Ah, the PTKC Movie Night. It’s a classic, much loved event hosted by our equally beloved board members, Jim and Sam. Our gracious hosts provide a few nibbles, popcorn, water and ice tea but if you’re so inclined, indulge us with something delicious that you’d like to bring. After all, we’re the guys who love […]
Now for the inner kids in all of us, let's revel in our childhoods a bit. A superb place to do that in Kansas City is The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures! From dollhouses and games to green army men, Barbie dolls, and video game consoles, the Museum’s toy collection explores social and cultural […]
You know? I don't think The Red Door gets enough gastronomic credit. I mean there are about half a dozen locations in our metro area and the reviews are universally good and it has earned best restaurant awards in 2023 and 2024! The Red Door has a killer Happy Hour menu and a slew of […]
Okay. So, by now you might know that Denny's is closing many restaurants nationwide. But how do WE respond to this outrage? "HELL NO, WE WON'T GO! HELL NO, WE WON'T GO!" So, be sure to join us at 105th and Metcalf with your fellow PTKC rebels! The food is fine, prices are reasonable, the […]
So, when I was a kid my maternal grandfather used to take us to some really fancy-schmancy restaurants in NY. I adore lobster and I vividly remember a couple of tuxedoed waiters wheeling an enormous fish tank to our table where we could hand pick our lobsters. Cruel, yeah, maybe. But toss in some melted […]
Ah, the appeal of Pegah's in Shawnee. Sure, the food is pretty darn good and plentiful. Yeah, the coffee is hot and reasonably potent (I'm lookin' at you, Denny's!) and we get a semi-private (well, sort of) back room. But the real charm of the place is when our favorite waitress snarls at us, "Hey […]
30 years ago, Missie B's opened as a gay owned and operated piano/karaoke bar. Since that humble beginning it's become a leading gay KC hangout with special entertainment and drag shows. It's not just a place to grab a drink, it's an experience! So, join your fellow KCPT'ers to celebrate the end of the week […]
Dios mio! Vaqueros has a bazillion variations of that much fabled drink; The Margarita. Okay, okay. A slight exageración. There are seven. But still, that's pretty darn great! Combine those dreamy drinks with a slew of tasty Mexican dishes and what do you get? One Fantastic Fiesta with your PTKC amigos! So don't stay home […]
Okay. So, by now you might know that Denny's is closing many restaurants nationwide. But how do WE respond to this outrage? "HELL NO, WE WON'T GO! HELL NO, WE WON'T GO!" So, be sure to join us at 105th and Metcalf with your fellow PTKC rebels! The food is fine, prices are reasonable, the […]
Room 39 is not your typical eatery. It is a farm-driven restaurant in Kansas City with a menu that changes frequently to afford diners only the freshest ingredients. A three-time James Beard Foundation Outstanding Chef Award nominee, Ted Habiger, excels as a chef, restaurateur, sommelier, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Their menu is high-end, unique and tantalizing. […]