Story a couple of times now and absolutely love it.  The decor is streamlined and elegant while still being comfortable and the food, absolutely amazing!  I also love the concept behind the name that everything has a story, whether it be the the story behind where the ingredients were grown that  are used in the dishes, or the story behind why you are having dinner there. Is it first date or special occasion? Whatever the case may be it is worth the visit.   Story host many wine dinners and other events throughout the year where Chef Carl creates many unique dishes that are not on the regular menu. Below is a listing of Story's upcoming events including their most recent  Wine Dinner which will held Wednesday, March 14th.   Seats are still available. Wednesday, March 14th Brewer-Clifton Wine Dinner The passionate and talented winemakers Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton believe that the geographic, geologic and climatic uniqueness of the Sta. Rita Hills  appellation provide an ideal place to grow Chardonnay and Pinot Noir of intensity,  complexity and specificity. Within the appellation, each vineyard carries its own imprint. Their mission is to present wines that convey the characteristics inherent to each of these sites, with uncompromising quality. Wednesday, March 13th :: Brewer-Clifton Wine Dinner with special guest winemaker Greg Brewer. $100 per person, 5 courses, 6 wines.  Call 913.236.9955 to reserve.   Other Upcoming Events Sunday, April 8th ::  Easter Brunch 10am - 2pm featuring our a la carte brunch menu.  Easter Dinner 5pm - 10pm featuring a $10 entree and $10 bottle of wine. Wednesday, April 11th :: Boulevard Brewing Co. Beer Dinner with special guest brewmaster Steven Pauwels.  5 courses, 6 beers, $60/person plus tax & gratuity.  Call 913.236.9955 to reserve. Thursday, April 26th ::  Dining Out For Life.  Dine Out, Fight Aids.  Dine for lunch or dinner and 25% of sales benefit the fight against AIDS. Friday, May 4th :: Book Signing with Author Brian Andrews.  4:30pm - 6:30pm.  $35 ticket Includes glass of house wine, appetizer and a copy his newly released  novel, The Calypso Directive. Monday, May 7th  ::  Kansas City Homes & Gardens Magzine's Cooking School featuring Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen at Kitchen Studio: KC. Enjoy wonderful food and wine.  $25 per person, 6pm-9pm  To reserve: please email Brooke Pearl, KCH&G editor at bpearl@nci.com or call 913.648.5757 ext 24 Saturday, May 12th :: Mother's Day Tea & Fashion Show featuring the fashions of Tulip, Clique & Mady and Me Boutiques Sunday, May 13th :: Mother's Day Brunch 10am- 2pm featuring our a la carte brunch menu.  Mother's Day Dinner 5pm - 10pm featuring a $10 entree and $10 bottle of wine. Thursday, May 24th :: Story's One Year Anniversary Celebration Dinner featuring a pig roast on the patio Friday - Sunday, June 1st - 3rd :: Prairie Village Art Fair.  Enjoy the event on the patio. Wednesday, June 13th :: A Garden to Table Tapas party on the patio.  Enjoy tapas and cocktails on the patio while cookbook authors Karen Adler & Judith Fertig demo recipes from their newest cookbook, The Gardener & The Grill. Sunday, June 17th :: Father's Day Brunch 10am- 2pm featuring our a la carte brunch menu.  Father's Day Dinner 5pm - 10pm featuring a $10 entree and $10 bottle of wine. Sunday, June 24th :: Harvesters Chef's Classic Dinner.  At The American Restaurant.  The 2012 Chefs Classic will feature these chefs: • William Bradley, Addison at the Grand Del Mar, San Diego • Howard Hanna, The Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange, Kansas City • Susur Lee, Lee and Susur Catering, Toronto • Matthias Merges, Yusho, Chicago • Danica Pollard, Lidia's, Kansas City • Carle Thorne-Thomsen, Story, Kansas City http://www.harvesters.org/GiveMoney/Index.asp?Reference=ChefsClassic&~=     Friday, August 31st ::  Boulevard Brewing Co.  Brewmaster Luncheon & VIP Tour   featuring Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen.  $42 per person.  Details and sign up here: http://www.boulevard.com/experiences/brewmaster-luncheons/ In addition to all of the special events and wine dinners, Story offers great in house specials including: New Bar Menu and Happy Hour Happy Hour is Tuesday - Friday 4:30pm - 6:30pm and the bar food menu is 50% off in the bar or on the patio.  There will also be all day wine, beer and cocktail specials. Lunch Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 2pm, 3 course prix fixe lunch menu for $18. This menu is in addition to the regular lunch menu.  Please call 913.236.9955 for the days prix fixe menu.   Sunday Nights with Story. Sunday Dinner Special Every Sunday join Story for a $10 entree special.  A select bottle of wine will be available for $10, as well.  The wines and entrees will vary each week and limited in number. Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen is one of the most talented  chefs in city and has worked at 40 Sardines and Michael Smith.  He was recently featured on Fox 4 new where he created a special flounder dish.  Space is limited at all events, so please reserve early.  913.236.9955. Event specifics will be posted when available.Story is closed on Mondays for private bookings.  Private bookings may be available additional evenings, as well. Please call 913.236.9955 to speak to Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen regarding a menu and reserving space for your private party.  Stay in touch with all the happenings at Story by liking their facebook page at www.facebook.com/storykc and sign up for our email list. Story 3931 W. 69th Terrace Prairie Village, KS 66208 913-236-9955 If you have a great food find in KC, email me.  In Good Taste, Sharm