CLEATS + EATS Cheese Board Guide V1

O C T 2 0 1 8 | I S S U E N O . 1 K C C H E E S E S P R E S E N T S C H E E S E A D E L I C I O U S G U I D E T O C H E E S E B O A R D S I N K A N S A S C I T Y K C C H E E S E S . C O M @ K C C H E E S E S C O N T P A G E 3 E N T S HI! I AM GLAD YOU'RE HERE. Welcome to this cheesy guide. P A G E 4 THE CHEESES Let's dive right in. P A G E 1 6 CHEESE-FINDER It ain't easy being cheesy. Here's where to find these boards. P A G E 1 7 CHEESE PASSPORT Accept the challenge. Try them all. Restaurant names and dishes will be indicated by a peach highlight. All photos taken by Steph Rupp of KC Cheeses // Cleats + Eats. H I ! I A M G L A D Y O U ' R E H E R E . I am Steph, also known as KC Cheeses. I am all about cheese, so I constantly get asked "what restaurants have the best cheese boards in Kansas City?". Let me tell you - especially with having tried so many - it's an extremely tough question! In the end, I needed an answer to this burning question, so I sat down and worked on a list of my favorites for you all! From the West Bottoms all the way down to Olathe, research was done, notes were taken, and cheese, meats and accompaniments were eaten. Now, I introduce to you, the first issue, a guide to cheese boards in Kansas City. Enjoy! T O D A Y ' S CHAR·CU·TE·RIE L E S S O N I N /ˌSHärˈko͞odərē/ - noun F O O D : cold cooked meats collectively. I find it common that people will enjoy cheese and charcuterie boards without actually knowing what part of it is "charcuterie"! I was one of those people. P A G E T H R E E Louie's has a wonderful selection of wines, cocktails and beer. They have shareables as well as L E T ' S fabulous brunch, lunch and dinner options. I have been to Louie's many times, mainly their Overland Park and Waldo locations, and I can't D I V E seem to stay away from the Create Your Own Cheese + Charcuterie menu. R I G H T I N Create your own cheese and charcuterie board by Louie's Wine Dive and Kitchen can be found in selecting three (or more) of the presented items: Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Indiana, Tennessee and Kentucky. CHEESE Delice de cremiere triple créme of France Piave vecchio of Italy The place for food Hook’s farm four year cheddar of Wisconsin New woman Jamaican spice infused of Washington and wine lovers Ewe calf to be kidding me blue of Wisconsin to be social! CHARCUTERIE Smoking goose pig & fig terrine Creminelli soppressata Creminelli prosciutto Fermín serrano lomo Smoking goose gin & juice lamb sausage I usually pick three cheeses and get on my way to delicious heaven. The French triple creme has been my favorite of their cheeses for a long time. It's so luscious and luxurious. The Wisconsin blue cheese pairs marvelously with the apples that accompany the board. I typically sip on a Chardonnay or a Merlot alongside these treats. The mood at Louie's Wine Dive is so relaxing, you'll want to stay for hours and hours. Ahhh, living the life. P A G E F O U R dijon mustard bacon jam apples Hook’s farm four year cheddar of Wisconsin cornichon relish Ewe calf to be kidding me blue cheese of Wisconsin Delice de cremiere triple créme of France focaccia bread crackers P A G E F I V E X I S E G A P A K C S T A P L E : At the Beer Hall, don't forget about food. The kitchen is constantly working on and testing new A K C food ideas - they are insanely creative and hardworking. Though their menu is small, it is mighty. Pretzel S T A P L E dogs, pretzel bites, desserts and charcuterie all taste like heaven. Their cheese board varies from The Boulevard Beer Hall is a newer establishment, time to time, but usually features Ozark Mountain but Boulevard Brewing Co has been in Kansas City blue cheese, aged Cottonwood River cheddar and since it began in 1989. The Beer Hall is home to a Frisian Farms smoked gouda served with pickled gift shop, over 30 taps, seasonal and limited strawberries, clementine-thyme marmalade and offerings, test beers, and of course, SNACKS! fig jam. The upstairs area with the bars and kitchen has The Beer Hall is a wonderful place to