Oil On Linen

Oil on Linen, located in Kansas City, MO, offers a menu that reflects Chef Ted Habiger's deep dive into the aesthetics, influences, and origins of each dish. The menu evolves periodically in tune with the museum's exhibition calendar, establishing connections with the art on display. For lunch, patrons can savor the Lucía Vidales quesadilla, a dish born from collaboration with the Monterrey-based 2025 Atrium Project artist. At the Thursday night dinner, Chef Ted's menu further explores Vidales' atrium exhibition while intertwining inspirations from his travels and Mexican roots.

Renowned as a three-time James Beard Foundation Outstanding Chef Award nominee, Chef Ted Habiger boasts a rich culinary background as a chef, restaurateur, sommelier, and entrepreneur. Notable highlights of his career include leading Kansas City's first farm-to-table restaurant, Cafe Allegro, and serving as a sous chef at Danny Meyer's Union Square Cafe in New York City. Apart from Oil on Linen, Chef Ted is the owner and chef of Room 39 and a chef-partner at Ánima, an open-fire gastronomy restaurant in Mérida, Mexico.

Oil on Linen, nestled within the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, offers a dining experience surrounded by captivating artworks. The courtyard and entrance showcase pieces by acclaimed artists from the collection of Bill and Christy Gautreaux, while an ongoing durational drawing performance by artist Kevin Townsend adds a dynamic touch. Frederick James Brown's impressive site-specific installation, "History of Art," pays homage to influential artists and styles, enriching the artistic ambiance of the café gallery.

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