Just a side topic. What are people's thoughts on DSM food scene vs. KC food scene? BBQ obviously aside.
I always go to places that have been on Travel Channel and Food Network shows. Here is a list of them for Kansas City. Pick the closest to your hotel or most interesting. I've never been steered wrong using this method for new cities. When I went down there last time, I went to Oklahoma Joe's BBQ. Was amazing.
http://www.tvfoodmaps.com/s3/MO/Kansas%20City
Oklahoma Joe's name has been changed to Joe's Kansas City Bar-b-Que
They still have three locations.
I didn't see the "anniversary" part. Oklahoma Joe's is not that type of place.
We've enjoyed Brio, O'Dowds, and Fogo De Chao in the Plaza, and McCoy's Public House in Westport.
We are heading down for the tournament and looking for a place to have an anniversary dinner.
We have been to Lidia's a couple of years ago on a CF poster's recommendation and they did not disappoint.
So hoping CF can come through again. It doesn't have to be fancy just good food and a nice atmosphere.
Haven't been yet, but plan on checking this place out soon: http://grunauerkc.com
its right between Jack Stack and Lidia's down by Union Station.