Taverns introduce 14 new lunch and dinner items

Tavern chefs add 11 dishes to lunch, 6 dinner dishes to already popular menus

PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. (Feb. 18, 2016) –Tavern in the Village and Tavern at Mission Farms introduce 14 new lunch and dinner dishes to their menus, including a new appetizer, 12 new lunch dishes and six new dinner dishes. Among the new items are Chipotle BBQ Pig Wings, Blackened Tilapia and Short Rib Burger. In addition to the new items, a few Tavern original dishes are getting a makeover with updated ingredients.

NEW Appetizer

Chipotle BBQ Pig Wings – Crispy pig wings tossed in house-made chipotle BBQ sauce.

NEW Lunch Only Dishes

Salmon Club- Grilled fresh salmon, crispy bacon, sliced tomatoes, spring mix and dill aioli.

Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich- Ancho seasoned with queso fresco cheese, lettuce, black bean puree, charred corn salsa and chipotle aioli.

Grilled 4 Cheese with Tomato Soup- Swiss, provolone, cheddar and pepperjack perfectly melted with house pesto. Served with a cup of tomato soup in lieu of French fries.

Short Rib Tacos- Braised short rib, nappa cabbage slaw, queso fresco and pickled red onion on flour tortillas.

Lemon Pepper Tilapia- Served over parmesan quinoa cake with lemon vinaigrette and grilled asparagus (Mission Farms Only).

Cajun Tilapia- Sauteed spinach, herbed white rice, Tabasco cream sauce and smoked pepitas (Village only).

Blackened Chicken Quinoa Bowl- Portabello mushrooms, carrots and kale topped with sweet potato puree.

NEW Lunch & Dinner Dishes

Grilled Steak Salad- Mixed field greens tossed with cherry tomatoes, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles and balsamic vinaigrette topped with sliced petite tender steak and pickled red onion.

Short Rib Burger- Tavern’s award winning burger patty topped with braised bbq short rib, Swiss cheese, red onion and chopped pickle.

Grilled Steak Sandwich- Seasoned petite tender, provolone, creamy horseradish, arugula, red onion and radish.

Spicy Vegetarian Thai Bowl- Thai broth with coconut, lemongrass, spicy curry, rice noodles and sautéed vegetables.

Crispy Panko Shrimp- Six Parmesan-panko encrusted baked shrimp, sautéed spinach, herbed rice and lemon butter sauce.

NEW Dinner only Dishes

Pan Seared Sea Scallops- Served over creamed spinach with a crispy Parmesan quinoa cake and topped with arugula, tomato and red onion tossed in lemon vinaigrette (Mission Farms only).

About Tavern in the Village

Tavern in the Village is locally-owned and operated by Kelly Manning with 20 years’ experience in the restaurant industry, bringing his vision for a comfortable neighborhood dining establishment to life at 3901 Prairie Lane in the Village Shops in Prairie Village. Tavern in the Village combines a classy, casual atmosphere with an American style cuisine to create a dining experience of convenience, assortment and high-quality. Open Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Brunch is served Saturdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Happy hour is daily from 4– 6 p.m. and late night happy hour runs from 8:30 – close.  For more information and to make reservations, visit www.taverninthevillage.com or call 913-529-2229. Learn the latest by liking Tavern in the Village on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TavernInTheVillage or following on Twitter @Tavern_Village.

About Tavern at Mission Farms

Tavern at Mission Farms is a locally-owned upscale-casual neighborhood restaurant that combines a stylish atmosphere with classic American style cuisine. Tavern at Mission Farms offers a gathering spot to experience first-class cuisine with superior hospitality at 10681 Mission Road at Mission Farms in Leawood, Kan. Tavern at Mission Farms is the second Tavern location in the Kansas City metro area in addition to its sister location, Tavern in the Village. Tavern at Mission Farms is open Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Friday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Weekend brunch is available Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dinner is served until 11 p.m. on Saturday and 9 p.m. on Sunday. Happy hour is daily from 4 – 6 p.m. and late night happy hour runs from 8:30 – close. For more information and to make reservations, visit www.tavernatmissionfarms.com or call 913-215-6588. Learn the latest by liking Tavern at Mission Farms on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TavernAtMissionFarms or following on Twitter at @Tavern_MFarms.

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