Blue Birds and Bottoms Up!

Blue Bird Bistro

Last Saturday, having to be in the downtown area anyway, we decided to explore Blue Bird Bistro, as well as check out my friend Steve's store Prize at their once a month "Bottom's Up" in the West Bottoms. First stop was Blue Bird Bistro -- known for it's local, organic and natural foods. After all, you can't shop without a little nourishment first. http://www.bluebirdbistro.com/

Room with a view

This was the view from our table. Nothing like a sunny, spring day in KC to make for a picture perfect lunch. Sorry for those that have seasonal allergies, but the budding trees always raise my spirits.

Ciabatta french toast

I opted for the lovely french toast served with pure maple, local butter and Missouri northern pecans. By the way, this was a HALF order. :)

Bison burger

Derek was hungrier and went for the new grass all-natural bison burger served on homemade sliced bread, with a side salad. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals, and I was particularly fond of our waitress who has the same addiction to Italy as I do and gave me many more ideas on remote areas to explore on future trips (and her Italian was way better than mine as well).

Fervere

Next door to Blue Bird Bistro is a bread bakery -- Fervere -- that makes an amazing selection of bread and was the fresh parts of my french toast and Derek's bison burger exterior. By the time we stopped by after lunch, the bread selection had dwindled to nothing, but we'll be back (and you can order ahead and have it waiting for you). On my list first will be the Olive Rosemary loaf. http://www.fervere.com/

Prize's West Bottoms Warehouse

My friend Steve Rogers invited us to their monthly "Bottoms Up" event (usually the first Friday/Saturday of each month) to check out his unique antiques at Prize. http://www.prizeantiques.com/ We needed NUVI-girl to get us there, but it was worth the little expedition.

Some of Prize's delightful surprises

While I cannot claim to be a huge antique person, I really enjoyed exploring Steve's unique finds, and Derek was all about the man-tiques (old tools, signs, etc.). I will be back for the breadboards and Steve is also on the lookout for a unique "butler" for my entryway.

Steve Rogers and me

As Derek so aptly put, it was a great day of "B's". Blue Bird Bistro, the Bottoms and later had some friends over for the first BackDeck party of the year. It was such a happy day, I'm pretty sure I heard blue birds singing!