[midwestkc]

I think Ameristar is the place to go. Especially if you want to play limit. Ameristar, in my opinion is alot nicer than Harrah's NKC (though I can't comment on the rooms, etc.). If you don't mind a VERY short drive, stay at Ameristar, and take the 5 minute drive to Harrahs for your no limit game.

For food, and the wives to do some shopping, etc. I would go to the plaza. Lots of nice resturaunts, and a really nice shopping district. The big bar district (westport) isn't too far from the plaza either, if you're into that sort of thing. Jack Stack is good BBQ, but not the best in town, by any means. The most famous BBQ eatery in town would be Arthur Bryant's, but again, not the best. As far as stakehouses, the Plaza III on the plaza is good. I also like Ruth's Chris. There is a sports bar up north called Chapelle's that was rated in the top 10 (I believe) for sports bars in the country by SI last year. It is more of a resturaunt than a bar though, but has TONS of memorabilia, like an A's World Series trophy, etc. Cool place that's not far from those 2 casino's either. Any other questions, I'd be glad to help.