It was a big night at Blanc Burgers + Bottles. The first of three opening events featured a lot of local movers and shakers so of course TKC was there and eating for free. Natch.
With a hushed invite I was surprised to see so many people at the new location on The Plaza. It's really quite a classy joint and I don't know if it's the newness of the establishment or just the style but I was impressed with the really clean design and feel of the restaurant.
Of course these really weren't "TKC people" but the crowd was pleasant enough and it was nice to share a bite with new friends.
Because I know TKC reading bastards don't care about anybody's well being I won't go into too much detail regarding the fact that TKC buddy Hearne Christopher took a tumble outside the place on some ice. He cut his head on the ground but don't worry, he's okay and he'll be back in a few moments with a much better description of his experience at the place.
I ordered "The Classic" and for a really thick, tasty burger the veggies piled on top were a nice touch (I think I noticed an avocado and cucumbers). Executive Chef Josh Eans was widely sought after before he decided to go with Blanc but it's obvious he was given a lot of creative leeway with the menu. The fries delivered in a mini-grocery cart was an interesting choice as well.
Along with Eans, even more of Kansas City's culinary heavy hitters were in the house last night.
Here's just a quick listing of local chefs hanging out, some of them can be seen in the photo above:
Marshall Roth, Ophelia's
Josh McClure, Starker's
Charles d'Abliang, Webster House
Debbie Gold, The American
Colby Garrelts, Bluestem
Once again, because the food was free it tasted better to me . . . Nevertheless, I liked the ambiance of the place and when the day comes that I'm not wearing 3 day old clothes and have a few extra coins in my pocket. I'll definitely go back.
I didn't see the word hipster once Tony. That means you are trying to be one. bring more money.
ReplyDeleteMcClure leaned out of pic. Pretty sure he's wanted.
ReplyDeleteawww how cute.... fries in a mini grocery cart! lame and gimmicky. bad food review too, tony.
ReplyDelete8:37... and he even ate a burger with a freakin' avacado and cucumber on it. hipster is as hipster does.
Good morning, new friend! Tasty supper last night, good company.
ReplyDeleteGracias.
Josh Eans = the man
ReplyDeleteWere there any all star kc chefs that were not there? Impressive group.
ReplyDeleteAll hail the Very Powerful Blogger King who may never have to pay for another meal while in Kansas City again.
ReplyDeleteThe power of the blog and the blogger king... oh my :)
Hearne hit the ground and isn't hurt... who cares? How is the ground? Did he crack the poor sidewalk?
ReplyDeleteIs this an advertorial?
ReplyDeleteYuppies. Napalm them.
ReplyDeleteBlanc = $12 Nastyburger served up by snotty slick-haired hipsters. This place is such an incredible pile of shit and a concise example of all that is wrong in Kansas City.
ReplyDeleteIn 6 months after the hype they'll be out of business,
ReplyDeleteBlanc kicks ass. And yes Josh is the man.
ReplyDeleteBlanc means "white". There's no a single mention by Tony of anything racist here. Is this a paid placement?
ReplyDeletej.c. nichols/highwoods/whatever decided mcd's didn't suit the image of the plaza - so now there's NOWHERE cheap to eat down here - but anything is better than what uno's had become at this address.
ReplyDeletetell me when the (straight) single guys will be there, please?
It'll be war of the hipsters if Blanc's burger grill smoke wafts over to Eden Alley's veggie patio.
ReplyDeletecommenters acting like this is the first blanc burger in kc.
ReplyDeletetheir food is good — they even have a non-meat option that i like; i have never been disappointed or had bad service in westport location. the shopping cart is silly, but it's not a "new thing" to comment on.
sigh, why can't someone like tony write about a place on a blog that he ate (free food with a bunch of other free-food eaters) without it being an "advertorial?" it's a blog, people, a blog. that's what people write about, what they eat.
all your commenters are negative and annoying. like me. we suck.
Great event and Awesome burger last night. Blanc is perfect! Places like this make KC move forward... The haters are just jealous they were not invited :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome advertorial, king of all douches!
ReplyDeleteI was hoping there would be a lot of comments bitching about how Blanc sold out Westport. You disappoint me TKC commenters.
ReplyDeleteI liked Blanc in Westport. I like it even more on the Plaza.
ReplyDeleteWho still goes to Westport anyway?
ReplyDeletewestport and the plaza are both in
ReplyDeleteKC, what is the difference besides .8 miles?
They could have KEPT their Westport location and filled it as well. The place has been mobbed for over a year.
ReplyDeleteAnd the best burger in this town is the Blanc inside-out burger - stuffed with blue cheese, with bacon and union rings.
all blanc is doing is groing. The Westport location was always packed, their Leawood location is always full. What is wrong with having success? Not only are they growing, but they support other local businesses and in turn other businesses are also growing. That is how our local economy should work, locals working with locals together...
ReplyDeleteYou can get a much better burger at The Brick on 17th and McGee.
ReplyDeleteTheir Pubby Burger is fantabulous. It comes with blue cheese on top with an onion ring and sweet potato fries.
It's also much cheaper, but then again they don't have any of those high priced shopping carts to sit your fries in.