About bluestem
Their dream became a reality when chefs Colby and Megan Garrelts opened bluestem in March of 2004. The Garrelts invite you into their home and share their passion on a plate. With Chefs Colby’s Progressive American Cuisine and Chefs Megan’s New Varieties of American Desserts, bluestem is dedicated to providing not only a meal, but a truly memorable experience. Our restaurant’s unadorned elegance, staff dedication and attention to detail allows guests at bluestem to simply settle in and enjoy their stay.
The dream was set in motion at a five-star, five-diamond restaurant in Chicago, when Colby Garrelts - a senior sous chef - met future wife and partner Megan Shultz. A little more than five years later, the Garrelts transformed their joint expertise into the fine dining restaurant that is a Kansas City original – bluestem. The restaurant perfectly blends Chef Colby’s contemporary cuisine with Chef Megan’s aptitude for American desserts. With general manager and wine director Jeremy Lamb’s extensive knowledge of pairing the perfect wine with any dish, bluestem epitomizes what every fine restaurant in Kansas City should strive for.
Since the restaurant’s opening in midtown Kansas City, bluestem has received local and national accolades for their invigorating marriage of progressive, American cuisine and stylish elegance. Chefs Colby and Megan invite you to experience all that bluestem has to offer, whether you prefer cocktails and a small plate in the restaurant’s enchanting lounge, a night of multi-course plates in the main dining room or devouring bluestem’s signature desserts - or all of the above.
For employment opportunities please direct resumes to:
Dining Room - General Manager Jeremy Lamb, jeremy@bluestemkc.com
Kitchen - Chef de Cuisine Joe West, joe@bluestemkc.com
For media inquiries please contact:
Estes Public Relations
tammie@estespr.com
Tammie Franck - 312-867-0041
Jamie Estes - 502-721-0335, ext 100
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