The Majestic steakhouse - Dining in Kansas City

The Majestic
931 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64105
816-221-1888

http://www.majestickc.com

After a beer flight at the Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, we quickly rushed here in hope to make the last call for dining that night.

Operating out of The Fitzpatrick Saloon Building, an old Kansas City Saloon dating back further than 1923 -

Upon entry we were greeted by a nice little jazz quartet tucked in the corner right by the front window. They jammed the night away opposite a mural adorned with the greatest figures to come out of Kansas City titled 'From Kansas city to… Fame', with the likes of Walt Disney, Count Basie, Charlie Parker, and Ernest Hemmingway who graced this proud painting.  

Further on.

Our waiter was kind enough to take us in and reassured us that we had all the time in the world to enjoy our dinner - Kansas City locals are very nice people.

Here's the honest part,
I seriously cannot remember for my life what we ordered. See, after the beer flight we had at the Flying Saucer Draught Emporium and the $5 Manhattan at Pierponts, I guess I was quite tipsy by the time we got here.

But, knowing myself and Tara, I think for drinks we ordered another Manhattan, and for the main course we had a USDA dry-aged KC Strip and a USDA dry-aged Rib Eye, with sides of mash, four cheese Mac and Cheese, steamed asparagus, and the soup of the day which came as an appetizer.

Like every top class restaurant, we had an amazing bread basket to call in our appetite. The soup of the day was also spectacular, (if only I remembered what it was..) and the main course was perfectly cooked and came out in perfect timing.

My steak was nothing short of extraordinary, tender and flavorful like how a KC strip should be.
Besides being dry-aged locally and cooked to perfection, where else in the world could you experience a USDA dry-aged KC Strip like in Kansas City?
..and why would you not? It's the ultimate culinary home field advantage, and I'm blessed to have experienced this.

I'd also like to point out the four Cheese Mac and Cheese as well. It was simply incredible. I could only wish we took on this side dish seriously in Australia, because here in the US, Mac and Cheese has become an art form with every chef showing off their own take on it.

Besides the incredible food and service, you'll also notice the antique 40-foot long bar (circa 1900's from New Orleans) with 245 different kinds of spirits on the shelves, and probably the same amount of wines by the bottle from the menu (I gave up counting.. there was a lot).

There's also another dining room in the basement which used to be an actual speakeasy during prohibition (now known as the Jazz Club) with a small stage equipped with a baby grand piano for jazz combos, if you want live music to be your main attention here at the Majestic.
Otherwise, the ground level dining room will serve you well if you're here to experience the food above anything else (ha ha, pun intended).
There's also a private cigar and whiskey club (called the Pendergast club) up stairs as well, which I don't know much about to be honest.

The Majestic steakhouse is a must visit if you want to experience what Kansas City has mastered; Culinary and Jazz culture.

It's classy, it's historic and it embodies everything that's amazing about Kansas City.

Put quite simply, it's Majestic.

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Footnote,
For music history buffs:
Apart from New Orleans, Chicago, St. Louis, Pittsburgh and New York City - Kansas City is also known as one of the most popular 'Cradles of Jazz'.
Rich in history as the crossroads of the United States, many musicians gathered here in Kansas City during their transcontinental transit and henceforth came together, jammed and revolutionized the genre with their combined backgrounds in Blues, Bebop and Big Band which eventually became the unique 'Kansas City Style Jazz'. A hard-swinging, bluesy transition style influenced by the popular styles at the time.

The Majestic hosts Kansas City's best Jazz bands pretty much every day of the week, so be sure to check out their calendar on their website, http://www.majestickc.com/upcoming-shows/ 

Ten quotes from songs that hit my heart strings - Part one

As a musician, I have a lot of love for music of all types and genres. 

I could probably say that I love music more than I love coffee - and that's a huge statement coming from me. 

There's no argument that music makes the world go 'round.

We've all witnessed songs that have brought people together; lovers, families, enemies and nationalities.

We've witnessed songs that have empowered individuals and inspired revolutions.

But also sadly, we've witness songs that were the cause of senseless destruction.

Sometimes a simple verse, or a particular line from a song can jog the wildest memories or take you on an emotional roller coaster. It could make you laugh, cry, or even make you fall in love all over again. 

So, on a lighthearted note as we move on, for Part one of this blog topic, I've chosen lyrics from my easy listening collection, and without further ado,

Here are quotes from songs that hit my heart strings:

1. I'm feelin' electric tonight. Cruising down the coast goin' 'bout 99.

2. Can you imagine no love, pride, deep-fried chicken?

3. I could be the one to take you home, Baby we could rock the night alone.

4. It's not always rainbows and butterflies - it's compromise that moves us along (yeah).

5. Someday I'll wish upon a star, and wake up where the clouds are far behind me.

6. It feels like something's heating up, can I leave with you?

7. I'll never let your head hit the head, without my hand behind it.

8. ..and all that glitters is gold - Only shooting stars break the mold.

9. Only know you've been high when you're feeling low, only hate the road when you’re missin' home.

10. Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis. When I was dead broke, man, I couldn't picture this!

..Now here's a challenge!

Can you name all of these songs without having to look them up? 

and while you have a think, I'll leave you with an impromptu kitchen party at Duke's Lounge: