We began with the $12.99 Caspian appetizer platter which included dolmeh, hummus, kashk, badenjan, salad olivieh and feta cheese. The only items which we cared for were the humus and the feta, but there was very little feta. Our entrees were the $11.49 boneless chicken kabob and $16.49 barg kabob (char boiled  filet mignon). They each came with the choice of rice or baked potato and a salad.

The meat dishes were both rather bland. The house vinaigrette dressing was tasty and different - it was probably the only part of the meal I would repeat. This whole meal was OK, but not a special treat. 

The salmon and steak were the stand out items, with the steak and chicken not particularly standing out.

The menu is a little small at the Peanut, but they do the dishes they have, very well. Many people think they serve the best Buffalo style chicken wings and the large meaty wings were as good as billed.

The menu is very appealing, with a nice variety of dishes described in a most appealing way. The food is more average and a bit overpriced for this market. We tried a number of the small small plates.

Instead, we revisited 119th Street Diner, which opened in Olathe almost a year ago. The menu has been updated and the selection has expanded. The service has steadied out and is also going much better. The food was uniformly good, but with no stand outs. The grill salmon and sandwiches were the best items sampled.

The food at Delhi's is very good. The only weakness is the desserts, which tend to just cake or Jell-O, rather than the hot cobbler or other items that we have seen at other soul food restaurants.

The grilled chicken wings are also above average, but fairly pricey at $9 for 8 little thirds. They come with the choice of hot, mild, BBQ or teriyaki sauce. The hot, isn't very hot and would be my recommendation among the sauces.

The server was nice enough but seemed totally inexperienced. He didn't ask customers what they would like to drink (missing the chance to up sell a beverage) and simply left a pitcher of water at each table. Just water - no ice, though he brought ice when I asked.

Mary and Linda had steak tips, while I had the strip steak special. All of the food was good and very reasonable. The girls particularly liked the handmade breads. 

I was a bit surprised, when near the end of the meal, the owner looked at me and said, "You're the Kansas Travel guy!" He and his wife were quite familiar with my previous review.

When we were driving through Arma, we stopped so I could check on Scotty's Classic Cars. Scotty's closed over a year ago and most of the collection was sold to the Central Texas Museum of Automotive History in Rosanky, Texas. But there are still restored classic cars which are available to purchase. Would you like a 1962 Ford Galaxie Sunliner Convertible or a 1951 Ford Victoria?

Friends joined us for supper in Fort Scott, where we checked out Sharky's Pub and Grub, which opened last summer in the 1888 building which previously housed Rusty's Sports Bar and Grill. We tried a burgers, breaded pork tenderloin and Caribbean marinated pork chop. I can't say that I was impressed with any of the food.

"The Lug" was a huge sandwich with two 8 ounce burger patties, swiss cheese, bacon, red onion & BBQ brisket, topped by an onion ring and chili. It did look impressive, but the food really wasn't a treat. $11.99 with the choice of a three sides.

Scotty's Classic Cars
 

Sharky's Pub and Grub

The food at this location is identical to what I have had at the other Peanut bar & grill locations in Kansas City, Lee's Summit and Overland Park. The peppery, large Buffalo style chicken wings were very good. Many people think they are the best in wings in the city.

The onion rings were also very good. The pork tenderloin was the least exciting dish which we tried.

The owner saw me taking photographs and invited me to take a few shots in the kitchen.

The cheesy balls (meatballs covered in cheese, breaded & fried) were all about the cheese and the meatballs were not that noticeable at the center.

I usually order my meat medium rare, because most restaurants in this region overcook their meat and I have to order that way to get even close to the medium that I actually want. This burger was actually rare, so I will know to order a medium if we give them another try.

The fresh cut French fries were much better this time.

Linda liked the Polish sausage.