Kansas City 1587 Review: 'Not Sure Who This Restaurant Is For . . ."

This passage presents a classic cowtown conundrum . . . 

IS KANSAS CITY TOO BROKE TO HOST FINE DINING?!?

Flashback . . . When this blog started there was actually a very bitter debate over the lack of any 5-star dining establishment in Kansas City. 

Don't worry . . . This place is expensive but the ketchup menu keeps it off any serious luxury list.  

Even worse . . . 

The richest locals are notoriously frugal in this cowtown and the threat of recession makes this fancy football feast an even tougher sell.

Accordingly . . . In a review that was mostly upbeat and full of praise . . .  This passage stands out . . . 

"Beyond a billionaire pop star and her wealthy cohort — and the occasional influencer — I’m not sure who this restaurant is for. Dining near us, there are a couple of bigger groups, one of which is celebrating a birthday. There are a few tables with two to four women, some of whom are in varying degrees of pink sequins. There are a few groups of men who probably have “executive” in their job title. There are couples who look to be in their 30s or 40s, perhaps here for a one-night splurge. There are about as many couples a decade or two older, who I wouldn’t be surprised to learn are members of Noble 33’s Noble Noir Club, which comes with perks at all its restaurants for a $2,000 annual fee."

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My Dinner at Travis Kelce's New Restaurant Cost More Than My Electric Bill

Getting a reservation at Travis Kelce's restaurant, 1587 Prime, was not easy. But when I got a last-minute 9:15 p.m. reservation for two, I asked my husband, 'What if we get a very late, very expensive dinner tomorrow?' Here's what we saw and tasted.

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