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Student-Run Broadmoor Bistro: A Best Kept Secret in Overland Park

Dine at the High School Culinary Program’s Exceptional Restaurant

Article by Danielle Jean-Francois

The Broadmoor Bistro Technical Center for Academic Achievement in the Shawnee Mission School District offers an absolutely fantastic culinary program. 

Opened in the fall of 2017, it’s the only high school to partner with the James Beard Foundation, and students learn various skills in the culinary arts industry.

I had the privilege of watching these kids and their mentors prepare a dinner that was exceptional. Is is evident that more cooking is happens there. I saw teamwork, leadership, joy, pride, ownership, maturity... to name a few. 

I had the honor of dining next to Jack, a young man and also a student in the program, and his parents Laura Hall and Matt Steadham; no words to describe our interaction!  Jack’s enthusiasm was palpable and the pride in his parents eyes made me emotional. Goodness reaches the core, and this experience did. Seeing the students serve deliciously prepared dishes presented with finesse was very gratifying.

Farm to Table 

In addition to the Bistro, the Center has an urban farm where the students learn to plant, grow and harvest the produce they use to prepare the meals they serve. The students benefit from an all encompassing educational experience.

The Bistro is open to the public every Wednesday and takes reservations.

To quote the Broadmoor team:” We love our KC food community. Without you all sharing our student's accomplishments and successes we would not continue to grow. Thank you for your continued support. If you haven't been back to join us this year, we miss you. Please hurry.”

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