Founders' Lounge Menu

Pre-Show Dining

For the Table

Parmesan Garlic Frites (GF, V) | $8
Sriracha Aioli, Ketchup

Housemade Herbed Goat Cheese Spread (V) | $12
Farm to Market Crackerbreads, Naan, Cucumber

Roasted Beet and Pears (GF, V)* | $12
Arugula, Green Dirt Farmstead Sheep’s Cheese,  Honey Vinaigrette, Pistachios

*Saint Luke’s Health System recommended heart-healthy option

Hasselback Purple Potatoes (GF) | $12
Duck Fat, Rosemary, Roasted Garlic, Walnuts

Cheese & Charcuterie Board | $24
Fruit, Local Honey, Giardiniera, House Mustard, BBQ Nuts, Crackerbreads

Caviar Beignets | $27
Lemon Black Pepper Beignet, Osetra Caviar, Crème Fraîche

Plates

Chef’s Seasonal Soup | $10

Duck Confit | $22
Five Spice Apple Chutney, Rye Bread Pudding

Littleneck Clams | $23
Calabrian Chili and White Wine Broth, Charred Corn, Grilled Housemade Cornbread

Steak Frites (GF) | $25
Salt Creek Farms Petite Tenderloin, Boulevard Beer Butter, Sriracha Aioli

Finale

Apple Frangipane Tart (V) | $12
Miso Cider Ice Cream, Candy Apple Caramel, Crystallized Ginger

Pumpkin Cheesecake (V) | $12
Pepita Glass, Mocha Crème Anglaise, Cookie Shard, Freeze Dried Tangerine

Cocktails

Full Bar, Wine and Beer Selection

Welcome to Kauffman | $12
Somerset Ridge Citron • Boozy Botanical Classic Rose • Antonutti Prosecco

Bee’s Knees | $14
Blackberry Hill Farms Honey • Kauffman Orchard Meyer Lemon

Choice of Kansas City Gin:
Tom’s Town Garden Party • Restless Spirits Builders Barrel Finished • Lifted Spirits Bright • Of the Earth Gin No 1 • J. Rieger Midwestern • ANNX Boat House • Restless Spirits Builders • Tom’s Town Botanical

Kansas City Old Fashioned | $16
Of the Earth Cherry Liqueur • Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao

Choice of Kansas City Whiskey:
Holladay Bourbon • West Bottoms Kansas City • Union Horse Reserve Bourbon • ANNX Collection Blended • Restless Spirits Stone Breaker • J. Rieger Kansas City • Of the Earth Rye • Lifted Spirits Madeira Cask Rye • Tom’s Town Royal Gold Bourbon • ANNX Moon Age Straight Bourbon • Union Horse Reunion Rye • Holladay Red Wheat • Restless Spirits Gully Town Single Malt

Missouri Mule | $12
Lime Juice • Ginger Beer

Choice of Kansas City Vodka:
Lifted Spirits Brilliant • J. Rieger Premium Wheat • 360 • Restless Spirits Duffy’s Run • Tom’s Town Double Grain • ANNX 600 Acre • Clear 10 • Union Horse Rider

Barrel-Aged Cocktails

Negroni | $16
Tom’s Town Garden Party • Contratto Bitters • Rossa Amara Blood Orange Amaro

KS Manhattan | $16
Union Horse Reunion Rye • Bordiga Vermouth di Torino Rosso • St. George Bruto Americano

Boulevardier | $16
West Bottoms Kansas City Whiskey • Rondo Spritz • Nouveis Amaro

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite | $4

Sweet Ginger Iced Tea | $4
Classic Southern Sweet Tea with Fresh Ginger

San Pellegrino | $4.50
Limonata, Aranciata (orange), Aranciata Rossa (blood orange), Pimpelmo (grapefruit)

Hot Tea | $4

Iced Tea | $3.50

Acqua Panna | $3.50

Perrier | $3.50

From the Barista

Coffee | $4
Add Five Farms Irish Cream, Kahlúa, Frangelico or Amaretto for $6

This experience provides a perfect pre-show complement to any Kauffman Center visit. Reservations are available through Tock.

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Parties of 8 or more will have 20% gratuity added.

GF = Gluten Free
V = Vegetarian

The menu is seasonal and subject to change. No substitutions, please. Please let your server know if you have any allergies or sensitivities. Every effort will be made to accommodate any allergies, however, please be aware that our kitchen commonly uses wheat, dairy, soy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or egg may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.