That's a Wrap!

Yum. Longboards is a refreshing little place to grab a wrap. I've often called it the Hawaiian-Asian version of Chipotle.

Longboards is very popular for their Hot Panini Style wraps that are grilled nicely. My favorite is Cabo Beef which has seasoned beef, rice, blend of cheese and sauce that has a perfect asian-hawaiian-spice kick. They also have cool style wraps, bowls, fresh pasta and potato salads along with a daily special that ranges from sushi salads to some of the best soups I've ever had. If you want to test your spiciness tolerance, check out their their alarms sauces (ranging to 1 to 5 alarm) that go with some of their spicy wraps.

The place is like a little surf shack off the beach. It's owned and run by a Hawaiian family too. The decor features many types of surfboards, tikis, bamboo, hawaiian flowers and photos that bring a Hawaiian flair.

The place isn't really well advertised and it's easy to pass by since it's in a strip mall. But that might explain why the prices are very affordable. Most wraps cost about $5. It's one of the places on my list to take friends that visit Kansas City.

map: 6269 N Oak Trfy Kansas City, MO 64118
phone: (816) 454-0008

Wine and Dine

Classy, sophisticated, refined. JP Wine Bar and Coffee offers a great social atmosphere for a date and a group of friends looking to explore wine and cheeses. They offer a great selection, flights of cheeses and wine. Perfect for adventurous people. Inside you will find a dim light setting with nice simple decor and some modern flare including a big LCD screen showcasing part of their menu. The wait staff and servers were very friendly, helpful, quick and attentive.

I recommend going with a group of friends where you can split a couple bottles of wine. We got bottles in the $30 range. That's about the most expensive wine I've ever had but it was worth it. One of the wines we got was Pinot Grigio. It's a white wine that was very crisp and very smooth. I don't think I want to go back to cheap wine :-)

map: 1526 Walnt St, Kansas City, MO 64108
phone: (816) 842-2660