enjoy an nice, long tables with benches so that you and your outing with coworkers, taste test and explore a friends can come together and chat, goof around flight of something new, or grab a bite and a beer and have a great time. What's even cooler is the before a night out. You really can't go wrong. camper-like photo booth! It can fit more people than you think. :) P A G E S E V E N W I N E O B S E S S E D Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen, found in the Crossroads, is heaven for wine and cheese lovers. Tannin offers three cheese flights, Spanish, Goat and Domestic, and allows you to add charcuterie if you so please. Spanish Cheese Flight: Manchego Puigpedros Idiazabal smoked Goat Cheese Flight: Alva Honey Bee Gouda Nocetto di Capra Domestic Cheese Flight: Edgewood, Ozark Mountain Blue Frisian Farms 1000 Day Aged Gouda Red Rock Cheddar Cranberries and grapes add a colorful, flavorful touch to the firm and flaky cheeses of the Spanish flight. If you're looking to dress up, sip on a fine wine or even attend a show at the Kauffman afterward, Tannin is IT. Spanish Cheese Flight P A G E E I G H T The Cheese Plate comes with bold, salty, crunchy crackers, a dab of honey and soft, pickled apples. B U B B L E S , Pictured below you will find soft goat, sheep and cow cheeses from Dutch Girl Creamery and Green Dirt Farms. So delicate, yet flavorful. At $18 it may seem intimidating, but it is well worth B O T T L E S , it. Though the selections may change from time to time, I trust Ca Va to offer us an inspired cheese plate. Currently, the plate features Cottonwood B O A R D S Cheddar, 'Sneek' 1000 day aged Gouda and Bossa. Ca Va, pronounced "sah-vah", is a small champagne bar located in Westport. With "French flair and a Midwestern heart" Ca Va offers dinner and Sunday brunch. Sip on champagne, wine and We like bubbles. cocktails in the classy, dark atmosphere all the way until 1AM. Much of Ca Va's food and even drinks That’s the first thing come from local Kansas and Missouri farms and makers. you should know about us. P A G E N I N E P A G E T E N Legend has P I Z Z A it that in P I Z Z A 1889, pizza Ciao! Welcome to 1889 Pizza Napoletana! was created 1889 takes pizza back to its roots by using wood-fired ovens and simple ingredients. in Naples, Italy. The inside of 1889 glistens with chandeliers and marble and copper details. The patio is spacious and romantic, perfect for a sunny weekday lunch or a lovely night out with a glass of wine. Located under Shared Plates on the menu, you can find some wonderful appetizers, including the Charcuterie Board. The board is inexpensive and impressive. It stands out on this list as the most affordable board - best value and quantity. The board includes: Spicy capicola Soppressata Salami piccante Gorgonzola Goat Cheese Fiore Sardo (Sheep's) Fig Marmalada Olives Dijon Mustard P A G E E L E V E N 1889 Pizza uses playing cards to deliver food to the correct guest. P A G E T W E L V E The Westside Local has a "Localities" section on their menu, showcasing, you guessed it, local L O C A L goodies from around Kansas and Missouri. You may try one, build a plate or add one to your meal. You may build your own custom cheese board if you so choose, with brie, cheddar, and seasonal T O K C cheeses present on the Localities menu. The Westside Local is famous around Kansas City The cocktails are as unique and exquisite as the for their incredibly popular "blunch" and their food, with names such as "The Magician" and "The indulgent macaroni and cheese and grilled cheese Moon". They also have a plethora of wine, beer, sandwich. spirits and bubbles. Fresh, creative dining that's a bit better for the world. If you would rather now build your own cheese board, the Chef's Antipasti Board has a seasonal selection of meats, cheeses and accoutrements, including pickles, blackberries, nuts, mustard, jam, peppers and hard boiled eggs with a hint of orange. The eggs were a unique and pleasant surprise! The board is served with Farm-to- Market crackers.

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