Michael Smith Restaurant

09/23/2019

Anyone heading to Memphis? Tickets available now

Guest Chef Michael Smith is a James Beard Award-winner lauded for his innovative artisanal ingredients, attention to detail and globally-minded cuisine. Both of his Kansas City, MO eateries, Michael Smith Restaurant and Extra Virgin, showcase inventive fare utilizing local producers and vendors.

Learn more about this 2019 Memphis Food & Wine Festival guest chef here: https://www.memphisfoodwinefestival.org/michael-smith-1

08/03/2019

this is going to be Hot !!

Uncorked: Nancy + Michael Smith announce culinary shenanigans with HEIDMANN ART SALON. Get ready to Lick, Bite, Pinch + Flaunt.

07/11/2019

On the 12th Anniversary of Michael Smith Restaurant -- now Michael Smith Private Dining & Special Events -- we're sharing Nancy Smith's thoughts from a few years ago -- which remain true today: "We would like to take this opportunity to just say thanks ... Thank you to our investors, friends, family, our amazing staff and of course, our patrons. Over the last years, you have supported us in our effort to make something special here in the Crossroads.

We are proud to call home and open our doors each day to the people that make this city what it is, because without you, our dream would not have become this reality."

During the past dozen years, this location has hosted mayors and visiting chefs, rock icons and the Q***r Eye stars, friends and food lovers from all over. We're looking forward to hosting your special event in this beautiful space (contact us at [email protected]) -- and seeing you for dinner at Farinakc and Extra Virgin. Our corner in the Crossroads!

02/09/2019

Thanks for your patronage for more than 10 years at Michael Smith Restaurant! This space at 1900 Main is now Michael Smith Private Dining and Event Space. Please contact Nancy Smith ([email protected]) to create a memorable party. And visit our new Modern Italian Ristorante and Oyster Bar, Farinakc, at the corner of 19th and Baltimore. We hope you'll like our Farinakc page and visit us soon! Reservations at 816-768-6600 and farinakc.com.

01/29/2019

Our Farinakc page is up and we'd love for you to like it! Then come enjoy 's new Italian Ristorante & Oyster Bar, opening February 5. Reservations via Open Table or farinakc.com!

01/28/2019

A romantic Valentine's dinner with your love. evening with your pals. Or just a fabulous Saturday night at the hottest new restaurant in town. Don't miss 's 4-course tasting menu at 19th & Baltimore on February 14, 15 and 16! RSVP now for your choice of day and time: 816-768-6600.
(photo by Jennifer Janesko)
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VALENTINE'S DAY AT FARINA
4-course chef’s tasting menu $70
optional wine pairing $30
Offered in addition to Farina's full menu
February 14, 15 and 16

Maine Lobster Salad
smoked salmon roe, Persian cucumber, grapefruit
William Fevre ‘Montmains’ Premier Cru Chablis, France

Beet Pasta “Love Letter” Raviolis
lamb filling, ricotta salata, mint
Van Duzer Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Tournedos Rossini
perigourdine sauce, truffles, gratin potatoes
Giacomo Bourgogno Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Chocolate Cake
Italian amarena cherries & ice cream
Villa M Brachetto, Piedmont, Italy

01/26/2019

We are beyond excited to announce our first wine dinner at at 19th & Baltimore on February 19 -- with Gaja Wines! This is Giovanni Gaja's first visit to Kansas City. You'll be tasting his family's world-famous wines from Piedmont and Montalcino in our gorgeous wine room. Seating for just 24 very lucky guests; make your reservation via [email protected]. True wine lovers do not want to miss this!

Chef Michael Smith and Nancy Smith are honored to host Giovanni Gaja with fifth-generation Gaja Winery for the first time in Kansas City! Enjoy a four-course dinner -- in FarinaKC's stunning wine room -- paired with what Wine Enthusiast calls "magnificent" wines. True wine aficianados will dream about this evening for a long time. RSVP required via [email protected]

01/25/2019

Have you picked out your booth yet for 's opening night on February 5? Be among the first diners to discover Chef Michael Smith and Nancy Smith's exciting new Modern Italian Ristorante and Oyster Bar at 19th & Baltimore. RSVP via 816-768-6600 or https://www.opentable.com/r/farina-kansas-city

01/24/2019

While you wait for to officially open on February 5, listen to this fascinating interview with Michael Smith and Jill Silva on 41 Action News - KSHB-TV's Chew Diligence. Key takeaway: Michael's goal is "I want to get more love on the plate!" RSVP for opening night via OpenTable or 816-768-6600. With Nancy Smith Andrew WoodyAngie Kobets Berto Santoro David Padberg Jeff Lichtenberger Alexandra Layton Woody Rachael West Benjamin Taylor Ali Brewer Gunner Eli Hawkins Katie Van Luchene Kimberly Winter Stern Peggy Lyons

01/23/2019

You could make our delicious Carmelle Pasta with Marsala Mushroom Sauce as Chef Michael Smith demonstrated on Kansas City Live. Or better yet, enjoy it at when it opens at 19th & Baltimore on February 5! Reservations at Open Table or 816-768-6600.

James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Smith has a new venture coming to The Crossroads. He joins us to discuss his new restaurant Farina, opening to the public February 5, and to share his recipe for Caramelle Pasta with marsala mushroom sauce.

01/22/2019

It's the first Valentine's Dinner at , Chef Michael Smith's sexy new Modern Italian restaurant and oyster bar at 19th & Baltimore -- and we'd LOVE for you to be there! RSVP via opentable.com/r/farina-kansas-city or our new phone number, 816-768-6600. Tell someone ti adoro with this romantic menu starring “Love Letter” Raviolis:
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VALENTINE'S DAY AT FARINA

4-course chef’s tasting menu $70
optional wine pairing $30
Offered in addition to Farina's full menu
February 14, 15 and 16

Maine Lobster Salad
smoked salmon roe, Persian cucumber, grapefruit
William Fevre ‘Montmains’ Premier Cru Chablis, France

Beet Pasta “Love Letter” Raviolis
lamb filling, ricotta salata, mint
Van Duzer Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Tournedos Rossini
perigourdine sauce, truffles, gratin potatoes
Giacomo Bourgogno Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Chocolate Cake
Italian amarena cherries & ice cream
Villa M Brachetto, Piedmont, Italy

01/22/2019

The Kansas City Live studio smells amazing! Chef Michael Smith will demo a pasta dish with Crystle Lampitt that will be on the menu when it opens on February 5 at 19th & Baltimore. Crystal says her mom’s looking forward to the oyster bar. Be watching this morning!