I am pleased to introduce you to a couple of lovely young chef's this week.  Amanda Huse and Anna Springer bring RowHouse a menu of their design.  I stepped completely (well maybe 90%) out of the picture and let these women do their menu. They had few rules, but just a few.  They had to follow the flow of a RowHouse menu.  Other than that I wanted to them to do what they wanted.  I'll only take credit for hiring such an awesome crew, though I'm pretty sure it was they who found me. 

A few words from Anna and Amanda about this week's menu...

Not many employers will step back, let you take the reins, and explore the pos-sibilities. We, however, have been blessed with just such a boss!

If this menu had a theme, it truly would be collaboration and fusion. We were inspired by Asian flavors and in-gredients, so you will see some unique combinations and unexpected items. We are so excited to be part of this great team of people and doing one of our fa-vorite things in the world. Our hope is that you would enjoy eating our food as much as we have enjoyed creating it. Thanks you for your willingness to go on this adventure alongside us.

-Amanda & Anna

 

Happiness in 2012!!  Thanks for being here!

-Greg Fox

Amanda Huse and Anna Springer  

 

 

Our menu Jan 25 - 28, 2012...

 

  • Salad:  Frisee, Arugula, Mango, Daikon Radish, Cashews, Chile Vinaigrette  
  • Soup:  Harvest Soup with Curried Almonds
  • Vegetarian Entree:  Beet and Bokchoy Potsticker, Apple and Arugula Salad
  • Entree 2:  Ahi Tuna, Black Rice, Citrus Cabbage Slaw   
  • Entree 3:  Seared Beef Medallions, Mashed Plantains, Plum Whiskey Sauce
  • Dessert:  Vanilla Bean Cupcake with Crystallized Ginger 
  • Dessert:  Green Tea Creme Brulee with Blackberry Sauce 
  • Dessert:  Spiced Chocolate Frozen Custard 

 

Dinner at RowHouse is $37 p/person.  Our Tasting, includes a smpling of every dish on this week’s menu.  Feel free to choose only one of the entrees if you’d prefer, and still have all the other courses.  We happily respect your wishes to keep portions more modest.
 

We have a lovely winelist, Premium Liquors, awesome cocktails, and great beers.   Wine and Alcohol cannot be brought in to the restaurant as of April 1, 2011.

When making reservations please know the house has three levels and many unique dining rooms. The main floor is handicap accessible, but the top floor and garden level do have stairs. We try to honor table and floor request but are not always able to do so because of limited space for large groups. If you have a specific table or room you'd like, please let us know when making your reservation and we will do our best to make it happen. We are contantly looking for ways to make your evening with us even better.  One of us is on staff at RowHouse Wednesday through Saturday from 2 pm to Close.  We return calls Tuesday through Saturday in the order received.  We have someone in the office Tuesday from 2p - 4p, in addition to our regular schedule.  

 

 
 

 

  • Tumptim Thai: I can't say enough good thing about their food. Yum!
  • The Bling Tiger: I come from beer people. This is good beer.
  • New City Cafe: Hip, uptown food.
  • Chez Yazu: Beautiful, intimate and so French.
  • El Mezcal Topeka Bouldevard: Staple: once a week at least.
  • The Celtic Fox:
  • Quniton's: Great sandwiches and an amazing tap selection. Love the new bistro burgers!
  • Blue Planet: A great place to show off how cool we really are in Topeka. I love Mama Linda's food! Who knew vegan cookies could be so tasty!
  • Bosco's: Downtown, Great Lunch!
  • Flying Monkey:  17th and Lane.  City Coffee House with BEER!  Excellent.

Check out Greg's Food Blog on Cj Online

Lots of great places opening around town to eat.  I've not had a chance to visit, but have heard great things about both the Office Too, and the Burger Stand.  Also new eats coming to the Brick Oven Space, and New City Cafe is opening a lunch spot on Kansas Avenue soon.  So much good food to look forward too.  Check them all out.