Recap: 2009 KCMPI Dine-Around

KCMPI Dine-Around the Plaza 2009

By Tracy Orpin

It was a beautiful spring evening on the Country Club Plaza. KCMPI members and guests gathered at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant to kick-off the 2009 KCMPI Dine-Around, a popular annual networking event highlighting the metropolitan area's finest restaurants.

Before the shuttle busses lined-up at McCormick & Schmick's to transport attendees around the historic Plaza area, Cooranbong Vodka sponsored a delicious taste test of their Lemon Drop Martini's. Primed with a yummy specialty drink and tasty appetizers, participants were ready to eat, drink and talk their way through some of the finest restaurants on the Plaza.

Attendees were divided into four groups and led to the shuttles provided by Agenda: Kansas City, Overland Limo and Heartland Trailways. The shuttles took each group to different "starting" locations. Each group was able to indulge in a wide variety of outstanding food and drink at the generous participating restaurants, including Brio Tuscan Grille, The Melting Pot, Buca di Beppo, M&S Grill and McCormick & Schmick's.

At each restaurant, participants were greeted by the restaurant staff and given the opportunity to try many of the restaurants signature dishes. They received meeting information from each venue and were able to network within the group. Everyone was so well satisfied that no one left hungry! Some even got the privilege to sit at the "Pope's" table at Buca di Beppo.

At the end of the evening, all groups reconvened at McCormick and Schmick's for dessert and prize drawings. A great time was had by all.

Many thanks to the generous sponsors of the 2009 KCMPI Dine-Around the Country Club Plaza!

• Agenda: Kansas City
• Overland Limousine Service
• Heartland Trailways
• Brio Tuscan Grille
• McCormick and Schmicks
• Buca di Beppo
• Melting Pot
• M&S Grill
• CorranBang Premium Vodka
• Wheat Photography